Three boil orders have been issued for three area water systems and lifted for two other systems. A boil order was issued Thursday for some water customers in Gainesville due to a main break. The order is
JASPER - If you didn’t get a chance to apply for one of Arkansas’s public land elk permits in May, you still have a chance to get one of the onsite permits that will be drawn with
(Isaac James Melder) KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News has received more information about the case of the missing Mountain Home girl who was found Wednesday night after being reported missing nearly six weeks ago. It’s
With the continued high temperatures in the Twin Lakes Area, heat safety continues to be a concern. Baxter Regional Medical Center’s Director of the Cline Emergency Room Kelly Dicks and Trauma Coordinator Sarah Dewey joined Brad
For more than 20 years, the Twin Lakes Area has been home to one of the biggest family-friendly community festivals, and the tradition continues this weekend. The 22nd-annual Red, White and Blue Festival is set for Friday
The Mountain Home City Council will have the third and final reading of an ordinance regulating unsanitary conditions when it meets Thursday evening at 6. Earlier this month, Mayor Hillrey Adams said he is looking to strengthen
New troopers will be graduating from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy this Friday including three from the area. The ceremony will take place in the academy gymnasium In Jefferson City. Among the 25 graduates,
Negligent homicide charges have been filed following a crash Friday that claimed the life of a man from Salem. Six total charges have been filed against 54-year-old Kamala Dawn Crone of Horseshoe Bend. Killed in the crash
A new commercial building leads the building permits list for May, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson from the City of Mountain Home Building Inspection Department. The permit has been issued to Crow’s Nest RV Park
Several area county positions were decided after Tuesday’s primary runoff election in Arkansas. All but one winner will go into the general election unopposed. Izard County Judge Eric Smith will keep his position for another term after
Four area state legislature races held runoff elections Tuesday. Three winners have secured their seats in January, and another will face another opponent in November. Steven Walker will be the next representative for District 27 after beating
Two Marion County Circuit Court jury panels will report for duty after the Independence Day holiday. The white panel jurors will report July 5, and the blue panel jurors will need to be at the courthouse July
Baxter County’s runoff election results are in, and a new judge has been elected. Kevin Litty will take the office in January after defeating Brian Plumlee on Tuesday. Litty ended up with 2,209 votes for 54% of
(J.D. Comstock) A man fled from Baxter County Sheriff’s Office investigators while being arrested Monday afternoon, injuring one investigator in the process. When 37-year-old J.D. Comstock escaped, he was still wearing one hand cuff and may have
Tuesday is election day in Arkansas as the run-off elections from the May Primary will be held. In the primary, there were several races in which no candidate received over 50% of the tally. In those races,
A man is being sought for the rape of a minor in Izard County. An arrest warrant has been issued for 39-year-old Jeremiah Coffer on one felony count each of rape and first-degree sexual assault and four
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has 11 courtesy docks on Bull Shoals Lake. District 2 has historically relied on volunteers to keep the courtesy docks at a usable level for the public due to the
The Gassville City Council will consider amending the 2022 water budget when it meets Tuesday evening at 6 for a regular session. Other items slated for dicussion include the 2021 water/wastewater audit, consolidating the Firemen’s Pension and
The Norfork City Council will meet Tuesday evening at 6:30. Items scheduled for discussion are ordinances and resolutions, unfinished business and new business. The agenda made available did not provide any specifics. The meeting will be held
After months of construction, the city of Mountain Home was able to unveil its new inclusive playground with the formal opening at Hickory Park. Mayor Hillrey Adams visited with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Heather Loftis
Boil orders were issued Monday morning for two area water systems. The orders were issued for portions of Gassville Waterworks and Calico Rock Waterworks due to main breaks. The order for Gassville Waterworks was issued around 9:30
The runoff election for various party nominations and other positions in Arkansas is scheduled for Tuesday. Monday is the final day for early voting. In Baxter County, early voting hours are during normal courthouse hours of weekdays
A Mountain Home woman was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon in Douglas County. Twenty-eight-year-old Laura George was transported by ambulance to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield from the scene at Vera Cruz. According
As the hot weather continues in the Twin Lakes Area, most of us are trying to stay inside the air conditioning and stay as cool as possible. But for animals, it can be a different story, especially
Johnnie Baker A Salesville man sent to prison for killing a person he described as his best friend was released on parole Friday. Fifty-six-year-old Johnnie Carl Baker was sentenced to 14 years in prison in mid-December 2013
A Boone County woman has been arrested after opening 15 credit card and service accounts in her parents name. According to the probable cause affidavit, on March 8 the victims filed a report after confronting 24-year-old Cassie
The Marion County Veteran’s Administration will be changing their office hours beginning Monday. Veteran Services Officer, Kelly Mason will be in her office the following days: Tuesday 8:00 – 1:30. Thursday 8:00 – 1:30. Friday 8:00 1:00.
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Local business owner accused of scamming elderly victim 4 area school districts among Arkansas summer learning programs to receive funding Mountain Home woman’s close
I signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Israel Innovation Authority this week, and today I’d like to talk about what this means to Arkansas. On Tuesday, my economic development team gathered with Dr. Ami Appelbaum, Chairman
Ebony Mitchell (left) and Sydney Wendfeldt A Harrison woman was crowned Miss Arkansas on Saturday, and a Mountain Home woman received the next highest honor. According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 25-year-old Ebony Mitchell received the crown from
An area man was injured Saturday evening when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck Saturday evening in Gainesville. Forty-three-year-old Franklin Treece was transported by air ambulance to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield with what were
A Fulton County woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing from a man who offered to lend her gas money. Fifty-four-year-old Carrie Ann Robbinson has been charged with felony counts of residential burglary and theft of property.
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s (AEDC) Rural Services Division recently awarded grants totaling $863,010 to 37 Arkansas cities and counties through two grant programs, and a number of area cities were included in the awards.The grants were
A man from Flippin was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday morning in southern Missouri. Seventy-seven-year-old Raymond Kellogg was transported by ambulance from the scene in Texas County to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to
A brush and structure fire Friday afternoon in Ozark County resulted in significant damage to the structure, and an individual was cited. According to a Facebook post from the Theodosia Area Volunteer Fire Department, the fire was
Brian Dunaway (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office) The victim of a recent fatal shooting in Ozark County has been identified. An Ozark County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson says 27-year-old Dewayne “Ed” Wessel was pronounced dead at
An Ozark County woman suffered moderate injuries in a one-vehicle accident Friday evening. Fifty-one-year-old Chrystal Marshall of Isabella was transported by air ambulance to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
An event that started two years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic will pick back up this Saturday night. Classics in Cotter will show the first of five classic films this summer under the historic R.M. Ruthven Bridge
The Baxter County Library will host a series of Indoor Summer Concerts starting beginning Saturday evening at 7 with local eclectic music duo Garrett and Ashton Duncan. The Bookworms Café, located at the Library, will be open
A Lakeview man is $1 million richer after his wife picked up a scratch-off ticket. The winner, selecting to remain anonymous under Arkansas law, claimed his prize Wednesday at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center in Little
The Mountain Home School Board had a busy session Thursday night which included the hiring of a new assistant superintendent and approval of the purchase of school supplies for students this upcoming school year. Superintendent Dr. Jake
Six Springfield, and Rogersville, residents have pleaded guilty in federal court to their roles in a scheme to transport tens of thousands of stolen catalytic converters across state lines, into Mountain Home, as part of a multi-million-dollar
According to a release from the West Plains Police Department, around 8:17 Thursday morning, authorities were notified of the theft of a truck that occurred behind a business in West Plains.It was reported the victim was exiting
A Baxter County man has posted a $10,000 bond after attempting to urinate on and hit jailers during booking. According to the probable cause affidavit, 28-year-old Jacob Wesley Rees was at the Baxter County Detention Center going
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. — Ozark Folk Center State Park’s newest festival Country, Blues and BBQ is Friday and Saturday in Mountain View. The two-day event celebrates the blues of the Mississippi Delta and beyond and will feature
Two area Fire Departments will host events this weekend. On Friday, the 101 Gamaliel Fire Department Auxiliary will host its annual Mexican Fiesta. The event will feature home-cooked Mexican food from local cooks plus a make your
(Anne Leppold of Mountain Home) A Mountain Home woman’s video of a rock slide as she was leaving Yellowstone National Park Sunday during heavy rain is making national headlines. Twenty-seven-year-old Anne Leppold’s video was shot from her
Many businesses across the country have seen financial improvement in 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic has eased compared to the last two years. Most hospitals, including Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) in Mountain Home, are headed in
(Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass) Outgoing Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass is throwing his support behind Kevin Litty to succeed him in the Republican Primary runoff election. Litty is facing Brian Plumlee in the runoff after they
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery is notifying the public of counterfeit currency being passed at local businesses.The sheriff’s office has taken several reports of counterfeit currency being passed, in particular counterfeit $100 and $10 bills. Some of
Fred Berry fishing for kids age 15 and under will continue Friday morning. The event is held at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center at 851 Conservation Lane in Yellville each Friday through July 29. Bait
The Cotter School Board will consider changes to the high school and elementary handbooks when it meets in regular session Thursday evening at 7. The board will also discuss policy revisions, Chenal Therapy memorandum of understanding and
The Arkansas Department of Health has lifted the boil water order for Newton County as of Wednesday morning at 10. The order for Parthenon Water Association had been in effect since May 25. The order affected customers
The Baxter County Personnel Committee will meet Thursday afternoon at 4. Agenda items include a reading of personnel policies from Judge Pendergrass and a discussion of two additional sergeant positions in the jail. Both meetings will be
A Baxter County man has been arrested following a road rage incident in which he is alleged to have fired multiple shots at another driver. Arrested following the incident Tuesday afternoon was 28-year-old Dixon Wayne Hutchins of
The saga of the Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District and the closing of the NABORS waste hauling operation and landfill in Baxter County continues with a new ruling by Judge Tim Fox in Pulaski County Circuit Court.
A Mountain Home man has been arrested following an investigation into reports of work being paid for and never completed.According to the probable cause affidavit deputies began looking into a case involving an elderly victim who paid
Photo: Courtesy Baxter County Sheriff’s Office The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft case from the Dollar General Store in Henderson that occurred on May 27th. Any person
A man accused of multiple break-ins was arrested three days after the Harrison Police Department reported he was being sought. Twenty-three-year-old Matthew Cessor of Harrison is in the Boone County Jail and Detention Center on charges of
Brian Dunaway (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office) An Ozark County man has been charged with second-degree murder following an incident early Tuesday morning. Forty-two-year-old Brian Mathew Dunaway of Theodosia is being held in the Ozark
A few area primary races are still needing to be decided following the election in May. A runoff election for various party nominations and other positions is scheduled for June 21, and early voting will get underway
The first heat wave of the summer is continuing with Sunday and Monday being the two hottest afternoons of the year so far in the Twin Lakes Area. With the heat, residents may be concerned about energy
Paula Bodenhamer (left) with Ozark County University of Missouri Extension Council Chair Tate Stehle (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Times) A Mountain Home woman, serving as the leader of the Dora 4-H Club, has received the organization’s
The Marion County Quorum Court will meet Tuesday evening at 6. Ordinances set for discussion will include the Election Commission, Collector, Personnel Policy, Transfer Station, Road Department, County building improvement fund and the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Resolutions
Wild Wednesdays at Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center at 851 Conservation Lane in Yellville are set. Wild Wednesdays youth program is designed to give parents and kids hands-on, active opportunities to learn, meet other kids and
Brian Plumlee and Kevin Litty took part in a candidate forum Monday morning on KTLO-FM as they square off in a runoff election to become the next Baxter County judge. Listen: right-click to download mp3 WebReadyTM Powered
The first heat wave of the year is affecting the Twin Lakes Area. The high temperature Sunday reached 95 degrees, the hottest so far this year, and the heat index, what it feels like with the temperature
As the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Van Matre Senior Center in Mountain Home is gaining new clients for lunch and activities, around 25-30 members on average each month. Before COVID, the Senior Center served
Forty-one-year-old Joseph David Young is being held in the Baxter County Detention Center after allegedly stealing a vehicle from his former employer.According to the probable cause affidavit, authorities were dispatched June 1 for a report of a
The Yellville-Summit School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 5:30. Agenda items include monthly budget and financial reports, reorganization of the Board, petition for student transfer(s), proposed technology purchase, proposed school improvement plans
The Democratic Party of Fulton County will meet Monday evening in the Salem Civic Center at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. Social hour will begin at 5:30, the business meeting will start at 6. The meeting will be
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Woman reported missing located in Arkansas Baxter County man yells ‘Jesus Christ is our lord and savior’ as police bite him during arrest Company,
Hundreds of high school students explored the halls of the Arkansas Capitol last week during the annual exercise in government known as Girls State and Boys State. The week-long programs, which are sponsored by the American Legion
The City of Mountain Home Planning Commission will meet Monday at 1. Items on the agenda are the approval of a sketch plan for The Enclave at Big Creek Units 14 and 15. A variance on the
Motorists traveling in the Henderson area should not experience any further delays. A Baxter County 911 dispatch spokesperson says emergency personnel have cleared the area from Sunday morning’s accident scene. The accident reportedly occurred in the 13000
As the primary runoff election inches closer, residents of Baxter County will have another opportunity to learn more about the two remaining candidates in the race for county judge. Kevin Litty and Brian Plumlee will take part
(2019 booking photo of Dennis Lee Trammell) A Searcy County man, who is set to go on trial next week on sexual assault charges, is now wanted in Stone County for the same charge. An arrest warrant
The Buffalo National River celebrates its 50th anniversary as part of the National Park Service this year. This summer, the Arkansas State Capitol’s first and fourth-floor galleries will feature “The River Remains: 50 Years on the Buffalo
The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), partnering with Arkansas State University (ASU) and the Arkansas Out of School Network has awarded $1.8 million for summer and extended-year learning programs, including four area schools. Harrison Public Schools, Mountain
LITTLE ROCK — The application period for Arkansas’s special urban bowhunts for the 2022-23 deer hunting season is now open. The hunts, which begin Sept. 1, offer Arkansas bowhunters an early opportunity to get into the woods.
A man from Ozark County has been arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Fulton County and then setting it on fire in Baxter County. Forty-three-year-old Clarence “Clay” Blain Mason of Bakersfield is facing felony charges in
Image courtesy of Harrison Police Department The Harrison Police Department is searching for a man alleged to have broken into the Anstaff Bank Soccer Complex and multiple businesses in the city. An arrest warrant has been issued
A special event will be held this weekend for children with Type 1 diabetes and their families. The Reppell Diabetes Learning Center will sponsor the “Summer’s Here” Pool Party, free of charge, Sunday evening at the Mountain
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking for locals to keep tabs on turkey and quail reproduction. AGFC says now is the time to help biologists keep tabs on this year’s reproduction by participating in the
Ozark Opportunities is hosting its first community diaper drive to benefit the Healthy Families program in Searcy County. With costs rising, diapers and wipes are quickly becoming a financial burden. Ozark Opportunities will provide families with one
Power has been restored to 20 Entergy Arkansas customers in the Yellville area, including the Marion County Courthouse. Entergy had reported the outage started around 8:30 Friday morning. Power outages continue in other portions of North Central
A Fulton County couple has been arrested for 60 felony charges including ten counts of rape and 50 charges for child porn. The couple, 30-year-old Kevin McGath and 29-year-old Angellea Fuller of Mammoth Spring, was arrested after
The good news continues when it comes to unemployment rates in the Twin Lakes Area. The latest numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show every county in
A Marion County man has been arrested on multiple charges for posession of drugs and firearms. Last Friday evening, a Gassville officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for swerving into both westbound lanes of U.S.
The 64th annual Calico Rock Lions Club Rodeo is set for Friday and Saturday nights. The event, sponsored by the Lions and conducted by Rand Rodeo Company, will be held in the Tip Wiseman Rodeo Arena in
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mountain Home Project Office is advising landowners adjacent to public lands around Bull Shoals Lake contract maintenance crews will be conducting boundary line maintenance along a 204-mile section of government
The Baxter County Election Commission will conduct a logic and accuracy test for the upcoming Primary Runoff Election Friday afternoon at 1:30. The test will take place at the election commission headquarters located at 213 East 5th
A Baxter County man is jailed in central Arkansas after attacking two police officers who were trying to arrest him Sunday night. At one time during the fracas, 35-year-old Dustin Arch Black of Big Flat yelled “Jesus
Image courtesy of Medica Superspecialty Hospital While coronavirus remains an issue of concern, medical experts encourage adults to be mindful of other illnesses and conditions, including the potential for colorectal cancer. The American Cancer Society has announced
Two area airports are among 19 airports in Arkansas receiving nearly $10 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of recently announced grants from the Airport Improvement Program. The agency of the U.S. Department of
A proclamation made by Governor Asa Hutchinson has permitted anyone in Arkansas to fish without a license or trout stamp beginning Friday.’Free Fishing Weekend’ will last until midnight Sunday night. An annual tradition sponsored by the Arkansas
The Tracy Area Fire Department will host an open house Friday from 4 to 7. The public is invited to attend the event which will feature free food, prizes and more. The fire department says this is
A 15-year-old has been taken into custody in connection with the death of a Marion County man.According to the Arkansas State Police, the male youth is being detained at Conway under laws applicable to an accused juvenile
Marion County Jurors on the Blue Panel do NOT need to report Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. The next time Jurors on the Blue Panel are to report is Tuesday, July 5. Remember to call (870) 449-6226 the
A man with a warrant for his arrest tried to hide his face as he drove past a police officer, but it didn’t work and he wound up in jail. Forty-one-year-old Nathias Hall of Mountain Home was
On May 16, a man pled guilty to drug charges in Baxter County Circuit Court and was put on probation for six years. On June 2, thirty-seven-year-old David Kyle Simmons was again booked into the Baxter County
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has begun conducting a Striped Bass tag reward study on Norfork, Beaver and Ouachita lakes. This spring, biologists tagged a minimum of 200 Striped Bass with brightly colored tags (2
Authorities are continuing the search for a missing Mountain Home teen. Fourteen-year-old Sara Gilpin was last seen around 3 on the afternoon of May 12 in the 1300 block of College Street in Mountain Home. Lieutenant Mike
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas is helping provide free meals this summer for kids under the age of 18 in the Twin Lakes Area. There are five sites, four in Baxter County and one in
A new commercial development leads the building permits list for April, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson from the City of Mountain Home Building Inspection Department. The permit for Lakeview Auto Sales located at 803 Sanford
A Baxter County woman has been arrested after she allegedly punched and bit a Baxter County Sheriff’s deputy, spit on several other deputies and pulled some of her grandmother’s hair out. Twenty-two-year-old Laurin Faith Thomas is facing
After an overwhelming response to the first round of political forums, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot news will present another forum Monday morning at 9 on KTLO-FM 97.9. The two candidates for the Baxter County Judge’s
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative has received reports of two phone scams reaching members, according to a Facebook post. In one of the scams, the scammer will threaten disconnection for an outstanding balance unless payment is made immediately.
Marion County Jurors on the ‘Blue’ panel will need to report for duty Tuesday morning. Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says jurors will need to be at the Marion County Courthouse at 9. WebReadyTM Powered
A man from Texas was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday in Izard County. The victim has been identified as 65-year-old Kent Rideout of Abilene. The Arkansas State Police report says Rideout was traveling on State Highway
Following the recent election day in Arkansas, a few primary races are still needing to be decided. A runoff election for various party nominations and other positions is scheduled for June 21. For the runoff, early voting
Just over two years after a public-private partnership was announced between the Ozark Mountain Regional Public Water Authority and Scenic Hill Solar, the completion of their project has been unveiled. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last Wednesday
(Andrea Stacy) While people were inside a local theater watching a movie, two Mountain Home residents are accused of going into multiple vehicles on the parking lot and stealing various items. One of the people involved, 26-year-old
Photo: Pepper Morrison (Courtesy Farmers and Merchants Bank) STUTTGART, AR — Farmers and Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville have announced the promotion of Pepper Morrison to the role of Assistant Vice President, Treasury Management Manager.
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Bear sightings increasing in the area, official discusses do’s and don’ts Hwy. 201 at Pigeon Creek reopened after water rescue Lawsuit filed against police
Tiffany Leisure (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office) A woman missing from the Gainesville area has reportedly been found safe. The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office posted an update on Facebook just before midnight on Saturday 28-year-old
Terry Lee Shumate, Jr., appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and entered a guilty plea to theft charges. Shumate, who has listed a Mountain Home address on court documents, was sentenced to four years probation. STOLEN
A man arrested after holding a gun to a man’s forehead and demanding the return of his mother’s personal belongings appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Twenty-seven-year-old Colton Jay Crabtree of Mountain Home entered a guilty
Baxter Regional Medical Center has announced it will once again offer the Dr. Robert L. Kerr medical/dental student scholarship program. The program was established to assist medical and dental students from the Baxter Regional service area with
LITTLE ROCK – In April, Jon Stein, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) fisheries biologist in northwest Arkansas, had the opportunity to present to AGFC commissioners and the public the highlights from the latest large-scale habitat project
As our nation mourns the death of nineteen students and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, the national conversation has turned again to the need to make our schools more secure. In Arkansas, educators and
Mountain Home City Council faced a few items during the regular monthly meeting held Thursday. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams says the board heard a second reading of an ordinance regulating unsightly and unsanitary properties in the
A man who allegedly devised a plan to test the market for goods before he stole them out of a storage unit appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Thirty-seven-year-old Daniel Wayne Albrecht entered a guilty plea
Two projects in north central Arkansas will benefit after the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved $35.4 million for nine water and wastewater projects and four technical assistance programs, serving more than 211,372 Arkansans.
Pictured is Rotarian Mike Stockton presenting the Mountain Home High School recipients their $1,000 scholarships. The Rotary Club of Mountain Home presented a check to the Mountain Home Education Foundation in the amount of $7,000 at their
Two boil water orders have been lifted and another remains in place. The order for Brunner Hill Water Association in Baxter County, including all customers on Jordan Road, has been lifted as of Friday morning at 10:45.
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gassville in the Park returns Saturday. This is the 18th year for the event which runs from 10-4 at the Gassville City Park. Committee member Mark Kapshandy joined
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced State Highway 126, near the fire station in Buford, will be closed Monday. A spokesman for ARDOT says the road will be closed so crews can make repairs to
A Mountain Home man’s bad luck picking his customers has put him in hot water on several occasions for selling drugs to confidential informants working with law enforcement. The most recent arrest for 34-year-old Kenneth Eugene Hurst
A Norfork woman alleged to have sold drugs to a person working with law enforcement, and to have forged checks on the account of her former employer appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court recently. Thirty-three-year-old Danielle Grigg
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s (AGFC) Mountain Home Field office has relocated. The field office provides work space for AGFC personnel with District 2 Fisheries, the Trout Management Program, the Trout Habitat Program, and Wildlife Officers
The Flippin Farmers’ Market got started last week and will be held each Friday from 10 until 4 at Hickey Park in Flippin across from Flippin Walmart. A variety of items will be a available including fresh
Due to the run-off election required in Baxter County, the regular meeting of the Lakeview City Council has moved from June 21 to June 28 to allow for the facilities to be used as a polling place.The
(Photo of a bear in Mountain Home Wednesday by Bret Williams) Bear sightings have been increasing in the Twin Lakes Area in recent weeks, including a bear in a tree at the corner of 16th Street and
An Izard County man has been arrested on a felony charge of internet stalking of a child. Twenty-one-year-old Ricky Dale Rushing of Oxford is being held in the Izard County Jail on a $50,000 bond. According to
One of the key aspects to the operation of Baxter Regional Medical Center is its auxiliary services. This year, the hospital is celebrating 60 years of having the assistance of its volunteers. Baxter Regional Director of Volunteer
Michael Paul Howard’s first criminal case in Baxter County was opened 21 years ago. Last week, the 40-year-old Howard, who lists addresses along Buford Road and in the Jefferson County community of Whitehall, was back in Baxter
A Lakeview man with three open criminal cases appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last week. Two of 33-year-old Kenneth Morosky’s cases were opened in 2019 and one in 2020. He pled guilty to the charges against
A few details have been released about Sunday’s water rescue at Pigeon Creek on Lake Norfork that shut down State Highway 201 for a time. According to information from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and the
May reflected another positive month for Baxter County’s sales tax numbers.The county collected a total of $891,596 from its 1.25% sales tax for the month, keeping 56% of that revenue and distributing the rest among the county’s
It’s a phrase we’ve heard over and over in the past 10-12 years in the Twin Lakes Area: “we are above normal for rainfall year to date.” And this year is no different. As we head into
On December 13, 2015, Terry Teeter Jr., was driving an SUV on Highway 5 North. His vehicle crossed into the southbound lane and smashed head-on into a Nissan Maxima, killing a then 22-year-old Mountain Home man. During
A man who called police reporting a woman had pointed a gun at him but wound up being the one arrested, appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court last week. Fifty-two-year-old Herman Haenisch of Mountain
The annual reunion of Mountain Home High School graduates of more than 50 years is set for Saturday from 10-2 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. Classes will set up tables at 9 a.m. There will be a
Photos courtesy of Heather Loftis Minor damage was caused to the Baxter County Courthouse when it was struck by an SUV Tuesday afternoon. According to the Mountain Home Police Department, the incident occurred when the unidentified driver
The Baxter County Circuit Court jury panel will not need to report for duty. According to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, this concludes the current jurors’ term of service. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Six days after one boil water order was lifted, another boil order has been issued for a portion of the Brunner Hill Water Association. The order is mainly for customers on Jordan Road. According to a spokesperson,
On May 24 last year, Glen Ray Cockrum, Jr., a long haul truck driver with ties to Baxter County, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers in Nogales, Arizona. Cockrum’s mother, Cora Waller of Shirley in
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled a full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam to deploy and remove equipment used to perform maintenance on the dam’s sluice gates. The road will be
A man charged with killing his neighbor appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court last week. In the initial stages of the case, a no contact order was made a condition of 28-year-old Johnathan Mauldin’s
The operation of a hospital has several key components, including doctors, nurses, x-ray techicians, cafeteria staff, janitors and more. For Baxter Regional Medical Center, another part considered as important is its auxiliary services, and this year, the
A Mountain Home man whose first criminal charges were filed against him when he was 19-years-old, was back in circuit court recently. Thirty-one-year-old William Brandon Hall faced charges in six criminal cases. He pled guilty to the
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission MOUNTAIN HOME High-water events in recent years are paying off in a big walleye bite on Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes, not only this spring but for the
The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday morning in downtown Mountain Home at the Plaza 2000 featuring several speakers, the Mountain Home band and the official dedication of the 9/11 Memorial. Here is the entire ceremony.
The Mountain Home City Pool opens for the season Monday. Pool Manager Eric McCrary talked about the upcoming season with Brad Haworth during the news at 7 Monday morning. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by
Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation has partnered with Arkansas State University Mountain Home (ASUMH) to provide an opportunity for students to begin their paramedic or nursing careers. The partnership was announced by the organizations’ leaders as a way
Thirty-year-old Tyler Collins of Harrison is facing several charges in connection with a motorcycle-led police chase in excess of 100 miles per hour. According to the probable cause affidavit, Boone County deputies were patrolling an area near
A man set to go before a jury in Baxter County Circuit Court last Tuesday decided instead to plead guilty to the charges against him. Fifty-one-year-old Stephen Townsend, who lists an address in Wideman, was sentenced to
STUTTGART, AR — Farmers and Merchants Bank is pleased to welcome Katie Shay Schneider to the role of Community Development Officer for the Mountain Home market. Though new to the financial industry, Schneider’s ties to community development
Arkansas Highway 201 North has been reopened to through traffic. According to a Baxter County Sheriff’s dispatch spokesperson, the road was temporarily closed at Pigeon Creek due to a water rescue attempt. Preliminary information indicates a juvenile
The annual Memorial Day Ceremony is scheduled for Monday morning at 11 at the Mountain Home Plaza 2000 across from the Baxter County Courthouse. The North Central Arkansas Veterans Council will sponsor this year’s event. The Alley-White
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Missing Ozark County family found safe 2 area fatal accidents reported Friday Marion County man wanted for double murder in Flippin arrested in Texas
A one-vehicle accident late Saturday afternoon in Ozark County resulted in injuries to five Tecumseh residents, including four juveniles, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Forty-three-year-old Samuel Deatherage and a 13-year-old male
Rhonda Sprague (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office) A woman arrested in connection with a double shooting in the Caney Mountain area has been issued a grand jury indictment. Following the indictment, a warrant for the
Following a grand jury indictment, a warrant for arrest was issued for Jeremiah D. Kowerduck of Hardenville May 19. Kowerduck was arrested in Greene County, Missouri, on Tuesday and transported to the Ozark County Jail. He has
A Mountain Home man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday, pled guilty to drug-related charges and was put on probation for 120 months. Thirty-one-year-old Tommy Dwight Gattis will also enter a residential addiction treatment facility in
A Gassville man whose charges include kidnapping and terroristic threatening stemming from a domestic altercation appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court recently. Twenty-two-year-old Andrew Lee Upchurch is requesting that his $100,000 bond be lowered. Deputy Public Defender
LITTLE ROCK — Natural State turkey hunters saw an uptick in checked birds during this spring’s three-week turkey hunting season, which ran from April 18 to May 8. Hunters checked 7,578 turkeys, an 8 percent increase from
Flippin High School students recently had artwork on display at the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion. Their works were selected in the 2022 Governor’s Young Artist Exhibition and Contest. Honored artists are Taylor Henley, daughter of David and Gretchen
Monday is Memorial Day, and this week, hundreds of volunteers are placing an American flag in front of every gravestone in each of Arkansas’s five military cemeteries. We observe Memorial Day, which began shortly after the end
Photos courtesy of 101 Gamaliel Fire Protection District An unoccupied structure near the state line in Baxter County was a total loss after it caught fire late Thursday afternoon. A 101 Gamaliel Fire Protection District spokesperson says
Two fatal accidents were reported Friday in the area. Nineteen-year-old Thomas Bassham of Salem was killed in a one-vehicle accident during the morning hours in Fulton County. According to the Arkansas State Police, Bassham was north of
Nineteen-year-old Jordan Woodley has been arrested following a police chase through Taney and Boone Counties. According to the probable cause affidavit dispatch notified officials with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department of a Taney County Official in pursuit
The Bull Shoals City Council, at its regular May meeting Thursday night, approved grants for new sidewalks in the city. Mayor David Nixon discussed the grants with Brad Haworth. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by
A rural Mountain Home man who has been arrested in connection with the theft of vehicles from Arkansas and Missouri, five trailers in Missouri as well as with stealing items from the vehicles he took appeared in
Official Commendations were presented to local State Troopers for actions and work in the performance of their duties, according to Arkansas State Police. An Official Commendation may be presented to a department employee for exemplary service when
The Arkansas Department of Health has issued a boil order for a portion of Newton County. Parthenon Water Association had a water line break and will be conducting tank maintenance. The areas impacted are Bobby Hudson for
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A 25-year-old Gainesville, MO. woman is accused of leaving four dogs locked in a hot car while she had lunch in a central Florida restaurant, police said. Tesia White, who was
A former Mountain Home man who was arrested earlier this month for rape of a minor is now facing 16 additional charges in the case. Forty-one-year-old Matthew Austin Prewett is facing new charges including eight counts of
Image courtesy of Tommy Feliccia Tommy Feliccia, the Mountain Home Fire Department and the rest of the Mountain Home Community have been working tirelessly since last year to bring a piece of 9/11 history to Mountain Home.
(Devontae Sipps) A jury trial set Tuesday for a 22-year-old Mountain Home man charged with administering a savage beating to another jail inmate was made unnecessary when he decided to plead guilty. Potential jurors who had gathered
Police in West Plains are warning area businesses to be on the outlook for counterfeit money. Police Chief Stephen Monticelli says over the past week, the West Plains Police Department has taken several reports involving fake or
Stone County Sheriff’s investigators announced Thursday an arrest made in connection with a double homicide committed last month. According to Chief Deputy Dammon McGilton, Stone County officials have arrested 54-year-old Donnie Lee Trammell of Mountain View. Trammell
A vehicle stop Wednesday afternoon by a Baxter County Sheriff’s Deputy has resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of drugs and the arrest of a Conway man.According to a release from the Baxter County Sheriff’s
The three victims involved in the multi-vehicle crash in West Plains Wednesday have been identified as 22-year-old Alexias Crider, 2-year-old Aiden McDaniel, and 1-year-old Brantley McDaniel.All three victims are from the West Plains area. Wednesday afternoon, officers
The Mountain Home Public School’s FFA program is holding its annual fundraiser Thursday night at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. The evening will include dinner and an auction. Josh Baker is the Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA Sponsor
A man accused of killing a Flippin couple and stealing their truck has been arrested in Texas and returned to Arkansas. Sixty-four-year-old Dale Mark Stikeleather, who lists an address along Mallard Lane in Flippin, is charged with
A family reported missing from Ozark County earlier this month has been found safe. Ozark County Sheriff Cass Martin said in a Facebook post Wednesday the three have been located out of state and they are safe
A man who faced charges of trying to run from law enforcement in mid-December 2019 and again in late-November 2020 made an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court recently. Fifty-six-year-old John Leroy Lewis pled guilty to the
A Stone County man has been arrested for sexual contact with a minor. Fifty-nine-year-old James Bascom Hanna of Mountain View is charged with a felony count of sexual assault in the second degree and a misdemeanor of
The Cotter City Council will meet for a regular session Thursday evening at 6 in the Cotter City Hall Council chambers. Items scheduled for discussion include a petition filed by Paul Shuttleworth with Waste Connections for
The Marion County Budget and Personnel Committees will meet Thursday evening at 5:30. The agenda will include ordinances for the Assessors and Election Commission. A grant for the Oakland Promise Land Fire District is also on
The City of Bull Shoals will hold its monthly City Council meeting Thursday evening at 6:30. Agenda items include community clean-up, building condemnation, side walk projects and lake front access. The meeting will take place in Bull
A minor earthquake has been reported in northern Marion County. The United States Geological Survey says the magnitude 2.1 quake was recorded 6.9 miles southwest of Pontiac, Missouri Wednesday morning at 2:20. The location is 19.1 miles
Marion County Sheriff Elect Gregg Alexander says he is ready to get started with his new job. Alexander won the Republican Primary Election Tuesday and will begin his new position January 1. Alexander brings nearly 43-years
Voters in Marion County have selected a new county judge. In the Primary Election Tuesday, Jason Stumph collected 60% of the vote to defeat incumbent John Massey who got 40% of the vote. Stumph says he’s
Yellville’s Jack Fortner has held off a challenge from Bruce Emerson to win re-election to the Arkansas State House of Representatives. Fortner carried both Baxter and Marion counties to pick up 63% of the vote while Emerson
After being delayed because of technical difficulties, Marion County election officials were able to get votes counted Wednesday morning for the Primary election. Those votes mean there will be a new judge. The complete but unofficial returns
Due to technical difficulties, election commissioners in Marion County suspended counting votes late Tuesday night. The commission issued a statement saying they were having technical problems with the machines and stopped trying to get the votes counted
Voter turnout in Baxter County for the primary election saw a slight increase compared to the primary in 2020. For 2022, 29.6% of the county’s registered voters cast a ballot. The total was 8,712 out of the
A couple of area state representative primary races were decided on Tuesday, a few House and Senate races will require a runoff election in four weeks, and another House race is waiting on one county to complete
A number of races have been determined and runoff competitors selected for Baxter County during the Primary Election held Tuesday.A runoff election will take place between Brian Plumlee and Kevin Litty for Baxter County Judge. Plumlee received
Technology difficulties, misplaced jump drives and a few bumps in the road made up the 2022 Primary Election for Baxter County with results not being completed until after 11:30. Election commissioners Judy Garner and Bob Bodenhamer sat
Two candidates for Baxter County Judge will compete in a runoff election in June.Brian Plumlee has received the most votes for Baxter County Judge with 44%. He will face challenger Kevin Litty, who received a little less
Incumbent Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery has been re-elected for his ninth term.Montgomery defeated opponents Henry Campfield and John L. Pate by receiving 69% of votes between the three. Henry Campfield received 22% of votes, and John
Five area counties have determined the winners of the Primary Election and who will participate in the runoff elections to be held in June.In Fulton County, Kenneth Crow defeated David Curtis for the County Judge position. Crow
The Marion County Election Commission will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 to canvass the provisional ballots. Any hearings regarding provisional ballots will take place May 31 at 11. The public is invited to attend. WebReadyTM Powered by
Baxter County jurors in groups A and B will not need to report for duty on Wednesday. According to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, jurors will be informed of the next date to report when
A large number of people have taken advantage of early voting in the Twin Lakes Area. In Baxter County, 16.7% of registered voters cast early ballots. The number is 4,920 out of the possible 29,477. Marion County
Tuesday is election day for the May Preferential Primary Election. The polls will close at 7:30 and there will be multiple opportunities to find election results. Results will be broadcast in real time on KTLO-FM 97.9, Classic
The city of Mountain Home issued 16 business licenses in April. The licenses include: – Linda Atkins for Specialized Automotive and Diesel, LLC., an auto repair shop located at 1419 Highway 62 East; – Earl Goodwin for
The National Weather Service in North Little Rock has confirmed a weak tornado touched down in Newton County Saturday afternoon. The tornado has been rated an EF0 with estimated peak wind speed at 75 miles per hour.
A man convicted of aggravated assault in Marion County in July is now charged with the same crime in Baxter County. Twenty-seven-year-old Matthew Karl Butler, who lists a Fayetteville address, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court recently.
The Flippin School Board dealt with a number of personnel items during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson has the details. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Seth Shealey (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) A Marion County man was arrested recently for driving erratically on his motorcycle and leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit. Twenty-two-year-old Seth Shealey of Flippin was booked into
A boil order for portion of a water system in Stone County has been lifted. The Arkansas Department of Health lifted the boil order for the Hayden Heights Road area of the Sylamore Valley Water Association Monday.
Voters will head to the polls throughout Arkansas Tuesday for the May primary election. Polls will be open from 7:30 until 7:30. Baxter and Marion county voters may choose to vote at any of the vote centers
A Mountain Home man has been arrested on several charges including rape. The Baxter County Detention Center website indicates 47-year-old Mark William Hodges was arrested Friday afternoon on charges of rape, endangering the welfare of a minor
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a burglary suspect. The man is wanted for a break-in Sunday morning on Pickren Hall Road in Viola. In a social media post Sunday,
A Mountain Home woman currently serving a prison sentence for stealing and forging checks at area businesses has been returned to Baxter County to face charges from a different case in which she allegedly stole credit cards
The Cotter School Board had a lengthy meeting last Thursday for its regular monthly session, meeting for 3 hours and 43 minutes. The board approved the resignation of seven employees, including high school principal Dour Corley, paraprofessional
A man who attempted to plead guilty to charges picked up in jail but derailed the process when he basically said he was guilty but forced to do what he did was back in Baxter County Circuit
The Arkansas Broadcasters Association (ABA), at their meeting this month, honored Bob Knight, the former co-owner of KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot who died in October of last year. A video was put together with multiple
The Baxter County Planning Board meeting previously scheduled for Monday has been postponed. The meeting has been postponed due to lack of an agenda. The next meeting will be held Monday, June 27 at 11. WebReadyTM Powered
The Flippin School Board will meet Monday evening at 7.Items of new business on the agenda include the principals’ reports as well as a number of resignations and hires. Resignations include Kayla Dixon, a middle school business
Saturday’s storms have resulted in a boil water order issued for part of the Brunner Hill Water Association. The order is affecting customers mainly in the Jordan area. According to a water association spokesperson, the storms caused
Trystan Barker (Photo courtesy of Searcy County Detention Center) An area man is accused of running motorists off the road, leading authorities on a high-speed chase, threatening to kill a deputy and spitting on officers while being
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Marion County woman arrested after 2-year-old daughter tests positive for meth Man, 38, is accused of Kingsland water tower shot; silhouette of singer Johnny
If you’re not convinced that every vote counts, consider the race for one of the U.S. Senate seats in Pennsylvania. At last count, the difference in the totals was 31.2 percent to 31.1 percent – two tenths
Saturday’s storm activity has knocked out power to several area residents. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative has restored power to the majority of its Baxter County members, but they continue to work as they still have over 2,700
A Saturday evening fire has damaged a house and a garage in Baxter County. The Mountain Home Fire Department says no humans were injured in the fire at 1017 Leatherstocking Trail, south of Mountain Home, but a
A woman sentenced to probation during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday was jailed after testing positive for methamphetamine. Thirty-three-year-old Jasanda Collins made her initial appearance in court and entered a guilty plea to drug-related
A man charged with selling methamphetamine to a person working with law enforcement appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-seven-year-old David Kyle Simmons pled guilty to his charges and was given six years probation. In his
Unemployment rates in the Twin Lakes Area showed big improvements in the April report which shows rates for the month of March. Every county in the area saw their rates drop, some considerably, from the February numbers.
Beginning Monday law enforcement will have patrols across Arkansas watching closely for motorists not using their seat belts. The stepped-up enforcement operation will continue through June 5th as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway
In 2007, a group of concerned individuals in Pulaski County came together and began working with the Division of Children and Family Services in looking for ways to provide for children in the central Arkansas county. An
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative has planned an outage for part of the Wildcat Shoals Road area Monday. NAEC members in the area of Wildcat Shoals Road, Denton Ferry Road and Valley Airport Place will experience an outage
Another round of severe weather is possible Saturday for the Twin Lakes Area. Meteorologist Dylan Cooper from the National Weather Service in North Little Rock says storms were in northeastern Oklahoma and southwestern Missouri around 6 Saturday
Two Missouri residents were involved in a one-vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Searcy County, resulting in the death of the passenger and injuries to the driver. Seventy-eight-year-old Norma Stout of Crane was pronounced dead, and 73-year-old Robert
The Mountain Home City Council is moving forward with bonds to finance improvements for the waste water treatment plant and they started discussions about unsightly homes in the city during its regular monthly meeting Thursday night. Mountain
Within a span of 76 days last year, a Gassville man was arrested three times on drug charges. Court records show 40-year-old Lonnie Tolliver was taken into custody on January 26, April 6 and April 11, 2021.
Gavin Reed of Midway was arrested November 25, 2020 on a string of drug charges, only to be picked up and jailed again on criminal charges just 53 days later. He was booked into the Baxter County
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff have temporarily removed the courtesy dock at the Cranfield Access on Norfork Lake due to the high water level. AGFC says it seems this is becoming a yearly occurrence. At the
Baxter County Circuit Court jurors in groups A and B will need to report to the Baxter County Court Complex on Tuesday morning at 9. According to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, jurors will not
The Arkansas Department of Health has lifted a boil water order for part of a water system in Newton County. The boil water order has been lifted for Parthenon Water Association customers served by the Gum Springs
Pioneer Days is set to take place Saturday in Norfork. The annual event will kick off Saturday morning at 10 with the Pioneer Day Parade. The celebration will include vendors set up around City Hall where food,
Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams has announced he intends to seek a second term. Adams made the announcement on KTLO-FM Friday morning. Adams was elected Mayor of Mountain Home is November of 2018 and took office January
A popular attraction in north central Arkansas will open this weekend. The splash pad at the Yellville City Park will officially open for the season at 9 Saturday morning. Lyn Baker, chairman of the city parks commission
(Photo by Bob Quint) One person was killed and two were injured in a head-on collision north of Mountain Home Thursday afternoon. The Arkansas State Police identify the person killed as one of the drivers, 60-year-old John
The Mountain Home School Board, during its regular monthly meeting Thursday night, approved a proposal to replace their current Pre-AP courses with the title of Honors classes. The school says according to the state, Honors courses are
Mountain Home, Bakersfield and Gainesville will hold their graduation ceremonies Friday night. Mountain Home’s graduation ceremony will begin at 8 at Bomber Stadium.Approximately 315 students will receive their diplomas. Mountain Home will recognize 31 Summa Cum Laude
The Fulton County Fair will host a Spring Junior Livestock Show Saturday at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Salem Arkansas. This will be a jackpot show and any junior exhibitor may enter. Check-in is from 8:00 to
LITTLE ROCK — A former Chief Deputy with the Stone County Sheriff’s Office appeared in federal court Thursday for arraignment on charges of bank fraud, selling a stolen firearm, and extortion. Zachary Hunter Alexander, 36, of Fifty
Two fishermen found the body of a missing canoer on the Buffalo National River, according to a report from KAIT. Search and rescue teams in Marion County say the victim is 56-year-old Brian Hanson of Rockford, Illinois.
According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Department, a truck stolen Tuesday has been located as of Thursday afternoon by Oklahoma Law Enforcement. Authorities found the truck abandoned in a field. No other information is available at this
A Silver Alert issued for a man missing from Cotter has been inactivated after he was found. The alert for 88-year-old Donald Dean Short had been issued Thursday morning by Arkansas State Police, but canceled as of
Information that led to the filing of a second-degree murder charge against the high school principal and head basketball coach at Omaha has been unsealed. Fifty-two-year-old Rocky Brian Dodson, who also coached at Norfork and Cotter, is
With the announcement this week that Burrell Behavioral Health, based in Springfield, is closing its four locations in Arkansas, several area schools are left without mental health services for their students. Burrell has locations in Mountain Home,
The Arkansas Parks and Tourism commission is holding its monthly meeting in Mountain Home this week. KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Heather Loftis had a chance to discuss tourism in the Twin Lakes Area with Arkansas
A man who has been arrested on drug-related charges by local, state and federal authorities appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Fifty-six-year-old Jamey Roof of Mountain Home entered a guilty plea to charges
The Mountain Home School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening with the presentation of awards to faculty and staff. Superintendent Dr. Jake Long will present awards for 30-years of service recognition, the Richard Padget
NEAR NORFORK, Ark. (KY3) — Rescue teams are searching for a missing canoer on the Buffalo National River, according to a report from KAIT. According to the Buffalo National River (BNR) Headquarters, the search began Monday evening.
The owner of a vehicle stolen Tuesday in the City of Cotter has offered a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect according to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery.
A Mountain Home man accused of sexually assaulting two juvenile family members entered a plea of guilty to the charges against him Tuesday.Forty-year-old Jeffery Thomas Barger was sentenced to 30 years in prison on two counts of
A worldwide shortage of the contrast used in CT scans and other imaging tests is impacting hospitals across the country, including Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) in Mountain Home. The Food and Drug Administration first reported the
A man who threw urine on jail staff two different times in the same day appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-one-year-old Michael Newman entered a guilty plea to charges against him and
The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department is advising the community of a partial road closure planned for Thursday. Road work will be conducted on the Highway 201 South end of County Road 69 Thursday from 8
Biologists from north-central Arkansas continue their research partnership with fisheries biologists from the Missouri Department of Conservation and researchers with the University of Missouri to study the movements of Walleye in Bull Shoals Lake. In 2022, biologists
Authorities are continuing to search for a missing Mountain Home teen. Fourteen-year-old Sara Gilpin was last seen around 3 Thursday afternoon in the 1300 block of College Street in Mountain Home.Local, state and federal agencies have spent
The Gassville City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6. Items on the agenda include consideration of an ordinance rezoning property from commercial C-2 to residential R-2, discussion of the ballfield/concession stands for summer
Viola High School will graduate 21 seniors Tuesday night at 8. Viola’s valedictorian is Aubrey May, and the salutatorian is Preslee Dillinger. The graduation ceremony will be held in the Viola High School gymnasium. WebReadyTM Powered by
The second and final week of Early Voting for the upcoming Arkansas Primary Election on May 24th is currently underway and ends Monday at 5:30pm. Voter turnout in Primary Elections is historically low and this year is
Arkansas Razorback fans turned out in force Monday at Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company in Mountain Home as the ONE Razorback Roadshow made a stop. The four-day bus tour featured Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek
A Stone County man has picked up 5 felony-charges after allegedly swinging an axe at a couple, threatening to hurt his daughter and most recently for drug paraphernalia. Two separate incidents found 45-year-old Gary Duane Smith behind
Contractor crews will soon begin work to improve U.S. Route 160 in Ozark and Howell Counties. The project includes pavement overlay and adding rumble strips from south Missouri Route 5 in Ozark County to Missouri Route 101
Thousands of channel catfish from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission hatcheries are being stocked at several locations around the state, including in Mountain Home, and a select few carry a “bonus prize” if caught. Each of Arkansas’s
While numbers of teachers have declined nationally in recent years creating shortages in many school districts in the nation and parts of Arkansas, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic, the numbers locally have not been affected as
The first week of early voting is in the books for the May 24 primary election. In Baxter County, a total of 1,837 people have early voted. Of those, 975 voted at the court house, 660 at
A Gassville woman pled guilty to several charges against her and was sentenced to three years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court recently. Fifty-two-year-old Nancy Willett was stopped by an Arkansas State Police
Kindergarten registration at the Norfork School District is slated for Tuesday and Wednesday in the elementary school office from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Parents and guardians are asked to bring a copy of the child’s birth
City of Gassville Mayor, Jeff Braim, is inviting the public to attend the Mayors Meeting Tuesday morning at 10. Kim Williams from Arkansas State Tourism will be presenting information on the impact of the Solar Eclipse viewing
The Marion County Airport board will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 6. The meeting will be held at the Marion County Airport. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Three motorcyclists die when hit by wrong-way driver on I-40 UPDATE: Baxter County Sheriff: Missing female located AR State Police, MHPD actively searching for
Sunday’s severe weather activity led to large hail, wind damage, flooded roads and multiple power outages. Baxter County was one of the areas where tree damage was reported. The National Weather Service says it received a social
Another round of severe weather is possible for the Twin Lakes Area on Sunday. The National Weather Service shows North Central Arkansas and Southern Missouri upgraded from a slight chance to an enhanced chance of severe activity.
Perry Cheever (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) A Marion County man is accused of raping a teenager living with him on multiple occasions nearly eight years ago. Thirty-year-old Perry Leroy Cheever was arrested Friday on
Janey Vosecek (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) A Marion County woman has been arrested after her two-year-old daughter tested positive for methamphetamine. Thirty-one-year-old Janey Breanne Vosecek of Peel is currently free from jail after posting
A man who had a failure to appear warrant issued in late 2020, returned to Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-eight-year-old Brandon Matthew Allen Farrell entered a guilty plea to drug-related charges and was put on probation
“Anxious” by Rachel Howald Rachel Howald, a senior at Mountain Home High School and Shannon Smith, a senior at Flippin High School, have been named winners in their respective congressional districts in the 2022 Congressional Art Competition.
A Saturday morning two-vehicle accident in Ozark County resulted in serious injuries to one of the drivers. Twenty-five-year-old Catalina Crawford of Caulfield was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to the Missouri State
The 2022 season for Mountain Home Youth Baseball and Softball is in full swing. When kids, parents and other community members visit the local parks, they’ll notice some major improvements and other projects in the works. Mountain
A Briarcliff woman with a history of attacking people both inside and outside the Baxter County jail, and for sitting mute during court appearances continued her silent treatment during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court recently.Twenty-nine-year-old
Cotter High School will graduate 42 seniors Saturday night at 7.Cotter’s Valedictorian is Mary Kathryn Cheek and Salutatorian Tylar Lyn Cooks. The graduation ceremony will be held in the Cotter High School gymnasium. Cotter seniors have been
The Arkansas Legislative Joint Audit Committee for Counties and Municipalities has filed a motion to subpoena Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler. He was the only one of three county officials not appearing before the committee on Thursday
According to a Facebook post made by the City of Flippin, a city-wide planned outage will take place Sunday morning beginning at 7. The outage is said to last a minimum of five hours to repair damage
LITTLE ROCK – With turkey hunting season wrapped up, many hunters will be putting away their shotguns until fall, but there’s another spring season that gives Arkansas hunters plenty of reasons to keep the scattergun cleaned and
Both occupants of a small airplane avoided injury when they were forced to make an emergency landing Friday afternoon at the Baxter County Regional Airport in Midway. The plane was reportedly forced to land on its belly
A report of a missing family has been filed with the Ozark County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities are searching for 32-year-old Justin Ruggles, 30-year-old Jennifer Ruggles and 5-month-old Barakah Ruggles. According to a post from the sheriff’s Facebook,
The Arkansas State Police are actively searching for missing 14-year-old Sara Gilpin of Mountain Home. Sara is described as a white female with long brown hair. Sara Gilpin was last seen around 3 Thursday afternoon in the
Feral hogs continue to be a problem in Arkansas and several counties in the Twin Lakes Area are in the top 10 in the state in the number of hogs being eradicated. A feral hog is a
