The Benton Civil Service Commission will convene on Sept. 14 to consider scheduling a trial for a recently terminated police officer, as well as filling open commissioner seats. The meeting will take place at 9 a.m. in the Benton City Hall Council Chambers. Read more below. A notable item of new business on the agenda […]
Police and Coroner investigating death of former restaurant owner Tim Steppach
Former Benton restaurant owner Timothy “Tim” Steppach was found dead at his home on Wednesday evening. Authorities discovered the 49-year-old deceased after responding to reports of a gunshot. Read more below. According to the Benton Police Department, officers were notified of a gunshot at a residence in the 300 block of Ashley Street around 6:00 […]
Benton police conclude investigation into alleged staff misconduct at Boys & Girls Club
The Benton Police Department has officially closed its investigation into allegations that a staff member struck an 8-year-old child at the Boys & Girls Club of Saline County, ruling the incident as unfounded. After a thorough review of facility security footage and interviews with personnel, authorities announced Monday that no criminal charges will be pursued. […]
Bryant Police Dept to host open house for new Training Facility Sept 1st
The Bryant Police Department invites the public to an open house event on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to unveil its newly completed David Jones Training Facility. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at the new building located on Roya Lane, directly across from the police department headquarters. Read more below. Named in honor of David […]
UPDATE -Alexander woman has been found; Police call off search
Update: The woman has been found. Previously: Authorities in Saline County are seeking the public’s help to locate a 43-year-old woman who went missing on Wednesday. The Alexander Police Department has issued a Missing and Endangered Adult Advisory for Danette Faye Raudenbush. Read more below. According to police, Raudenbush was last seen on Wednesday, Aug. […]
Multi-agency search launched in Alexander after juvenile stumbles near railroad tracks
A massive multi-agency search was initiated late yesterday afternoon in Alexander after a juvenile was seen stumbling across railroad tracks shortly after a passing train. More than 40 first responders utilized drones, helicopters, and K-9 units in a coordinated effort to locate the individual, though no one was ultimately found. Read more below. The incident […]
Police respond to reported shooting threat at Benton High School, no active threat located
The Benton Police Department is actively investigating a reported threat of a potential shooting at Benton High School that occurred Tuesday morning. Officers quickly responded to the campus, though authorities confirmed they have not located an active threat at this time. Read more below. According to an official press release issued on August 18, 2026, […]
Teen charged after shooting leaves man in critical condition in Bryant’s King’s Crossing neighborhood
A male teen has been arrested and charged with first-degree battery following an early morning shooting in Bryant’s King’s Crossing neighborhood that left a victim in critical condition. Police have taken the suspect into custody and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident on William Lane. Read more below. The suspect, identified as […]
Saline County woman faces up to 20 years in prison for allegedly smuggling clams from El Salvador
A Saline County woman could face up to 20 years in federal prison after being charged with illegally smuggling blood clams from El Salvador into the United States. Federal prosecutors allege she then sold the restricted shellfish at local central Arkansas events and across social media platforms. Read more below. Yanci Lissbeth Amaya Aguiluz, 52, […]
Saline County to discuss funding for Southwest Trail & boat safety patrols; Meeting August 3rd
Two Saline County Quorum Court committees will meet Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, to discuss several items. including funding for a new trailhead on the Southwest Trail and restructuring boating safety patrol funds. The Public Works and Safety Committee and the Finance Committee are scheduled to convene at 6 p.m. in Courtroom #3 of the […]
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