Saturday saw over 250 protesters on the Mountain Home square voicing their opinions as part of the nationwide ‘No Kings’ protest. The west side of the courthouse grounds was filled with people waving signs and American flags.
A man from Boone County has been killed in a motorcycle accident in Taney County. The 18-year-old from Omaha was killed in the crash Friday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol does not release names of anyone
A Flippin man whose history of court appearances in Baxter and Marion Counties stretches back to 1996 was back before the bench in Baxter County Circuit Court June 2. Forty-seven-year-old Michael Ray Vetor entered a not guilty
In his weekly Comment from the Capitol series, Congressman Steve Womack provided an update on the status of the appropriation process and developments regarding the reconciliation or “Big, Beautiful” Bill. Congressman Womack says congress has begun working
The Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center is offering a lot of new classes this upcoming week which will teach the basics of many different fun activities to do this upcoming summer.Heather Pitman from the Fred Berry
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is warning residents about a wave of fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the “Arkansas Vehicle Administration,” attempting to collect payment for traffic violations. The scam messages often include fake
The Mountain Home High School Thespian Troupe will hold a Junior Bomber Theatre Camp starting Monday and ending Friday. The camp will take place at Dunbar Auditorium and is for rising 3rd through 8th graders. For more
Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson delve into the Civil War conflict in Mountain Home area. But first, we have listeners want more information of two gentlemen in our previous episode. Lt.
Dumitru Gheorghe and Ruxanda Ghiocel Two Romanians, one wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have been arrested in Searcy County after they stole chickens from a woman and assaulted her in the process. Being held
In the last 14 years, Gary Lee Palmer, Jr., has had a total of 11 felony cases opened on him in Baxter and Marion Counties. The 34-year-old Palmer who lists an address in Lakeview appeared in Baxter
A Mountain Home woman wanted for stealing a credit card in a local store recently fled from a Baxter County deputy Tuesday night when he tried to make a traffic stop on her vehicle and then fled
The final day of Arkanfest has arrived with the final two acts of the festival preparing to perform Saturday night. Gates will open at 6 for the free concert. The first show of the night starts at
The Students Against Child Trafficking (SACT) will host a training program Saturday at the St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church Family Life Center at 5:30. There will be food provided, and the event is free to the
Thanks to a partnership between the Mammoth Spring School District, NEXT Powered by NAEC and the Mammoth Spring/Thayer Ministerial Alliance, students will be provided all school supplies, except backpacks, at no cost to their families for the
The boil order for Fifty Six Waterworks in Stone County has been lifted. The Arkansas Department of Health lifted the order Friday morning. The boil order was issued last Friday for customers in Home Grove due to
A Central Arkansas man has been arrested in Baxter County after purporting to play with a baby a 14-year-old girl was holding so he could inappropriately touch the girl. Forty-nine-year-old James Wade Payne of White Hall was
A man arrested after allegedly being overheard saying he had a gun and making verbal threats at the Baxter County Department of Human Services office made an appearance in court June 2. Thirty-three-year-old Demarkus Brown entered a
ArkanFest continues Friday night with an Arkansas native as the headlining act. Gates will open at Hickory Park at 5:30. The show will begin at 6:15 with a performance by Brooke Lee, a rising star who has
Many dogs will be gathered at a local park Saturday morning as they and their owners line up for the Hound Hike presented by Mountain Home Parks and Recreation. The walk will begin at 9 and end
The Oakland Area Improvement Association (OAIA) will hold a Father’s Day Breakfast on Sunday from 8 to 11. The breakfast will be at the community center located at 6093 Oakland Rd. Wanda Dissmeyer, who serves on the
Danielle and Henry Campfield A second person has announced his candidacy for Baxter County Sheriff in 2026 to replace John Montgomery who is retiring at the end of next year. Henry Campfield, who ran for the office
The victim of a drowning in Hardy on Monday has been identified. Sharp County Dispatch received a report of a possible drowning at Buford Beach, located on the Spring River around 6:30. Emergency personnel from multiple agencies
A man who has faced charges in a number of criminal cases during the past 22 years was back in Baxter County Circuit Court June 2. Forty-eight-year-old David Sutterfield was expected to plead guilty to the charges
Graphic from NWS shows total expected rain accumulation through Sunday A multi-day rain event is setting up over the Twin Lakes and looks to continue through Sunday according the latest data from the National Weather Service (NWS)
The first annual ArkanFest, a free concert festival weekend, kicks off Thursday in Mountain Home with headlining acts every day through Saturday. The gates will open at 6 Thursday night at Hickory Park. Opening the show at
Lucas Hudson stands in front of the Calico Rock Museum’s Lions Club Rodeo display. Beside him is a photo of his great-grandfather, Tip Wiseman (Photo Courtesy Calico Rock Museum) Calico Rock is having some special events coming
With a wealth of experience, most recently working in the Intensive Care Unit at Mercy Hospital, Meredith Myers, APRN, is the newest addition to Baxter Health. She will be joining a dedicated group of healthcare professionals at
The Baxter County Budget Committee will meet Thursday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The agenda will include a review of siren bids.
A sex offender registered with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested for violating sex offender registration requirements. Seventy-year-old William Shelton of Midway is charged failing to verify registration information. On May 14, the deputy in
photo credit: Caleb Moore Drivers making their way through Mountain Home Tuesday evening had their evening commute disturbed by the sight and sound of a semi truck seemingly on fire. The incident which occurred at the
The Norfork School Board Monday night named a permanent superintendent and hired a new boys’ basketball coach during a special meeting. Richard Blevins, who has served as the Interim Superintendent at Norfork since February, was hired as
Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander has released more details about the recent mail thefts in the county that has led the filing of over 100 charges against a Mountain Home woman. Thirty-nine-year-old Kathleen Michelle Smith was arrested
A Northeast Arkansas man who was arrested in February for having sex with a 14-year-old girl and stealing her mom’s gun in Stone County has been arrested again after being found hiding under the girl’s bed. This
A man staying in a Mountain Home motel in 2022 as part of a work crew pled guilty to charges of obtaining a keycard to another person’s room and removing a number of items. Twenty-seven-year-old Carlos Lashun
Photo from L to R: Moray Campbell, Coach Lindsay Roberts, David Stowers, Nick Pinegar, Tommy Miller, Matt Wiesboeck, Shynia Roberts, Coach Cleveland Kenedy, Head Coach Gary Smith, Executive Chaperone Olivia McDaniel, Chaperone Megan Rodquires, Randi Shortt, and
The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop Tuesday evening at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. The agenda includes a City Parking Lot Update, a Water/Sewer Rate Study, a City Sign Update and the Sewer Project Grant.
Two people from the area were killed last Thursday in a three-vehicle accident in Sharp County. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) have identified the victims as 36-year-old Chance F. Huihui of Horseshoe Bend and 59-year-old Tammy M.
A woman accused of stealing merchandise from a local business sixteen times between October 6 last year and January 2 appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court June 2. Twenty-six-year-old Ariana Camp entered a guilty plea to theft
With over 20 years of experience in patient-care, including nearly 15 years as a nurse practitioner, David Costner, APRN, is the newest addition to the Baxter Health Gastroenterology Clinic. He will join the practice of Dr. Bodunrin
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) recently completed its annual School Bus Inspection Program and many area schools reported high numbers of approved buses. MSHP includes a full list of safety items which are included in the
For 15 years, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has used money raised to support scholarships for Arkansas students. Since 2009, ASL has raised over $1.4 billion for more than 822,000 scholarships supporting both traditional and non-traditional students.
The City of Briarcliff will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3 at the temporary office located at 945 Scenic Drive. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The City of Flippin will hold a special meeting to discuss purchasing approvals Tuesday afternoon at 3 at the Flippin District Court Room. Approvals to be discussed include Crawford Electric/Wastewater Plant, S&M Plumbing/Wastewater Plan, Watkins Chemical Company/Wastewater
The Marion County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 5:30. The agenda includes four ordinances covering items such as Insurance Reimbursement, Transfer for Laptops and Software, Audio and Video System and Breathalyzer for
A portion of Denton Ferry Road (County Road 1) in Baxter County will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday morning at 10 for road work, according to the Baxter County Road and Bridge Department. The closure
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that a registered sex offender has moved to the county after relocating from Macon, Georgia. Thirty-six-year-old Kenneth George is residing at 337 Buford Rd. in Gassville. According to
A man from Boone County has been arrested for stealing checks from his grandfather and then writing checks to himself totaling $2,700 and cashing them. Facing six felony charges is 18-year-old Colton Evan Edward Watters of Harrison.
A home healthcare worker pled guilty to charges of stealing from a 72-year-old client during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Fifty-four-year-old Tina Bernadette Sineno was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay
A new program which will help those convicted with a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge avoid the harsh penalties of a second or third charge while also helping them turn their lives around is celebrating its first
The City of Mountain Home issued 16 business licenses in May, 9 of which were home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The licenses include: – Discount Bins located at 1300 Hwy 62
The Norfork School Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday evening at 5 in the cafeteria. The agenda includes the Board considering a Superintendent applicant and multiple applicants for the High School Coach position, as
Deputies serving a search warrant were forced to wear protective body suits due to the large amount of human and dog feces and urine in a house recently in Ozark County. The deputies reported despite the suits,
A Missouri man charged with stealing a vehicle in Baxter County on December 5 last year after being released from jail on his own recognizance the day before for stealing a car in Ozark County, Missouri appeared
A 2007 graduate of Mountain Home High School is among those honored in this year’s Arkansas Business’s 40 Under 40 for 2025. Each year, the magazine presents its list to recognize 40 intriguing business and political leaders
Going to an organization she volunteered at, the Arvest Foundation is honoring longtime associate Jackye Swyers’ memory with a $5,000 donation to Have a Heart Pet Shelter. The funds will be used to provide updates the animal
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating multiple most wanted suspects. Matthew Luke Schaeffer, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds, is wanted on a bench warrant for criminal
Something new is on the horizon at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center as they begin their new Fishing Camp program. Starting Tuesday morning, the camp will take place from 9 to 2 everyday through Thursday.
In May, 17 bulding permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. Four commercial sign permits were issued. The first went to North Arkansas Dental Group located
Hunters looking for a place to hunt white-tailed deer this fall in Arkansas, have the opportunity to apply for one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions (AGFC) permit-based deer hunts on a wildlife management area (WMA)
Welcome to Retracing Our Roots as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson begin documenting the struggles of the Civil War along the White River Valley. This journey is far too vast to be covered in a single episode,
The Gassville in the Park event scheduled for today will have a delayed start due to inclement weather. According to Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim the parade will now start at noon. Listen: click to download audio Along
A medical condition led to a car crashing into a business in Mountain Home Thursday afternoon. The accident happened at Holly’s Jewelry and left the driver with minor injuries. No one inside the building was injured. Seventy-three-year
The woman injured when deputies shot her after she shot at them last month in Douglas County has been released from the hospital and returned to Douglas County to face multiple charges for the incident. Fifty-eight-year-old Susan
A 42-year-old Mountain Home man charged with three counts of sexual indecency with a child appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (June 2). Andrew Britt pled guilty to the charges against him and
Celebrating 25 years of support for patients, the Peitz Cancer Support House is planning to mark the anniversary Saturday morning starting at 11 on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home by the fountain.Coordinator Melissa Hudson shares the ongoing
The 24th annual ASU-Mountain Home (ASUMH) Charity Golf Classic sponsored by Yelcot is coming up this weekend at Big Creek Golf and Country Club Saturday and Sunday. The three person scramble will allow players a chance at
Many businesses on Main Street will be holding special events and deals for First Saturday, including Knowles True Value Hardware having 10% off everything except mowers, Linley’s Country Store will also have 10% off storewide, An outdoor
Photo credit: Arkansas Dept. of Corrections The man who escaped from the from the Arkansas Department of Corrections North Central Unit at Calico Rock nearly two weeks ago, Grant Matthew Hardin, was captured Friday afternoon around 3:45
The search for escaped prisoner Grant Mathew Hardin is over. The man who escaped from the Arkansas Department of Corrections North Central Unit at Calico Rock May 25 ended Friday afternoon when he was captured just over
A boil order has been issued for a portion of the Fifty Six Waterworks in Stone County. The boil order is for customers in Home Grove. The order was issued by the Arkansas Department of health Friday
Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton says he understands the public’s frustration as roadblocks and law enforcement activity continue in the search for escaped inmate Grant Hardin in a Facebook post Thursday evening. Hardin escaped May 25 from
A former employee of the Izard County Sheriff’s Office, who won a statewide award last fall for his work as a peer specialist, was arrested recently for sexual solicitation. Fifty-two-year-old Joshua Lee Ramsey of Batesville was fired
A Mountain Home man was back in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday to face charges in his open cases and the revocation of his probation in another case. Thirty-eight-year-old Jeffery Racaniello, Jr., pled guilty and was sentenced
The Mountain Home City Council needed just 12 minutes to deal with a light agenda Thursday evening, approving four items. Two of the items had to do with real estate. The council approved an ordinance to amend
With the new Baxter County Health Department nearing completion, Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty is setting his sights on developing another site to house county government offices. The plan is to see the development of a multi
The Arkansas State University (ASU) system recently announced new budgets and tuitions for the colleges it oversees for the upcoming school year on Thursday. ASU-Mountain Home was announced to have a 1.8 percent increase in its operating
The 21st annual Gassville in the Park festival will be held at the Gassville City Park on Saturday. There will be a parade, followed by a car show, live music, and around 100 local vendors. Gassville Mayor,
With many premier fishing locations, the Twin Lakes Area may experience an influx of new fishermen trying their hand at getting a big catch during the annual Free Fishing Weekend. Free Fishing Weekend is a statewide event
The Norfork School Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday evening at 5 in the cafeteria. The agenda includes the Board considering a Superintendent applicant as well as reviewing model board policies. WebReadyTM Powered by
A minor earthquake was reported in northeastern Marion County, near where the Marion, Baxter and Ozark County lines intersect in the early morning hours Thursday morning. The earthquake occurred at 2:48 and was recorded 4.1 miles east, southeast
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is hoping cell phone date can help in locating Grant Matthew Hardin, the man who escaped from the Arkansas Department of Corrections North Central Unit at Calico Rock May 25. The ASP
A man who admitted being distracted by changing the music selection on his cellphone when he crossed the centerline, struck another vehicle killing its driver and seriously injuring a passenger pled guilty to reduced charges during a
On Monday, the U.S. Senate began debate on a budget proposal which, if passed, would see cuts to the SNAP benefits program. Jeff Quick, CEO of the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, spoke with KTLO News
A grant which will help the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas continue its lifesaving efforts while also allowing low-income pet owners receive needed services was recently awarded. Carolyn Carter, Shelter Manager at the Humane Society of
The Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The agenda includes a second reading of an ordinance to change an area zoned as
The Arkansas Department of Health has lifted two boil water orders Wednesday afternoon, one affecting Baxter County and the other Marion County. For Baxter County, the boil order for the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority affecting customers on
The Norfork City Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday evening at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. The agenda includes discussion of the water/sewer rate study and rate increases, as well as the Sewer Sand Project Grant.
The Baxter County Quorum Court approved a $50,000 economic development fund in Tuesday night’s meeting. County Judge Kevin Litty, spoke with KTLO News to discuss the parameters of the fund. Judge Litty acknowledges some of the concerns
Local historian and co-host of KTLO’s Retracing Our Roots, Vincent Anderson was named Baxter County’s official historian through proclamation at Tuesday evening’s Quorum Court meeting. A common fixture at community events area wide, Anderson can be seen
With over a week now passed since the escape of Grant Hardin from the North Central Unit at Calico Rock the Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC) has released a new headshot and announced an increase in the
A Mountain Home man who received a seven-year prison sentence in 2017 for having sex with a close female relative is in the process of being charged with violations of registered sex offender reporting requirements in two
In a meeting that lasted nearly an hour, the Baxter County Quorum Court approved a handful of ordinances, mostly relating to fund appropriations including $50,000 to support economic development. The funding passed with one dissenting vote from
A teacher in the Izard County School District has won a national award. Courtney Selph recently learned she is the national recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for 2022. She was
With a passion for patient-centered care and over 15 years of healthcare expertise, Amanda Stricklin, APRN, is the newest addition to the Baxter Health Gastroenterology Clinic. She is joining the practice of Dr. Bodunrin Badejo, Dr. William
The Norfork School Board of Education will meet Wednesday evening at 5 in the cafeteria. The agenda will include multiple executive sessions for personnel and Q&A sessions with the only remaining candidate, interim superintendent Richard Blevins. As
The deadline to submit entries for the Fulton County Fair Pageants and the Youth Talent Contest is less than a month away. All entries with entry fee must be in by July 1. The events are scheduled
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) is charging ahead in 2025 with new initiatives and national recognition, according to Executive Director Clint O’Neal in a recent interview discussing the agency’s latest developments. O’Neal highlighted the launch of
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery was a recent guest on the Morning Show on KTLO FM 97.9 and during an interview, he discussed his views on and the response the Sheriff’s Office had for the recent escape
After a rainier than average May and record breaking rainfall in April, June is set to begin with similar weather patterns. Chances of rain begin tonight with the possibility predicted to be 40 percent with the highest
The police chief for the city of Hardy, which is in both Fulton and Sharp counties, has been arrested following a multi-agency investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse. Forty-seven-year-old Scott Rose of Hardy was booked into
A man from Fulton County was killed in a motorcycle crash in northwest Arkansas Saturday afternoon. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) identified the victim as 56-year-old Juan Joseberro Teran Magdaleno of Salem. According to the ASP report,
A Baxter County man was recently arrested for spitting in the face of an emergency room nurse at Baxter Health in Mountain Home. Sixty-one-year-old Steven Lyn Ellison of Gamaliel is facing two charges, one of them a
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that a registered sex offender from Salesville has moved and changed adresses. Fifty-two-year-old Robert Crokin is residing at 99 Broadview Circle Lot #10 in Salesville. According to the
The spillway releases at Norfork Dam were increased again Monday afternoon. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District announced that as of 4:00 Monday, the spillway release combined with the hydropower is around 9,900 cubic
The Mountain Home Police Department is making its move into a brand-new facility and to celebrate, the community is invited to attend a special Open House Tuesday morning from 11 to 1. Guided tours of the new
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 5:30 in the 2nd floor Courtroom of the Courthouse. The agenda includes the Treasurer’s Report delivered by Jenay Mize and a report from Dennis
The Baxter County Conservation District will be the buzz around town Wednesday morning from 10 to 1 as they have many fun events related to pollinators lined up. The Mountain Buzz Pollinator event, a free event which
Mountain Home Parks and Recreation will meet Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 in the City Hall Chambers. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Norfork School Board of Education will meet Monday evening at 5 in the cafeteria.The agenda will include a Q&A session with a superintendent candidate followed by an Executive Session for Personnel. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Yellville City Council will meet Monday evening at 6. The agenda will include discussion of an ordinance for new water rates. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Gepp man sustained moderate injuries Friday evening after he was involved in a two vehicle crash in Ozark County.According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 26-year-old male from Gepp was traveling south near Bakersfield when
Mountain Home High School’s FFA chapter claimed top honors at the Arkansas FFA State Career Development Event (CDE) held this spring at the University of Arkansas, earning state championships in both Agronomy and Dairy Cattle Evaluation. The
The Corp releasing excess water on the 28th of May from Lake Norfork Many in the area have been saying it seemed that this past month of May was cooler and wetter than normal and it turns
A local organization that has been hard at work bringing hope to victims of child trafficking is marking an important milestone this year. Into the Light, a faith based nonprofit founded in Mountain Home, is celebrating 10
The rite of passage for many growing up was spending hours upon hours in the saddle of a bicycle exploring and waiting until dark to come home. In a time where less kids spend the same time
In a recent batch of additions to the National Register of Historic Places, Big Spring in Bull Shoals was among the newest to receive the distinction. The Big Spring consists of the spring itself and the stonework
The City of Mountain Home Planning Commission will meet Monday afternoon at 1 at City Hall. The agenda includes updates to the Zoning Permitted Use table, revisiting the City’s existing ordinances addressing exposed fasteners on building facades
The Briarcliff Water and Recreational Improvement District will meet Monday afternoon at 3 at 945 Scenic Drive. The meeting is open to the public, but space is limited. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun reducing water releases at Norfork Dam as lake levels recede following recent heavy rainfall. As of Saturday evening, the water level at Norfork Lake had dropped slightly below the
A minor earthquake has been reported in southern Ozark County. The United States Geological Survey says the magnitude 2.2 quake was recorded 1.4 miles west-southwest of Gainesville, Missouri at 2:46 Saturday morning. The location was 18.5 miles
As FEMA money begins to make its way to Arkansans affected by the March 14-15 tornadoes, it is important to keep track of money spent and ensure the money is used for the specified reason stated in
The Mountain Home Symphony (MHS) is inviting the community to get lost in the rhythms of classical and modern pieces at their Spring Concert. The concert will be held this Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at The Sheid
The North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) and its contractors will be working to remove trees and cut vegetation in the co-op’s right of way in the coming weeks. Trees in the right-of-way can lead to blinks or
Main Street Calico Rock has been busy preserving its history after spring flooding revealed a potential future threat to some of its long standing structures. The protect the historic district, a retaining wall and French drain has
Selection to the Arkansas All-State Band and Orchestra is the highest honor a band student can receive and this year, six Mountain Home High School (MHHS) students have received this opportunity. The six students include Emerson Walls
A restaurant in Melbourne is celebrating its victory over more than 2,100 nominations to earn the title of Arkansas’ Best Burger for the 2nd annual Arkansas’ Best Burger Contest. The Big Daddy Burger, which features three half-pound
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is notifying residents of four new additions to the Most Wanted List. James Leslie Keeler, a man described as being 5’11” with brown hair and blue eyes, is wanted for alias bench
White River’s Baptism into the Civil War Welcome to another detail-packed episode of Retracing Our Roots with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson. Before we begin our journey through the Civil War in the White River Valley, we
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is notifying residents of three new additions to the Most Wanted List. Victoria Skylar Tyson, a woman described as being 5’3″ with red hair and brown eyes, is wanted for a bench
Authorities are continuing their search for escaped convicted murderer Grant Hardin, who broke out of the North Central Unit in Calico Rock on Sunday evening. The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to check game and
More than 100 fourth and fifth grade students from Hackler Intermediate School visited the Baxter County Airport last week for a hands-on introduction to aviation, hosted by the Leading Edge Aviation Foundation. The educational field trip gave
Movie night is moving outside this weekend as Mountain Home Parks and Recreation kicks off summer with a free showing of Inside Out 2. The showing will take place Sunday night at Hickory Park. Recreation Sports and
NEXT employees and NWH employees/students join for a photo with $1000 check donated to assist with outstanding lunch balances in Mountain Home on May 21. NEXT, Powered by NAEC launched an initiative to help local students and
The annual White River Marathon, scheduled for Nov. 22, has chosen three organizations to donate all proceeds to. This year’s race will keep all proceeds local to help make an impact in Baxter and Marion Counties. Baxter
In an announcement today, the FBI states it is increasing the reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of escaped murderer Grant Matthew Harding. The new reward is $20,000 The FBI notes Hardin has ties
Photo credit: Ray Benjamin Nearly 2,000 spectators gathered at Springfield National Airport Wednesday evening to greet and welcome home the 81 veterans who returned from the Honor Flight of the Ozarks. Along with the largest crowd the
Marion County Judge Jason Stumph announced his “We’re Better Together” reelection campaign on the grounds of the Marion County Courthouse Thursday afternoon. Joining Stumph were over 35 county employees in a show of support for the Judge’s
Current view of campus as shown by Modus Studio In a meeting that lasted over two and a half hours, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education passed two board action items and continued discussions on
The deadline to assess personal and business property is Friday. Normally, the deadline to assess property in Arkansas is the last day of the current month, but this year, May 31 falls on a Saturday. Baxter County
The Mountain Home Symphony (MHS) is inviting the community to get lost in the rhythms of classical and modern pieces at their Spring Concert. The concert will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at The Sheid on
The application window for the Bomber Virtual Academy (BVA) for 2025-26 is now open. The deadline to apply is Aug. 1. Virtual classes will be conducted through Zoom with daily attendance required. If the teacher requires, camera
The public will have an opportunity to speak directly with Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey during a drop-in event scheduled for Friday. Drop-In With Dewey, will take place from 9 to 2 at the district’s
The Howell County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents of a possible sighting of escaped murderer Grant Hardin in the Moody/Bakersfield area. According to a Facebook post from the Sheriff’s Office, a report was received regarding a suspicious
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet Thursday evening at 6:30 in the Council Chambers located at 706 C S Woods Blvd. The agenda includes reports from the Treasurer, the P and Z Commission, Parks and Budget
The FBI Little Rock office announced today it will be assisting US Marshals Service, the Arkansas Department of Corrections and the Arkansas State Police with the search and apprehension of escapee Grant Hardin. In addition, the FBI
Due to high-water conditions, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is advising boat access is currently limited on both Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes. Finding a place to launch at Bull Shoals may be difficult with
Charges against a Missouri contractor in one of the many cases in which he is alleged to have taken money from victims and failed to do the agreed work, were dismissed after he paid almost $19,000 in
The Norfork School Board had a busy session Tuesday night including hiring a new high school principal, selecting a new board member and setting dates to interview four finalists for their open superintendent position. The board hired
The found 1968 MH Class ring was in excellent condition after cleaning. One Mountain Home graduate received the surprise of a lifetime when she was reunited with her lost 1968 class ring after it was found by
The Twin Lakes Playhouse is kicking off their newest production “Laura” with a benefit night Thursday and more shows running throughout June. Proceeds from the benefit night will go to the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas.
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting/workshop Thursday evening at 5:30 in the Central Office. Board action items on the agenda include maintenance on the JH Parking Lot and a request
Students who have demonstrated academic excellence during the Spring 2025 semester have been named to the Chancellor’s List and Vice Chancellor’s List. The Chancellor’s List reflects the accomplishments of students with a 4.0 GPA and students with
In a briefing Wednesday evening the Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC) shared updates on the ongoing search for escaped Calico Rock inmate, Grant Hardin.Rand Champion a spokesman for DOC stated the original search area has increased and
A boil order has been issued for the Baxter Marion Water Association which affects 191 customers in Oakland, Promise Land and along Highway 5 North. The break was identified on Highway 5 North Wednesday evening a quarter
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, is making further adjustments to spillway operations at Norfork Dam as water levels continue to rise due to recent heavy rainfall. At 3:30 Wednesday afternoon, the remaining three
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District announced this afternoon they are opening spillway gates at Norfork Dam to prevent overtopping. The corps says they are making surcharge spillway releases as the water levels continue
A boil order has been issued for the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority in Baxter County which affects customers on Linwood Lane, Grand Oak Road, Grand Oak Trail and Grand Oak Place. The boil order was issued Wednesday
The Baxter Marion Rural Water Association is reporting Wednesday morning that a major break in the system has caused water service to be unavailable to all customers in the system. The association which has 191 customers in
An investigation into the escape of Grant Matthew Hardin from the Department of Corrections’ North Central Unit at Calico Rock Sunday afternoon has determined he was let out by a corrections officer. A warrant for Hardin’s arrest
A Mountain Home woman has been arrested for sex crimes involving a minor. Thirty-five-year-old Ashley Ann Normandy was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center at 8:00 Tuesday morning and released just over one hour later after
Law enforcement officers have to deal with a lot of different scenarios, but it’s not every day they have to pursue an eight-year-old driving a car 85 miles-per-hour with his five-year-old brother in the passenger seat. That
A man who was arrested twice in 38 days was due to appear in Baxter County Circuit Court May 19 but was a no show because he is locked up in a federal prison. According to Federal
With over 50 participating organizations, the Unified Community Resource Council (UCRC) is hosting an event to spread awareness of resources and volunteer opportunities within the community. The Community Resource and Volunteer Fair will take place Thursday from
In a meeting lasting nearly an hour and a half, the Flippin School Board took care of a busy agenda Tuesday evening. On the agenda was the election of officers and the accepting of resignations. Flippin Superintendent
Marion County Jurors on the Gold Panel do not need to report until Friday morning at 9. Jurors are encourage to call the office at 870-449-6226 the evening before in case of any changes. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Flippin City Council will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon at 4 in the Flippin District Courtroom. The agenda includes a report on financials for April, CD money to pay off a USDA loan, a workshop for
Efforts by local, state and federal law enforcement have not brought in Calico Rock escaped inmate Grant Hardin and as of Tuesday morning he remains at large. Monday evening the Izard County Sheriff’s department released the following
An Ozark County man is facing multiple charges after he is alleged to have shot approximately 15 shots at a couple who were on a bridge. Thirty-five-year-old Luke Austin Seidel of Drury has nine charges, seven of
A man who barged into the midtown Harps which was closed to the public at the time and then allegedly pushed over and damaged 23 outside air conditioning units at the nearby Georgetown Square shopping center appeared
A very active and rainy spring has led to the month of May entering into the top 7th wettest on record. As of Tuesday morning 10.51 inches of precipitation had fallen at KTLO, Classic Hits and the
The Baxter County Historical Society has a special program coming up for their monthly meeting Tuesday evening at 6 in the Knox Room of the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. The meeting will include a
The Flippin School Board of Education will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6 in the Administrative Building. The agenda includes a student data report the election of officers and ADE board approved documents. Discussion of
The Norfork School Board of Education will meet Tuesday evening at 5 in the cafeteria. Items on the agenda includes an executive session regarding personnel for consideration of a new high school principal as well as resignations
The City of Mountain Home Water Department is planning a water outage for Big Creek property owners which includes homes on South Sheeks Drive, Pinehurst Court and Augusta Circle. No other areas of Big Creek, including the
VFW Post 3246 will host a Memorial Day service for the fallen at 11 Monday morning. The public is invited to attend. The service is being held as a replacement for the cancelled Memorial Day service at
The Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC) has released an update in the continued search for escaped inmate Grant Hardin.The DOC states it has been determined that Hardin was wearing a makeshift outfit designed to mimic law enforcement
Members of the Alley White American Legion Post 52 have announced the cancellation of the annual Memorial Day Commemoration this Monday due to inclement weather conditions. Forecasted rainfall is expected to continue through Monday morning prompting organizers
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Colton Evan Edwards Watters, who is currently wanted on multiple charges. Watters, 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 135 pounds, is wanted on
The Arkansas Department of Corrections is notifying the public of an escaped inmate Sunday evening from the North Central Unit at Calico Rock. At approximately 3:40 p.m., inmate Grant Hardin, ADC #168541, escaped from the North Central
A Mountain Home man facing charges in three criminal cases appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (May 19). Forty-eight-year-old Chadwick Dale Whitlow pled guilty to his charges and was sentenced to 10 years-probation and ordered to
Photo shows damage in Briarcliff from May 2024 tornado Monday is the one year anniversary of the deadly Memorial Day Weekend tornadoes that hit the Twin Lakes Area during the early morning hours. Driving through the areas
Two days after Memorial Day, some deserving veterans will make the trip of a lifetime to the nation’s capital as part of the first Honor Flight of the year, scheduled for take off Wednesday this week. A
Heavy rain showers kept area residents indoors over the Memorial Day weekend as a flood watch remains in effect until Monday evening warning of more rainfall to come. At KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot, the official
A 22-year-old Clarkridge man who has been charged in incidents that took place on April 5 and April 20 was set to appear by video hookup in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (May 19) but refused to
As school comes to an end, the L.C. Sammons Youth Center is going to be picking up steam as they begin their summer programming. Enoch Pepin, Recreational Coordinator for Mountain Home Parks and Recreation, says there are
AGFC hatchery and fishery management staff joined with the Operations Division to shovel, scoop and clear 26 dump truck loads of silt from raceways and silos since April’s flood. AGFC photo courtesy Christy Graham. The Jim Hinkle
The Salvation Army Advisory Board in Mountain Home recently received a rare national award highlighting the commitment the group has to serving those in need throughout the Twin Lakes area. The Certificate of Excellence was given in
The 16th annual BomberFest presented by First Security Bank has been announced and will take place Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. at Bomber Stadium. The KTLO BBQ Cook-Off Challenge is also set to return that day. The
The Mid-Marion County Rotary Club recently awarded 12 $1,000 scholarships to area high school graduates according to a press release from Alesia Owen, Chairperson for the 2025 Scholarship Committee. Two of the scholarships went to students from
Residents in the Twin Lakes area experienced power outages Saturday morning. As of 11:50, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) is reporting 320 members in Baxter County currently without power. According NAEC CEO Mel Coleman, heavy winds sustained
Retracing Our Roots Cartney, Arkansas – A History in Stone. Welcome to another intriguing episode of this week’s Retracing Our Roots. Today Heather, Sammy, and Vincent drill down into the history of a town that no longer
A woman charged with multiple counts of theft and with sneaking drugs into the county jail appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (May 19) and entered a plea of not guilty. The charges against 30-year-old Sierra
Valued at more than $27,000, the Mountain Home Education Foundation (MHEF) awarded 18 grants to teachers and teams to help further projects which will help increase learning. Executive Director Mollie Morgan says there are many different needs
With recent and expected weather conditions coinciding with the Memorial Day weekend, KTLO News spoke with Dylan Edwards, Chief Ranger for the Corps of Engineers at Norfork and Bull Shoals Lakes, for an update on how campgrounds
The City of Mountain Home Water Department is planning a water outage for Big Creek property owners which includes homes on South Sheeks Drive, Pinehurst CT and Augusta CIR. No other areas of Big Creek, including the
Wildlife feeders are often the culprit when a bear settles in and calls a place home where its not wanted. AGFC photo. Bear sightings, such as the one seen in Mountain Home earlier this month, may become
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Thursday unanimously approved a minute order to increase the annual Veterans and Active Duty Military Waterfowl Hunt to two days during its regularly scheduled meeting at DeGray Lake Resort State Park.
(Andrew Wayne Frasure and Eddie Eugene Wyatt) Two men have been arrested in Searcy County for the theft of guns, being felons in possession of guns and having a controlled substance and a deputy investigating the case
A Norfork man who was initially charged with involvement in an argument with the residents of a Salesville home and shooting at the house appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday on drug-related charges that were filed
Recent rainfall has caused some of the local lakes to raise in water level. With more rain possible upcoming for Memorial Day, KTLO News spoke with Chief Ranger for the Corps of Engineers at Norfork and Bull
The Mountain Home City Pool is gearing up for visitors this summer with a special Memorial Day event and opportunities for visitors to reserve spots for other upcoming offerings. Sayre Whiteley, Recreation Sports and Activity Manager for
Country music stars will be making their way to Mountain Home June 12, 13 and 14 for the first annual Arkanfest at Hickory Park. The three day event is a re-imagined take on the previously popular Baxter
An opportunity to fill up and support a local cause is coming Saturday morning at the Alley-White American Legion Post 52. From 7:30 to 11, the Legion is hosting their monthly pancake breakfast fundraiser. The breakfast will
A woman is hospitalized in critical condition after she was shot by deputies when they returned fire after she shot at them when they were trying to arrest her Wednesday evening in Douglas County. According to a
The Cotter City Council will meet in regular session at in the Council Chamber at Cotter City Hall Thursday evening at 6. The agenda includes a presentation by Justin Anthony, Hubbs and Whitehead, CPA on Single Federal
Highland High School has lost its second student this school year in a car crash while the student was on the way to school. An accident Monday morning claimed the life of 18-year-old Kaine Ethan White of
A woman charged with fighting law officer both inside and outside the county jail during a short span of time appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Forty-two-year-old Katherine Bale entered a not guilty plea to the
A Searcy County man has gathered several charges after he picked up an underage male teen to give him a ride and made unwanted advances, threatened to kill them both when those advances were turned down, attempted
Celebrating 25 years of support for patients, the Peitz Cancer Support House is planning to mark the anniversary June 7 starting at 9 on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home by the fountain. Coordinator Melissa Hudson shares the
Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty recently announced his intent to run for a second term in office. KTLO News caught up with the Judge to discuss the upcoming campaign and his motives for seeking re-election. Listen: click
A man who has faced charges in a number of criminal cases during the past 22 years was due back in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (May 19). Forty-eight-year-old David Sutterfield was expected to plead guilty to
A recent donation from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Foundation will allow the Sheriff’s Office to perform roadside identifications quicker. Five Biometric FBI Certified portable fingerprint sensor devices will be used by Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies, Criminal Investigators and
Cathy Beckham was given the surprise of her career last week as she was honored as Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) Teacher of the Year for 2025. The long serving MHPS educator says she was busy getting
The Gassville City Council met Tuesday evening in a meeting that lasted just around 40 minutes. A new pumper truck for the fire department was discussed although council members Earnest Adkins and Naomi Lassen were absent. Mayor
After the recent announcement of Viola School District’s partnership with SchoolEats, KTLO News spoke with Superintendent Kyle McCarn who discussed more of the benefits it will bring and how it came about. McCarn says the need for
The Alley White American Legion Post 52 is hosting the annual Memorial Day Commemoration sponsored by the North Central Arkansas Veterans Council at First Security Bank Veterans Plaza 2000. The event will be held on the morning
The Viola School Board will meet in regular session Wednesday evening at 6 in the Viola High School Family and Consumer Science room (room 2002). WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Norfork School Board is asking for input from the community about the four candidates who have applied for the open position on the board. The opening was created earlier this month by the resignation of Chad
Storm damage in the Greenland area Monday evening (KNWA TV) A strong line of storms moved into Arkansas from Oklahoma Monday evening fueling tornadoes in the North Western portion of the the state and bring heavy rain,
One of two people arrested for manipulating the self-service checkout system at Walmart and leaving the store with unpaid for merchandise appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court May 12. Forty-eight-year-old Shane Christiansen of Mountain Home and Natalie
An Izard County man is facing eight felony sex charges, two of them rape, after being arrested for an incident involving an underage female. Twenty-year-old James Bennett Powell of Melbourne was arrested early Friday morning. Rape is
The symbol of the Baker District is complete as an official ribbon cutting for the new mural was held Monday morning. Russel Tucker, President of the Baker District Merchant’s Association, says the mural is designed to draw
State Representative Jason Nazarenko during State of Breakfast Many area leaders met Monday morning at the State of Economic Development Breakfast to discuss economic development in Mountain Home with a focus on how things are progressing and
It was announced last week Mountain Home’s Pinkston Middle School has been designated as an Arkansas Diamond School to Watch for 2025. The state designation puts Pinkston in the running for national designations as well. Justin Smith
Local Arkansas hunters show off their harvest. Photo courtesy of AGFC Turkey hunters across north central Arkansas and south central Missouri enjoyed one of the most successful spring seasons in recent memory, as harvest totals surged in
Viola Elementary School has announced the Honor Roll list for students achieving all As and As and Bs for the 4th quarter and the semester. All A students for the 4th quarter include Clara Cotter, Wesley Hoke,
The Norfork City Council will meet Tuesday evening at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. The agenda will include discussion of an ordinance as well as and update for the city parking lot, the city sign and a
The Lakeview City Council will hold a regular meeting Tuesday night at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. The agenda includes the State Street Aid Program, Dogwood Lane-Sinkhole and Baxter County Sirens. In new business, the
The Baxter County Airport Advisory will hold a board meeting Tuesday morning at 10 at the Airport. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The traffic light at Highway 62B, Highway 5 North and 1st street is in standby mode and is flashing red at all sides Tuesday morning in Mountain Home. The light was first observed in standby at 10:30
The Twin Lakes area is placed under a flood watch Monday leading into 10 Tuesday as we prepare for the potential for severe weather overnight. KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News spoke with National Weather Service
The Marion County Election Commission meeting to certify election results originally scheduled for Monday night at 6 has been canceled due to pending weather. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A man arrested in early July 2022 after police discovered him trespassing in a building in Mountain Home and in possession of methamphetamine and a smoking pipe was back in Baxter County Circuit Court May 12 after
The National Weather Service is warning residents across North Central Arkansas to prepare for the possibility of severe storms and heavy rainfall beginning late Monday afternoon and continuing into Tuesday morning. A line of strong thunderstorms is
Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Wilhite cut the ribbon on the new wing Rain showers couldn’t dampen the sunny smiles of the crowd gathered Sunday afternoon for the official dedication of the Thomas-Wilhite Wing at the Cotter School
Three newly elected members of the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will be sworn in at 10 on Monday morning, during a brief ceremony at the district’s central office. County Clerk Canda Reese will administer
The Alley White American Legion Post 52 is hosting the annual Memorial Day Commemoration sponsored by the North Central Arkansas Veterans Council at First Security Bank Veterans Plaza 2000. The event will be held on the morning
Lower rates of seatbelt usage in the Arkansas has been a cause of concern for law enforcement. In order to raise awareness and enforcement, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Arkansas Highway Safety Office (AHSO)
The Izard County School Livestock Team earned top honors at the Fulton County Livestock Show in Salem over the weekend, with several team members taking home championship titles across multiple categories. Hazel Burns was named Champion PeeWee
The Yellville-Summit Board of Education will meet Monday evening at 5:30 in the Administrative Building. The agenda includes Proposals for school choice transfers, the 2025-26 school improvement plans, the 2025-26 family and community engagement plans, staff bonus,
Outdated special education and 504 records prior to June 2019 from the Mountain Home School District are slated to be destroyed July 5. students who were served in special education programs, 504 or parents and guardians of
An area man has been arrested after trying to flee from a deputy on a four wheeler. Forty-seven-year-old Benjamin Thomas Cornelius of St. Joe is facing four charges for the incident. According to Searcy County Sheriff Kenny
John Allen (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) One of two people arrested after drugs and drug paraphernalia were located during a compliance visit to a home along Cranfield Road in early February last year appeared
Izard County qualifies for FEMA assistance following March strong storms Residents in North Central Arkansas impacted by the March 14-15 storms and tornadoes can now apply for federal disaster assistance although some local counties where not included.
As many in the Ozarks begin to get their gardens ready for summer they may notice a slow moving threat also excited to see the return of growing vegetables. Garden slugs love to get their fill on
The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 grant to support Special Olympics Arkansas’ activities in Area 2, which covers Baxter, Boone, Marion, Carroll, Newton and Searcy counties. Arvest Bank associates joined David McBee, sales manager for Arvest
Welcome to another compelling edition of Retracing Our Roots. This week, Heather Loftis, Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson revisit a place many folks in Mountain Home know well, Wallace Knob. Today, we’re calling it Wallace Knob
A suspect is in custody in connection with the theft of mail over the last 3-4 weeks in Marion County. Sheriff Gregg Alexander says the suspect is in custody in Baxter County pending the filing of formal
The Cotter School Board of Education had an eventful meeting which lasted nearly three hours Thursday as they approved many agenda items. The board unanimously approved the 2025-26 certified personnel salary schedule which included the addition of
Viola Schools recently announced a partnership which will help its cafeteria offer improved menus and services. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, SchoolEats will step in to help build programs which will prioritize student choice and increase
Cave City following tornado on March 14. A continuing shift in severe weather from the plains and the traditional ‘Tornado Alley’ to ‘Dixie Alley’ is seeing local auto and home owners facing increasing premiums as insurance providers
Baxter Health was recently awarded The Silver Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in recognition of the hospitals’ commitment to promoting the cause of organ donation. In 2024, Baxter Health joined in a
Every year, the Social Security Administration charts the most popular baby names across the country and per state. The top five boys’ names for Arkansas in 2024 were Liam, Oliver, Noah, Elijah and Asher and the top
An enhanced risk of severe storms is possible for Friday according to the latest release from the National Weather Service (NWS) in North Little Rock. As of Friday morning storms are expected to impact the Twin Lakes
An Ozark County man with 14 previous arrests on his record in Missouri is behind bars again, this time for using a drone to stalk the children of a law enforcement officer who previously arrested him. Fifty-year-old
Tyler Yount (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) One of three men charged with involvement in an attempted theft of drugs from a Mountain Home residence during which an occupant was shot pled guilty to charges
In Thursday evening’s meeting which took just over an hour, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education announced the hiring of new staff, approved many requests and honored students and faculty. The district welcomed Cody Matheny
Most of Thursday evening’s Mountain Home City Council meeting was spent discussing bathrooms being built at the Saddle Club Arena. That was one of four items on the agenda the council took just under half an hour
The big day for the graduating class of Mountain Home is set for Friday with 271 students gearing up to get their diplomas and take the next step in their lives. College Career Coach Jodi Hill says
The Cotter School District will dedicate their new building addition to the high school Sunday afternoon at 3:00. The building was completed a few months ago and will be put to use starting in the fall. It
The Twin Lakes Literacy Council has recently received a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for its adult program. It’s the tenth time the local agency has received a grant from Dollar General, but this is
The official cerification of recent school board elections will be held Friday morning according to Baxter County Election Coordinator, Lindsey Roberts. The certification process will start at 10 in the morning at the Baxter County Courthouse located
Boone County residents will have an opportunity this Saturday to clear out some unwanted items. The Boone County Spring Clean-up will take place from 8 to 3 at Methvin Sanitation on Industrial Park Road in Harrison. Accepted
The Silent Struggle 5k Walk/Run, an annual event the Comprehensive Women’s Clinic holds to help support and raise awareness for women experiencing postpartum depression (PPD), kicks off Saturday at Big Spring Park. One in seven women struggle
The Briarcliff Water Recreational Improvement District #1 will meet Friday afternoon at 3 at 945 Scenic Drive. The agenda mainly includes appointing a treasurer within the BID. There are also other vacancies on the board and residents
A Baxter County woman was arrested early Thursday morning after fleeing from a Mountain Home Police Officer at 99 miles-per-hour, crashing her vehicle and fleeing the scene with a tennis racket. Facing four charges for the incident
An inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center has picked up additional charges after he tried to escape when jailers brought his breakfast. Twenty-two-year-old Caide McCoy Curry of Clarkridge has added two felony charges to the previous
A thirty-four-year-old man facing charges stemming from an altercation with jail staff in August last year appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (May 5). Tyler Michael Oliverio pled guilty to charges of aggravated assault, second degree
The City of Briarcliff has a new mayor following the city council’s regular meeting on Tuesday evening. Robert (Bob) Markham was appointed during the meeting and will serve as mayor for the remainder of the current term
Pioneer Days in Norfork marks its annual return this Friday and promises to provide the familiar festival favorites with new additions. Many events will be held across the city including a 5K run on Saturday, music by
The Mountain Home Saddle Club is kicking off their summer activities Friday night with a Truck and Tractor Pull starting at 7. Sanctioned by WW Productions the pull will feature all the crowd favorites with over 16
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will meet Thursday evening at 6 in the Central Office Board Room. Prior to the meeting a reception for the school’s 2025 retirees will take place in Dunbar Auditorium
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday evening at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Four items are listed on the agenda with the first being an ordinance to change an area zoned
The Viola School District is partnering with North Arkansas Development Council’s Head Start program in an effort to serve more families in the community and surrounding areas. The Viola Little Longhorn Preschool Program is now planning for
The Cotter Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting Thursday night at 7. The agenda will include the monthly academic report for May as well as a financial report. The Board will attempt to
The millage proposal by the Ozark Mountain School District was defeated by voters during the school election Tuesday. The district includes schools with campuses at Bruno-Pyatt in Marion County, St. Joe in Searcy County and Western Grove
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that a registered sex offender has moved to the county after relocating from Sacramento County, California. Seventy-seven-year-old Daniel Sharpe is residing at 2764 Highway 101 North in Gamaliel.
Following a call with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, President Donald J. Trump today announced that he will declare a Major Disaster in Arkansas for the state’s March 14-15 storms and tornadoes. Governor Sanders previously submitted a request
Terry Shumate Jr. (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man who is alleged to have been involved in a robbery which led to a major manhunt in May 2023 was scheduled to go on trial
A man who has listed addresses in Mountain Home and Harrison was recently arrested after he was found inside a white Dodge van parked at Wayne’s Auto Repair located along U.S. Highway 62 East. Fifty-year-old Benjamin Guthrie
Area residents went to the polls on Tuesday as a few school elections were held. Josh Davis will be the newest member of the Norfork School Board after defeating Matt Wilbur for Position 1. Davis secured 243
A special fundraiser for Hospice of the Ozarks, affiliated with Baxter Health, is coming up next month with a “Kentucky Derby flair.” A Night of Hope Gala and Fundraiser is scheduled for June 7 at 5:30 at
Neil Reinhard presents the framed Arkansas State flag to KTLO’s Heather Loftis A local craftsman recently completed a project that will preserve a piece of KTLO’s history for many years to come. Following the passing of Bob
The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County is holding their Friends of the Library Book Sale this weekend. The sale begins Thursday and runs through Saturday with hours of operation matching the Library’s regular hours of
The Safe Sitter program, a medically accurate class which teaches young people how to handle emergencies when caring for children, returns to the Schliemann Center for Women’s Health this summer. The program is designed to teach safe
The Baxter County Economic Development Committee will meet Wednesday morning at 9:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The agenda includes consideration of the North Central Arkansas Economic Alliance. The Baxter County
The City of Bull Shoals Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a meeting with all resort and hotel owners or their representatives Thursday evening at 6:30 in the City Council Chambers at 706 C S Woods Blvd.
Douglas Starkey (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) A Yellville man who has served on the Marion County Regional Airport Board of Directors for 30 years, including time as treasurer, has been arrested for stealing over
Robert Smallish (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Mountain Home resulted in injuries to a Baxter County man and charges against a Wisconsin man. Forty-seven-year-old Mark Adkisson was transported by
A former drug counselor appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday (May 5) and pled guilty to the most recent in a string of drug-related charges that have been filed against him. Forty-nine-year-old Dennis James Amaral, Jr.,
Tuesday is Election Day for a number of school districts in Arkansas, and there will be two races in Baxter County. Two candidates are looking to succeed a Norfork School Board member who did not run for
Mountain Home is the site which will kick off the Arkansas Special Olympics as local law enforcement officers prepare to carry the Flame of Hope for the Torch Run. The event starts on the morning of May
Residents in need of a replacement driver’s license or ID will need to order one online as State Revenue Offices have put a temporary pause on in-person renewals. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) implemented
Applications for a limited elk hunting permit draw are now being accepted through June 1 at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissions (AGFC) licensing site. Eighteen permits, six either sex and 12 antlerless, will be available and
The Norfork School Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday night at 5 in the cafeteria. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The City of Norfork will hold a special water/sewer rate study workshop Tuesday evening at 6. The meeting will discuss the water/sewer rate study and rate increases. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Marion County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 5:30. The agenda includes the judge’s office presenting ordinances on levy sales and use tax and a special election as well as ordinances discussed
The Norfork School Board meeting originally scheduled for Monday has been postponed. The meeting will now take place May 27. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Bull Shoals Parks Committee will hold a meeting Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the Council Chambers located at 706 C S Woods Blvd. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Baxter County Circuit Court’s jurors on the Group B panel will not need to report for duty on Tuesday. According to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, all trials for this week have been continued, and
