The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $645,493 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 206 schools, including those in Baxter, Boone, Fulton, Izard, Marion, Newton, Searcy and
A large portion of Arkansas including the Twin Lakes area is under a wind advisory from 6am Tuesday morning until midnight.Meteorologist Chuck Rickard of the National Weather Service in Little Rock gives details on timing and how
A Mountain Home woman, already facing charges in a child abuse case, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday newly accused of possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia. The abuse case involving 30-year-old Christina Potts was filed
A Mansfield man is facing multiple charges after a teenager was run over by a car February 5. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, officers responded to a call of someone needing law enforcement
The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office received numerous anonymous tips last week of a man prohibited from residing near schools. According to the Ozark County Sheriff’s Facebook page, Albert Struckle was reported living within 1000 feet of Lutie
Nearly two months after the Ozark Mountain School Board voted to combine the district’s three high schools, their decision has been approved by the state. During a meeting on Thursday, the Arkansas State Board of Education voted
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2023 Arkansas Century Farm Program. The program recognizes families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years. To qualify, Arkansas farm
The Arkansas Community Foundation is now offering 14 scholarships for eligible Arkansas students.The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two or four year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas will be holding a vendors meeting Monday afternoon at 2 to anyone interested in participating in the 2023 Farmer’s Market. The planning meeting will be held at the Food
For senior citizens living on their own, it’s not always easy to prepare themselves a hot meal. There may also be times when they spend an entire day alone without seeing anyone due in part to limited
The motion to throw out evidence in the case of a Mountain Home man facing 99 counts of possessing child pornography will not be ruled on until a supplemental hearing can be held. Circuit Judge John Putman
A Green Forest man is charged with theft by receiving along with fraudulent use of a credit or debit card in Boone County after breaking into a vehicle. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Boone County
The Salesville City Council will meet Monday evening at 6. Unfinished business on the agenda includes the second reading of ordinances involving business license fees and travel trailers. New items on the agenda include records destruction and
The Yellville-Summit School Board will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday evening at 5:30 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include tabled certified personnel policies revisions from December plus additional handbook updates and changes
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin stated he plans to file a lawsuit against the gun stabilizer regulation being imposed by the the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the national office which sets regulations for
The Marion County Election Commission will meet Monday afternoon at 1:30 in the Courtroom of the Marion County Courthouse.Items on the agenda include choosing a chairman and selecting a secretary. The public is invited to attend. WebReadyTM
A Yellville woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident Friday evening in Baxter County when her vehicle collided with another and later caught fire. Twenty-seven-year-old Tapanga Maxwell was pronounced dead, and two other males, 39-year-old Jason Boisclair
A Howell County man suffered minor injuries in an accident Wednesday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 34-year-old Justin Hawkins of West Plains failed to yield to 67-year-old Gary Williams who was driving a tractor
A Flippin man who has picked up a number of criminal charges since 2013 appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. During the last 10 years, 30-year-old Leigh Blackmon has faced charges including theft of property, criminal
Various classes are offered on a regular basis at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center near Yellville. Facility manager Heather Pittman was a recent guest of the Talk of the Town
Northark HVAC-R students are shown installing a unit on a tiny home. These workers are in high demand. Students receive EPA Certification and can complete a technical certificate program in three semesters. (Photo courtesy of North Arkansas
Photo courtesy of Izard County Sheriff’s Office The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in its investigation to a recent theft. A post on Facebook states authorities are looking for the owner and driver
Photo: Whitney Townsend, Tyler Steven Dudley Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the Marion County mail thefts. In January, Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reported deputies responded to complaints of stolen mail in northeast Flippin
Investigators are looking into the death of a 14-year-old boy from Thayer. According to the Thayer Police Department’s Facebook page, Thursday evening, officers responded to a report of a possible juvenile death at a residence located in
A boil water order has been issued for the Mountain View Waterworks system in Stone County. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, the order was issued Thursday due to a water line break. The order affects
This week, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveiled her education plan, the Arkansas LEARNS initiative, which stands for literacy, empowerment, accountability, readiness, networking and safety. State Representative Jack Fortner spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis Friday morning about
The Baxter County Airport Commission will hold a public forum Saturday morning at 10 in the Baxter County Airport Terminal Building. Agenda items include discussion of rules and regulations. The public is invited to attend. WebReadyTM Powered
Drug Task Force officers across Arkansas have worked together since November to eradicate illicit and deadly drugs from communities across the state culminating with “Operation Task Force Arkansas” on January 23. The efforts led to over 1,200
A Dora man was seriously injured in a single vehicle accident Wednesday night in Ozark County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 51-year-old Gregory Hambleton was traveling eastbound on Missouri Highway CC, five miles east of
A number of criminal cases have been opened on J.D. Comstock in four Arkansas Counties since 2016. He pled guilty to the charges in his most recent case during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday.
An Izard County woman is facing theft charges stemming from multiple incidents. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Izard County Sheriff’s Office dispatched to the Neighborhood Fresh Market grocery store in Horseshoe Bend for a report
On Thursday, the Arkansas State Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee approved the state Department of Commerce’s request to use $53.3 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds for eight broadband grant projects and $2 million for broadband administrative
A Marion County man has been charged with felony counts of aggravated assault and terroristic threatening after physically assaulting a woman in her home. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office dispatched to
A special meeting of the Gassville City Council will be held Thursday evening at 6. At this time the council will meet in executive session for an employment consideration. The meeting will be held in the Community
Beginning at Thursday at noon, 911 lines in Marion County will be shut down for approximately two hours for final updates to recently installed equipment. Calls will roll over to Baxter County for continuation of services.
Heavy rains in the Twin Lakes Area over the last twenty-four hours have caused a 58-year old record for rainfall to be broken. The previous record for February 9 set in 1965 was 1.27 inches of rain.
Residents in the Twin Lakes area interested in running for local school boards of education have just over two weeks before the window to file opens. Beginning February 22, residents will be able to file for candidacy
The rescheduled limb pickup inside the city limits of Mountain Home will be held Friday. The pickup is a partnership between the city and Waste Connections. Citizens who would like to request to have limb debris picked
A Baxter County man, identified as 32-year-old Justin Kelley, has been charged with residential burglary and theft of property stemming from a break in reported in August 2022. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Baxter County
A woman accused of bashing her husband in the mouth with a piece of wood, cutting a police officer with a saw blade and repeatedly hitting another officer with her fists appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one person and issued a warrant for another for vandalizing a church. According to the sheriff’s office Facebook page, on Wednesday, 22-year-old Makayla Vickers of Melbourne was arrested and charged
The City of Gassville will host the recycling trailer for citizens Saturday morning from 9 until noon. The trailer will be located at 502 Lakeview Drive. Those with questions should contact the City of Gassville at 870-435-6439.
Two roads in Marion County are have been reported as being flooded.According to Marion County Judge Jason Stumph, Marion County (MC) 6070 and MC 6071 are flooded and motorists should find an alternate route. Stay tuned to
One boil water order has been lifted while another remains in effect. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, the boil order for the Mountain View Waterworks System has been lifted. The order was issued Monday
During Tuesday night’s Baxter County Quorum Court meeting, the court heard an ordinance proposal based on Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) regulations which would give the county the ability to prevent a landfill from opening in
An Ozark County man has been arrested after abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee from police. According to the Ozark County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, on Feb. 3, authorities witnessed a vehicle traveling east on U.S.
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative states due to rapidly rising fuel costs outside the control their control has caused members bills to be much higher this month. NAEC CEO Mel Coleman spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis about the
A Clarkridge man pled guilty to charges of rape and endangering the welfare of a minor in the first degree in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. The court sealed
A Harrison man has been arrested for domestic battery from an incident which occurred in November 2022. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Harrison Police Department were dispatched to a residence on a report of a
The City of Gassville Public Works Department will be picking up limbs from the recent winter storm Monday, weather permitting. Residents are asked to register by contacting City Hall at 870-435-6439 and providing their name and address.
Monday evening, a special meeting was held at Dunbar Auditorium by the Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) Board of Education to discuss the proposed millage for the high school renovation project.The meeting was open to the public
A boil water order has been issued for the Mountain View Waterworks system in Stone County. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, the order was issued Monday due to a water line break. The order affects
The West Plains Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to identify a female believed to be involved in a hit and run.According to the report, the vehicle reportedly struck a pedestrian walking in the Walmart
A man from Mansfield has been charged after law enforcement received a call regarding a child being run over. According to KYTV, court records show 39-year-old Joseph Farris has been charged with abuse or neglect of a
A Mountain Home woman who’s legacy will leave a lasting affect on the community has died. On Wednesday, February 1, 75-year-old Deborah “Debby” Stanuch died in Mountain Home. Before moving to Mountain Home with her husband Don
The Mountain Home Police Department’s phone lines will be down Tuesday morning from 11 until 12 for scheduled maintenance. For non-emergencies call 870-425-2361, and as always 911 for emergencies. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet for its regular schedule meeting Tuesday night at 6 in the 2nd floor courtroom of the courthouse. Items on the agenda include an ordinance appropriating fees and reimbursements to the
Photo Courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission The Arkansas Department of Health will be holding a public meeting Tuesday evening at 5 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. This meeting is for anyone
Dr. Jake Long (left) and Allyson Dewey A change in leadership has been announced at the Mountain Home Public School District effective at the end of the school year. Dr. Jake Long announced Monday night he is
A Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel announced Thursday it has ordered Raymond James and a former Wells Fargo advisor to pay Wells Fargo Advisors nearly $20 million. According to Think Advisor, Raymond James and the
A body found in a vehicle in the White River has been identified as an Independence County woman. Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton says no foul play is suspected in the death of 52-year-old Anita Farrier of
Justin Spires (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff) A Mountain Home man is being held in the Baxter County Detention Center after he allegedly led authorities on a high-speed chase Friday night. Twenty-nine-year-old Justin Spires is facing
The Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) special meeting to discuss a possible millage measure to be placed on the ballot for the high school will take place Monday night at 6 in Dunbar Auditorium. MHPS Communication Director
A Mountain Home woman is being charged with a felony county of theft of property for not returning a vehicle she rented. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a
Motorists who have been involved and ticketed in an accident within the 14th Judicial District, must appear to their court date on the ticket, even if they have paid the fine prior to the court date. District
Ashley McBryde (right) and Carly Pearce celebrate winning the Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. (Photo courtesy of Ashley McBryde) A former area resident was among the winners at the biggest award show in the music
The Gassville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Monday evening at 6. The commission will consider a request from Vincent Maranto Jr. and Sharon Maranto to rezone lots they own in the Breeze Hills
Several National Guardsmen, including a group from the area, traveled to Texas Sunday morning to prepare to be deployed to Asia for a nine-month period. Guardsmen from the Harrison armory were joined by others from Walnut Ridge
One Izard County man was killed, and another was injured when their pickup trucks collided Saturday morning in rural Independence County. Sixty-nine-year-old Terry Engles of Mount Pleasant was pronounced dead, and 32-year-old Patrick Thorburn of Melbourne was
Photos courtesy of Izard County Sheriff’s Office An area landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places was reportedly vandalized. The incident occurred at the Old Philadelphia Methodist Church in the community of Larkin, northeast of
A Missouri man is charged with theft by receiving after he was discovered driving a stolen vehicle in Harrison. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Harrison Police Department made a traffic stop on a vehicle matching
A commercial addition tops the January building permits, according to a report from the City of Mountain Home Building Inspection Department. The permit has been issued to Gregory Company on behalf of Baxter Healthcare Corp. for an
Photos courtesy of 101 Gamaliel Fire Protection District A residence in Baxter County caught fire on Monday. According to the incident report from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, Wilma Mannella and her adult children were able to
Randall Belt (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office) A man is accused of assaulting a female in the Caulfield area. Randall Belt is facing a charge of second-degree domestic assault. According to a Facebook post from
Mountain Home High School continues to offer students unique opportunities to give as much career-related learning as possible. Dr. Bradley Coleman, owner and operator of Coleman Family Dentistry along with Mountain Home Public Schools Communication Director Jennifer
The City of Mountain Home issued 13 business licenses in January, including seven home-based. According to a report from building inspection manager Jeannie Anderson, the licenses include: Hieu Nguyen for Mountain Home Nail Techs located at 309
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC), along with the state’s 16 other electric cooperatives, will provide an all-expense-paid trip June 16-22 to Washington, D.C., for a selected group of high school juniors. To apply, download the application at
Two boil water orders have been lifted while one remains in effect. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, the boil orders for the West Stone County Water Association in both Stone and Searcy Counties have been
Authorities arrested two suspects wanted for multiple sex crimes in Douglas County. According to KYTV, 66-year-old Harold Blair is in federal custody, while 49-year-old Shawna Ross is in the Douglas County Jail. The Department of Homeland Security
During the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet and Membership Meeting Thursday night, the 2022 awards winners were announced. Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dani Pugsley shares with KTLO, Classic Hits, and The
Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams spoke with KTLO’s Heather Lofits to discuss city’s response to the winter weather. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Harrison man is facing multiple felony charges for forcing his way into an apartment with a hatchet. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Harrison Police Department were dispatched to a residence for a report of
In a short meeting, the Mountain Home City Council met for its regular schedule meeting Thursday night. One council member, Paige Dillard Evans, was not in attendance. The meeting began with Mayor Hillrey Adams thanking the street
Three weather records were either broken or tied in January. One of those records resulted in one day being in the top 10 for snowiest days, and last month also ended up being in the top 10
The roads in Baxter County continue to see icy conditions Thursday morning. In the early morning hours the roads are likely to still be frozen from Wednesday night’s low temperatures. It is suggested to give the roads
Photo Courtesy of KYTV An Ava woman has been accused of allowing a girl to perform sexual acts on a man in exchange for staying at the man’s house. According to KYTV, 49-year-old Shawna Ross is facing
As Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty finished his first month in office, he sat down with KTLO’s Heather Loftis to discuss the challenges he faced so far and priorities he has for the coming year. Listen: click
Investigations continuing into counterfeit or fake currency being passed at multiple locations in Izard County. So far, charges have been filed against two individuals. The two men are identified as Mason Chism, whose last known address was
A Henderson man suffered what was termed a suspected minor injury Friday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident in eastern Baxter County. Fifty-one-year-old Jerald Craft was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health. According to the report from the
The Mountain Home City Council will hold their regular scheduled meeting Thursday evening at 6 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda is a resolution designating and authorizing the mayor to execute
The Baxter County Airport Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at 6 in the airport terminal building. Items on the agenda include hangar development planning, obstruction mitigation, airport improvements, and personnel matters. WebReadyTM Powered
The Marion County Budget meeting scheduled for Thursday has been canceled. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Most of the roads in Baxter County continue to be well covered with ice Wednesday evening. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis to provide an update on road conditions. Listen: click to download
The last wave of a multi day winter weather event in the Twin Lakes area is set to move through the area tonight into tomorrow morning. Meteorologist Dennis Cavanaugh with the National Weather Service in Little Rock
Methvin Sanitation will attempt to run Tuesday’s trash routes within the city limits of Mountain Home Wednesday. County routes will not run. Offices and transfer stations will be closed Wednesday. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
As Baxter County enters its third day of winter weather local roads remain in a risky state for drivers on Wednesday. Baxter County Sheriff, John Montgomery spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis Wednesday morning for an update on
Another round of sleet and snow Tuesday afternoon has caused highways and roads to remain treacherous this morning. The roads throughout Baxter, Marion, and Ozark counties remain well-covered. IDriveArkansas.com <https://www.idrivearkansas.com/> currently shows most of the area’s main
Local roads remain in poor condition as more winter weather and freezing temperatures plagued the Twin Lakes area Tuesday afternoon. Marion County Judge, Jason Stumph spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis on Wednesday morning for an update on
Following the recent rounds of winter weather, the Mountain Home School District and Mountain Home Christian Academy will be among those closing their campuses on Wednesday. They’ll be joined by the Gainesville, Lutie, Dora, Thornfield, Mammoth Spring,
The Stone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide which occurred on Monday.According to the sheriff’s Facebook Page, at approximately 5 Monday evening, Stone County Deputies, Arkansas State Police and Arkansas Game and Fish Officers responded to
Three members of one family were in Baxter County Circuit Court on January 23 to face charges they picked up individually or as a group. Earlier this month, 21-year-old David Zack Peifer of Mountain Home pled guilty
The positive trends have continued for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home’s sales tax revenue. According to Alma Clark, the City of Mountain Home’s Director of Finance and Treasury, the city collected a total of
The Baxter County Budget Committee will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include the election of officers; approval of minutes from November meeting;
The roadways in the Twin Lakes Area are well-covered following the recent rounds of winter weather, and more may be on the way. Mountain Home Street Director Arnold Knox says the city continues to have ice-covered streets.
A limb pickup inside the Mountain Home city limits has been rescheduled due to the weather. The one-day event, originally scheduled for Friday, has been pushed back a week to Feb. 10.The pickup is a partnership between
Methvin Sanitation will not be running routes today due to the weather. According to their Facebook, Methvin Sanitation says they are planning to run routes a day behind for the rest of the week but will provide
The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce will still hold their Annual Chamber Banquet scheduled for Thursday night at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. Door open at 5 for
Three boil water orders have been issued for Stone, Newton and Searcy Counties. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, a boil order was issued for Stone and Searcy Counties on Jan. 28 due to a power
Four restaurants in the Twin Lakes area have been named finalists for Arkansas Heritage’s 2023 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. DeVito’s Restaurant in Harrison, Meacham’s Family Restaurant in Ash Flat, Daisy Queen in Marshall, and Ozark Cafe
Winter weather has made treacherous driving conditions throughout the Twin Lakes area. Baxter County Sheriff, John Montgomery, spoke with KTLO’s Kim Szecsi Tuesday morning with an update on local road conditions. Listen: click to download audio Stayed
Freezing rain, sleet, and snow have created unsafe driving conditions on local roadways. While local and state crews work diligently to clear streets and highways residents need to exercise caution when traveling.According to IDrive Arkansas and the
A Mountain Home man charged with a number of crimes related to a violent domestic situation earlier this month was in Baxter County Circuit Court January 23. Thirty-two-year-old Chase Nathaniel Pollard is charged with aggravated assault on
A Fulton County man has been charged with assault after a physical altercation with his girlfriend. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence for a domestic disturbance. Upon
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASU-MH) has received initial approval from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing to offer the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Registered Nursing. The initial approval allows the college to recruit and enroll
Image courtesy of National Weather Service The winter precipitation is expected to continue throughout the early part of the week. Baxter, Marion, Fulton, Searcy, Boone and Newton counties in north central Arkansas will remain under a winter
Arkansas Highway 5 in northern Baxter County is reopen to through traffic. Baxter County 911 dispatch had reported a log truck turned over Monday morning in the Oakland-Promise Land Cemetery area, but emergency personnel have since cleared
The Boone County Election Commission meeting scheduled for Monday night has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled when county offices reopen. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home Public School Board of Education’s special meeting originally scheduled for Monday night has been postponed to February 6 due to inclement weather. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home School District is among the schools being closed on Monday due to winter weather. Mountain Home is joined by Gainesville, Dora, Thornfield, West Plains, Hollister, Branson and Ava in closing their campuses. Mountain Home
Image courtesy of National Weather Service A couple more rounds of winter precipitation may be in store for the Twin Lakes Area. A winter weather advisory is in effect for north central Arkansas until Wednesday morning and
Mountain Home High School has their first student to pass national certification exams to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), while being a full-time student. By attending night courses at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, MHHS senior Isabella
A man alleged to have held a woman against her will while demanding to be told what she had been doing during the two days he had been in jail appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday.
As the Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for some of its youth sports, area residents ages 16-and-older will be given an opportunity to be paid game officials. A free course for those looking to
The Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday night at 6 in Dunbar Auditorium to discuss the potential of placing another millage increase measure on the ballot in 2023. The
The Boone County Election Commission will meet Monday morning at 10 at the Boone County Election Center. Items on the agenda include the swearing in of the Commissioner and electing a Chair to serve through 2024. WebReadyTM
Two energy companies serving area residents are reporting additional power outages late Sunday morning. As of 11:50, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative was reporting one outage in Baxter County, eight in Fulton County and one in Izard County.
The Mountain Home High School girls’ wrestling team dealt with a little bit of a scare Saturday morning. The Lady Bombers were traveling to Sherwood for the Class 5A State Duals at Sylvan Hills High School when
One energy company has completed its restoration of power to area residents while another continues its efforts to finish its work. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative had one member still without power, but that was restored just before
Image courtesy of National Weather Service A chance of freezing precipitation is returning to the Twin Lakes Area. Meteorologist Justin Condrey says there is a slight chance of sleet Sunday night, but the greatest chance will begin
On Thursday, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed House Bill 1023, which is an act requiring flags purchased with public funds to be made and manufactured in the United States. The bill sponsored by local representatives Jack
A number of criminal cases have been opened on J.D. Comstock in four Arkansas Counties since 2016. According to probable cause affidavits filed in his cases, Comstock has been known to flee the scene of one crime,
Application are now available for the 2023 AARP Arkansas Community Challenge Grant. Eligible organizations and governments from across the state can apply for funds for quick-action projects to help communities become more livable in the long-term by
Power for area residents has drawn nearer to complete restoration. Just after 5 Saturday evening, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative had a total of 35 outages. This includes one in Baxter County, 10 in Fulton County, 18 in
An Ozark County woman suffered moderate injuries in a one-vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Howell County. Thirty-three-year-old Jessica Wallace of Dora was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to the Missouri State Highway
A man first charged with breaking into a single vehicle and wound up accused of doing the same thing to six more appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. A jury trial for 26-year-old Nathaniel Ryan Kramer
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas saw its largest single month distribution of food in their 40 year history in September, October and November of 2022. Jeff Quick, Executive Director and CEO of the Food Bank
Zach Barr and Olivia Brewer Sweetheart Royalty was crowned Friday during the Mountain Home High School basketball games. Senior Olivia Brewer was selected as the queen. She is the daughter of Rocky and Kristen Brewer. This year’s
Ten members of the Mountain Home High School Band qualified for the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Region VI Honor Bands. They were selected through a competitive audition of prepared etudes, scales, and sightreading new music.
Progress continues as crews work to restore power in the Twin Lakes Area. As of 4:40 Friday afternoon, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative was reporting a total of 2,997 members remain without power. According to the cooperative’s outage
The City of Mountain Home is partnering with Waste Connections to do limb pickup inside the city limits only on February 3.Citizens who would like to request to have limb debris picked up need to contact the
Motorists driving in the Mountain Home area will need to exercise caution as a couple of traffic signals are experiencing technical difficulties. According to a Mountain Home Police Department spokesperson, the light at the intersection of U.S.
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative personnel and contractors have restored service another percentage of members, but restoration efforts are expected to continue through Sunday. At 5am Friday morning, the cooperative had 4,898 outages in Baxter County, 109 in
Image courtesy of Get the Coast Mountain Home will be among the school districts to be open on Friday. Mountain Home buses will run snow routes in the morning at afternoon, and the same status goes for
On Thursday, Governor Sarah Hucakbee Sanders signed an executive order which delayed the use of federal American Rescue Plan funds for eight broadband projects and broadband administrative expenses in Arkansas.The eight projects include the use of a
A Midway woman is charged with multiple felonies, including a Class Y charge for trafficking a controlled substance. According the to probable cause affidavit, special agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) met with the 14th Judicial
A Mountain Home man has been arrested after failing to update his new address as a registered sex offender. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) discovered 38-year-old Kevin David Smith was
A Lakeview man accused of attempting to pass or actually passing counterfeit $100 bills appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-nine-year-old Matthew Autry pled guilty to charges of forgery and was put on probation for six
All boil water orders in the Twin Lakes have been lifted. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, the boil order for Mountain View Waterworks issued on January 19 due to a main break was lifted January
While crews are working to restore power, several area residents are currently experiencing outages following Tuesday night’s winter weather. As of 4:45 Thursday afternoon, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative was reporting 8,317 outages in Baxter County, 563 in
A fire Thursday morning caused damage to a barn just west of Big Creek Golf and Country Club. No injuries were reported from the blaze at 3558 Highway 62 West. According to a report from the Mountain
The Ozark Mountain School District will hold its monthly board meeting Thursday night at 6 on the St. Joe campus. The location of the meeting was moved to power outages on the Bruno campus. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Bull Shoals City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at 6:30 at Bull Shoals City Hall. Items on the agenda include discussion of hearing a recommendation for planning and zoning of short term
The Cotter City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 6 in the Cotter City Hall Council Chamber. Items on the agenda include discussion of Fly Fishing Film Tour movie under the Cotter Bridge in
The Twin Lakes Area continues to see widespread power outages following Tuesday night’s snowfall. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative is continuing to report 13,417 members affected. KTLO’s Heather Loftis spoke with NAEC CEO Mel Coleman about the restoration
A man reported to be paranoid over alleged “cheating” on the part of his partner and threatening the woman and her juvenile son appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. 23-year-old Jonathan Cole Smith, Jr., entered a
With power outages in the Twin Lakes area expected to continue through the week, extra caution needs to be exercised when operating a generator. Clay Williams with Gregg Farm Services spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The
Cecil Wainscott (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public another sex offender relocated to the area. Eighty-one-year-old Cecil Wainscott is residing at 3882 Highway 101 North, Apartment 2,
The traffic signal located in Gassville has been restored. Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim says the light at the intersection with U.S. Highway 62/412 and Arkansas Highway 126 resumed operation after 6 Wednesday evening. The signal had been
Widespread power outages continue throughout the Twin Lakes Area following Tuesday night’s snowfall, and for North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, that number was at just under 29,000 at 4:40 Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a statement from the cooperative: “North
The Mountain Home School District announced classes will be in session on Thursday. The buses will be running snow routes. In his announcement, Superintendent Dr. Jake Long says he understands the local “schools are a warm place
The nine inches of snowfall were not the only weather record broken Wednesday morning. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, the meltdown measured in
The Reach Center at Real Life Church will be open 24 hours Wednesday and Thursday. Transportation is not available. For questions contact 870-706-9992. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The winter precipitation in the Twin Lakes Area has knocked out power to several area residents, the restoration process is ongoing, but there are many members without power. KTLO’s Heather Loftis had a chance to speak with
Marion County Judge Jason Stumph spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis with an update on road conditions, emergency services and power outages in Marion County. Listen: click to download audio Stayed to KTLO, 101.7 Classic Hits and The
The winter precipitation in the Twin Lakes Area has knocked out power to several area residents. As of 6:55 Wednesday morning, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative was reporting outages to 25,178 of its members. Baxter County has the
Heavy snowfall over the last 24 hours has caused a previous snow total record to be broken. A snow total of nine inches has been recorded at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot studios, the official reporting
Heavy snow fall in the Twin Lakes area has caused hazardous driving conditions. While local and state crews work diligently to clear streets and highways residents need to exercise caution when travelling. According to IDrive Arkansas and
In the past several days, Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander states deputies have responded to complaints of stolen mail in northeast Flippin near the Fairview community and near Marion County 7023 in Flippin. Sheriff Alexander spoke with
Parole for a Mountain Home man who has had 21 criminal cases opened on him since 2007 has been approved. The last time 36-year-old William (Billy) Lewis was in Baxter County Circuit Court was in December 2021
A Harrison woman is facing two felony charges after opening credit cards and altering checks from a person who hired her to help with at home care. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Criminal Investigation Division
The Mountain Home School District has announced its closure on Wednesday due to the recent winter weather. Mountain Home will join Gainesville, Lutie, Izard County, Dora, Thornfield, Mountain View, West Plains, Hollister, Forsyth, Branson and Ava school
The location of the special meeting held by the Mountain Home Public School Board of Education on Monday evening at 6 has been moved from the high school cafeteria to Dunbar Auditorium. The start time has not
Entergy’s Customer Service Manager Mark Martin spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News to share how they are prepared for the winter weather. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Image courtesy of National Weather Service Snow has started falling in the Twin Lakes Area, and there is more to come. A winter storm warning is in effect for north central Arkansas until 6 Wednesday morning, for
As the winter weather moves into the area, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) says they are prepared and do not expect outages to be widespread, if they occur. NAEC CEO Mel Coleman spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis
Harvey Taylor (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Nearly 6 1/2 months after the body of a Fulton County Sheriff’s Office employee was found in the driveway of her residence, two men are in custody in
Heavy snow is on track to impact the Twin lakes area starting this afternoon. A winter storm warning will go in effect from noon today until 6am Wednesday morning. Meteorologist Willie Gilmore of the National Weather Service
With a winter storm approaching the Twin Lakes area, KTLO’s Heather Loftis spoke with Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams to discuss how the city’s roads are prepared. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
On Monday, January 30, the Mountain Home Public School Board of Education will host a special meeting to discuss the potential of placing another millage increase measure on the ballot in 2023. The millage would go towards
A Stone County man has been arrested after allegedly shouting obscenities at a woman and hitting her in the face with a towel while on the river. According to the probable cause affidavit, 41-year-old Calvin Crutchfield has
An area state senator who has written multiple pieces of legislation related to sex-trafficking laws in Arkansas is taking note of a lawsuit in which a jury handed down one of the state’s biggest verdicts. Missy Irvin
Wednesday morning at 9, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot will hold another Bids for Bargains auction. Bids for Bargains gives the public a chance to buy items from area merchants at huge savings. Bidding can be
Image courtesy of National Weather Service The Twin Lakes Area could be seeing nearly a half-foot of snow, if not more, beginning Tuesday night. A winter storm warning will be in effect for north central Arkansas from
The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Banquet scheduled for Tuesday evening has been postponed until February 2 due to weather. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Image courtesy of National Weather Service Another round of winter weather is expected this week for the Twin Lakes Area. A winter storm watch will be in effect for north central Arkansas from Tuesday afternoon through late
A habitual offender from Lakeview has been arrested after fleeing a traffic stop. According to the probable cause affidavit, a Baxter County Sheriff’s Office deputy was doing a routine patrol in the area of Arkansas Highway 5
Wednesday evening, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Mammoth Spring School officials a student threatened violence against staff and other students. In a press release from Fulton County Sheriff Jacob Smith, school officials notified
Starting Monday, taxpayers can start to file state and federal income tax returns online. Tax professional Marshella Norell of H&R Block spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis to talk about what tax payers should expect this year. Listen:
The Fisheries Division of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission completed a near all-hands-on-deck habitat project in December 2022, adding hundreds of trees to fish at tractors across Bull Shoals Lake. The effort was one of many
At the beginning of January, the Mountain Home Public Schools began a reading challenge titled “23 in 23.” During the challenge, students in grade K-2 will read at least 23 new books and students in grades 3-12
The Flippin School Board will meet Monday evening at 6 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include financial statements; Principals reports; School Board recognition; resignation of an elementary paraprofessional; hire of a middle school teacher;
A Marion County man has been charged with multiple felony counts of child pornography. According to court documents, 57-year-old Daren Driskill is facing 34 felony counts of distribution, possession and viewing of matter depicting sexually explicit conduct
A Diamond City woman has been arrested after recklessly driving a stolen vehicle and assaulting a police officer.According to the probable cause affidavit, the Diamond City Police Department responded to call to the Diamond Hills Country Club
The Inn at the Mill in Washington County, which includes a replica of the historic Johnson Mill, has a new owner. Washington County property records show, IATCM, LLC., owned by Mountain Home businessman Brad Hasselwander bought the
At the beginning of January, the Mountain Home Public Schools began a reading challenge titled “23 in 23.” During the challenge, students in grade K-2 will read at least 23 new books and students in grades 3-12
KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot have scheduled another Bids for Bargains auction for Wednesday morning at 9. Bids for Bargains gives the public a chance to buy items from area merchants at huge savings. Bidding can
Thursday night, the Mountain Home City Council passed an new noise ordinance for the city. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams spoke with KTLO’s Heather Lofits to discuss the need for the new ordinance along with recapping the
The Cotter School Board met in regular session Thursday evening at 7. During the meeting, Superintendent Jayme Jones presented the board with certificates of appreciation for their service to the Cotter School District for the school year
Photo: Sophia Layton and Hank Duren, provided by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission With more than 110 teams participating in last weekend’s statewide Big Squirrel Challenge, hunters young and old were rekindling the passion of small
A new boil water order has been issued for residents in Stone County.According to the Arkansas Department of Health, a boil order was issued Thursday for the Mountain View Waterworks system due to a main break. The
Newly elected Stone County Sheriff Brandon Long recently addressed the citizens of Stone County in a letter announcing his department would not be enforcing the new federal gun equipment rule the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public a level 3 sex offender, someone who is at high risk to re-offend, has moved into Mount Olive area of Izard County. Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton says
The Mountain Home City Council met Thursday night for their regular scheduled meeting. Council members Jennifer Baker and Wayne Almond were not in attendance. The council heard a third reading of an ordinance to regulate noise within
Photo courtesy of KYTV A West Plains man has been arrested after accusations of killing his father. According to KYTV, 34-year-old Christopher Greenough faces second-degree murder charges in the death of his father. Investigators responded to a
A Stone County man is facing additional charges after assaulting detention officers attempting to have him change into jail issued attire. Forty-four-year-old Brandon Lee Davis was booked into the Stone County Detention Center Jan. 4 for three
A new commercial building tops the building permits issued in December, according to a report from the City of Mountain Home Building Inspection Department. The permit has been issued to Americom Construction, on behalf of Coleman Family
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) issued a fish consumption advisory Thursday for Bull Shoals Lake in Marion, Baxter, and Boone counties, and Norfork Lake in Baxter and Fulton counties. The advisory comes after some walleye collected
The Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District met Thursday to elect a new board chairman and discuss the pending sale of the NABORS landfill. Mr. Fred Woehl, Justice of the Peace in Boone County, has been elected chairman
Marion County Jurors do not need to report Friday. The next scheduled reporting date is Monday, March 13. According to Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet, jurors will need to call after 4:30 the night before
The Arkansas State Legislature convenes in regular session Thursday and Representative Jack Fortner spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis about a few bills on the agenda and what’s in store for the House. Listen: click to download audio
This week, the Arkansas Sheriff’s Association met in Little Rock for their Winter Conference. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders spoke to the sheriffs from across the state and emphasized her commitment to stand with law enforcement. KTLO’s Heather
A Viola man is facing 100 counts of child pornography stemming from alleged crimes from October 2022. According to court documents, 56-year-old Gary Wayne Doke, Jr. is accused of 50 felony counts of computer child pornography and
The City of Mountain Home issued 10 business licenses in December, including three home-based. According to a report from building inspection manager Jeannie Anderson, the licenses include: Ashley Watroba for Treat Yo Shelf Books, located at 809
The Gassville City Council met in regular session Tuesday night. Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim gives the meeting report. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6. Items on the agenda include an ordinance amending an ordinance referencing zoning within the city in regards to changing an area located on
The Mountain Home School Board will hold its monthly meeting Thursday night at 6 in the Central Office Board Room.Items on the agenda include approval for board liability insurance; request to purchase high school weight room equipment
The Cotter School Board will meet Thursday night at 7 for their regular monthly meeting. Items on the agenda include a proposed 2024-2025 budget of estimated expenditures; a revised 2022-2023 school calendar; extended lease agreement for a
Thursday morning at 11, the Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District will meet at the Harrison City Hall. The first item on the agenda will be to elect a new chairman to fill the vacant seat left by
Marion County Jurors on the pink panel will need to report Thursday. According to Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffett, pink panel jurors will need to report at 9. Jurors on the blue panel do not
The Baxter County Personnel Committee will meet Thursday afternoon at 4. Items on the agenda include the election of officers; moving the public defender’s part time secretary position to full time status; a request for a temporary
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that the Mountain Home Post Office made a report about multiple mailboxes in the area of Buford Road on Highway 201 South and County Road 612 were found
The Marion County Quorum Court special meeting for Thursday evening at 5 has been canceled. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A parolee was arrested in Baxter County after being caught with a large amount of illegal drugs, including almost 11 pounds of methamphetamine, and 18 pounds of marijuana, has now been indicted by a Federal Grand Jury
A local business owner has been charged with a felony count of theft of property over $25,000 for taking funds for work and not providing services. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office
Thursday morning at 11, the Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District will meet at the Harrison City Hall. The first item on the agenda will be to elect a new chairman to fill the vacant seat left by
Board member petitions for the Crooked Creek Conservation District in Marion County, a sub-division of Arkansas Department of Agriculture Natural Resources, are now available at the Crooked Creek Conservation District Office located at 302 East 4th Street
KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Bids for Bargains auction returns Saturday morning at 9. Bids for Bargains gives the public a chance to buy items from area merchants at huge savings. Bidding can be done online
Marion County jurors on the Pink panel will need to report Wednesday morning at 9 for jury duty. Those jurors on the Blue panel, will not need to report Wednesday, but will need to report on their
Two boil water orders have been issued, while two remain in effect.According to the Arkansas Department of Health, boil orders have been issued for the Mountain View Waterworks system in Stone County and for the Mockingbird Hill
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Tuesday afternoon stating they are investigating several counterfeit bills being passed at local businesses. The Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook state, all businesses and bartenders need to be observant of the
The Norfork City Council will meet Tuesday night at 6:30 at the Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include discussion of a statement of financial interest; pump for Well #2; and bids for a new utility
At the request of eight Marion County Justices of the Peace, the Marion County Quorum Court will hold a special meeting Wednesday evening at 5 in the courtroom of the courthouse.Items on the agenda include a discussion
The City of Bull Shoals will hold its monthly workshop meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 at the Bull Shoals City Hall. Items on the agenda include establishing rules of procedure for the Council; discussion on a ordinance
Amber Townsend (Photo courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) An area teen reported missing during the weekend has been located safe and unharmed. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, 14-year-old Amber Townsend of Ava was found
A new program in Marion County is helping parents and families of students in grades K-12 with digital literacy. The Marion County Digital Literacy program is a free certificate program to teach basic computer and internet skills.
At the beginning of January, leaders in Ozark County learned from the Missouri Department of Revenue the recent half-cent sales tax approved by voters in November could not be collected. According to the Ozark County Times, 155th
Stan Hitchcock (Photo courtesy of MusicRow) The country music world is mourning a former area resident partly responsible for the launch of the Country Music Television (CMT) cable channel. Stan Hitchcock died Jan. 4 at the age
The Gassville City Council will hold their regular meeting Tuesday night at 6. On the agenda under unfinished business is a third reading on an ordinance establishing a civil and small claims courts session venue for the
The Marion County Law Enforcement Committee will meet Thursday evening at 5 in the Annex.Items on the agenda include selecting a chair and secretary; buying vehicles and medical treatment for inmates. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Lakeview City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. Items on the agenda include discussion of American Rescue Plan Act funds for roads; a second reading for
A 30-year old man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and pled guilty to charges stemming from events in August and September 2020. Kyle Randal Bolen, who lists an address in the small Yell County town
Damian Henry (Photo courtesy of Howell County Jail via KYTV/KSPR) A West Plains man has been acquitted of a fatal shooting outside of a truck stop, according to a report from KYTV/KSPR. Damian Paul Henry had been
Photo courtesy of Mountain Home Police Department Facebook page. Tuesday the Mountain Home Police Department received a donation from Baxter Health for the Special Response Unit. Baxter Health donated a retired ambulance to the department to replace
Baxter Health announced Friday a new policy offering a 15% discount on all outstanding balances paid in full before April 30, 2023. This offer applies to all patients and employees of the hospital and will be applied
Marion County jurors on the Pink panel will need to report Tuesday morning at 9 for jury duty.Those jurors on the Blue panel, will not need to report Tuesday, but will need to report on their next
The Norfork School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 5.Agenda items include an project update to the baseball field renovations; roofing project progress; new HVAC project discussion and updates; a grant for FACS;
Amber Townsend (Photo courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) Authorities are searching for an area teen reported missing. Fourteen-year-old Amber Townsend of Ava was last seen Saturday at her residence. According to a Facebook post from the
A fire at a local laundromat was contained to a dryer Saturday evening. No one was injured at Mountain Home Laundry, and the business reportedly had light to moderate smoke damage. According to a Mountain Home Fire
Chase Pollard (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Flippin man is in the Baxter County Detention Center on three counts of aggravated assault after being arrested at a family residence. Thirty-two-year-old Chase Pollard is also
Beginning Monday, Mable Street in Cotter will become a one-way street for parent drop-off traffic. According to the Cotter Public Schools Facebook page, a traffic barrier will be placed on Mable Street to direct drop-off traffic to
Photo courtesy of White River Valley Electric Cooperative The White River Valley Electric Trust Board awarded $75,000 to 22 schools in Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Stone, and Taney counties in Power Up grants to enhance the education of
KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot would like to issue an apology to all listeners, due to the high traffic volume on ktloauction.com, we are having to put the auction on hold until next Saturday, January 21.We
A Gainesville man pled guilty to stealing a diamond ring and to drug-related charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-five-year-old Edward W. Guzik, Jr., was sentenced to six-years probation. In late July 2021,
A Perry County woman has been sentenced in federal court for attacking park rangers at the Buffalo National River. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Arkansas, 30-year-old Kristie Hudson of Bigelow will
Aaron Meier (Photo courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) A man has been arrested on allegations of threatening to burn down an area courthouse. Fifty-two-year-old Aaron Meier of Ava has been charged with a felony count of
A Mountain Home man won a new car in a nationwide contest. According to a press release, 83-year-old Bob Saylor of Mountain Home was presented as the winner of the Mattel Hot Wheels 2022 Kroger Mitsubishi Motors
While Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing did not see a winner, one player in North Central Arkansas won a big cash prize. According to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, a ticket purchased at the Snappy Mart in Mountain
One person was killed and another was injured in an accident Tuesday morning in Newton County. According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, 45-year-old Dustin Vandusen of Harrison was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 65 when he
Newly elected Marion County Judge Jason Stumph states one of his goals for 2023 is to find new revenue streams without changing the atmosphere of Marion County. Stumph joined KTLO’s Heather Loftis to discuss his goals for
A Newton County man has been arrested after threatening another man with a gun during an altercation. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a possible aggravated assault on county
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public a new sex offender has registered with the department after moving from Texas. Sheriff John Montgomery says 48-year-old Chad Dicks has moved to 49 Voorheis Drive in Mountain
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has issued new black bass regulations for Norfork Lake in 2023. Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass must now be 13 inches or longer to keep. There is no length limit for
Sommer Taylor A woman involved with a group who held a man against his will, roughed him up and shaved his head because he was suspected of having stolen cellphones appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday.
A man who is charged with striking his 73-year-old father in the head a number of times with a metal walking cane appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Forty-two-year-old Curt Michael Boyd entered
A Harrison woman is has been charged with a Class Y felony count of 1st degree battery for stabbing another person with a box cutter. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Harrison Police Department responded to
A West Plains woman was injured in a single vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon outside Grand Gulf State Park. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver, 58-year-old Steven Holt of West Plains, was traveling westbound on
2022 saw the largest year for sales of medical marijuana since the industry launched in 2019. Eligible Arkansans spent $276.3 million to obtain at total of 50,547 pounds amongst the states 38 dispensaries. This surpasses the previous
Deer seasons may be winding down in Arkansas, but the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) says it’s not time to put away the hunting gear just yet. AGFC is hosting the second annual Big Squirrel Challenge
A man originally charged with murder pled guilty to reduced charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault during a session of Boone County Circuit Court Tuesday. Thirty-eight-year-old Daniel Robert Adams was sentenced to a total of 16 years
Federal investigators say there was no indication of distress in the small aircraft crash Friday night killing a Mountain Home native. According to reports from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 43-year-old Lewis Brant Barnes of Tontitown was
A Mountain Home woman has been charged with forgery and criminal attempt to commit theft of property after trying to cash a check on a closed account. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Mountain Home Police
A Harrison woman was arrested on theft charges from a Mountain Home business for not paying for items she bagged in a self-checkout. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Mountain Home Police Department was dispatched to
Robert Finch (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man accused of hitting his girlfriend in the head with a rock, pushing her out of a moving vehicle, and attempting to stab her appeared in Baxter
Starting Tuesday, nonprofits in the Twin Lakes area are now able to apply for Giving Tree Grants through the Twin Lakes Community Foundation (TLCF), an affiliate of the Arkansas Community Foundation. All applications must be submitted online
One of KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s largest and most popular event returns this weekend. Bids for Bargains will begin its annual run Saturday starting at 9.Bids for Bargains gives the public a chance to buy
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) is offering tips to save on energy in 2023. The winter months typically mean higher energy usage as more time is spent indoors where it is warmer. NAEC states, by implementing a
A man accused of killing a Flippin couple and stealing their truck pled guilty to the charges against him Tuesday and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.The plea was made in Boone County Circuit Court.
A minor earthquake has been reported in Izard County. The United States Geological Survey says the magnitude 1.8 quake was recorded 6.8 miles west-southwest of Melbourne Tuesday morning at 1:49. The location is also 28.4 southeast of
A man who has had a number of criminal charges filed against him through the years was back in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Forty-two-year-old Nathias Z. Hall of Mountain Home entered a guilty plea to charges
A Stone County man has been arrested after shouting racial slurs at a man and threatening to kill a bus full of people. Forty-four-year-old Brandon Davis is facing three felony counts of terroristic threatening after he was
It’s been less than a month since the Ozark Mountain School Board voted to combine its three high schools into one, and during that time period, the district has received mixed reactions from members of the communities
Governor Asa Hutchinson made several appointments Friday ahead of his term ending this week, where a few local residents were selected. Debra Schulte from Mountain Home was appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing replacing Renee
A Branson man was killed in a single vehicle accident Thursday in Christian County, Mo. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 59-year-old Bryan Baker was traveling eastbound on Missouri 14 2.5 east of Bruner, Mo. when
Image courtesy of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission LITTLE ROCK — Anglers looking for the latest version of the Arkansas Fishing Guidebook and Arkansas Trout Fishing Guidebook should begin seeing printed copies in local sporting goods
The Norfork City Council hold a workshop meeting Tuesday evening at 6:30 at the Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include an ordinance for the mayor’s salary; an resolution for employee pay; and a resolution for
The Marion County Quorum Court will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at 6. Items on the agenda include an procedural ordinance for the Quorum Court; a presentation from Linda McKeon representing the Oakland community; and
The City of Briarcliff’s City Council will meet Tuesday afternoon at 3. Items on the agenda include end of year financials and condemnation revisit. The public is invited to attend. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Cotter City Council will hold a workshop Monday night 6 at Cotter City Hall to review the water and sewer rate study prepared by the Arkansas Rural Water Association. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Lakeview woman charged with stabbing her husband with a piece of broken glass appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday asking that a no contact order be lifted so the couple can reunite. Earlier — at
It’s been a week since the Monday Night Football game in Cincinnati when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after making a tackle. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to the University of Cincinnati Medical
Wednesday the Ozark County Sheriff’s Department assisted the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force to recover 29 Lakeland Terriers from a formerly licensed breeder in Ozark County. The Missouri Department of Agriculture, who also
The Missouri Department of Transportation will have Route AH in Douglas County closed from Route W to the end of state maintenance beginning Monday. Crews will be replacing the culvert under the roadway. Weather permitting the road
Two people were injured in an accident Wednesday afternoon in Taney County on U.S. Highway 65 just 2.5 miles south of Hollister. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 30-year-old Mathew Campbell from Harrison was traveling southbound
The City of Mountain Home Planning Commission will meet Monday afternoon at 1 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include approval of rezoning a property located at 2943 U.S. Highway 62/412
The Yellville City Council will meet Monday evening at 6. Items on the agenda include council meeting rules and procedures; an interlocal agreement; and board appointments. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Yellville-Summit School Board will meet Monday evening at 5:30 in the Yellville-Summit Family and Consumer Science Room. Items on the agenda include, tabled certified personnel policies revisions; student transfers; Arkansas School Board Association (ASBA) report of
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) will conduct prescribed burns on public lands surrounding Norfork and Bull Shoals Lakes from Monday until April 1.
A 21-year-old Mountain Home man who has had criminal charges filed against him in several Arkansas Counties pled guilty to charges in three Baxter County cases during a session of circuit court Thursday. David “Zack” Peifer was
A Searcy County woman has been arrested for terrorist threatening when she threatened to shoot or burn the victim. According to the probable cause affidavit, deputies from the Searcy County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence
Image: Ante Up for the Library Texas Hold’em Tournament players show their support for the Library at last year’s tournament; provided by the Baxter Co. Library Foundation The Baxter County Library Foundation’s Annual Texas Hold’em Tournament, “Ante
