Stories by Brianna Kwasnik

Snow, dangerous cold predicted for northern Arkansas, forecasters say Winter weather accumulation, including snow, sleet and ice, is possible across northern Arkansas on Wednesday and will move into eastern Arkansas by the evening, according to forecasters.The National ... January 19, 2022

Man killed in Craighead County crash, authorities say An Augusta man was killed in a Craighead County crash, after the car that he was a passenger in struck another car, troopers said.A 2016 Toyota Corolla traveling was west on Dan Avenue at 6:51 a.m. We... January 19, 2022

Authorities ID road worker fatally struck in I-30 hit-and-run Authorities have released the name of an Arkansas Department of Transportation worker who was fatally struck by a vehicle Tuesday night on Interstate 30 in Little Rock.Winfred Petty, 69, of Hensley wa... January 19, 2022

Authorities recover body of kayaker reported missing from Hot Springs Village Authorities have recovered the body of the kayaker who was reported missing Sunday after his kayak capsized on Lake DeSoto, the Hot Springs Village Police Department said.At 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, member... January 18, 2022

Man shot in neck while driving in Little Rock, police say A man was shot in the neck Monday evening while driving on Roosevelt Road in Little Rock, police said.Adrian Branch, 29, told officers he was driving west in the area of the 3100 block of Roosevelt Ro... January 18, 2022

Man killed in rural Ashley County crash, deputies say A man was killed in a crash in rural Ashley County Saturday morning, after his vehicle struck an embankment, deputies said.James Randall Rial, 71, of Hamburg was driving a 2003 Toyota west on U.S. 82 ... January 17, 2022

Missing New Hampshire minor found during Jacksonville traffic stop; 4 arrested on various charges A traffic stop by Jacksonville police led to the discovery of a minor who was missing from New Hampshire and the arrests of at least four people, authorities said. The minor, whose name and age w... January 17, 2022

Authorities continue search for missing kayaker on Lake DeSoto in Hot Springs Village Authorities are continuing the search for a missing kayaker after his kayak overturned in Lake DeSoto, police said.Officers with the Hot Springs Village Police Department were dispatched Sunday just b... January 17, 2022

Police halt active search for missing Maumelle paddleboarder Officers with the Maumelle Police Department late Friday afternoon halted their "active search" for a paddleboarder on the Arkansas River who was reported missing Wednesday evening, accordin... January 14, 2022

Desha County man arrested in shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured A Desha County man was arrested after two men were shot following a domestic disturbance outside a Dumas home, killing one, authorities said.Jason Jenkins, 36, died at a local hospital, and Robert Was... January 14, 2022

Snow expected across Arkansas this weekend, forecasters say; northern areas predicted to see as much as 6 inches Much of Arkansas is expected to see snow over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.The northern half of the state is the region most likely to see snow accumulation, however, a brief... January 14, 2022

Authorities searching for Maumelle paddleboarder last seen on Arkansas River Authorities are searching for a Maumelle woman who was reported missing Wednesday after she went paddleboarding on the Arkansas River, police said.Ashley Haynes was last seen leaving the Maumelle side... January 13, 2022

How and where to get free at-home covid tests in Arkansas Last week, Arkansas received the first shipments of the 1.5 million rapid covid-19 tests it has bought for residents to use. The at-home covid tests are available to all Arkansans for free. Locations ... January 12, 2022

State reports 10,974 new covid cases, a single-day record Arkansas has seen the largest single-day rise in new covid-19 cases since the pandemic began, according to Gov. Asa Hutchinson.The new cases rose by 10,974 Wednesday, bringing the total number of stat... January 12, 2022

Camp Robinson issues noise alert for Thursday Camp Robinson has issued a noise alert for Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The Arkansas National Guard will execute a 13-cannon salute using wax rounds at the camp in honor of the service and life of f... January 12, 2022

Authorities ID man found dead inside burned vehicle in Roland Authorities have identified a man found dead after a vehicle fire in Roland on New Year’s Day.Deputies responded around 6 a.m. to the 14000 block of Arkansas 300 in reference to a vehicle fire o... January 12, 2022

Magazine man accused in death of his mother, 83, authorities say A 58-year-old Magazine man is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of his mother, authorities said.Deputies called Thursday about a domestic disturbance at a home on Rasor Street in Blue M... January 11, 2022

I-630 shooting probed; victim deemed stable A Little Rock man who was shot multiple times on Interstate 630 over the weekend is in stable condition, authorities said Monday.Shortly before 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Fredrick Taylor, 26, was shot while dr... January 11, 2022

State police: Little Rock man shot multiple times on I-630 in stable condition A Little Rock man who was shot multiple times on Interstate 630 over the weekend is in stable condition, authorities said on Monday.Shortly before 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, Fredrick Taylor, 26, was shot mu... January 10, 2022

Little Rock police ID man fatally shot near Meriwether Park Authorities have identified a man who was fatally shot near Meriwether Park  late Saturday night.Police were called at about 10:10 p.m., after Jadon Shackelford, 21, arrived at UAMS Medical Cente... January 10, 2022

Investigation underway after 23-month-old girl, her parents found dead in Pike County home, authorities say State police are investigating after a married couple and their 23-month-old daughter were found dead inside their home in Pike County on Sunday, authorities said.Family members discovered the bodies ... January 10, 2022

Little Rock, North Little Rock, Pulaski County Special districts to continue virtual classes Schools in the North Little Rock School District were shut down for in-person learning Friday and will continue to be shut down until at least Monday.North Little Rock Superintendent Gregory Pilewski ... January 7, 2022

England School District placed on 3-hour lockdown after 'off-campus incident,' authorities say The England School District was placed on a three-hour lockdown Friday after an off-campus incident, according to the district.In a Facebook post, the district said there was an incident in the commun... January 7, 2022

Central Arkansas Water employee robbed while checking meter, police say A Central Arkansas Water employee was robbed while checking a meter in Little Rock on Thursday, police said.The 42-year-old Little Rock man told officers he was checking a meter while working off-duty... January 7, 2022

Troopers: 2 dead in Drew County after vehicle overturns, submerges in ditch Two people were killed in rural Drew County on Thursday night after their vehicle landed upside-down in a ditch full of water, troopers said.Drew Anthony Thomas, 22, of Monticello was driving a 2000 T... January 7, 2022

Child, 10, struck by vehicle while approaching school bus in south Arkansas, deputies say A 10-year-old trying to cross a U.S. highway to board a school bus in south Arkansas was struck by a vehicle Thursday morning, Drew County deputies said.Deputies were dispatched to the area of Montong... January 6, 2022

Forecasters: Winter weather advisories in effect as parts of state report snow, sleet Winter weather advisories are in effect Thursday through noon for parts of northern and east central Arkansas, and through 6 p.m. for far east and northeast Arkansas as portions of the state report se... January 6, 2022

Cold front brings chance of snow Wednesday night into Thursday, forecasters say While portions of central and northern Arkansas have not been included in a winter weather advisory as of Wednesday afternoon, forecasters said, some slick spots could develop on area roadways Thursda... January 5, 2022

Little Rock police detective's vehicle struck by gunfire Wednesday Police are investigating after a Little Rock police detective was shot at Wednesday, police said.The incident occurred in the area of 30th and Fulton streets, according to a tweet from Little Rock pol... January 5, 2022

Pine Bluff man killed in crash on I-530, troopers say A Pine Bluff man was killed in a crash on Interstate 530 Tuesday, after his car went into a creek, troopers said.Joshua Eli Waschalk, 42, was driving a 2018 Mazda south on I-530 approaching the Saline... January 5, 2022

Man arrested in New Year’s Day shooting that killed 1, injured 2 others near Ward A man wanted in a homicide near Ward on New Year’s Day was found just outside Conway on Tuesday and arrested, authorities said.A report was taken Tuesday by the Ward Police Department in referen... January 5, 2022

Police ID person shot, killed Monday Authorities on Tuesday identified Dmahre Dillard as the person fatally shot Monday on South Ringo Street in Little Rock.Two people arrived at an area hospital suffering from gunshot wounds, police sai... January 5, 2022

State breaks records for new covid cases, positive test rate, active cases Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday reported the state's positivity rate for tests for covid-19 hit another high, while the state also recorded the highest number of new and active covid cases since th... January 4, 2022

Little Rock police ID victim in fatal shooting Authorities have identified a person who was fatally shot Monday on South Ringo Street in Little Rock, police said.Two victims arrived at an area hospital suffering from gunshot wounds, police said in... January 4, 2022

3 killed in Arkansas crashes over New Year's Eve, Day Three people were killed in separate crashes over New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Arkansas, authorities said.David F. Vanderslice, 48, of Mt. Vernon was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze... January 4, 2022

Boy, 2, shot at Bryant apartment complex in critical condition, police say A 2-year-old believed to have been accidentally shot at an apartment complex in Bryant Monday morning is in critical condition, police said.Police received the call at 9:56 a.m. about the incident at ... January 3, 2022

Forecasters predict below-freezing temperatures, chance of snow in northern Arkansas Parts of northern Arkansas have a chance for snow accumulation Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service.Portions of the north, including Bella Vista and Gentry saw the first snow of ... January 3, 2022

Man struck by falling bullet early New Year's Day, police say A Little Rock man was grazed by a falling bullet shortly after the new year began, police said.Officers responded to 11005 Heinke Road regarding a shooting call just after 12:20 a.m. on New Year&rsquo... January 3, 2022

Pulaski County deputies investigate after person found dead inside burned vehicle Authorities are investigating after a person was reportedly found dead inside a burned vehicle on a dirt road in Pulaski County on New Year’s Day.Deputies responded to the 14000 block of Arkansa... January 3, 2022

Troopers: 1 killed, another injured in Randolph County head-on crash One woman was killed and a man was injured in a head-on collision crash in Randolph County Wednesday, troopers said.Megan Crawford, 25, of Ravenden Springs was driving a 2013 GMC Yukon north on U.S. 6... December 29, 2021

Tornado warning issued for Dumas area; chance for severe storms across state 2:50 p.m.The National Weather service issued a tornado warning for Dumas, Mitchellville and Watson in Desha County until 3:30 p.m.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p ... December 29, 2021

Widener man dies after being ejected from truck, struck by 2nd vehicle, troopers say A man in St. Francis County was killed on Christmas Eve after he was ejected from his truck in a crash and struck by a second vehicle, troopers said.A 1997 Chevrolet truck was unoccupied and stopped f... December 28, 2021

Forecasters: Potential for snow across Arkansas Sunday; thunderstorms possible this week There is some potential for snow across the state Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.A few rounds of thunderstorms will be possible in the next few days with the potential for severe we... December 28, 2021

1 dead after weekend plane crash in Fulton County, officials say An airplane crash resulted in at least one person on board killed in Fulton County on Sunday while the pilot was trying to find an airport to land in inclement weather, according to authorities.The pl... December 28, 2021

7 injured in gunfire over Christmas weekend, Little Rock police say Seven people were injured in shootings that took place over Christmas weekend, according to incident reports from Little Rock police.Early on Christmas Day, at 3:38 a.m., Erreck Griggs, 45, of Rogers ... December 27, 2021

Troopers: Fiery rollover crash kills man in Clay County A man was killed in rural Clay County on Sunday afternoon after his vehicle caught fire, troopers said.Jerry W. Cossey, 72, of Rector was driving a 1988 Dodge Ram north on U.S. 49 when the crash happe... December 27, 2021

Police ID 2 men found dead near entrance to Little Rock hospital Police on Friday released the names of two men found dead inside a vehicle near the entrance of Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock over the weekend, police said.On Sunday, an off-duty Capito... December 24, 2021

Arkansas to see record-breaking high temperatures on Christmas Day, forecasters predict Arkansans can expect record breaking high temperatures on Christmas Day, according to the National Weather Service.On Christmas Eve, high temperature will be in the mid-60s for most locations, said me... December 23, 2021

State police investigate after body found in wooded area of Pope County State police are investigating after a body was discovered in a wooded area along Interstate 40 in Pope County Wednesday.The remains were discovered around 9 a.m. by the operator of a bush hog working... December 22, 2021

Road worker struck by vehicle in rural Conway dies, troopers say A road worker struck by a vehicle in rural Conway County two weeks ago has died, state police confirmed.Kurt Cottier, 28, of Russellville, was working in the right travel lane in a work zone on Inters... December 22, 2021