The Lakeview Midway Public Water Authority has scheduled the annual board of directors meeting for Monday morning at 8. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the office at 29 Howard Creek
The body of one of two fishermen reported missing in the North Fork River was recovered early Friday evening. The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies are continuing to search for the other male. According to
Two Baxter County Circuit Court jury panels do not need to report on Monday. According to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, jurors in Groups B and C currently do not have a new reporting date.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A West Plains, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in Howell, Greene, and Texas counties. Luis Ortiz Rodriguez, 39, was
The Mountain Home City Council last week approved a rate hike for city water and sewer users. Mayor Hillrey Adams discussed the increase this week with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Heather Loftis. Listen: click
Photo: Darrin Bookout A Mountain Home man who allegedly made a secret videotape of sexual activity between himself and his former girlfriend — and threatened to share the footage — appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday.
Photo: Tyler J. Wheeler A Baxter County man has been arrested following the theft of a catalytic converter and other property. Thirty-two-year-old Tyler J. Wheeler faces multiple criminal offenses after an incident Jan. 30. According to the
Photo: Ashley Wile An Oakland woman pled guilty to drug charges filed in both Baxter and Marion counties during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Forty-one-year-old Ashley Wile was sentenced to 10 years probation. Wiley
Photo: Lisa Oakley, Connie Duggins A traffic stop in Calico Rock has led to vehicle and home searches, as well as two arrests. According to Izard County Chief Deputy Charley Melton, on March 14, officers noted the
Photo: Chantel La Dawn Drake A Missouri woman, who led Baxter County law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit and allegedly stole vehicles in Baxter and Howell counties and has warrants out of Ozark and Howell counties,
Photo: Joel Preston Fuller A man charged with choking a housemate with an electrical cord appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-three-year-old Joel Preston Fuller was charged with violating the terms and conditions of his probation
Times photo/Bruce Roberts A bid has been accepted in Ozark County for almost $172,000 to begin making updates to the jail. The Ozark County Times is reporting the bid will retrofit the jail built in 1996 with
An area man was injured Wednesday afternoon, when his vehicle struck a telephone pole. Thirty-three-year-old Michael Maloy of Bakersfield received what were termed moderate injuries in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident happened
Photo: Aaron Youmans An area man is accused of stealing from the residence of a deceased male. Forty-nine-year-old Aaron Youmans of Melbourne was released from the Stone County Detention Center last week after posting a bond of
Keep America Beautiful is celebrating the 24th year of the Great American Cleanup. The event takes place each spring from March 21 through June 22 and is the nation’s largest community improvement effort. Keep Arkansas Beautiful has
Ranger Paige with the Buffalo National River will host a guided geology hike on the Indian Rockhouse Trail Saturday morning beginning at 11. The hike is an opportunity to learn about Arkansas’ unique geology and how it
The Cotter City Council’s regular meeting scheduled for Thursday evening has been canceled. Mayor McGeorge “Mac” Caradine says the meeting is canceled due to lack of an agenda. The Cotter City Council’s next meeting is scheduled for
A correction for circuit court jury members in Marion County has been issued. Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says members of the “green” panel will need to report for duty next Wednesday, March 30. The
The City of Mountain Home issued 20 business licenses in February. Those 20 licenses include a hardware store, nine home-based businesses and a food truck. The license for the hardware store was issued to Anthony Ditta for
Photo: Kandace Newton. Photo: Courtesy Ozark County Sheriff’s Office A woman accused of assisting an area man after he escaped from prison last year was able to avoid her own incarceration. Kandace Newton appeared in court March
Photo: Nicholas James Foti A nude man arrested in late February after trying to kick in the doors of three homes appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Forty-one-year-old Nicholas James Foti, who lists an address in
Photo: Sammie Cribbs, MSN, AGCNS-BC, APRN The board of directors of North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) announces Sammie Cribbs, MSN, AGCNS-BC, APRN, has been named the hospital’s new chief executive officer. In a statement, the Harrison
Photo: Noel Cole An Ozark County man has been arrested again on a number of charges but not before a series of unusual developments, which seems to follow a pattern for Noel Cole of Theodosia. Last October,
Photos: Jessica Lynn Wuest and Randall Scott Beard A husband and wife were taken into custody Monday and charged with drug trafficking offenses following a joint investigation between the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals
Photo: David Schrand Jr. A man charged with the rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to those charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit
The 25th annual Sowbug Roundup is scheduled for this weekend in Mountain Home. The chairman of the event, Mike Tipton, discussed what is planned with Brad Haworth during the news at 7 Tuesday morning. Listen: click to
Photo: Keith Stuebner The driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal crash last month that claimed the life of a Mountain Home man has been charged with negligent homicide. The victim, 21-year-old Blake Liveley, was a
Photo: Brandon Adams. Photo: Courtesy Ozark County Times An area man has been given a four-year suspended sentence and five years probation, after pleading guilty to assaulting a female. Earlier this month, Brandon Adams of Bakersfield agreed
Photo: (from left, front row) Vice Chairman Jeremy Goss, Secretary/Treasurer Dyana Ray and (back) Chairman Kevin Vornheder The Baxter County Libertarian Party (BCLP) elected its 2022 officers at its quarterly meeting earlier this month. The members reelected
Andrew Upchurch (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Gassville man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend and threatening to kill her and have his friends rape her. Twenty-two-year-old Andrew Upchurch is in the Baxter County
Photo: Rebecca Lynn Henley The Mountain Home woman charged with murdering her son says she had to kill him “for righteousness, to save everybody,” according to the probable cause affidavit in the case. The brief, one-page document
Photo: Richard Peter Lepage A Marion County man has been arrested for sex crimes with two young girls in Baxter County. Sixty-seven-year-old Richard Peter Lepage of Pyatt was arrested at a local fast-food restaurant Sunday afternoon on
Photo: Rebecca Lynn Henley A Mountain Home woman has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of her son Sunday night in Mountain Home. Forty-four-year-old Rebecca Lynn Henley is being held on a $500,000
A new residence tops the building permits list for February, according to a report from the City of Mountain Home Building Inspection Department. The permit for the home to be located at 608 Wedgewood Circle was issued
The Cotter School Board accepted two resignations during its regular monthly session Thursday evening. A summary of the minutes from the meeting indicates the resignations of Susi Vangiler, music/choir teacher, and Tina Hutson, cheer coach, were accepted
An area man is accused of striking and choking a woman while she was holding a child. Andrew Clay of Gainesville is charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action and endangering the welfare of a minor.
Photo: Reba Diane Miller The situation went from bad to worse for a Midway woman being booked into the Baxter County Detention Center Thursday evening. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says 40-year-old Reba Diane Miller was arrested
Dr. Brooks Blevins, native Arkansan and professor of Ozark studies at Missouri State University and author of 11 books, will speak at two events this week. Photo location: Outside the Jacob Wolf House at Norfork. Dr. Brooks
The Dallas Brass will return to Mountain Home March 31 at 7 p.m. to perform its popular “American Musical Journey” program, incorporating a full complement of brass and percussion for a musical travelogue through American history. The
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Man wants to be sentenced, says ‘fed up’ with Mountain Home As ink dries on warrant, alleged thief strikes again next day Murder defendant
Brent Renaud, who grew up in Little Rock, traveled the world to tell the stories of the overlooked with the hope that the world could never again overlook them. Brent’s films made the stories personal. Three weeks
Over a month after locating numerous medals, ribbons and rank insignia appearing to be related to the United States Navy, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate the owner. According to the sheriff’s Facebook, authorities
Photo: Lisa Jansen Nearly a month after telling an officer to “pick his nose” while being transported to jail, a Yellville woman has been arrested again. Sixty-five-year-old Lisa Jansen is accused of calling 911 40 times for
Photo: Courtesy Izard County Sheriff’s Office An Izard County deputy attempted to stop a vehicle Monday on Arkansas Highway 56 near the Sharp/Izard County line. The driver of thee vehicle fled from the deputy and was eventually
Photo: Roland Keith Rogers A Boone County man has been arrested, after he allegedly threatened a man with a baseball bat and machete. Forty-five-year-old Roland Keith Rogers of Lead Hill is facing a felony count of aggravated
A number of area newspapers are among those in two purchases by Arkansas’ newest newspaper chain.Arkansas Business reports the latest purchase makes the chain one of the state’s largest. The purchaser is Jeremy Gulban, CEO of a
Applications are being accepted from current and former Mountain Home High School students for the Frederick H. and Kathleen M. Hornlein Scholarship. To qualify, students must have attended Mountain Home and must demonstrate financial need, good character
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) will host another outdoor skills week class Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center, located at 851 Conservation Lane at
Photo: Nathaniel Freeman A Stone County man will spend the rest of his life in prison, after a jury sentenced him Friday on a charge of first-degree murder, according to online court documents. Fifty-six-year-old Nathaniel Freeman of
Photos: Dale Malcevicz and Andrea Stacy Two people from Mountain Home have been arrested following a rash of vehicle break-ins at a local movie theater this month. Both 34-year-old Dale Anthony Malcevicz and 26-year-old Andrea Denise Stacy
Photos: Courtesy Pacesetting Times A Fulton County man and two others have been charged in connection with entering a laundromat in Salem and drilling holes in a coin operated game machine allowing access to about $150 in
Photo: Dennis Maxwell A man is accused of threatening to rape and sexually assault a woman at her place of employment. Forty-three-year-old Dennis Maxwell is in the Stone County Detention Center facing a felony count of first-degree
A rule requiring members of the Boone County Coroner’s Office to be armed at crime scenes has landed one of its employees in hot water, after it was discovered he’s a convicted felon. Forty-five-year-old Shawn Smith was
The Mountain Home Water and Sewer Department construction crews will be working nights on the Hickory Street project in the area of Fifth and Sixth streets beginning Sunday. The work is expected to be completed on Friday.
The ballots in Fulton County for the Preferential Primary and School Board elections in May are set following a drawing for positions earlier this month. Kenneth Crow drew the top slot for county judge, with David Curtis
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Last fall, Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams attended the NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) race hosted at Clysta Willett Park. During the event, he asked a race official how to promote the sport
A change has been announced to one of the locations for early voting in Marion County for this year’s primary and general elections. The polling location has been moved from the Marion County Courthouse in Yellville to
The Mountain Home School Board, during its regular March meeting Thursday night, voted to set the date for a special election and hired two principals. Superintendent Dr. Jake Long was live during the news at 7 Friday
Anyone who has visited the Mountain Home Walmart in recent weeks has noticed a lot of construction underway. A $2.8 million project to remodel the store is in full swing after getting started in February, with completion
A Harrison woman has been arrested after she allegedly embezzled over $120,000 from her employer over an 11-year period. The investigation into 55-year-old Bettina D. Miller started in December 2020, when a Harrison business contacted law enforcement
Photo: Fire at a home located at 593 State Highway 126 just south of Lithia Creek on the east side of the roadway. Photo: Courtesy Justin Butterfield A two-and-a-half story home near Gassville was destroyed by fire
Photo: George Michael Gage A man was sentenced to eight years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday. Forty-five-year-old George Michael Gage pled to charges in one of five criminal cases. The
Photo: Terry James Kohen A man accused of threatening his mother and another person with a knife and hammer appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday and said he did not want a lawyer and was
The Mountain Home City Council will consider eight items of new business when it meets in regular session Thursday evening at 6.The items include proposed ordinances amending the rates charged city customers for water and sewer service.
In recognition of National Arbor Day, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division will host giveaways of bare root seedlings at various locations across the state each Friday until April 29.The first local giveaway will take place
Photo: David R. Fox Baxter Regional Medical Center’s VP/chief operating officer has been named the new CEO of Medical Center of South Arkansas, according to an Arkansas Business report. David R. Fox’s new role with the El
Image: Courtesy forbes.com LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) announced Wednesday the 17 teams advancing to the Sixth Annual All-State Coding Competition on April 30. Among the 17 was
The Gassville City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening. Mayor Jeff Braim has the details. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo: Courtesy The Ozark Society LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Ozark Society will release a feature-length documentary to mark the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo River’s official designation as America’s first National River. “First River: How Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Health has lifted the boil order notice for a portion of the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority. The order was issued Friday for customers in the area from Cannie Baker Road to County Road
Photo: Savannah Wren A new trial date has been set for a woman charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of then 19-year-old Chaseton Lewter. Twenty-two-year-old Savannah Nicole Wren appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday,
Photo: Tricia Lynn Clark A Lakeview woman charged with stabbing her husband with a piece of glass from a broken mirror appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Fifty-six-year-old Tricia Lynn Clark waived the reading of the
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Members of The Friends of the Baxter County Library group are extending an invitation to the community to join them for a rescheduled meeting Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Inclement weather postponed the
Photo: (from left) Shane Broadway, vice president for university relations, ASU System; Victor Beck, director of Workforce and Community Education, ASUMH; Dr. Tamara Daniel, provost, ASUMH; Gov. Asa Hutchinson; and Dr. Robin Myers, ASUMH chancellor. JONESBORO, Ark.
Photo: Camp Jack: The Jack Williams Veterans Resource Center Washington, DC — Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG),
A total of 37 seniors, 19 girls and 18 boys, at Mountain Home High School have been selected as candidates for Mr. and Miss MHHS 2022. The female candidates include Ella Brashears, Georgia Burnham, Grace Callahan, Laurel
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Harrison Police Department officer and an Arkansas Game and Fish wildlife officer were among those in regional law enforcement roles in North Central Arkansas recognized by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge during
Photo: Terry Lee Schumate A Baxter County man has been arrested for allegedly stealing his neighbor’s camper trailer. The incident that led to 37-year-old Terry Lee Shumate’s arrest happened in December. The probable cause affidavit from the
Photo: Monica Cherie McVay An ex-bookkeeper charged with stealing almost $3,400 from the business where she worked appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Fifty-two-year-old Monica Cherie McVay of rural Mountain Home entered a guilty plea to
Photo: Patricia Wheeler A 31-year-old woman was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to a drug charge in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. What started as a shoplifting incident, ended with Patricia Wheeler being
Photo: Courtesy Buffalo National River The upper portion of the Cecil Cove Trail at Erbie in the Buffalo National River (BNR) park is still closed due to an active landslide, according to a social media post Saturday.
The Bomb Squad, Mountain Home High School robotics team, competed last week at the Orlando Regional at the University of Central Florida. The event consisted of 59 total teams from four countries and four states. Faculty sponsor
A Howell County teen was seriously injured in a one-vehicle accident about noon Monday, when her SUV traveled off the roadway and overturned. Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 18-year-old Rilee Longrie of Caulfield was transported by air
Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. * Numbers in parenthesis indicates change from last Monday. ** Numbers are only cases reported by medical facilities and do not include
Photo: Ashley Nicole Hendricks One of four people charged with involvement in the late 2020 murder of Cody Stradford of Mountain Home has been jailed on new charges in Benton County. Thirty-six-year-old Ashley Nicole Hendricks of Siloam
Photos: (from left) Tylar Coots and Kate Cheek Cotter seniors Mary Kathryn “Kate” Cheek and Tylar Coots have been awarded the Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship. According to a Cotter Public Schools social media post, both Cheek and Coots
Photo: Justin Bryan May A Willow Springs, Missouri, man has entered a guilty plea to charges stemming from an incident in early July last year in which he was reported to have waved around a pistol while
KISSEE MILLS, Mo. (AP) – A child’s body has been found in an area waterway, and authorities are working to determine if it is a boy who went missing last month, a spokesman for the Missouri State
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Area high school principal, former local coach charged with murder 2 Baxter County men taken into custody near Calico Rock Sweep leads to 6
Photo: Courtney Rene Hall A Mountain Home woman has been arrested after she allegedly stole a credit card and used it to make purchases and send money to herself through a cash app. Six charges, including three
Photo: Dustin McKenzie A Carroll County man is facing a felony charge of criminal attempt to commit robbery following a series of incidents in Marion County in which he allegedly waved a toy gun, including at a
Photo: Joshua Mannella A man suspected of being under the influence of methamphetamine when he attacked his mother appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-two-year-old Joshua James Mannella was arrested Feb. 11 when Baxter County sheriff’s
Kindness, Inc., has provided essential services to those in Baxter and Marion counties needing assistance to remain independent while they age in their own homes for nearly 25 years. Door-to-door service for medical appointments and to get
The Baxter County Conservation District is running the Bull Shoals White River 319 Water Quality Program. The primary objective of this program is to maintain or restore designated areas of the Bull Shoals Lake – White River
Photo: Leading Edge Aviation Foundation directors presenting appreciation certificate (from left, back row) Gerald Gaige, Tim Phelps, Kevin Crawford, Rowdy Kelley (treasurer), Bill Nazarenko, (front row) Steve Johnson (LEAF president) and Trey Ressler, Big Air LLC. The
Photo: Robert Forister Boone County authorities have scaled back their search for a man from the Hollister area who fled from police earlier this week. Sheriff Tim Roberson says in a social media post there have been
The 93rd General Assembly wrapped up its fiscal session this week, and today I’d like to commend legislators for their support of law enforcement in Arkansas. The 93rd General Assembly was one of the most law enforcement
Photo: Daniel Wayne Albrecht A man who allegedly devised a plan to test-market for goods before he stole them out of a storage unit appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-seven-year-old Daniel Wayne Albrecht entered a
Photo: Austin Brice Helms A Mountain Home man’s alleged association with firearms resulted in criminal charges being filed against him in both Baxter and Boone counties. Twenty-one-year-old Austin Brice Helms appeared during a session of Baxter County
Photo: Elayna Southard, husband, Travis, and sons Case and Uriah Elayna Southard announces her candidacy for Position 4 on the Norfork School Board. Her filing has set up a race with incumbent Chad McGowan. Southard resides in
A drug sweep in Stone County March 4 has led to the arrest of six individuals. Stone County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Dammon McGilton says in a news release officers from the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, working
The Twin Lakes Walleye Club has been recognized with the Arkansas Chapter of American Fisheries Society’s Robert M. Jenkins Conservation Achievement Award.The award presented annually recognizes organizations demonstrating outstanding achievement or contribution to their field. The Arkansas
Photo: Richard Joe Lee A man wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service has been taken into custody in Stone County following a five-hour standoff with law enforcement. Stone County Chief Deputy Dammon McGilton says on Wednesday morning
The Twin Lakes Area can now boast about having the first location of its kind in Arkansas to help veterans get back on their feet and into society. The Bob Davis Veterans Center held its grand opening
A Baxter County man, 83-year-old Hermann J. Richter of Mountain Home, was killed in a one-vehicle accident Friday morning in Texas County, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred 6 miles north of Houston
Photo: Ginger Dawn Green A Mountain Home woman appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and pled guilty to charges that she attempted to smuggle drugs into the Baxter County jail. Forty-one-year-old Ginger Dawn
Photo: Nicholas James Foti A nude man arrested after allegedly trying to kick in the doors of three homes appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. During his appearance, 41-year-old Nicholas James Foti, who lists an address
The ballot in Marion County for the Preferential Primary Election in May is set following a drawing for positions Thursday morning.Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says challenger Jason Stumph will have the top position for
Photo: Rocky Dodson. Photo: Boone County Sheriff’s Office Omaha High School Principal and head basketball coach Rocky Dodson has been charged with second-degree murder in relation to the death of his wife. Dodson is a former long-term
Photos: (from left) Ricky Dale Glover Jr. and Chadwick Allen Wallace Two Baxter County men are in custody and approximately $25,000 in illegal drugs were confiscated after a traffic stop near Calico Rock Wednesday night, according to
Photo: Vicki Garner, co-host of Gardening in the Ozarks Another round of winter weather is expected to reach the Twin Lakes Area at the end of the work week. The National Weather Service is predicting about 1
Photo: Lenard Lee Rogers A Boone County man has been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of an underage girl. Forty-four-year-old Lenard Lee Rogers of rural Harrison faces 10 felony charges, including rape and sexual indecency
Photo: Ashley Marie Coniglio A 28-year-old Mountain Home woman was given a seven-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to the newest drug charges filed against her during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Ashley Marie
Photo: Kayla Marie Alderman A Flippin woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to a number of drug charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-eight-year-old Kayla Marie Alderman was
The ballot in Baxter County for the Preferential Primary Election in May is set following the ballot position drawing held Tuesday morning. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says Brian Plumlee will have the first position
State Representative Jack Fortner of Yellville, who represents district 99 which includes portions of Baxter, Marion, Boone and Searcy counties, discusses the Arkansas legislature’s recent fiscal session, which wrapped up Tuesday in Little Rock, with Brad Haworth.
A second tornado has been confirmed from Sunday night’s thunderstorms in the area. The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed a tornado caused damage in eastern Searcy and western Stone counties. A survey team from the NWS
Photo: Allison Cunningham One of the four people charged with involvement in the murder of then 35-year-old Cody Stradford in late 2020 appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. The attorney originally hired to represent 42-year-old Allison
Photo: Ivan Duane Froit A Flippin man who was put on 10 years probation in Marion County for battering his then 2-year-old son is now facing drug-related charges in Baxter County. Thirty-two-year-old Ivan Duane Froit entered a
A major kitchen remodel has shut down Big Creek Golf and Country Club’s dining service for at least two weeks. The remodel, originally scheduled for the week after Christmas, began March 1 with a goal to reopen
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed damage in Izard and Sharp counties Sunday night was caused by a tornado. A survey team from the NWS office in North Little Rock rates the tornado as an EF2
The way to eliminate current longstanding problems in the system for treating mentally ill people who have been charged with a crime is to make significant facility expansions, experts agree. Earlier, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot
The Marion County Quorum Court is looking at a light agenda when it meets in regular session at 6 Tuesday evening. Just six items of new business are on the agenda, Among them are requests for • Coronavirus
A Caulfield man was injured in a fire Sunday evening that destroyed his home. The Caulfield Membership Fire Department, with assistance from the Bakersfield Fire Department, responded to the home of Bill Oakley at 11, as storms
Photo: Home of former Norfork resident Carrie Sutterfield Eoff and her family on Strawberry River Road in Evening Shade. No injuries have been reported and only minor damage after severe thunderstorms moved through the Twin Lakes Area
Photo: Christian Bolding A man reported missing nearly a month-and-a-half ago has been found. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says 41-year-old Christian Bolding is in custody in a county detention center in Missouri. Sheriff Montgomery’s office issued
No injuries have been reported and only minor damage after severe thunderstorms moved through the Twin Lakes Area Sunday night. The damage was reported in Izard and Stone counties. A spokesman for the Izard County Sheriff’s Office
Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. * Numbers in parenthesis indicates change from last Monday. **Numbers are only cases reported by medical facilities and do not include any
People with mental health issues who are arrested are often left to languish in county jails in this state for a year or more waiting on beds to become available at the Arkansas State Hospital. Most of
A Boone County man has entered a not guilty plea to numerous charges following a domestic battery incident when he allegedly assaulted two women and left the scene of the incident taking one of the victim’s leg
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is accepting applications for the 2022 Arkansas Century Farm program. The program recognizes Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Couple, adult daughter dead, daughter’s husband arrested Woman breaks in home to warm-up, says makes eggs come out of her skin 2 technicians available
Charges have been filed in Izard County Circuit Court against seven inmates of the North Central Arkansas Unit of the state prison system near Calico Rock stemming from incidents in early February. According to the probable cause
Photo: Courtesy of Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette A church in Harrison is expected to be the future home of the Boone County Courthouse. During a Zoom meeting Friday, the Presbytery of Arkansas voted unanimously to approve the sale
The Ozark County Historium is seeking stories for its next book focusing on Ozark County’s colorful history. The book one will spotlight the stores and post offices that served as the heart of dozens of rural communities
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) – A performer in the Missouri tourist town of Branson who convinced his audiences to donate thousands of dollars to a fake charity for foster children has been sentenced to five years of probation.
In the week since Russia invaded Ukraine, Arkansas has joined most of the world in condemning the unprovoked assault. Today I’d like to share the story of a woman from Ukraine who is watching the war from
A brush fire that got out of control in Baxter County has been contained. Norfork Fire Chief Frankie Baker says crews from Norfork and Salesville and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division were able to get
Photo: Tom Bryant Mountain Home resident Tom Bryant has announced he will seek the Arkansas House District 3 seat in the May primary. Bryant will face Stetson Painter of Mountain Home in the Republican primary. The winner
Photo: Sue Ann Hahn A woman from Yellville has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a home to warm-up and telling law enforcement when she does, it makes eggs come out of her skin. The incident leading
As Arkansas approaches the third anniversary of the opening of the first medical marijuana dispensary in the state, a recent report sheds light on how the industry has taken shape. A number of milestones are reflected in
An Ozark County man suffered what was termed as a “possible injury” from a two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Baxter County. Thirty-year-old Lucas Strong of Gainesville was transported to Baxter Regional Medical Center. According to the Baxter
Photo: Michael Eugene Kincade A sex offender from California is being held in the Baxter County Detention Center after his arrest Feb. 22. According to the probable cause affidavit, 50-year-old Michael Eugene Kincade relocated to the Twin
The Mountain Home City Council Thursday night moved forward with a sewer expansion project. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams discussed the items approved at the meeting during the news at 7 Friday morning. Listen: click to download
Photo: Jon Thomas Moss A Yellville man charged with participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol is scheduled for a hearing this month in federal district court for the District of Columbia. Thirty-nine-year-old Jon
Photo: Sean Patrick O’Neill A second suspect in the burglary of a convenience store in Lakeview has been arrested. Gassville police made a traffic stop on a vehicle Sunday afternoon in which 55-year-old Sean Patrick O’Neill of
Photo: Chad McGowan Chad McGowan announces he is seeking reelection to the Norfork School Board. McGowan has been a member of the Norfork Board of Education for the past five years, with the last four years as
As the war between Ukraine and Russia enters into its second week, two local organizations are asking the Twin Lakes community for support for Ukrainian citizens. St. Thomas the Apostle Orthodox Ukrainian Church has partnered with The
In a voice vote Wednesday, the Arkansas House voted to amend the Division of Correction appropriation to grant $75 million in spending authority for a 498-bed prison expansion at the North Central Unit near Calico Rock. The
Photos: Jeremiah Dale Bates and Joanne Bates. Photos: Courtesy Izard County Sheriff’s Office A mother and son wanted in Oklahoma for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon were apprehended in Melbourne Wednesday afternoon. Chief Deputy Charley
One item of business has been pulled from the Mountain Home City Council agenda. The council is set to meet Thursday evening at 6. City Clerk Brian Plumlee advises the ordinance to consider granting a special use
Three members of the Baxter County Conservation District board were reelected Tuesday. Mark Keaton, Sally Hall and Sherrie Bufford were reelected to new three-year terms as conservation board members. Conservation districts are local governments at work, and
Photo: Be Pro Be Proud mobile unit The sixth annual Mountain Home High School Career Expo will be held Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The event will be held in the hanger. The career expo
Photo: Bradley Uren The lawyer for a Gassville man facing rape charges and crimes stemming from fights and disturbances in the Baxter County jail has asked to withdraw from the case. LaTonya Austin Honorable filed her motion
The Flippin School Board dealt with a number of resignations and retirements at its regular monthly meeting Monday night but held off voting on the proposed academic calendar for next school year. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson has the
Two boil orders in the area have been lifted. The boil order for a portion of Flippin Waterworks was lifted Wednesday afternoon. The order, which affected customers on county roads 7016, 7019 and 7023, was issued Saturday
The Cotter City Council has five new items to consider when it meets Thursday evening at 6 for a meeting postponed one week due to inclement weather. Among the five items is a resolution to allow the
Photo: Mike Moore There was a surprise development earlier this week in Boone County during the political filing period. Former Boone County Sheriff Mike Moore, who filed on opening day for the office he once held, withdrew
The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce is alerting area residents of a scam email disguised to look like it is from chamber President and CEO Dani Pugsley. Pugsley discussed the situation with KTLO, Classic Hits and
Officials from Baxter Regional Medical Center provided their final monthly COVID-19 update during the 7 news Wednesday morning. Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Director of Marketing Tobias Pugsley discussed several topics including the closing of the COVID
Relief for crowded state criminal court dockets is the aim of several pieces of legislation introduced in the Arkansas General Assembly Monday.The bills, sponsored by Sen. Clarke Tucker of Little Rock, provide money through the 2023 fiscal
Two months into 2022 and the area’s rainfall is already nearly 2 inches above normal and a check of records for the month of February finds one new record was set. Mountain Home begins March 1.93 inches
Photo: Carla Purdome The Marion County treasurer will be seeking another position in the county during this year’s election. Carla Purdome filed as a Republican for the position of Marion County collector on Feb. 22. Purdome started
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) announced Tuesday it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors
In Little Rock Tuesday, a race for Arkansas House District 4 developed with the filing of Republican Bruce Emerson of Marion County. Emerson is challenging incumbent Rep. Jack Fortner of Yellville for the seat. District 4 covers
Arkansas’ political party filing period closed at noon Tuesday, with a number of last minute developments.As a result of the filings, Marion County will have a new sheriff, as incumbent Clinton Evans is not seeking reelection. Instead,
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic and other issues on Tuesday. Listen to the address in full here: Hutchinson pays tribute to firefighter, officer who
A Fulton County man was seriously injured after his pickup truck went airborne late Monday afternoon in southern Missouri. Seventy-five-year-old George Ingram of Salem was transported by air ambulance to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. According
North Arkansas Transportation Services (NATS) has again started running a bus for its city route in Mountain Home this week, and a significant change has been announced. Those looking to utilize the bus can contact the driver
With this week’s weather forecast calling for abundant sunshine and temperatures expected to reach the mid-70s, many will no doubt be looking forward to enjoying outdoor activities. The list of activities may include time on the Buffalo
A three-way race for Arkansas House District 3 has developed with the filing Monday of Republican Tom Bryant of Baxter County. Bryant will face fellow Republican Stetson Painter of Mountain Home in the primary. Libertarian Steve Parsons
A race has developed for Marion County judge on the eve of the closing of the filing period at noon Tuesday. A report from the Marion County Clerk’s Office indicates Jason Stumph will challenge incumbent Judge John
Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. * Numbers in parenthesis indicates change from last Monday. ** Numbers are only cases reported by medical facilities and do not include
Photo: Sam Pasthing A third candidate is poised to enter the race for district judge serving Baxter and Marion counties. Attorney Sam Pasthing announces his intent to be a candidate for the position to succeed Judge Christopher
The winners of the Excellence in Arkansas Tourism Awards will be revealed Tuesday during the 48th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism and two local entities are among the finalists. The Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce
Photo: Devin Lars Williams A Searcy County semi-truck driver has been sentenced to over 100 years in prison following his guilty plea to sexual assault charges involving a 12-year-old female. Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell says 31-year-old
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Arkansas Radio Network to shut down in March Investigation underway into deadly shooting in southern Arkansas Freezing rain to start Wednesday; expected amounts still
Ever since I took office in 2015, my goal has been to make Arkansas first. From the very first coding tour, I have pushed Arkansas to lead the nation on computer science. Legislators who share my vision
A Boone County man has been arrested following a domestic assault incident in which he reportedly struggled with a female, choked her and threw a television that landed less than 2 feet from an infant. The television
Photo: Lloyd Loosey A man has been arrested following an incident at his estranged wife’s residence in which he is alleged to have attacked her and their granddaughter. Sixty-two-year-old Lloyd Loosey, whose last known address was in
Photo: Susann Crespino Yellville resident Susann Crespino announces she is seeking the role of Marion County treasurer. Crespino’s announcement sets up a race for the position, with Anthony Todaro having filed for the seat on Tuesday. Crespino
The conservation districts of Baxter, Marion and Izard counties have created a program to assist landowners in efforts to control the feral hog population. The North Central Ozarks Feral Swine Project provides assistance to landowners in the
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Baxter Regional Medical Center’s Sleep Durable Medical Equipment (DME) program has earned a three-year accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) by demonstrating no deficiencies and operating at a level of
Photo: Courtesy baxtercounty.org The Cotter-Gassville Rural Fire Department has received a $15,000 Rural Community Grant from the Arkansas Division of Rural Services. Baxter County Judge Mickey D. Pendergrass (left) presented Chief Jimmie Morgan with the department’s check.
Photo: Tricia Lynn Clark A Lakeview woman has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed her husband with a broken piece of a mirror. Fifty-six-year-old Tricia Lynn Clark, who has previously been arrested for domestic battery, is facing
Photo: Tom Canta Tom Canta has announced he is seeking the position as Baxter County Quorum Court justice of the peace for District 11 as a Republican. Canta’s announcement and his filing for the seat sets up
While many learn reading, math and English skills at an early age, for other children and adults, the struggle continues. The Twin Lakes Literacy Council is a nonprofit organization of volunteers working to promote literacy in Baxter
The Calico Rock Museum and Visitors Center is searching for photographs, props, stories, or any item connected with the filming of the 1974 movie “Bootleggers.” The search is in preparation for Bootlegger Daze set for May 14
Photo: Courtesy baxtercounty.org The Clarkridge Fire Department has received a $15,000 Rural Community Grant from the Arkansas Division of Rural Services. Baxter County Judge Mickey D. Pendergrass (left) presented Sid and Barbara Edelbrock with the fire department’s
Races for sheriff have developed in both Baxter and Marion counties.An official three-way race for Baxter County sheriff developed Friday with the filing of incumbent Sheriff John Montgomery. Photo: Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery files for reelection.
Photo: Christopher R. Taylor A former West Plains school district coach is facing criminal charges for the sexual assault of a student. Prosecutors have charged 41-year-old Christopher R. Taylor with several felony charges, including endangering the welfare
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Listen to the address in full here: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — At his weekly news briefing Friday,
The strain on the medical system from the two-year-old pandemic was under the microscope earlier this week when health-care professionals met with U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton. Among those in attendance for the Wednesday gathering
Photo: Nicholas Foti A man from Thousand Oaks, California, has been arrested in Mountain Home for allegedly trying to break into homes while he was naked. Mountain Home police arrested 41-year-old Nicholas Foti following the incidents Sunday
Photo: Steve Parsons A race has developed for the District 3 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives that covers northern Baxter County and eastern Fulton County. Steve Parsons of Lakeview has filed for the position as
Three days into the filing period, a number of races have developed for seats in northern Arkansas in the Arkansas Senate and House. In Senate District 23, incumbent Sen. Scott Flippo of Bull Shoals is being challenged
In its weekly update Wednesday, Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) reported just five COVID-19 patients hospitalized. The report noted there were 88 active COVID-19 cases in Baxter County. The two numbers reflect some of the lowest local
A Fulton County man has died and three others were injured when the truck they were traveling in crashed Wednesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 62/412 in Fulton County. The truck the four men were in was reportedly
The Mountain Home School District is working on plans to renovate the high school campus built in 1966. In KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot news’ first report about the project, Superintendent Dr. Jake Long explained the
The Cotter School Board dealt with a number of items during its regular meeting last week. Technology Coordinator Shane Lively presented an emergency connectivity funding commitment and a quote from White River Services and Solutions. The board
The filing period kicked off at noon Tuesday in Arkansas for political party and school board candidates with the expected flurry of activity. Tuesday afternoon at 3 the nonpartisan filing period for prosecutors and judicial candidates opened.
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced Tuesday a $3.2 million investment to boost economic development and improve the quality of life for Arkansas communities and residents. Eight communities will share in the awards, including the
The work is continuing on developing a plan for a major renovation of the Mountain Home High School campus. The original campus was built in 1966, and as the number of students has grown and technology has
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Candidate filing for Missouri’s August primary opens at 8 a.m. Tuesday and closes March 29 at 5 p.m. Missouri Secretary of State John “Jay” Ashcroft says, “Individuals planning to file for office must
Photo: Jodi Carney A Mountain Home attorney with 28 years of courtroom experience is seeking a new role. Jodi Carney has announced she will run for the position of district judge in Baxter and Marion counties, creating
One week after a one-vehicle crash in Mountain Home, the passenger in the vehicle succumbed to his injuries. Twenty-one-year-old Blake Liveley of rural Mountain Home died Saturday. According to the Mountain Home Police Department, Liveley was a
Image: Courtesy Arkansas Business Two years ago this month, Plant Family Therapeutics began dispensing medical marijuana east of Mountain Home. The opening of the local dispensary came four years after Arkansas voters approved the state’s Medical Marijuana
Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. *Numbers in parenthesis indicates change from last Monday. **Numbers are only cases reported by medical facilities and do not include any at-home
For those with outstanding patient accounts at Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC), there is good news, if they are able to pay the full balance. Until April 30, BRMC is once again offering a 15% discount on
Photo: Baxter County JP Angela DeGroote Angela DeGroote has announced she will be seeking reelection to the Baxter County Quorum Court as justice of the peace District 2. DeGroote is a Republican seeking her second term. She
Photo: Jim Collins Jim Collins is announcing he will be a candidate for the Marion County coroner’s position in the upcoming election cycle. Collins has served as deputy coroner in Marion County under Dan Duren and as
Two Boone County residents have been arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at a dealership in which the keys to all the vehicles on the lot were reportedly taken, along with two autos. The pair
Photo: Elizabeth Hiers LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An area educator has made the list of 18 across the state selected to receive a sponsorship of up to $2,000 to attend the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Annual
Photo: Students and staff at Mountain Home Kindergarten are seeing double and sometimes triple all of their campus. This year there are eight sets of twins in kindergarten and one set of triplets. Pictured are (back row)
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — The Reppell Diabetes Learning Center (RDLC) has renewed its status as an accredited diabetes education program by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). The renewal allows people with diabetes in
February is Black History Month, and today I’d like to pay tribute to some of the Arkansans who have made a real difference in our state and nation. More than 160 Arkansans have been inducted into the
An area man is in custody after pleading guilty to raping a juvenile. Thirty-one-year-old Devin Williams of Marshall is being held in the Searcy County Detention Center after entering his plea Wednesday in Searcy County Circuit Court
Photos: Norman Eugene Lasecki and Stacy Ann Lasecki Two people have been arrested in Stone County on drug-related charges after the driver of a vehicle twice waived over a deputy asking for help. According to the probable
The City of Mountain Home issued 13 business licenses in January. Those 13 licenses include a firearms instruction business, a real estate company and seven home-based entities. The license for the firearms instruction business was issued to
Photo: Adrienne Blackwell MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Adrienne Blackwell has been appointed deferred gift officer of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation. Blackwell’s primary duties include deferred donor relations, overseeing the Legacy Society and coordinating the professional advisory
Photo: Gayle Cooper An area man is among those on the latest list of appointments announced by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Gayle Cooper of Melbourne has been appointed to the board of trustees of Ozarka Technical College. Cooper’s
Photo: Victor Beck Victor Beck has been selected as Arkansas State University Mountain Home’s new director of Workforce and Community Education. Beck spent 28 years working for Northrop Grumman as a systems engineer, program and training manager.
Photo: (from left) Zane Crawford, president, SkillsUSA; Madison Hutson, president, FFA; Kathryn Davis, co-president, FCCLA; Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams; Taylor Schumacker, president, FBLA; Anthony Mojica, president, Educators Rising; Lexi Rauls, president, HOSA; and Sydney Chipps, co-president,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $502,838.41 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 183 schools, school districts and conservation districts in 65
Mountain Home School District employees will be seeing bigger paychecks next school year following action by the school board. The board, at its regular February meeting Thursday night, approved a proposal to increase the pay by 3%.
Photo: Baxter County Assessor Jayme Nicholson Jayme Nicholson, a Republican, is seeking reelection as Baxter County assessor for her fourth term. Nicholson says, “It is my privilege to serve the citizens of Baxter County, and I hope
Photo: Dr. Kathy White Loyd An Arkansas State University-Mountain Home benefactor is among 14 individuals named Thursday by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to serve on his Women’s Commission. The appointees include Arkansas State University’s Women’s Leadership Center Executive
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic and the impending winter storm on Thursday. Listen to the address in full here: Listen: click to download audio
A two-vehicle collision in Ozark County Thursday morning sent one driver to Baxter Regional Medical Center by ambulance for treatment of her injuries. Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred 7 miles southeast of Gainesville when
Active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Baxter County have continued the downward trend from last week, according to Baxter Regional Medical Center officials. As of Wednesday, there are 119 active COVID-19 cases in Baxter County and 21
A man listed as one of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted suspects is in custody in Izard County. Joshua David Whitworth, aka Fat-Boy, who is affiliated with the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas and is considered armed and dangerous,
A minor earthquake has been reported in southeastern Izard County, nearly at the same location as another earthquake less than one month ago. The United States Geological Survey reports the quake, which measured 2.3 on the Richter
A new hotel tops the building permits list for January, according to a report from the City of Mountain Home Building Inspection Department. The permit was issued to Americinn, with “hotel, motel and cabins” listed as the
Photo: Terry Kohen The mother of a Mountain Home man accused of threatening her and another person with a knife and hammer has filed a petition seeking an order of protection to keep her son away from
The Gassville City Council moved through its brief agenda in about 45 minutes Tuesday evening with members Tim McFarland and Anita Seaman absent. Mayor Jeff Braim has details. Listen: click to download audio The rezoned property is
Photo: Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese has announced she is running for reelection in 2022. Reese is serving her fourth term in the dual role as Baxter County’s
Photo: Baxter County JP Dirk Waldrop Dirk Waldrop has announced he is seeking reelection to the Baxter County Quorum Court as District 4 justice of the peace. A Republican, Waldrop is seeking his third term on the
Photo: Alex Jordan Jeschke A man charged with shooting his uncle has been waiting for five months to be examined to determine his mental fitness to proceed in his case, according to electronic court records. Twenty-three-year-old Alex
Photo: Terry Guthrie A Stone County man is facing theft and drug-related charges following his arrest Friday. Stone County Chief Deputy Dammon McGilton says 58-year-old Terry Guthrie of Mountain View was taken into custody following the execution
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Three communities in North Central Arkansas will share in $3.6 million across the state in Outdoor Recreation Grants awarded from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. The projects are located within
Photo: Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize has announced she will be seeking reelection. First elected in 2012, Mize is serving her fourth term in office. Prior to that, she served for 16
Photo: Baxter County Collector Teresa Smith Baxter County Tax Collector Teresa Smith has announced she is seeking reelection in 2022. Smith says she is looking forward to the ongoing challenge of keeping up with the latest technological
Two area men were airlifted to the hospital following separate crashes Monday. The first crash sent 49-year-old Bryan Johnston of Harrison to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) report says Johnston
Photo: Mark Allen Hansen In November 2019, Mark Allen Hansen of rural Mountain Home was put on probation after pleading guilty to drug-related charges. During a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday, Hansen’s probation was revoked,
Photo: Baxter County JP Ty Chapman Ty Chapman has announced he will be seeking reelection to the Baxter County Quorum Court as justice of the peace for District 11 in the upcoming elections. Chapman is a Republican
Photo: Joshua J. Mannella A Baxter County man, 32-year-old Joshua J. Mannella of the Gamaliel area, was arrested Friday afternoon and booked into the Baxter County Detention Center after a domestic disturbance was reported at 4333 Arkansas
Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. These numbers are those reported by medical facilities and do not include at-home tests. (Numbers in parenthesis indicates change from last Monday)
Photo: Sandra Coons. Photo: Courtesy Ozark County Sheriff’s Office via Ozark County Times An Ozark County woman is set to make a court appearance Tuesday to answer to allegedly abandoning her husband on a mattress in an
The Mountain Home High School (MHHS) and junior high bands have been busy lately and have picked up some awards. MHHS Band Director Tom Chentnik says several members of the band have recently picked up some honors.
Photo: Daniel Robert Adams A bond reduction for a man charged with murder was denied during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. The request to lower the bond was made on behalf of 36-year-old Daniel
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Arkansas mayor arrested on felony charges Area restaurant named finalist for 2022 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Woman arrested after attempt to smuggle drugs
An area man sustained serious injuries in a fiery crash early Saturday morning in Howell County. Twenty-year-old Connor Rackley of West Plains was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to the Missouri State
Efforts to build a Marion County Community Center received a major shot in the arm with a $25,000 donation to purchase land for the facility. On a recent episode of Talk of the Town on KTLO-FM 97.9,
Photo: Colton Dale Smith A 21-year-old Mountain Home man pled guilty to charges in two drug-related cases during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Colton Dale Smith was put on probation for three years. He
A Newton County man has entered a not guilty plea to charges following an incident in which he reportedly fled from Sheriff Glenn Wheeler, as he drew his service revolver. According to the probable cause affidavit, 63-year-old
Photo: Amy Reano, APRN MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Baxter Regional Medical Center is welcoming Amy Reano, APRN, to its medical staff and Baxter Regional Urology Clinic. Reano is a board certified nurse practitioner joining the practice of
Photo: Lauren Dewey MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Lauren Dewey, a freshman at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, received the Susan & Steve Blumreich Business Scholarship from the Mountain Home Education Foundation (MHEF), after graduating summa cum laude
Photo: Courtesy Areawide Media Work continues on Viola’s sewer system project. Just over one year ago, the city council was advised work had started on the long-awaited project. At that time, Areawide Media reported Mayor Jackie Estes
The Fulton County Fair Association is accepting vendor applications for the 17th annual Spring Fairgrounds Flea Market, April 9, in Salem. The Fulton County Fair has two buildings available, and a spokesperson says all precautions will be
Photo: Paul and Judy Sugg Paul Sugg has been elected to the Calico Rock Community Foundation’s board of trustees. Sugg was born in Buffalo, New York, and graduated from Great Lakes Christian High School in Texas. He
Two weeks ago, I traveled to Washington to attend the winter session of the National Governors Association. As I met with my fellow governors, I was inspired by our shared hope that America will continue to be
Photo: Kaleb Dean West A man on probation arrested when officers conducted a compliance visit to his home and found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was given prison time during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday.
Photo: Zachary Wasson A man who crashed his car into the lobby of a medical clinic and was found by police in the building shoeless and wrapped in a blanket appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday.
Photo: Steffan Davenport MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark.– Steffan Davenport has joined Arvest Bank in Mountain Home in a new position as a business banker. Davenport spent two years as an intern at Arvest while earning a bachelor’s degree
Photo: Tamra Ward, APRN MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Family Health Care, located at 350 Main Street #4 in Mammoth Spring, has joined the Baxter Regional Health System. In addition, Tamra Ward, APRN, the primary provider at the
City of Harrison officials say work is set to begin in the next few weeks on the busy intersection of U.S. Highway 65 and Arkansas Highway 43. In a social media post, the city officials say over
Photo: Cadet Christian Depoister MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Cadet Chief Petty Officer Christian Depoister was the highest shooter in the state of Arkansas for the first round of the American Legion 2022 Postal Shoot. Cadet Depoister is
JONESBORO, Ark. — Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Fall Commencement, held Dec. 18 in First National Bank Arena. Chancellor Kelly Damphousse presented diplomas at the associate,
Joia Traver and Duncan Conly Sweetheart Royalty was crowned Friday during the Mountain Home High School basketball games. Senior Joia Traver was selected as the queen. She is the daughter of Patton Traver and Sue Lowery. This
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the death toll continues to climb and several counties in North Central Arkansas and southern Missouri are among the leaders in a category they don’t want to be in: cumulative death rates.
Over 29,000 voter ID cards starting arriving in mailboxes across Baxter County this week prompting a number of calls to the office of County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese. Reese says the cards were mailed to registered
Photo: Joseph Michael Verdusco A Yellville man who has been in trouble both inside and outside jail walls for a number of years appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday, pled guilty to the charges against him
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arvest Bank has been recognized by Forbes magazine as part of its “Best Employers 2022” list. Arvest is part of the “Best Large Employers” group consisting of organizations with more than 5,000 employees.Forbes produced
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — At his weekly news briefing Thursday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his support for an expansion of almost 500 beds at the North Central Unit of the state prison system near Calico Rock. KTLO,
A benefit account has been established for an Arkansas state trooper and his wife, after they lost their home in a fire earlier this week. The home of Tyler and Tisha Pendarvis in Marion County was
An earthquake has been reported in northern Marion County. The United States Geological Society (USGS) reports the quake, which measured 2.0 on the Richter scale, was centered near Bull Bottom Bluff in Bull Shoals Lake. The USGS
Photo: Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams will deliver the sate of the city address when the city council meets in regular session Thursday evening at 6. The meeting was postponed one week
Photo: Daniel Wayne Albrecht A Gassville man has been arrested in connection with two theft cases and using credit cards stolen in a break-in to make multiple purchases. A total of 13 felony charges have been filed
Photo: Dustin Lee Brandenburg A 20-year-old Gassville man charged with drugging and raping a juvenile was put on house arrest during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. In addition, the $100,000 bond for Dustin Lee
Photo: Dennis Frank Dennis Frank has announced he will be seeking reelection to the Baxter County Quorum Court as District 1 justice of the peace. Frank is a member of the Baxter County Republican Committee and will
As of Wednesday, active COVID-19 cases in Baxter County and hospitalizations at Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) are down considerably from last week, continuing a downward trend, according to hospital officials. There are currently 24 COVID-19 patients
Two area boil orders have been lifted, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), while a third remains in place. Boil orders for Calico Rock Waterworks and Parthenon Water Association were lifted as of Wednesday afternoon.
Photo: Kenneth Skillings The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that a Level 3 sex offender, someone who is at high risk to re-offend, has moved to Baxter County from Marion County. Forty-four-year-old Kenneth Skillings
For the third consecutive month, employee compensation and benefits dominated discussion at the Baxter County Quorum Court meeting Tuesday evening. When the meeting concluded, the court had approved three employee-related measures — • a $2 per hour increase
Action taken by the Arkansas Board of Corrections Tuesday should see the North Central Unit of the state prison system expand significantly. The board unanimously moved to pursue a plan to add 500 beds to the unit
A deputy public defender in the Mountain Home office asked Circuit Judge John Putman not to appoint a number of defendants to him during Monday’s court session, citing the large number of existing cases he’s already handling.
Photo: Michelle Dawn Hood A former employee of the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested and booked into the detention center on an unemployment fraud charge. The arrest follows a joint investigation between the Baxter County
Boone County law enforcement is investigating a camper fire that claimed the life of a woman and two dogs. Boone County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Roy Martin reports in a social media post the fire was reported just
An ordinance to abolish the library board is among the items of business on the Marion County Quorum Court’s agenda Tuesday evening at 6. The ordinance, if approved, would make those employed by the library county employees
Photo: Terry James Kohen A Mountain Home man has been arrested for threatening his mother and another person with a knife and hitting their vehicle with a hammer. Thirty-one-year-old Terry James Kohen was arrested Thursday by Mountain
Five residents of northern Arkansas are included on a list of appointments announced last week by Gov. Asa Hutchinson.Dr. Joseph Long of Mountain Home who was appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Long’s
Ticket holders are being notified the Wynonna Judd concert postponed last week on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) due to inclement weather has been rescheduled. The Wynonna Judd & The Big Noise concert has
A boil order for customers of the Lakeview Midway Public Water Authority has been lifted. Officials announced Monday morning water samples taken last week were found to be safe. The order had been in effect from
Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. (Numbers in parenthesis indicates change from last Monday.) (Arkansas school numbers were not released Thursday.) Arkansas 794,342 total cases (+17,583) 38,314 active
The 2022 election cycle picks up momentum across Arkansas in just over two weeks with the opening of the filing period for political party, nonpartisan and school board candidates. The filing period opens on Feb. 22, with
Photo: Courtesy Arkansas Hospitality Association There is good news and not-so-good news for Arkansas’ tourism industry in a just-released report. According to the report managed by Talk Business and Politics and sponsored by the Arkansas Hospitality Association,
An Izard County man has been arrested and faces 21 felony counts of possession of firearms by certain persons, meaning he is a convicted felon. According to the probable cause affidavit, 36-year-old Adam Devoe Smith of Wideman
Photo: Daniel E. Johnson A fire in Ozark County has led to a Gainesville man being charged for failure to comply with requirements of the Missouri sex offender registry. The Ozark County Times reports law enforcement was
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Woman charged with murder wants to go to rehab facility; judge says no Area man arrested after sending multiple death threats Court orders former
Image: Courtesy of Tommy Feliccia The financial goal for the 9/11 Memorial statue planned for the Veterans Plaza 2000 across from the Baxter County Courthouse has been met. According to Tommy Feliccia of the Mountain Home Fire
