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National Weather Service kicks off Arkansas Severe Weather Awareness Week
15+ min ago (855+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - As spring approaches, the National Weather Service is launching its annual effort to prepare residents for the dangers of severe weather. Arkansas" and Missouri"s Severe Weather Awareness Week runs from March 1-7 and will focus on a…...
Several Northeast Arkansas counties issue burn bans amid wildfire concerns
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (199+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Low humidity and double-digit wind gusts are fueling wildfire concerns across Northeast Arkansas as several counties issue burn bans. As of 4 p.m., burn bans are in effect in Independence, Fulton, White, and Cleburne counties. The Arkansas Forestry Division…...
National Weather Service kicks off Arkansas Severe Weather Awareness Week - K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (24+ words) National Weather Service kicks off Arkansas Severe Weather Awareness Week'K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas National Weather Service kicks off Arkansas Severe Weather Awareness Week...
Lake Charles State Park water levels low amid ongoing drought
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (440+ words) POWHATAN, Ark. (KAIT) - Lake Charles State Park is feeling the sting of the ongoing drought as boat ramps sit on dry ground and fishing piers hang over dirt instead of water. "Now this is only my third season out here,…...
Drought conditions create dangerous wildfire risk across Northeast Arkansas
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (207+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Drought conditions gripping Northeast Arkansas are creating dangerous fire conditions across the region. Fire officials are issuing a warning that the risk of wildfires is dangerously high, and it only takes one spark to start a disaster....
Poinsett County leaders and emergency teams simulate 7.7 magnitude earthquake scenario
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (346+ words) PAYNEWAY, Ark. (KAIT) - Imagine a 7.7 magnitude earthquake: bridges are gone, communities are cut off. Leaders and emergency teams in Poinsett County discussed Monday how they would respond if such a disaster happened tomorrow. Poinsett County sits directly in the New…...
Cache River near Grubbs sees improvement following clean-out, but more work remains
1+ week, 5+ day ago (455+ words) GRUBBS, Ark. (KAIT) - The Cache River near Grubbs is running high again, but a fall cleanup project has improved how quickly floodwater recedes from the area. Mayor Candice Miller said crews cleared one log jam during the river cleanup, though…...
2.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Caruthersville
2+ week, 1+ day ago (101+ words) 2.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Caruthersville'K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas PEMISCOT COUNTY , Mo. (KAIT) - The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a minor earthquake early Sunday morning near Caruthersville. According to the preliminary report, the tremor's epicenter was 2.4 miles south-southwest of Caruthersville and 21.2 miles northeast of…...
A-State to receive $2.1 million to expand steel research
2+ week, 6+ day ago (165+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas State University announced Tuesday that it will receive $2.1 million in federal appropriations to expand it steel research and testing capabilities. According to a university news release, U.S. Representative Rick Crawford played an instrumental role in securing the…...
K8 Weather Now: Looking Back At The Super Tuesday Tornado Outbreak
3+ week, 3+ day ago (894+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - On Feb. 5, 2008, millions of Americans headed to the polls for one of the most significant presidential primary elections in recent history. Super Tuesday, the day when most states simultaneously held primary elections for what was shaping up…...