Research collection donated to Greene County Library by Western historian >> https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/26/research-collection-donated-greene-county-library-by-western-historian/

Traffic camera shows moment 2 vehicles get caught in sinkhole at intersection https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/traffic-camera-shows-moment-2-vehicles-get-caught-sinkhole-intersection/

Caruthersville police ask public to help find backpack with gun https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/26/caruthersville-police-ask-public-help-find-backpack-with-gun/

UPDATE: Belt Street shooting leaves one dead >> https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/26/belt-street-shooting-leaves-one-dead/

Postal delays could trigger late fees for Craighead County property tax payments—and state law leaves taxpayers no wiggle room. https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/postal-delays-could-trigger-late-fees-craighead-county-property-tax-payments/

BREAKING: Jonesboro police investigate shooting on Belt Street https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/jonesboro-police-investigate-shooting-belt-street/ 

Cross County High School students win A-State’s Thrown to the Wolves competition 🥳 https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/cross-county-high-school-duo-wins-a-states-thrown-wolves-competition/

Library offers cash reward for information on statue vandalism 💵 https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/library-offers-cash-reward-information-statue-vandalism/

Police arrested a 32-year-old Jonesboro woman after she reportedly stomped a retail employee’s toes, stole merchandise from the store, and fled in a stolen vehicle, an affidavit said. https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/jonesboro-woman-accused-stealing-assaulting-store-employee-fleeing-stolen-vehicle/

Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers in local waters www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/cuba-says-it-killed-4-people-aboard-florida-registered-speedboat-that-opened-fire-soldiers-local-waters/ 

A 57-year-old Cash woman faces a felony charge after Jonesboro police said she stole her co-worker’s identity to get a new credit card. https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/woman-accused-opening-credit-card-co-workers-name/

Man trying to burglarize business found dead hanging upside down from utility pipe, police say https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/man-trying-burglarize-business-found-dead-hanging-upside-down-utility-pipe-police-say/

New Hampshire resident charged in shooting at Canadian border www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/new-hampshire-resident-charged-shooting-canadian-border/ 

High school student faces more than 300 charges in sextortion scheme involving classmates https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/high-school-student-faces-more-than-300-charges-sextortion-scheme-involving-classmates/ 

K8 Crimestoppers needs your help finding these suspects who have warrants as of Tuesday, Feb. 24 >> https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/crimestoppers-february-24-2026/

Jonesboro Church Health Center unveils new logo after 34 years >> https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/jonesboro-church-health-center-unveils-new-logo-after-34-years/

Just in: Batesville School District appoints interim superintendent >> https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/batesville-school-district-appoints-interim-superintendent/

Store owner accused of scamming customers arrested more than 10 times, sheriff said he ‘waited in line’ https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/store-owner-accused-scamming-customers-arrested-more-than-10-times-sheriff-said-he-waited-line/

Squatty Potty creator accused of receiving explicit images of children https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/squatty-potty-creator-accused-receiving-explicit-images-children/

Mom of 3 who was found alive after going missing 24 years ago reveals why she left, reports say https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/mom-3-who-was-found-alive-after-going-missing-24-years-ago-reveals-why-she-left-reports-say/

Watch the State of the Union address live at 8 p.m. Watch K8 on air, on K8 Now or the K8 News app, and online at https://www.kait8.com/livestream/

Poinsett County man wins $50,000 from $20 scratch-off ticket >> https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/25/poinsett-county-man-wins-50000-20-scratch-off-ticket/

‘Sweetest soul’: High school senior shot, killed while getting into Uber, family says https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/sweetest-soul-high-school-senior-shot-killed-while-getting-into-uber-family-says/

Lake Charles State Park water levels low amid ongoing drought >> https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/lake-charles-state-park-water-levels-low-amid-ongoing-drought/

Arkansas Imagination Library launches sponsorship program to increase literacy 📚 >> https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/arkansas-imagination-library-launches-sponsorship-program-increase-literacy/

February's K8 News Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Tausha Brown of Greene County Tech Elementary School, goes above and beyond to make sure her students’ needs are met ❤️ https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/gct-special-education-teacher-makes-sure-students-needs-are-met/

Black River Technical College and Pocahontas High School students received a unique history lesson: a personal story of survival and hope during the Great Migration https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/black-history-month-presentation-brings-great-migration-life-students/

‘Very dire’: Vacationing medical student, friends stuck in Mexico amid cartel attacks https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/very-dire-vacationing-medical-student-friends-stuck-mexico-amid-cartel-attacks/

Dump truck fire forces bridge to close https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/dump-truck-fire-forces-bridge-close/

Christian County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri reveals identities of 2 deputies killed in the line of duty 💔 https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/christian-county-sheriffs-office-mourns-loss-2-deputies-killed-line-duty-identities-revealed/ 

Stepbrother charged in death of high school cheerleader found dead on cruise, court docs say https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/stepbrother-charged-death-high-school-cheerleader-found-dead-cruise-court-docs-say/

Perdue worker dead, 3 injured after grain tower explosion https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/23/perdue-worker-dead-3-injured-after-grain-tower-explosion/ 

A traffic stop, manhunt, and shootout Monday and Tuesday left 2 deputies dead and 2 more injured.

Missouri Republicans want voters to put Medicaid work requirements in state constitution https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/missouri-republicans-want-voters-put-medicaid-work-requirements-state-constitution/

Actor Robert Carradine, who played Lizzie McGuire’s dad, dies at 71, reports say >>> https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/actor-robert-carradine-who-played-lizzie-mcguires-dad-dies-71-reports-say/ 

Man arrested after allegedly admitting during employment lie detector test he viewed child pornography on dark web https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/23/man-arrested-after-allegedly-admitting-during-lie-detector-test-he-viewed-child-pornography-dark-web/

The city of Jonesboro applied for a $21 million federal BUILD grant to fund safety improvements near the Ridge Athletic Center. https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/jonesboro-applies-infrastructure-improvement-funding-grant/

Paragould City Council seeks to build a new park downtown >> https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/24/paragould-city-council-seeks-build-new-park-downtown/

Dog abandoned at Las Vegas airport officially adopted by officer who saved him https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/23/dog-abandoned-las-vegas-airport-officially-adopted-by-officer-who-saved-him/

“The city of Paragould is better protected now than it ever has been,” Mayor Josh Agee said.

18-year-old drunk on hand sanitizer attacks police officer https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/23/18-year-old-drunk-hand-sanitizer-attacks-police-officer/ 

Prosecutors: Children’s book author killed husband because she wanted his money https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/23/prosecutors-childrens-book-author-killed-husband-because-she-wanted-his-money/ 

“It’s like scenes out of a movie,” one American said of the destruction.

Feds investigate shooting at New Hampshire-Canada border crossing; suspect hospitalized https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/23/feds-investigate-shooting-new-hampshire-canada-border-crossing-suspect-hospitalized/ 

Poinsett County leaders and emergency teams simulate 7.7 magnitude earthquake scenario >> https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/23/poinsett-county-leaders-emergency-teams-simulate-77-magnitude-earthquake-scenario/

Missouri Highway Patrol issues Blue Alert after fatal shooting of a Christian County deputy https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/23/blue-alert-issued-christian-county-deputy-fatally-shot-during-traffic-stop/ 

30% of all online counseling sessions at Money Management International came from referrals through artificial intelligence platforms, according to the nonprofit.

Drought conditions are creating a dangerous wildfire risk across Northeast Arkansas >> https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/23/drought-conditions-create-dangerous-wildfire-risk-across-northeast-arkansas/

USDA offers disaster assistance to Arkansas farmers impacted by winter storms https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/23/usda-offers-disaster-assistance-arkansas-farmers-impacted-by-winter-storms/ 

Jonesboro man accused of burglarizing ex-girlfriend’s apartment >> https://www.kait8.com/2026/02/23/jonesboro-man-accused-burglarizing-ex-girlfriends-apartment/