Lake Bella Vista dam breached, trail closed
Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista Heavy floodwaters breached the Lake Bella Vista Dam, leaving a massive gap roughly in the center of the structure. The dam was pr…
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Planning commission approves beer garden for first year
The planning commission, during its Monday, May 10, work session, voted unanimously to give conditional approval for a proposed beer garden at Blowing Springs,…
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First farmers market brings crowd, heavy sales
The Bella Vista Farmers Market returned for the first time in over a year, bringing roughly a dozen vendors -- most of which sold out in the morning.
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Garden club ready for second sale
The Bella Vista Garden Club is preparing for its second plant sale of the year and appointments will open up Sunday, May 16.
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Police Department Stats
Accidents -- 9
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Pet of the Week
Photo submitted Molly is an 18-month-old registered Rough Coat Collie. She is housebroken and knows some basic commands. She walks very nicely on a leash. She …
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Bridge nearing completion
Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista A bridge that will carry Interstate 49 onto current Highway 549, visible from the current interstate's entrance into Bella Vista,…
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Police Reports
Monday, May 3
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Planning commission examines beer garden proposal
The planning commission examined a proposed beer garden in Blowing Springs Park during its Thursday, April 29, work session.
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Council examines latest impact fee draft
The Bella Vista City Council examined the most recent draft of an impact fee schedule during a Tuesday, April 27, special work session.
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PD reports a tough 2020
The Bella Vista Police Department issued an annual report, highlighting the department's accomplishments, difficulty with the ongoing covid-19 pandemic and cri…
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Friends of library raising funds for parking expansion
As the Bella Vista Public Library expands ahead of its parking lot, residents are working to help improve the already-snug parking situation.
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Police Reports
Monday, April 26
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Police Stats
Accidents -- 8
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Pet of the Week
Photo submitted Chilli is an 11-month-old Red Heeler mix. He is housebroken and good with other dogs. He is afraid of cats. He can be shy at first but warms up…
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Electrofishing helps measure fish populations
BELLA VISTA -- With a generator rumbling alongside the boat engine, workers dip their nets into the water to remove stunned bass, bluegill, redear and other fi…
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Council approves business association agreement
The Bella Vista City Council unanimously approved a $59,000 contract with the Bella Vista Business Association to help promote local business.
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Spring snow
Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista Fresh leaves and fading redbud blooms are capped under a thin layer of snow during last week's unseasonable spring snowstorm.
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Zoning board approves setback variance
The board of zoning adjustments approved a variance request to reduce the front building setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for a Cressage Lane home during its Tu…
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Accidents -- 7
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Pet of the Week
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Monday, April 19
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Courtesy Van set to resume service
BELLA VISTA -- Effective May 10 the Bella Vista Courtesy Van will resume service following a 14-month suspension due to the covid-19 outbreak.
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Retired teacher Hamm stays busy, involved
BELLA VISTA -- Randy Hamm retired from teaching in 2014, but that doesn't mean he stopped working.
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Book signing raises money for museum
The Bella Vista Historical Museum hosted a book signing for Xyta Lucas and Dale Phillips' new book on Bella Vista.
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Council mulls police facility water issue
The Bella Vista City Council heard about a potential hiccup in the water supply for its in-progress public safety building.
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Second Tuesday get-together
Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista Bella Vistans, including several city officials, piled into Papa Mike's last Tuesday for a monthly second Tuesday get-together, d…
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Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista Alisha is estimated to be three months old and will be available for adoption once she is spayed April 28. Shelter staff said she…
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Volunteers a huge part of vaccine effort
BELLA VISTA -- As the state's covid-19 vaccine rollout continues, volunteers are proving essential in distributing doses in Bella Vista.
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Tree give away
Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista City staff, tree board members and volunteers help load trees into cars during the city's resident tree giveaway last Friday morn…
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Watten visits her family at the Wall of Honor
Lisa Watten is connected to Bella Vista and national history alike.
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Planning commission approves bike shop development
The planning commission granted its conditional approval to a large scale development application for a Phat Tire Bike Shop location at 10 Riordan Road during …
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Cardinals Rule
Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista A male cardinal forages and adds a splash of bright red to vibrant greens on top of a rocky outcrop.
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Road work begins
Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista ARDOT workers begin work on Arkansas Highway 340's overpass near Towncenter.
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Spring is Blooming
Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista Bright redbud blooms backed by white serviceberry blooms alongside a Bella Vista trail.
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Police Reports
Monday, April 5
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New Fire Station 3
Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista The new Fire Station 3 is beginning to take shape as walls are erected on the Glasgow Road property. The facility is expected to …
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Accidents -- 9
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Pet of the Week
Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista Cookie is a terrier mix estimated to be eight years old. Shelter staff said she's a very sweet, loving dog. She's spayed, housebr…
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Plant sale coming April 16-17
Bella Vista Garden Club members are working to ensure plants are ready for the first sale this year.
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Local veteran presented with quilt
Two Bella Vistan quilters presented a handmade quilt to a local veteran last week.
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Planning commission examines bike shop development
The planning commission examined a large-scale development for a Phat Tire Bike Shop on Riordan Road during its Thursday, April 1, regular meeting.
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COVID vaccinations opened
The covid-19 vaccine has been made available to all Arkansans age 16 and older.
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Mask mandate lifted, emergency declaration still in place
While a statewide mask mandate was lifted last week, the city continues to encourage social distancing and the use of face coverings.
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Martin house landing
Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista A purple martin slows down before landing on a birdhouse it's sharing with a handful of other martins.
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Accident Scene
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Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista Anita Home is a lab mix estimated to be eight years old. She's extremely sweet, well behaved, loves everyone and is good with oth…
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Council examines impact fee calculations
The city council took a look at some prospective impact fee calculations during a special work session on Thursday, March 25.
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Vaccinations increasing steadily
The Arkansas Department of Health reports that 384,031 individuals have been fully immunized against covid-19 state-wide and 339,502 are partially immunized as…
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Pet of the Week
Keith Bryant/The Weekly Vista Maggie is about one-and-a-half years old. Shelter staff said she's very friendly and loves people but doesn't get along with othe…
