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Fort Smith firefighters battle second blaze in one day, contain apartment fire to two units

Fort Smith, Ark. - After returning from an earlier fire and barely having time to reload their equipment, Fort Smith firefighters were dispatched again—this...

Fort Smith police open applications for Fall 2025 Citizens Police Academy

Fort Smith, Ark. - The Fort Smith Police Department has officially opened applications for its Fall 2025 Citizens Police Academy, inviting local residents to...

Fort Smith celebrates Waste and Recycling Appreciation Week with spotlight on Residential Division

Fort Smith, Ark. - As part of Waste and Recycling Appreciation Week, the City of Fort Smith is recognizing the dedicated crews behind its...

Smoke alarms and swift response save Fort Smith home from major fire damage

Fort Smith, Ark. - A house fire was narrowly averted on June 13 thanks to a monitored smoke alarm and the quick action of...

Structure fire near North 50th Place and Wilson Road, authorities report non-life-threatening injuries

Fort Smith, Ark. - Emergency crews from the Fort Smith Police and Fire Departments responded to a structure fire near North 50th Place and...

FSPD investigating series of vehicle break-ins near apartment complexes and hotels

Fort Smith, Ark. - The Fort Smith Police Department has launched an investigation into a string of vehicle break-ins that occurred over the past...

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