Seth Stephenson
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Wes-Del’s monumental season continues
GASTON, Ind.- Wes-Del has had its first undefeated season since 1975. This team is full of coaches, leaders and bright young stars. Head Coach Matt Nuckols felt very privileged to coach this group of men. “It's an honor, man; these guys are a blast to coach. They're great out here, they work hard, they’re respectful, and they love what they do. So it's a good time right now,” Nuckols said.
Wes-Del’s monumental season continues
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. Wes-Del has had its best season since 1975 by going 8-0 this past Friday. Wes-Del football players watch their team on the sidelines GASTON, Ind.- Wes-Del has had its first undefeated season since 1975. This team is full of coaches, leaders and bright young stars. Head Coach Matt Nuckols felt very privileged to coach this group of men. “It's an honor, man; these guys are a blast to coach.
Ball State Coach Cameron Andry gets contract extension
MUNCIE, Ind. - Ball State University women’s golf head coach was recently extended by the school after their win at the Brittney Kelly Classic. Ball State women’s golf has been very successful since Andry took over by breaking scoring records. He mentioned what helps improve this team every year. “A lot of what I learned is that recruiting is really important; it’s kind of the lifeblood of the program.
Yorktown High School football player killed in Muncie shooting
Muncie, IND. – Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday morning that led to the death of Yorktown High School student Chris Wilson. Around 3 a.m., Muncie Police responded to reports of gunshots near the 1400 block of East Cromer Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found Wilson who had been shot multiple times.
Local art yard sale brings art and community together
MUNCIE, Ind. — The art sale allowed locals to see human-made art in person at Muncie’s Artswalk. Artists ranged from woodcarvers and puppeteers to painters, all coming together to sell their artwork for under $40. Volunteer Director Moth Danner has been committed to keeping this event local and cheap. On her 32nd YART, she allotted a month to bring this event to life. “I’m an old punk. So it’s my goal to prove that not everything in the world has to be money.
Rain Friday turns into cool temperatures next week
Today: Clouds cover most of the sky all day as temperatures rise to 80 degrees. Winds will be steady at 15 mph from the west northwest. Tonight: Rain moves into the area during the overnight hours. Temperatures cool down to 71 degrees. Winds slow down to 10 mph from the south southwest. Tomorrow: Rain showers early clear the way for cooler air to move in Friday. Temperatures cool into the low-60s by the time the rain clears out around noon.
Diesel and grocery prices affecting Ball State students
MUNCIE, Ind.- Grocery prices in the United States are still rising. The reason for this partially involves the rise in diesel prices. A lot of stores receive fresh vegetables, fruits, or milk transported by trucks. These trucks are responsible for getting grocery stores their product. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of August, the cost of food at home rose by 2.2% over the course of 12 months. The issue is that most of these trucks run on diesel.
Diesel and grocery prices affecting Ball State students
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. Grocery prices are affecting students; these prices are rising partially due to diesel prices rising Muncie gas stations have diesel prices nearing seven dollars a gallon MUNCIE, Ind.- Grocery prices in the United States are still rising. The reason for this partially involves the rise in diesel prices. A lot of stores receive fresh vegetables, fruits, or milk transported by trucks. These trucks are responsible for getting grocery stores their product.
Wes-Del’s football team participates in walkthroughs ahead of their Friday night game
Skip to Content, Search, Navigation, or Footer. NewsLink Indiana is powered by Cardinal Media Wes-Del football is off to a great start under head coach Matt Nuckols Wes-Del’s football team participates in walkthroughs ahead of their Friday night game MUNCIE, Ind. - Wes-Del football is off to the best start the team has had since 1989. They are currently 5-0 and led by head coach Matt Nuckols, a Ball State University graduate.
Wes-Del’s football team participates in walkthroughs ahead of their Friday night game
MUNCIE, Ind. - Wes-Del football is off to the best start the team has had since 1989. They are currently 5-0 and led by head coach Matt Nuckols, a Ball State University graduate. He took over the program in 2021; where they only had one win in his first two years. However, this would take a turn at the start of the 2026 season. Nuckols explains how not only has their team gotten better during this time, but also their program.
Rogers family works to ban unwashed poppy seeds after son’s death
ROGERS, Ark. — A family in Rogers is working to ban unwashed poppy seeds after their son died from a morphine overdose two years ago, as a result of the seeds. The family just returned from Washington, D.C., where Arkansas lawmakers are now getting involved. Steve and Betty Hacala's son, Stephen, was a graduate of the University of Arkansas. The Hacalas said their son Steven was found unresponsive by his roommate.
Free Fishing Weekend Begins In Arkansas
CENTERTON (KFSM)-- Starting at noon on Friday (June 8), people all over Arkansas can fish anywhere for free without having to get a fishing license or trout permit. As a part of this event, hatcheries around the state will hold a free fishing derby for kids. All week hatcheries like Centerton's Charlie Craig State Hatchery have been getting ready for the over one thousand kids they usually see.
Tattoo Shop To Help One Of Their Own After Attack
BENTONVILLE (KFSM) -- A Northwest Arkansas tattoo shop will hold a special event to help their boss after an incident late Monday night. In a post on Facebook, Odyssey Tattoo said the owner of the business was the victim of a hate crime. It stated that the man was targeted because of his sexual orientation and was called homophobic slurs during the attack. An employee said the man may have fractured his arm as a result of the incident.
17 Juveniles Arrested In Prairie Grove As Summer Kicks Off
PRAIRIE GROVE (KFSM)-- In less than a month, Prairie Grove police arrested 17 juveniles for various crimes including breaking and entering as well as theft of property. Captain Jeff O'Brien with the department said they usually see kids committing crimes like this once school ends. Arresting 17 in such a short amount of time is very unusual for them though. He said the average age of those they have arrested is 16 to 17 years old.
Tontitown Police Investigate Westbrook Subdivision Vehicle Break-Ins
TONTITOWN (KFSM) -- Tontitown police are investigating a set of vehicle break-ins that took place Wednesday night after they received multiple calls Thursday morning. Captain Wes Hart said at least three vehicles had windows busted and items taken. "There has been over $10,000 worth of credit card transactions at the Pineville, Joplin and Neosho area," Hart said. "So we are working to track those transactions down so we have over $10,000 worth of charges.
7hills Employee Discusses Importance Of Events Like The Million Meals Campaign
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) -- With just a few days left in Arvest's Million Meals Campaign, a woman who used to receive help from 7hills and now works there discusses the importance of these events. Around eight years ago, Kristina Andazola went through a divorce. She said she was left with everything including all the bills. Andazola said she did everything she could to keep her and her children off the streets. She soon discovered the help that 7hills provided.
Downtown Revitalization Underway For Prairie Grove
PRAIRIE GROVE (KFSM) -- One Northwest Arkansas community is working to bring new life back to their downtown. For a few months now, Prairie Grove has worked to bring positive attention to the area. Many know it for the antique stores, but some are hoping they will be known for a lot more here in the future. The Chairman of the Prairie Grove Downtown Network Rick Ault said like many other places in Northwest Arkansas, they are experiencing growth.
Memorial Day Event Showcases Services For Veterans
SPRINGDALE (KFSM)– Along with honoring those who died for this country this Memorial Day weekend, the Springdale VFW Post 2952 Auxiliary showcased services for veterans in Northwest Arkansas. This is the first year the group hosted their Family Freedom Festival. As with any Memorial Day, their goal was to honor the men and women who gave everything to protect the country. They know though that there are many veterans still with us who are seeking help but don’t know where to find it.
Historic Fayetteville Home Deemed Endangered By Preserve Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM)-- The Little Rock based group Preserve Arkansas placed the Thomas-Tharp home in Fayetteville on it's list of Arkansas' Most Endangered Places. The home located on W. Old Farmington has been in the area since around the Civil War. Rachel Whitaker, the research specialist at the Shiloh Museum, said the home was at one point used as a triage center for soldiers who fought at the Battle of Prairie Grove.
Nicole Clowney Talks Primary Election Win
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) -- Nicole Clowney won the Democratic nomination in the primary elections for State Representative for District 86 Tuesday night and said she was excited to to hear the results as the final numbers came in. Since November 2017, Clowney has campaigned in her district. She said she first got the idea to run after hearing some state legislative sessions while working with the group Moms Demand Action.
Couple Shares Dogpatch USA Stories Through New Documentary
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS (KFSM)– For the past year, a Northwest Arkansas couple have collected stories from people all over the country about the old theme park, Dogpatch USA, located near Harrison, Arkansas. Dogpatch USA is a theme park that opened in 1968 and was based on Al Capp’s comic Li’l Abner. It closed down around 1993. Fifty years to the day the park closed, Jeff and Heather Carter premiered their documentary “Dogpatch USA” in Harrison.
Former Razorback Baseball Player Graduates After 40 Years
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) -- One of the first African-American baseball players for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks fulfills his dream of graduating almost 40 years after he left. Arvis Harper Jr. played ball at the university from 1974 to 1978. Before he could graduate, he was drafted by the Houston Astros. Not long after that, he got married, started a family and finishing school fell on the back burner. Harper has done a lot since he left and knows he could have graduated at any other university.
NWA, River Valley Schools Ranked Some Of The Best In The State
PRAIRIE GROVE (KFSM) -- More than half of the top ten schools in Arkansas as ranked by U.S. News can be found in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. The recently released list shows Haas Hall Academy in Fayetteville in the number one spot. The academy has been ranked number one for multiple years in a row. The second highest ranked school in our area is Prairie Grove High School at number four.
New Schools Coming To Northwest Arkansas
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS (KFSM) -- Multiple school districts in Northwest Arkansas are looking at adding new schools to the area to accommodate the growth they are are seeing. On Tuesday (May 8), Bentonville Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new elementary school on Haxton Road. Dr. Debbie Jones, the superintendent for the district, said they are now discussing the location for a new junior high school.
Rogers Family Seeks Answers To Flooding Issues
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS (KFSM) -- A Rogers family is searching for answers after dealing with flooding for the past five years. Amber Hargrove says she has had to fight back floodwaters from entering her home on Centennial Drive since 2013. She says there is a retention pond behind her house that isn't being maintained. The water goes straight into her backyard, causing thousands of dollars in damage. "We are doing everything we can now and it's not enough," said Benjamin Walker, Hargrove's brother.
Bentonville Film Festival Focuses On Inclusion
BENTONVILLE (KFSM)-- The Bentonville Film Fest (BFF) wrapped up Sunday (May 6) afternoon with organizers calling it the biggest and best event yet. Wendy Guerrero, the festival's president of programming, said this year they had more than 90,000 people attend and 10 world premiers. But the festival is more than just the movies. Every year, Guerrero said they discuss some of the topics they would like to bring to the festival. She said they have had a lot of conversations about women in filmmaking.
Benton County Fair Grounds Working On Drawing Bigger Crowds
BENTON COUNTY (KFSM) -- Adding new events such as, "Cowboy Mounted Shooting," is what the Benton County Fair Grounds is doing as a new tactic to draw larger crowds. Along with the annual fair, the non-profit also is a host site for things like FFA and 4-H educational events. Some of things they have been doing to draw more people here is getting word out about the facility and working with other groups here in the area.
HWOA Prepares For Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival
SPRINGDALE (KFSM) -- The Hispanic Women's Organization of Arkansas worked Friday afternoon in preparation for their annual Cinco de Mayo event that celebrates community in our area. Xochitl Delgado is a volunteer with the organization and said they will have booths and performers from the Latino community. The event is a way for them to celebrate education, culture and community. "Community integration is something that is very important to our organization," Delgado said.
University of Arkansas Unveils New Expansion
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM)-- After a little more than two years of work and about $3.2 million, the University of Arkansas showed off its newest expansion of the National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission, or NCREPT. The extra 5,000 square feet will give students more space to further test their research. Dr. Alan Mantooth, the NCREPT executive director, said currently students are working on developing smart grid devices and algorithms to help protect the grid.
Million Meals Campaign Reaches Halfway Point
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) — With just a month left to go, the Million Meals Campaign with Arvest has had over 500,000 meals donated. Karen Gray, the vice president of marketing in Fayetteville said there is still plenty of time for people to donate at any Arvest location. The donations stay where you donate and will go to organizations around your community that help those who are food insecure. One of the groups benefiting from this campaign is the Fayetteville Salvation Army.
Parents work to ban unwashed poppy seeds after son’s death
Rogers, AR (KFSM) -- A family in Rogers is working to ban unwashed poppy seeds after their son died from a morphine overdose two years ago, as a result of the seeds. The family just returned from Washington, D.C., where Arkansas lawmakers are now getting involved. Steve and Betty Hacala's son, Steven, was a student at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and instead of watching their son graduate they laid him to rest.
Parents work to ban unwashed poppy seeds after son’s death
Rogers, AR (KFSM) -- A family in Rogers is working to ban unwashed poppy seeds after their son died from a morphine overdose two years ago, as a result of the seeds. The family just returned from Washington, D.C., where Arkansas lawmakers are now getting involved. Steve and Betty Hacala's son, Steven, was a student at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and instead of watching their son graduate they laid him to rest.
Parents Work To Ban Unwashed Poppy Seeds After Son’s Death
Rogers, AR (KFSM) -- A family in Rogers is working to ban unwashed poppy seeds after their son died from a morphine overdose two years ago, as a result of the seeds. The family just returned from Washington, D.C., where Arkansas lawmakers are now getting involved. Steve and Betty Hacala's son, Steven, was a student at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and instead of watching their son graduate they laid him to rest.
Parents Work To Ban Unwashed Poppy Seeds After Son’s Death
Rogers, AR (KFSM) -- A family in Rogers is working to ban unwashed poppy seeds after their son died from a morphine overdose two years ago, as a result of the seeds. The family just returned from Washington, D.C., where Arkansas lawmakers are now getting involved. Steve and Betty Hacala's son, Steven, was a student at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and instead of watching their son graduate they laid him to rest.
Parents Work To Ban Unwashed Poppy Seeds After Son’s Death
Rogers, AR (KFSM) -- A family in Rogers is working to ban unwashed poppy seeds after their son died from a morphine overdose two years ago, as a result of the seeds. The family just returned from Washington, D.C., where Arkansas lawmakers are now getting involved. Steve and Betty Hacala's son, Steven, was a student at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and instead of watching their son graduate they laid him to rest.
Parents Work To Ban Unwashed Poppy Seeds
ROGERS (KFSM) -- A family in Rogers family is working to ban unwashed poppy seeds after their son died from a morphine overdose two years ago, as a result of the seeds. The family just returned from Washington, D.C., where Arkansas lawmakers are now getting involved. Steve and Betty Hacala's son, Steven, was a student at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and instead of watching their son graduate they laid him to rest.
Springdale Bypass Opens Monday
SPRINGDALE (KFSM) -- The much anticipated Springdale Northern Bypass opens to drivers Monday (April 30) at 6 a.m. The new Exit 77, off of Interstate 49, now connects to Highway 112, just north of Elm Springs. The new signage will read, "Exit 77, Elms Springs and 112." The four-lane divided highway currently stretches four-and-a-half miles to the west from I-49. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held earlier in April, but at 6 a.m. Monday, it will be officially open to drivers.
Rogers family works to ban unwashed poppy seeds after son’s death
ROGERS, Ark. — A family in Rogers is working to ban unwashed poppy seeds after their son died from a morphine overdose two years ago, as a result of the seeds. The family just returned from Washington, D.C., where Arkansas lawmakers are now getting involved. Steve and Betty Hacala's son, Stephen, was a graduate of the University of Arkansas. The Hacalas said their son Steven was found unresponsive by his roommate.
County Passes Bond Program For New Simmons Plant
BENTONVILLE (KFSM) -- The Benton County Quorum Court passed a bond program Thursday night for the new Simmons Plant on Highway 59 near Decatur. Benton County Judge Barry Moehring said this program is called a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes Program, or PILOT Program. "The plant would pay less taxes than it otherwise would," Moehring said. "However there would be a lot more taxes paid on that property if the plant were never built.
Bentonville Mom’s Post Looking For Stranger Who Helped Her On Airplane Goes Viral
BENTONVILLE (KFSM)-- A Northwest Arkansas mother returns home after a post she made online looking for a stranger went viral. Jessica Rudeen was traveling with her two young kids to see family on the east coast. Their first flight out of Kansas City was early and they had to drive to get there. As they boarded the plane, Rudeen said her 5-month-old son started crying and her 3-year-old daughter Caroline panicked.
Women Describe Life After Prison During Reentry Awareness Week
SPRINGDALE (KFSM)-- Two women who spent time in prison for various charges explained Wednesday that getting back into society may be hard, but starting that process is easy. Brenda Sringfellow and Kachia Phillips both said the help they received from the Return Home Center and Goodwill Reentry helped get them to where they are today. Stringfellow was arrested a little over two years ago on drug and theft charges.
Students Host A Refugee Awareness Event
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) -- Fayetteville park-goers had the opportunity to experience what a refugee has to go through when arriving to a foreign country. On Sunday (April 22), a group of students gathered at Wilson Park to educate people on what it means to be a refugee. People begin with the refugee camp experience, they start with getting their passport and from there go step by step through a refugee`s journey. The group's "Students for Refugees" hosted the experience for the second year.
Mountainburg Cleanup
MOUNTAINBURG (KFSM) -- Cleanup continues in Mountainburg as residents begin the rebuilding process after an EF-2 tornado hit the town last Friday (April 13) . On Saturday (April 21), around 200 volunteers and 15 different companies showed up at City Hall to lend a helping hand. The problem for some is that there is simply too much for them to get rid of. "We don't have the equipment that we need.
Fayetteville & Van Buren Police Participate In ‘Driving High? Kiss Your License Goodbye’ Campaign
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) -- This weekend, multiple police department in our area will be focusing on identifying and arresting drivers who are impaired due to drugs. The drugged driving enforcement campaign titled "Driving High? Kiss Your License Goodbye" is taking place in multiple states across the country. "You know, drunk driving has become very out in the open and people are aware of drunk driving," Van Buren detective Jonathan Wear said.
Elementary Students Create, Unveil Downtown Mural
SILOAM SPRINGS (KFSM) -- About 300 Northside Elementary students gathered outside of a Downtown Siloam Springs Arvest Thursday morning to show the community the mural they spent weeks creating. With the help of Art Feeds, Main Street Siloam Springs and Arvest, the students were able to get the funding and supplies to bring the downtown area one more piece of public art. Before they could start drawing, they first had to figure out what they wanted to show.
Mountainburg Cleanup: Day Two
MOUNTAINBURG (KFSM) — The cleanup continues in Mountainburg on Sunday (April 15), but officials learned they will mot be receiving federal funding to help them get the job done. It was announced by Emergency Managers that the community will not be declared a disaster after it was hit with an EF-2 tornado on Friday (April 13). Emergency managers said damage to county roads and buildings must equal $228,000 to be eligible to receive financial assistance. Right now estimates do not meet that number.
Fayetteville Students Honor Their Late Friend
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) -- Two Fayetteville High School seniors go to Mexico to build a home, for a single mother, to honor the memory of their friend. During spring break Jordan Cook and Bekah Smith did this to honor their friend, Olivia Ray, who was killed outside of Baum Stadium after she was hit by a car in a crosswalk -- she was 10 at the time of her death.
Mountainburg Residents Clean Up After EF-2 Tornado Hits
MOUNTAINBURG (KFSM) -- On Friday (April 13) the community of Mountainburg was hit by an EF-2 tornado, now families are working to pick up the debris that was left behind. For others, such as the Kimes family, it took everything. On Saturday (April 14) Rick Kimes picked up what was left of his mother's home -- and their 40-year business. "They owned a service station here, a wrecker service, and I mean it took it clean out," said Kimes. "It was like a direct hit, right on it.
Mountainburg HS Students Enjoy Prom In Spite Of Tornado
VAN BUREN (KFSM) -- For many in Mountainburg, Saturday (April 14) was about cleaning up after Friday's (April 13) tornado, but for high school juniors and seniors it's about prom.
Program Finds Homes For Homeless Veterans
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) -- A local veteran who spent years homeless with his son was able to find a home in just two days with the help of a program called HUD VASH. HUD VASH, or HUD VA Supported Housing, is a program designed to get homeless veterans off the street and into permanent housing. Amy Cash, a HUD VASH coordinator, said doing something like this would not be possible without cooperation from the community.
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