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The Hill
9 hours ago
- The Hill
FBI joins manhunt following double homicide in Arkansas state park
WEST FORK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The FBI has joined the Arkansas State Police in the search for the suspect accused of killing two people at Devil's Den State Park on Saturday. State Police say Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, of Prairie Grove, were killed while hiking with their two school-age daughters at the park on Saturday afternoon. The Brink family had recently moved to the area, according to Prairie Grove's mayor. In a statement to Nexstar's KNWA/KFTA on Monday, a spokesperson for the FBI said that while Arkansas State Police remains the lead in the investigation, the agency's Little Rock office has provided 'additional manpower and specialized resources.' ASP described the suspect as a white male of medium build. The man was last seen wearing dark pants, a long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up, a dark ballcap, sunglasses, fingerless gloves, and carrying a black backpack. He was reportedly driving a black four-door sedan, possibly a Mazda, with the license plate obscured by electrical or duct tape. The vehicle was seen heading toward a park exit and may have traveled on State Highways 170 or 220. Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Shea Lewis said the agency is working closely with ASP and has increased law enforcement presence in all state parks. The Arkansas State Parks' website says that all trails at Devil's Den State Park are closed until further notice. The park's rugged terrain, thick vegetation and lack of cell service have complicated the search efforts, according to officials. Authorities are asking park visitors to review any cellphone, GoPro or camera footage from Saturday for possible images of the suspect. Residents near the park are also urged to check home security or game camera footage. Anyone with information about the suspect or his whereabouts should call ASP Troop L at (479) 751-6663. According to State Police, the Brinks' daughters, ages 7 and 9, were found physically unharmed. Hiland Dairy confirmed to the Associated Press that Clinton Brink had transferred from its parent company, Prairie Farms Dairy, from South Dakota, and was scheduled to start his job as a driver delivering milk in the Fayetteville area on Monday. The family had also previously lived in California and Montana, according to reports. 'Clinton and Cristen died heroes protecting their little girls, and they deserve justice,' the Brink family said in a statement . 'They will forever live in all of our hearts.'
The Hill
a day ago
- The Hill
Manhunt continues for suspect in Arkansas state park killings: What to know
WEST FORK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – The search for a suspect in the killing of two people at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas continued into a third day Monday. Arkansas State Police say Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were killed while hiking with their two school-age daughters at the park Saturday afternoon. A news release from ASP said the couple had recently moved to Prairie Grove from out of state. NBC News reported that the couple lived in inland California and eastern Montana. Public records place them in Miles City, Montana. The double homicide was first reported around 2:40 p.m. Saturday. Investigators with ASP's Criminal Investigation Division say the two were found dead along a walking trail in a remote area of the park. Police scanner recordings capture the moment bodies were found Police scanner recordings obtained by Nexstar's KNWA/FOX24 caught the moment an officer found the bodies of the two victims. 'Try to relay to the office that we found the victims down here. There are on the lower Devil's Den Trail. … I think I see you right there. I've got two bodies down here,' a trooper can be heard saying on the scanner. The couple's two children, ages 9 and 7, were found physically unharmed, according to authorities. Suspect remains at large The search continues for the suspect accused of attacking and killing the couple. ASP described the suspect as a white male of medium build. The man was last seen wearing dark pants, a long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up, a dark ballcap, sunglasses, fingerless gloves, and carrying a black backpack. He was reportedly driving a black four-door sedan, possibly a Mazda, with the license plate obscured by electrical or duct tape. The vehicle was seen heading toward a park exit and may have traveled on State Highways 170 or 220. Arkansas State Police asking for public's help Authorities are asking park visitors to review any cellphone, GoPro or camera footage from Saturday for possible images of the suspect. Residents near the park are also urged to check home security or game camera footage. Investigators are asking anyone with photos or video not to post footage on social media, as that could inadvertently jeopardize the investigation. Anyone with information about the suspect or his whereabouts should call ASP Troop L at 479-751-6663. Officials respond to double homicide Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders described the attack as 'horrific' in a statement on X on Saturday evening. 'We are praying for the family and friends of the victims, and know that law enforcement will not rest until the perpetrator is brought to justice,' Sanders said. ASP Col. Mike Hagar thanked the public for their support and emphasized the agency's commitment to solving the case. 'We are using all available resources to apprehend this suspect and bring him to justice,' Hagar said. 'This was a heinous crime, and we won't stop until he's found.' Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Shea Lewis said the agency is working closely with ASP and has increased law enforcement presence in all state parks. The Arkansas State Parks' website says that all trails at Devil's Den State Park are closed until further notice. Authorities said the park's rugged terrain, thick vegetation and lack of cell service have complicated the search efforts.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Family welcomes triplets at Northwest Arkansas hospital
JOHNSON, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A family welcomed triplets at the Willow Creek Women's Hospital in Johnson on May 22. According to a press release from Northwest Health, Hannah and Dustin, along with their son Liam, added three more to the family: Laken, 3 pounds, 13 ounces and 17 inches; Ivy, 4 pounds, 11 ounces and 18 inches; and Oakley at 4 pounds, 5 ounces and 17 inches. Both parents have twins in their family histories. 'We thought there was a chance at twins, but not triplets,' Hannah said. Hannah says the babies' older brother is starting to accept the family's future with triplets and helps take care of them. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
The Hill
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Hill
140-year-old Del Monte files for bankruptcy, searching for buyer
(KNWA) — Canned fruits and vegetables producer Del Monte has filed for bankruptcy and is seeking a buyer, it announced on Monday. The nearly 140-year-old company said in a news release that it is entering Chapter 11 proceedings as part of a restructuring support agreement with its lenders. Del Monte President and CEO Greg Longstreet said in a statement that filing for bankruptcy is a 'strategic step forward' for the company. 'After a thorough evaluation of all available options, we determined a court-supervised sale process is the most effective way to accelerate our turnaround and create a stronger and enduring Del Monte Foods,' Longstreet said. 'With an improved capital structure, enhanced financial position and new ownership, we will be better positioned for long-term success.' The California-based producer said that it has secured a commitment of more than $912 million from its lenders to help fund the company through the proceedings. Del Monte said in the release that it intends to remain open and continue operations through its bankruptcy. A filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey said that Del Monte has between $1 billion and $10 billion in both estimated liabilities and assets. The number of creditors is estimated at between 10,000 and 25,000, according to the filing. CBS News reported that Del Monte has faced a challenging last few years, issuing layoffs and making efforts to downsize by closing plants. Other big companies have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to restructure. WeightWatchers, Rite Aid, Publishers Clearing House and décor retailer At Home have all filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this year.
The Hill
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Walmart hit with $10 million fine after allegedly enabling wire fraud
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Walmart has agreed to pay $10 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations that it allowed scammers to use its in-store money transfer services to defraud consumers out of hundreds of millions of dollars across the United States. The settlement follows a years-long investigation by the FTC, which claimed that Walmart failed to implement sufficient anti-fraud safeguards, including proper employee training and customer alerts. According to the agency, these lapses enabled fraud-induced money transfers between 2013 and 2018 through Walmart's services and those operated in partnership with MoneyGram, Western Union, and Ria. The FTC initially filed its complaint in June 2022 and amended it a year later to include alleged violations of the Telemarketing Sales Rule. A federal district court ultimately dismissed the telemarketing-related claims in July 2024. However, in November 2024, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals granted Walmart permission to appeal parts of the district court's rulings related to the core fraud claims. Under the terms of the final order, approved unanimously by the Commission in a 3-0 vote, Walmart must comply with a series of new requirements designed to prevent similar fraud schemes in the future. These provisions prohibit the company from: More information about the settlement and the final order is available on the FTC's official website.
