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Severe Weather

Decatur and Bentonville host FEMA centers for residents impacted by deadly Memorial Day weekend tornadoes

Outreach

Fort Smith officials vote to broaden low-income water bill assistance programs as rates go up

Project Concern is assisting eligible residents of Fort Smith by providing discounts on water, sewer, and solid waste services.
Local News

Rogers officials give tornado damage cleanup update alongside drone footage of giant debris pile

Anybody, even people who aren't Rogers residents, can come pick up mulch at the Yard Waste Facility at 2300 N. Arkansas St. Rogers.
Outreach

Red Cross deploys 14 responders from Missouri and Arkansas to support Beryl relief efforts

These efforts come as Benton County, Arkansas is still cleaning up from tornadoes that swept through the area on May 26.
Outreach

LIHEAP applications open today | Here's what you need to know

With the summer heat, keeping your home cool is more important than ever.
Outreach

United Way of Fort Smith hosting Fill the Bus 2024 | How to donate school supplies

The United Way of Fort Smith is accepting Back-to-School supply donations.
Outreach

United Way of Fort Smith Fill the Bus 2024

United Way of Fort Smith Fill the Bus 2024
Outreach

How to help Springdale students with school supplies

The school supply drive will be at the Walmart on S. Pleasant Street.
Outreach

Springdale School District supply drive with 5NEWS

5NEWS is parterning with the Springdale School District to host a school supply drive event at Walmart.
Outreach

Fayetteville city leaders speak at groundbreaking for Yvonne Richardson Community Center expansion

There are some big upgrades coming to the Yvonne Richardson Community Center in Fayetteville.
Outreach

Pea Ridge holds candlelight vigil to remember the life of officer Kevin Apple

While on duty, officer Apple was hit and killed by a car driven by Shawna Cash near the White Oak Gas Station in Pea Ridge.
Outreach

Data on homeless population conflicts with support network testimony

Multiple people working to combat homelessness say they're only seeing more and more of a need.

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.

Decatur and Bentonville host FEMA centers for residents impacted by deadly Memorial Day weekend tornadoes

Fort Smith officials vote to broaden low-income water bill assistance programs as rates go up

Rogers officials give tornado damage cleanup update alongside drone footage of giant debris pile

Red Cross deploys 14 responders from Missouri and Arkansas to support Beryl relief efforts

LIHEAP applications open today | Here's what you need to know

United Way of Fort Smith hosting Fill the Bus 2024 | How to donate school supplies

United Way of Fort Smith Fill the Bus 2024

How to help Springdale students with school supplies

Springdale School District supply drive with 5NEWS

Fayetteville city leaders speak at groundbreaking for Yvonne Richardson Community Center expansion

Pea Ridge holds candlelight vigil to remember the life of officer Kevin Apple

Data on homeless population conflicts with support network testimony

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