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What could be a concerning sight, AGFC reminds that fish kills occur naturally in summer

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Arkansas Game and Fish explains summertime fish kills

AGFC explains it's because the way the summer heat and dissolved oxygen in water work.
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Full video of crews removing black bear from tree in Fort Smith neighborhood

The Fort Smith Police Department, Fort Smith Fire Department, and Arkansas Game and Fish responded to a black bear in a tree in a local neighborhood.
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Fort Smith police responding to black bear perched in tree

FSPD said in a release that officers responded to the 1900 block of S. 21st St. to contain the bear, which was perched in a tree.
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Buffalo National River seeking public input for plan to improve accessibility

The National Park Service hopes the public can point out where accessibility barriers exist within the park and how they can be addressed.
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New Arkansas Game and Fish Commission mural unveiled

Hours ago the Little Rock Downtown Partnership and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unveiled a new wildlife and nature mural.
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Record-breaking paddlefish caught at Beaver Lake

Mike Schleeper of Garfield made it into the record books after reeling in a 127-pound paddlefish on June 15.
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Rapid growth in Northwest Arkansas could affect fireflies | What to know

While development in Northwest Arkansas poses a risk for firefly spotting, there are things people can do to make their communities better habitats.
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'Farm Family of the Year' award won by the Fletchers of Benton County

Congressman Steve Womack presented the Fletchers with the 2024 Farm Family of the Year award.
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Beaver Lake officials close one beach due to E. coli, reopen another after bacteria tests fall back to acceptable levels

USACE also would like to remind swimmers and boaters that the Prairie Creek and Horseshoe Bend Campgrounds and Day Use area remain closed due to storm damage.
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Scientists continue to grow the giant panda population

The number of wild bears is small. CBS's Ian Lee reports.
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Gregory Park announces trail closures

Work on Rolling Thunder and Tailwind are expected to last up to 2 weeks.

Four educators named Arkansas Teacher of the Year semi-finalists

Arkansas State Police share safety tips about posting back-to-school photos

This heat wave will intensify, but relief is in sight

Dangerous heat in Arkansas | Here's what to expect

Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

What could be a concerning sight, AGFC reminds that fish kills occur naturally in summer

Arkansas Game and Fish explains summertime fish kills

Full video of crews removing black bear from tree in Fort Smith neighborhood

Fort Smith police responding to black bear perched in tree

Buffalo National River seeking public input for plan to improve accessibility

New Arkansas Game and Fish Commission mural unveiled

Record-breaking paddlefish caught at Beaver Lake

Rapid growth in Northwest Arkansas could affect fireflies | What to know

'Farm Family of the Year' award won by the Fletchers of Benton County

Beaver Lake officials close one beach due to E. coli, reopen another after bacteria tests fall back to acceptable levels

Scientists continue to grow the giant panda population

Gregory Park announces trail closures

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