A Region 8 News investigation uncovered holes in the credit card system. Cashiers are not supposed to approve unsigned credit cards at the point of sale. Our investigation revealed that's not happening.
By JOSHUA FREED AP Airlines Writer United Airlines is getting its 787s back in the air.
By JOSHUA FREED AP Airlines Writer United Airlines put its 787 back in the air on Monday, with both the airline and Boeing hoping to put the plane's four-month grounding behind them.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:42:29 GMT
Bentonville-based Walmart is holding an event in Little Rock to draw attention to products it sells that are made in Arkansas.
NEW DETAILS: Bentonville-based Walmart is making a push to sell more U.S.-made goods and part of that effort includes promoting products made in Arkansas.
Solid hiring helped push down unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show job markets are improving in most areas of the country.
Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show the job market is improving throughout most of the country.
Friday, May 17 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:22:30 GMT
Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would require scrap metal dealers to collect more information from the people who sell them metal.
Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would require scrap metal dealers to collect more information from the people who sell them metal.
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $475 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers in the latest drawing.
The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it became the newest in the nation to join the madness over Powerball, which saw its jackpot soar Thursday to $550 million.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:29:28 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT)- The new location of the Loose Caboose might be putting a damper on businesses that used to surround the festival. Courtney Brown will talk with one of them on how the new location
The new location of the Loose Caboose might be putting a damper on businesses that used to surround the festival.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says he was "absolutely not" aware of and did not participate in the practices that led to the federal investigation into his Pilot Flying J company.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says he was "absolutely not" aware of and did not participate in the practices that led to the federal investigation into his Pilot Flying J company.
Only two of 13 small SUVs are getting passing grades in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group.
Only two of 13 small SUVs performed well in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group, with several popular models faring poorly in the evaluations.
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:23:37 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Corky's founder Donald Pelts has died, Action News 5 has learned.Pelts suffered a heart attack. News of Pelts' passing comes one day after the death of John Willingham, another prominent figure
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:19:45 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - The 1039th is back on American soil, but what awaits them? Will DuPree talks with the Beck Pride Center about what they do to help returning soldiers readjust to civilian life,
The 1039th Engineer Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Engineer Battalion may be back on American soil now, but returning home can be a difficult transition. There are luckily a number of resources available locally to help the soldiers adjust to civilian life again.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:59 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:59:30 GMT
Legislation has stalled in the Missouri Senate dealing with the business agreements between alcohol producers and those that distribute the products to restaurants, stores and other retailers.
Legislation has stalled in the Missouri Senate dealing with the business agreements between alcohol producers and those that distribute the products to restaurants, stores and other retailers.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:56 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:56:57 GMT
The Missouri Senate has approved legislation to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers and limit lawsuits seeking money for work-related illnesses.
The Missouri Senate has approved legislation to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers and limit lawsuits seeking money for work-related illnesses.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:50:12 GMT
UNDATED (KAIT) - Let's face it. The cost of living in the U.S. is expensive and isn't getting any cheaper. To save money and pool resources we found many people have found new creative ways to put a very
Let's face it. The cost of living in the U.S. is expensive and isn't getting any cheaper. To save money and pool resources we found many people have found new creative ways to put a very nice roof over their heads.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:16:52 GMT
MARKED TREE, AR (KAIT) – The 1039th Engineer Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Engineer Battalion will arrive tomorrow at 1pm at the new Armed Force Reserve Center. Courtney Brown is
The 1039th Engineer Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Engineer Battalion will arrive tomorrow at 1pm at the new Armed Force Reserve Center.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:25 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:25:02 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT)- Lottery players have the chance to win over $500 million this week. This week marks the 7th time in lottery history that a jackpot has grown to $350 million or more. The Powerball
Lottery players have the chance to win over $500 million this week.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:08:25 GMT
Instead of selling liquor in Baxter County, one company wants to make it. White River Distillery, Inc. submitted an application last week to... Click here to read the full story.
Company applies for license to make liquor in Your Region 8.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-05-14 13:37:38 GMT
Dollar General needs 10,000 new employees. To fill that tall order, the company will host a career fair this Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at... Click here for the full story.
Looking to employee 10,000 new workers nationwide, Dollar General will host a career fair this Saturday in Region 8.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:58 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:58:33 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - An affidavit filed in federal court alleges that Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner repeatedly took cash payments from a broker who invested state money. The affidavit filed Monday
NEW DETAILS: The top Republican in the Arkansas House is calling on the governor to begin the process to remove state Treasurer Martha Shoffner over federal charges she accepted cash from an investment broker.
Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.
After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. That goal led CEO Marissa Mayer to make a $1.1 billion bet on online blogging forum Tumblr...
Monday, May 20 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:51:52 GMT
DONIPHAN, AR (KAIT) – A search effort is underway in Southeast Missouri. The Hartland Pit Stop in Doniphan apparently sold a $1 million Powerball ticket this past weekend, but the winner has yet to come
A Southeast Missouri woman wrapped up a big week by taking home a piece of the record $600 million Powerball jackpot.
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For most homeowners, the answer is "no."
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For the great majority of homeowners, the answer is "no."
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Germany increased 0.5 percent in December to 103.5 (2004 = 100), following a 0.1 percent decline in November and a 0.5 percent increase in October.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Germany increased 0.3 percent in March to 103.9 (2004 = 100), following a 0.3 percent increase in February, and a 0.4 percent increase in January.
Summary According to the HSBC United Arab Emirates PMI™, the UAE's non-oil producing private sector companies reported a further increase in output levels in April. While new orders continued to rise sharply, the rate...
Summary According to the HSBC United Arab Emirates PMI™, the UAE's non-oil producing private sector companies reported a further increase in output levels in April. While new orders continued to rise sharply, the rate...
Anova Consulting Group, a leading market research firm in the financial services industry, announced today the launch of a new syndicated study entitled "Private Equity in DC Plans: Retirement Industry Perspectives".
Anova Consulting Group, a leading market research firm in the financial services industry, announced today the launch of a new syndicated study entitled "Private Equity in DC Plans: Retirement Industry Perspectives".
Rising exports of U.S. coal to Europe and Asia added $16.6 billion to the U.S. economy in 2011, making significant contributions to America's economic recovery and job creation in many industrial sectors as well as in...
Rising exports of U.S. coal to Europe and Asia added $16.6 billion to the U.S. economy in 2011, making significant contributions to America's economic recovery and job creation in many industrial sectors as well as in...
A panel of wealth management professionals participating in a recent program in Washington D.C., sponsored by Barron's (www.barrons.com), and Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC), stressed that financial advisors and...
A panel of wealth management professionals participating in a recent program in Washington D.C., sponsored by Barron's (www.barrons.com), and Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC), stressed that financial advisors and...
The rapid increase in natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil production from onshore domestic shale formations has been positive for revenue, costs, and credit quality in many corporate industry sectors, while...
The rapid increase in natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil production from onshore domestic shale formations has been positive for revenue, costs, and credit quality in many corporate industry sectors, while...
Full Speech by Françoise Bertrand, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (Québec's Federation of Chambers of Commerce), at the Toronto Region Board of Trade luncheon on...
Full Speech by Françoise Bertrand, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (Québec's Federation of Chambers of Commerce), at the Toronto Region Board of Trade luncheon on...
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is naming Dan Bartlett, who had been president and CEO of the U.S. arm of global public relations firm Hill & Knowlton, as its new executive vice president of corporate affairs.
A Nashville judge has permanently suspended the public guardian of Davidson County while citing "significant concerns" that she charged excessive fees to the elderly and disabled people she is supposed to protect.