Richard Labit News Today

ROGERS -- Roger Surly, who has served on the Rogers Water Utilities Commission since 2012, was appointed Monday to fill a vacancy on the City Council by a 5-1 council vote.

Clay Kendall and Rachel Crawford are working to get supporters to the polls one more time.

Early results Tuesday indicated voters were leaning against two measures to pay for an expansion of the Benton County Jail and its operation.

ROGERS -- One incumbent appeared headed to reelection to the Rogers City Council on Tuesday, while another is headed to a runoff, according to early voting results.

City Council candidates have reported money raised and spent by their campaigns ahead of Tuesdays election.

A political newcomer is challenging an incumbent in the race for Ward 4, Position 1 on the City Council.