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We’re tracking damage in Baxter County. Multiple homes in the Briarcliff/Salesville area are severely damaged. More tonight on KY3 News.

Had a great first day. Can’t wait to get out and report!

Region 8, thank you so much for welcoming me into your communities, businesses, and homes. The last two years have been nothing short of amazing.

Please stay in touch. Much love. ❤️

I’ve got some bittersweet news to share. After nearly two years with KAIT, my last day will be May 16th.

I won’t be going far though, as I have accepted a job with KY3 News in Springfield and will cover stories in Northern Arkansas and Southern Missouri.

While I’m excited for a new opportunity, I’d be remiss if I didn’t say I’m going to miss KAIT. It’s such a special place. My coworkers are some of the most hardworking people I know.

We’re excited for what this next chapter will bring.

I am searching for an EV driver that would be willing to speak to me? Send me a DM if so!

We’re moments away from a live report here in Pocahontas! Skies are clearing off and I think totality will be awesome!

JUST IN: Land surrounding the former “River Country Chevrolet” dealership in Thayer, Mo. will house a new sports complex, the Rigel family announced Monday.

The dealership closed in Feb. 2020.

"We are thrilled to bring this sports complex to Thayer, Missouri," said Myrtle Rigel. "Our vision is to provide a place where families, athletes, and community members can come together to enjoy a wide range of sports and recreational activities.”

More details tonight on K8 News!

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is slated to speak to a crowd at Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company on the square in Mountain Home. More on the governor’s visit to Baxter County tonight on K8 News.

JUST IN: Two arrests have been made in the stabbing death of a Fulton County man.

Sheriff Jake Smith said in a news release that Anna Hamilton and Shawn Cox were arrested on Jan. 19 and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Derek Hamilton.

On Jan. 8, deputies responded to a 911 call at 100 Seminole Drive north of Hardy, AR.

When deputies arrived, they found 26-year-old Derek Hamilton inside a residence with what appeared to be multiple stab wounds as a result of a domestic altercation.

Both are being held on $500,000 bonds.

Expect significant delays if you’re traveling on Highway 63 between Imboden and Hardy. Multiple vehicles/semis stalled on steep hills. Please be careful.

Imboden @ 11a

Hardy Bypass @ 10:30a

Mammoth Spring @ 6:30

I walked into the station today and found this. Should I be concerned?

Be careful on your commutes tonight and tomorrow. Leftover rain has frozen onto roads creating black ice.

BREAKING: Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith said a man's death is under investigation after he was found with multiple stab wounds.

On Jan. 8, deputies responded to a 911 call at 100 Seminole Drive north of Hardy, AR.

When deputies arrived, they found 26-year-old Derek Hamilton inside a residence with what appeared to be multiple stab wounds as a result of a domestic altercation.

Hamilton's body has been submitted to the Arkansas State Medical Examiner's office.

Two suspects were taken into custody that night for questioning but were released.

The case is still under investigation.

Sheriff Brandon Long will address the media around 5pm. Watch live on the Region 8 News Facebook channel page.

The Stone County community is mourning the loss of one of its own.

A deputy was killed in the line of duty on Tuesday evening in Mountain View.

More tonight on K8 News.

Meteorologist Jace Passmore - KAIT displaying his Christmas spirit on K8 News @ 10 🤣🎅🏻

Unofficial School Board Results:

HIGHLAND
Sandy Murphy - 827
Michelle Peterson - 441

Conway Spurlock - 438
Johnny Carter - 815

Renee Clay-Circle - 678
Bobby Woods - 585

MAMMOTH SPRING
Sheila Faye Young - 102
Thomas Owsley - 144

For Tax - 148
Against Tax - 85

UPDATE: Sheriff Russell said the man told investigators that a five-burner heater was used to heat the building the men were found in and was known to malfunction.

While the crime lab will reveal an official cause of death, it’s believed the men died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

No foul play is suspected.

BREAKING: Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell confirmed a homicide investigation is underway on Banks Road in the Wirth, AR area.

A 911 call came into dispatch this morning around 11:05 stating a man had found his son and grandson deceased.

The Sharp County Coroner's Office is transporting the bodies to the Arkansas State Crime in Little Rock for an official cause of death.

No other details are being released. Identities of the two will be given when a next of kin has been notified.

This goes to show the reach of K8 News! Glad the travel trailer was found and the thief was caught.

Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell said a child was abducted around 10 am this morning from Mammoth Spring.

Local law enforcement began searching for the vehicle, which was located near Hardy.

A Hardy Police Officer and Sharp County Sheriff’s Deputy approached the vehicle and located the two suspects.

The suspect in the passenger seat was holding the missing child. A sheriff’s deputy grabbed the child out of the vehicle unharmed.

The suspects then drove away to the Ozark Acres area, where Arkansas State Police initiated a PIT maneuver and wrecked the vehicle.

The suspects fled the vehicle. Law enforcement pursued the driver, which was considered "armed and dangerous."

After a 45-minute standoff with law enforcement, Sheriff Russell negotiated with the suspect to unarm himself and turn himself in.

The second suspect is not pursued by law enforcement because they are "not a danger to the public."

No one, suspect or law enforcement, was injured in today's incident.

Some details are still unclear. We expect a press release from the sheriff's office soon.