The Gassville Public Safety Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday at 10 at the Gassville Community Center, 204 S. School St. The public is welcome to attend. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photos credit: MHHS teacher Emma Reed The winners of the Mr. and Miss Mountain Home High School (MHHS) have been announced. Winners Devyn Prins and Aidan Shrable each received $1,000 from the Mountain Home Education Foundation. $500
Photo shows damage to boat dock in Oakland area. Photo credit: Bill O’Brien The Oakland- Promiseland Fire Chief is reporting damage to private docks on Bull Shoals Lake from storms that moved across Northern Marion County on
April Gessner (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A woman released from jail on a $10,000 bond April 24 was rearrested the next day on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Thirty-eight-year-old April Dawn Gessner,
An Izard county man is facing multiple charges for recent incidents that include threatening to kill his neighbor, throwing liquid on jailers that included human waste and failing to comply with reporting requirements of being a registered
Photos courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office A Missouri man is incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail after allegedly ramming the vehicles of Sheriff Chris Degase and one of his deputies near the end of a pursuit.
Parents in North Central Arkansas considering a different public school district for their children have until Thursday to apply under the state’s School Choice program. The application window, which opened on January 1, allows families to request
The Baxter Health Foundation is ramping up efforts to reach their goal of raising $2 million for the addition of a much needed third Cath Lab to the hospital during the Heartbeat of Hope Campaign. Sarah Edwards,
The City of Cotter recently unveiled the first phase of new branding and logos in anticipation of the Cotter Trout Festival scheduled for Saturday. Banners are installed in both the Downtown Cotter River District and in Big
The Mountain Home Kiwanis Club will partner with the Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department to present the annual Kids Safety Fair this weekend. The fair will be held Saturday from 10 to 2 in the L.C.
A fallen tree and downed power lines in Marion County has caused Highway 202 near the intersection with Highway 178 to be closed at this time. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that high winds caused
The boil order for a portion of the Sylamore Valley Water Association in northern Stone County has been lifted. The order, which affected customers on Riverview Road, was lifted Monday. The boil order had been issued last
A hazardous weather briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) shows the potential for severe weather remains for mid Tuesday morning into Wednesday evening. The main weather threat is damaging winds of up to 60 mph. Large
Brandii Hampton (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Brandii Hampton has a fairly extensive record. She has been charged with computer fraud, forgery, stealing credit cards, checks and personal information in Arkansas and Missouri. The 43-year-old
It’s been just over 13 months since the Mountain Home City Council voted to purchase a building at 650 South Street in downtown, renovate it and turn it into the new police station. The building has housed
Patients, medical professionals, and supporters gathered Monday morning for a reception marking the 25th anniversary of the Mountain Home Christian Clinic’s mission to serve its community. With over 50 in attendance at the Wade Street home for
Amber Yates accepted the Wilson Award from Perry Wilson at the 92nd annual awards ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas State University) An Arkansas State University student from the area was recently honored with the institution’s highest award
Mountain Home High School (MHHS) Career Academies will honor graduating seniors’ future plans during its College & Military Signing Day on Wednesday. The event will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 in the Bomber Gymnasium. The celebration
The Flippin Public School Board met Monday evening for an hour and a half in regular session. The busy agenda saw the acceptance of resignations and approval of infrastructure projects. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson shared the following meeting
The sales tax revenue for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home both saw decreases for the second month in a row with both seeing stark declines compared to March’s numbers. Sales tax reports are released
As North Arkansas College (Northark) continues exploring a potential affiliation with the University of Arkansas System, a Community Town Hall has been scheduled for Thursday from 11 to 1 at the Berryville Community Center Banquet Hall. The
As of 3:30 Monday afternoon, power has been restored for North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) members in the Pebble Creek/Flint Ridge area.The outage, which lasted just under 30 minutes, affected nearly 630 members. According to the cooperative,
Matt Trent and Nancy Blackburn (Photos courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office) Two individuals were arrested in Ozark County in March after a neighbor and a law-enforcement drone were shot at. Matt Trent and Nancy Blackburn were
Brandon Farrell (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man appeared in circuit court April 22 facing a charge of violating the terms and conditions of his probation handed down in a Baxter County case by
A Missouri man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday in Ozark County. The unidentified 33-year-old male from Steelville was transported by ambulance to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
Jim McCammon (Photo courtesy of National Fallen Firefighters Foundation) Nearly a month after an area man’s name was added to the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial, he is going to be recognized on a national level this weekend.
As they prepare to move offices, the Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) front office will be closed Monday. All other police services will continue regular operations. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Another production will be presented this weekend by the Mountain Home High School Bomber Theatre. Something Rotten! JR. is scheduled for Friday and Saturday evening at 7 and Sunday afternoon at 2 at Dunbar Auditorium on the
The Flippin School Board of Education will meet Monday evening at 6 in the Administration Building. The agenda will include the announcement of three retirements. Cheryl Blasdel, high school art teacher, Suzie Rook, elementary librarian, and Becky
Gaberial McCasland (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man arrested in early July 2022 after found trespassing in a building in Mountain Home and in possession of methamphetamine and a smoking pipe was back in
Photo courtesy of West Plains Police Department Two individuals were arrested earlier this month after methamphetamine was located in a residence in the middle of West Plains. Willard “Dickey” Martin and Nichole Wilburn each face charges of
Mia Green, who was recently crowned Overall Academic Achiever at ASU-Mountain Home (ASUMH), will put her academic abilities on display in an upcoming APEX presentation Monday at noon in the 2nd floor lobby of Dryer Hall on
The Mountain Home Bomber Band finishes their performance at the ASBOA Class 6A Concert Band Contest held in Jonesboro. (Photo courtesy of Tom Chentnik) The Mountain Home High School Band is giving the public one more opportunity
The Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts recently restarted one of its regular music series. Residents and visitors are invited to Ted’s Lil Opry every Monday evening. Ted Hobbs, the event’s namesake, was a recent guest on
The annual spring clean up in Mountain Home is scheduled for this Monday through Friday. The clean up by Methvin Sanitation and Waste Connections is for customers in the Mountain Home city limits only. It’s a chance
Roger Steele was recently honored at the State FFA Convention in Camp Couchdale in Hot Springs recognizing the Honorary Owl Award he won last year and his 32 years of service. Steele says the part of his
Another scam is being reported by a business in Mountain Home. According to PostNet, it involves a text message from a person or entity falsely claiming to be sending the message on behalf of FedEx regarding a
Zachariah Zelk (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man, whose criminal record stretches back to 1999 and who has had 17 felony cases opened on him through the years, appeared in Baxter County
Photo courtesy of West Plains Police Department Three individuals have been arrested after methamphetamine and firearms were found at a location in West Plains. Jason Laird, Shelby Gutierrez and Melissa Collins are also facing a felony count
The site of the old Arkana school off Highway 201 South continues to be a thriving hub for “back porch music.” Now called the Arkana Community Center, faithful pickers and lovers of traditional music gather every Saturday
The Mountain Home Christian Clinic will begin the upcoming week by honoring a milestone. Sunday will be the 25th anniversary of the clinic serving its first patient, and a celebration is scheduled for Monday morning. Mountain Home
As they prepare to move offices, the Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) front office will be closed Monday. All other police services will continue regular operations. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Beginning Saturday, the City of Gassville will temporarily switch its water supply to the City of Mountain Home’s system to allow for a routine interior inspection and cleaning of Gassville’s water tank, according to Gassville Water Superintendent
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public of a new addition to the Most Wanted list. Kristie Jean McFadden, a woman described as being 5’7 and having brown hair and hazel eyes, is wanted on
On Thursday, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board (MHPS) of Education held their second work session to consider the rebuild of the area of the high school known as the “Big Top.” Josh Siebert of Modus Studio
During a workshop and special session Thursday evening the budget for 2025 was passed for the City of Flippin. The council had not been able until the meeting to agree on a finalized budget that originally would
Terry Shumate (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 appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday
After 16 years of service in Gassville, Mayor Jeff Braim recently announced he is retiring and will not seek reelection. Mayor Braim says he’s enjoyed his time as mayor, but decided it’s time to move on. Listen:
During their regular monthly meeting Monday night, the Norfork School Board dealt with a number of issues including the resignation of one of their principals and the renewing of contracts for classified staff. The board accepted the
Spectrum on the Square, an event set up by the Spectrum Connection to spread awareness to the community about nuero divergency, will take place Saturday from 8 to 2 on the corner of 6th and Baker St.
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is participating in National Drug Take-Back Day to allow residents to help remove unwanted, unused and potentially dangerous controlled substances and over the counter medications from their medicine cabinets. The event will
The Baxter County Master Gardeners Plant Sale will be held Saturday morning at 9 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds Livestock Building. The sale will feature a variety of plants grown by local Master Gardeners. Mary Smith with
A Boil order has been issued for a portion of the Sylamore Valley Water Association in northern Stone County. The order affects customers on Riverview Road. The boil order was issued Thursday morning due to maintenance related
A Fulton County man has been arrested on child pornography charges. Twenty-five-year-old Skyler D. Crisp of Viola was arrested Tuesday. According to Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith and the Arkansas State Police, officers from the Internet Crimes
Juan Blankenship (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A trial date of July 17 has been set for an Indiana man charged with the 2021 rape of a female juvenile. It was announced during a session
The deadline to need a Real ID to board domestic flights or enter a federal building in the United States is just two weeks away. Beginning May 7, anyone without a Real ID will not be able
The 23rd annual First Security Cotter Trout Festival kicks off May 3 at Big Spring Park. The event will run from 10 to 6 and feature an expanded layout. The festival will begin with a parade, followed
Pinkston Middle School art teacher Libby Posey and principal Justin Smith meet with employees from Casey’s 859 on Hwy 62 E. to thank them for sharing information about the Casey’s Cash for Classrooms grant. Pinkston Middle School
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will hold a public meeting Thursday afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 at Calico Rock City Hall. The two topics of discussion will be the proposed bridge replacement over Calico Creek on
The Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District will meet Thursday morning at 10 at Harrison City Hall. During the meeting, a legal update and updates on environmental officers and the office of land resources will be given along
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet Thursday evening to discuss a range of city business, including a change to City Hall’s operating hours that will go into effect next month. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30
The Marion County Procedures and Management Committee will meet Thursday evening at 5 in the Marion County Courthouse. Multiple ordinances and amendments will be reviewed including the 1/2 cent sales tax for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office
The Marion County Library Board will hold a special meeting Thursday evening at 6 to discuss the library’s Collection Development Policy. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Flippin City Council will hold a budget workshop meeting Thursday evening at 5 in the Flippin District Courtroom. The agenda includes the budget workshop followed by a special council meeting to pass the 2025 budget. WebReadyTM
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting Thursday evening at 5:30 in in the District Administration Building. The agenda includes a Modus Studio Inc. Presentation to be given by Josh Siebert.
A boating accident on the White River Tuesday afternoon has left one person dead and one injured. According to Keith Stephens, Chief of Communications for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, 77-year-old Carol Sellers died at Baxter
Nykola Kotyk (right) pictured with relief effort organizer Loretta Remington as she holds Kotyk’s dog, Liberty Ann, in Palatine, Ill. A group of people living in a Chicago suburb rallied around Nykola Kotyk, a fugitive from Baxter
A Baxter County man has been arrested for a pursuit that reached speeds of 90-100 miles-per-hour and then breaking into a woman’s home after he crashed his vehicle. Thirty-five-year-old Alan Christopher Whitman of Lakeview is facing two
A former Mountain Home man and longtime coach and teacher at Mountain Home High School will be appearing on Family Feud this week. Jim Tejcek will be on the show Thursday and Friday with his brother, sister-in-law
Members of the Mountain Home Bomb Squad FRC Team 16 have a lot to be proud of as they returned Sunday after being crowned championship division winners at the FIRST Championship in Houston. The culminating, international event
Vivian Verbel’s friend receiving a blessing from Pope Francis in Cuba As many worldwide mourn the recent loss of Pope Francis, one local Catholic is remembering the legacy he left behind and the people he served. Vivian
This year’s National Volunteer Week began Sunday and will continue through Saturday. Baxter Health’s Volunteer Services Department is taking the time to celebrate the volunteers they have at the hospital and its various entities. Baxter Health Director
The Baxter County Budget Committee will meet Wednesday afternoon at 4 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include discussion of outside legal counsel services and moving funds in
The Cotter City Council has canceled their monthly meeting originally scheduled for Thursday. This decision was made because there were no actionable items for discussion. The next Council meeting is scheduled for May 22. WebReadyTM Powered by
Amy Trout (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office) An Ozark County woman has been arrested after shooting her two kids, ages 8 and 5, with a BB gun as a form of punishment. Thirty-seven-year-old Amy Dunn
Baxter County is three weeks away from its school election with two races on the ballots. Two candidates are looking to succeed a Norfork School Board member who did not run for reelection, and for the county’s
The Cotter High School Wind Ensemble recently achieved their highest score at a state level contest since 2018 at the recent Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association 2a State Concert Contest. Under the direction of Douglas Messick,
Art students at Mountain Home Junior High and High School Career Academies will be showing their work to the public. The 2025 Fine Arts Festival, also known as ArtFest, will be held Tuesday from 4:30 to 7:30
The Baxter County Historical Society is taking advantage of a rare opportunity at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County as they invite their members and the public to attend a special tour of the Americans
The Flippin City Council will meet Tuesday at 5:45 in the Flippin District Courtroom, beginning with a public hearing on a proposed grant for upgrades to the city’s wastewater collection system. The funding would come through the
The Baxter County Personnel Committee will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse to discuss Personnel Policy updates and Personnel in the Treasurer’s Office. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Brooks Due (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) The victim of Monday’s fatal shooting in Bull Shoals has been identified, and online court records indicate her suspected assailant was her estranged husband. Forty-eight-year-old Anita Suzanne Due
The victim of Sunday morning’s drowning incident on Bull Shoals Lake has been identified. Eighty-seven-year-old Robert Clark of Mountain Home was pronounced dead at the scene in the Howard Cove area. According to a spokesperson from the
A Baxter County man has been arrested for being in possession of items stolen from a man’s home while the victim was out of the country. Facing a felony charge of theft by receiving is 57-year-old Phillip
Following storm damage earlier in the month the bridge over Bennetts Bayou over County Road 46 remains closed. Representatives from state and federal agencies will be in the area this week to assess damages and potential problems.
In the coming weeks the residents of Baxter County will have a brand new health unit as construction crews work on wrapping up the project. The new facility located at the corner of West Road and Buttercup
On Friday, ASU-Mountain Home held its annual Academic Achievers Luncheon, an annual event in which faculty honors the brightest students in each field of study. During the ceremony, each student is awarded a certificate recognizing their achievements.
The Norfork School Board will have several personnel matters during its regular April session Monday evening at 5. High school principal Jason Williams is one of the resignations to be considered by the board. Other resignations include
Disaster Assistance Grants from Main Street Calico Rock and Main Street Arkansas were recently given out to businesses which were affected by recent flooding. The grants were used to make repairs to ceilings, roof structures and retaining
Monday starts the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s (ARDOT) National Work Zone Awareness Week, a national safety campaign observed each spring. The campaign usually begins at the start of construction season and encourages safe driving through highway work
A Mountain Home man drowned Sunday morning after falling from his boat on Bull Shoals Lake. According to a Baxter County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, the 87-year-old male was in the Howard Cove area when the incident occurred
Road closure signs posted on a road in Ozark County have been stolen. According to a Facebook post from the Ozark County Sheriff’s Office, the signs were stolen from County Road 349, northwest of Caulfield. The road
Image courtesy of National Weather Service The severe weather possibility continues for the Twin Lakes Area and may be greater Sunday than it was Saturday. There is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Ozark, Taney and
The Arkansas State Legislature recessed Wednesday before they return next month to formally adjourn their session. District 3 State Rep. Stetson Painter of Mountain Home recently spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News about what
Elizabeth Watson (center) with her gold medal (Photo courtesy of ASU-Mountain Home) A few of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home’s technical education students recently received medals in the SkillsUSA Competition in Hot Springs with one being crowned a
A Marion County man has been arrested on child pornography charges. Twenty-nine-year-old Johnnie Wayne Heinen of Yellville is facing one count of computer exploitation of a child, a Class Y felony, and eight counts of computer child
Band member Conner Morgan & Emerson Walls showcase the Bomber Band’s second consecutive First Division Rating at the ASBOA State Concert Contest and the band’s recognition plaque as the featured Class 6A Honor Band. (Photo courtesy of
Arkansas Farm Bureau has announced a new program that launched last month to provide Arkansas farmers an opportunity to share their stories, connect with consumers and increase visibility of their direct-to-consumer products. KTLO, Classic Hits and The
Recent testing of Briarcliff Waterworks’ drinking water showed that contaminant levels remain safely below federal and state limits, according to the system’s 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. The report, which covers data from Jan. 1 to
Entergy Arkansas is recognizing National Safe Digging Month, an awareness campaign reminding those who excavate or dig to call 811 at least two full business days before digging. The focus of the month is to prevent serious
Missouri’s first case of measles has been confirmed in Taney County. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the case was discovered in a child visiting the area and associated with recent international travel.
Welcome to another exciting episode of Retracing Our Roots. This is our second installment exploring the rise and fall of the Covenant, the Sword, and the Arm of the Lord, commonly known as the CSA. Our crew,
With just under two weeks left, the current month has entered the top five in the category for wettest Aprils. With the precipitation measured Saturday and Sunday morning, 2025 has currently become the fourth wettest April on
Image courtesy of National Weather Service There is another possibility for severe weather and flooding this weekend in the Twin Lakes Area. Meteorologist Willie Gilmore of the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock says there
Virginia Perreira and John Zastrow (Photos courtesy of Greene County Sheriff’s Office) A pair of area residents were arrested Friday after being indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield on accusations trafficking methamphetamine in southwestern Missouri.
Katherine Bale (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home woman has picked up multiple charges for fighting with police, including kicking one in the groin, hitting one in the jaw and attempting to bite
Old Gremlin at former CSA compound still shows signs of target practice in the 1980s Forty years have passed since one of the most notorious extremist events in Ozarks history unfolded in the hills of northeastern Marion
Another fresh season of local vendors has begun at the corner of Fifth and Shira streets as the Mountain Home Farmers Market looks to expand it programs this year. The market which sees upwards of 150 vendors
Briarcliff residents are invited to a meet and greet with candidates for the city’s open mayoral seat on Saturday evening at 5. The event will take place at the city’s temporary office, located at 945 Scenic Drive.
A boil order for the Brunner Hill Water Association has been lifted. According to the association, the order was lifted for areas north of 6000 Arkansas Highway 223 to the end of the system including all branches
The boil order for a portion of the Fifty Six Waterworks has been lifted. The boil order was issued earlier this week due to a main break and affected customers on Larry Treat to the end of
A Marion County man has been arrested for hitting another person with a bat at a business in Flippin. Twenty-five-year-old Chipper Wade Statum of Yellville is being held in the Marion County Detention Center. According to the
The annual spring clean up in Mountain Home is schedule for the week of April 28 – May 2. The clean up by Methvin Sanitation and Waste Connections is for customers in the Mountain Home city limits
The Mountain Home City Council met in regular session Thursday evening and worked to create funding avenues for the local public works projects. The council approved an ordinance to authorize the issuance and sale of $10 million
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday in regular session where the recognized two longtime employees and addressing several key items related to facilities, technology, and student well-being. Coach Brad Morris and food service
The 12th annual Father Daughter Ball is coming up and tickets are currently available. The event, hosted by Mountain Home Christian Academy, will take place at The Sheid on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home on May 3.
Steve and Julie Lacine have been proudly tuning in weekly from their home in Flippin as one of their 19 grandchildren is making waves on this year’s season of American Idol. At only 15 years old their
Severe weather chances originally forecasted for Friday evening over the Twin Lakes area has been diminished in the latest briefing from the National Weather Service with the focus now landing on Saturday and Sunday. A Flood Watch
Local law enforcement agencies such as the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office and the Flippin Police Department are participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) National 420 Mobilization campaign. During the campaign, which begins Friday and
The boil order for a portion of the Lead Hill Waterworks has been lifted. The order was lifted Wednesday afternoon. The order was issued Monday morning following a main break. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A long-awaited traffic light may soon be coming to Cotter, following a recent traffic study by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). According to a Facebook post by Cotter Mayor Mac Caradine, ARDOT has determined that the
A Stone County man has been arrested after he broke into a female’s home and tried to kiss her and then fought with a deputy trying to arrest him and again with jailers while being booked into
Rebecca Cross (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A woman who heaved a large rock through a window at the Popeye’s fast-food restaurant in Mountain Home appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court April 7. Twenty-four-year-old Rebecca
Weather patterns are setting up this week to bring a rainy Easter weekend to the Twin Lakes area with the possibility of flooding in low lying areas. The area has just begun to dry out from flooding
Recently, students with Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honors society at ASU-Mountain Home, (ASUMH) had the opportunity to travel to Kansas City for the annual PTK Catalyst event. During the event, ASUMH’s Chapter of PTK, Beta
Parents in North Central Arkansas considering a different public school district for their children have until May 1 to apply under the state’s School Choice program. The application window, which opened on January 1, allows families to
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 Northeast Public Water Authority’s Board meeting originally scheduled for today has been postponed. It is now scheduled for April 24 at 1:30 in the afternoon. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Before the Mountain Home City Council meets Thursday night, a public hearing will be held at 4:45 regarding the proposed 2025 Water-Sewer bonds. When the City Council meets afterwards, they will have two expenditures to discuss. The
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 6. Items on the agenda include: – An academic report discussing Act 56 Award, preliminary Junior ACT scores and Work Keys
The Baxter County Library Board will meet Thursday at noon at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The boil water order issued on April 9 for customer on the Wideman System in Calico Rock has been lifted. Bacteriological samples taken on Monday were found to be safe and a satisfactory disinfectant level has been
Jessica Hughes (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A woman facing charges stemming from the theft of a truck belonging to her father appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court April 7. Thirty-two-year-old Jessica Raygan Hughes and
Briarcliff residents are invited to a meet and greet with candidates for the city’s open mayoral seat on Saturday evening at 5. The event will take place at the city’s temporary office, located at 945 Scenic Drive.
The Arkansas State Auditor will be in Mountain Home on Thursday as part of ‘The Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt.’ Local residents will be able to visit with State Auditor Dennis Milligan and his staff from 9 to
Photos courtesy of Marlene Hada A special ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration will be held this week by the city of Yellville. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday at noon to present murals painted by local artist
Gearing up to take on the world’s best, Mountain Home Career Academies’ robotics team, the Bomb Squad, is in Houston, Texas for the First Robotics World Championship Competition. Fifteen students left at four yesterday morning to compete
Twenty five students and two chaperones from Regensburg in the state of Bavaria in Germany are enjoying their final week in Mountain Home as part of the German American Partnership Program or GAPP program at Mountain Home
Two Mountain Home High School students, Jackson Free and Jack Coleman, have become broadcasters for live streams on the Bomber Sports Network YouTube channel. They made their debut on Monday, as the Bomber Baseball team faced off
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Mountain Home Police Department is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. According
The Gassville City Council met Tuesday evening for a one-hour session, with Council Member Ralph Bird absent. The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-02, which updates personal time policies in the city’s personnel handbook. Council also held a
A woman from Sharp County has died five days after a single-vehicle crash in Fulton County. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) say 91-year-old Lelia M. Low of Highland died at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield Monday
A boil order has been issued for a portion of the Lead Hill Waterworks in Boone County. The order affects the area from the old Arvest Bank on Arkansas State Highway 14 to the rodeo arena on
A boil order has been issued for a portion of the Fifty Six Waterworks in Stone County. The affected area is for customers on Larry Treat to the end of Mitchel Road and Holmes Road. The boil
Marion County jurors in the Blue Panel have been excused for the rest of the term. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Bull Shoals City Council will hold a workshop tonight at 6:30 in the Council Chambers. Items on the agenda include: – Work hours for City Hall employees; – District Court Clerk hours; – Building permits fees
Prior to the Mountain Home High School baseball game on Monday, the memory of a Mountain Home student athlete turned coach and educator was honored. A dedication ceremony was held at McClain Park for the memorial to
Two men have been charged with battery after physically removing a man from a meeting at a Mountain Home church. Arrested for the April 1 incident are 42-year-old Nicholas Paul Miller of Melbourne and 37-year-old Douglas Joshua
Justin Spires (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man who turned what should have been a traffic stop on minor offenses into a high-speed chase during which he tried to ram the vehicles of pursuing
Last week, the Arkansas House of Representatives failed to pass House Bill 1930 which would’ve set minimum reimbursement rates for private health insurers. With the General Assembly set to unofficially adjourn Wednesday, the bill is not expected
Weather wise, the Twin Lakes Area has had an active spring. There have been a couple of periods of significant severe weather on March 14 and April 2, and a group known as the Arkansas Storm Hunters
Job seekers need to look no further than ASU-Mountain Home (ASUMH) for opportunities as the annual Community Career Expo returns Wednesday from 11 to 1 at the McClure Convention Center in the Vada Sheid Community Development Center.
The Lakeview City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. Items on the agenda include: – the State Street Aid Program; and – Dogwood Lane-Road/Sinkhole. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Norfork City Council will meet Tuesday evening at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include: – A resolution reconciling the budget for 2024; – A city parking lot update; – water/sewer rate study;
The Marion County Library Board will hold a meeting Tuesday evening at 6 at the Marion County Library. Items on the agenda include: – Lawn care bids; – electrical bids; – collection development policy; and – Library
The Little Rock District of the U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers has announced spillway gates at Norfork Dam will open Tuesday morning. The district says to safely evacuate flood storage from recent rains, five spillway gates
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for all individuals and businesses in Arkansas following the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding beginning April 2. According to Monday’s news release from the agency, taxpayers in the
Jurors on Marion County Circuit Court’s Blue panel will not need to report for duty on Tuesday. According to Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet, the next day the jurors on the panel will need to
While the weather may have cut the St. Croix Bassmaster Open short, the impression the City of Mountain Home made on the team behind it will last for years to come. Hank Weldon, the Executive Director of
Felicia Vaughn (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A woman who attacked a nurse at Baxter Health last year appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court April 7. Thirty-two-year-old Felicia Vaughn is charged with
As the legislative session continues in Little Rock, there have been several issues being looked at by the Arkansas State Senate considered by some as controversial. District 23 Sen. Scott Flippo of Bull Shoals addressed some of
During the weekend, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced she signed an executive order to provide relief for portions of the state affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding occurring April 2, and much of north
The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society held its spring open house Saturday, showcasing progress at its new museum facility on Bomber Boulevard in Mountain Home. The new site features more than 3,500 square feet of exhibit
In its second year, the Twin Lakes Literacy Council’s annual Golf Tournament seeks to provide a day of fun while also raising funds to help provide area children with much needed resources. The tournament will take place
The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for another outdoor recreation program at the end of the spring. Registrations for Intro to Kayaking are being accepted through May 23 with sessions in June being
The Yellville-Summit School Board of Education will hold a regular meeting Monday evening at 5:30 in the Yellville-Summit Administrative Building. Items on the agenda include: – Monthly budget and financial reports; – petition for student transfers; –
Prior to the Salesville City Council meeting Monday night, a second public hearing will be held at 5:30 for the new fire station. The Council will then hold their regular monthly meeting at 6. Items on the
Photos courtesy of Elaine Burgess A local woman is praising her neighbor as a hero after a weather-related incident occurred at her residence earlier this month. Elaine Burgess, a resident of northwest Mountain Home, tells KTLO, Classic
A Baxter County man has been arrested for assaulting his estranged wife. Forty-nine-year-old Brooks Dean Due of Briarcliff is facing five charges for the incident, four of them felonies. According to the probable cause affidavit from the
Billy Coram II (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man charged with stealing a new $24,000 UTV from a dealer in Mountain Home and wrecking it appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court
Earlier this weekend, District 4 State Rep. Jason Nazarenko outlined a pair of bills that were passed this past week in the House chamber, but there was plenty of other action taken during the current legislative session
In an effort to make resources easily available to veterans, the Veterans Benefit Fair will be held May 9 from 11 to 2 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. Vendors, a light lunch, door prizes and a power
The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department is giving local 3- and 4-year-olds an opportunity to learn the games of soccer and flag football this spring and summer. Registrations are being accepted for the Little Ballers sessions
Logo of the Covenant, the Sword and the Arm of the Lord courtesy of Wikipedia April marks 40 years since federal and state law-enforcement officials carried out a three-day seige in the Twin Lakes Area of a
As the county continues to recover from the recent storms and flooding, Baxter County’s Office of Emergency Management Director David Stults is reminding county residents who sustained damage from the recent severe weather to let them know.
Gregory Mayfield (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man who is no stranger to local law enforcement was back in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-five-year-old Gregory Mayfield pled guilty to charges in the single
It was another busy week at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock as the legislative session continues. District 4 State Representative Jason Nazarenko of Cotter recently spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to
Arkansas’ turkey season is set to begin on Saturday and Sunday with the annual youth turkey hunt. The youth turkey hunt offers two days for hunters ages 6 to 15 to hunt with a mentor to learn
Communities affected by this year’s storms are in higher need of blood donations. Bakersfield, which was affected by the March 14 tornadoes, will be holding a Red Cross Blood Drive April 24 from 9:30 to 1:30 in
Julie Ann Alexander Bench Warrant on Revocation of Suspended Sentence x2 for Charges of Possession of Methamphetamine with Purpose to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x2, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamine, Habitual Offender x2 (No bond)
A boil water order issued for the Calico Rock Waterworks for customers from Red Lane to Caldwell Street has been lifted. The boil order was issued on April 5 due to a water line break. WebReadyTM Powered
Update: Marion County jurors on the blue panel are not required to report for jury duty on Monday. Jurors will be required to report for jury duty Tuesday morning at 9 to the Marion County Courthouse. WebReadyTM
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is introducing a new option for turkey hunters to confirm their harvest this season. The new Express Check is being offered through the
A woman in jail on a murder charge was granted a supervised release bond, but before she could get released from jail, she picked up another charge and never left the facility. Fifty-eight-year-old Patricia Anna Santos-Duvalier of
A woman has been arrested for taking out credit cards using her son’s information in 2023 while she was living in the Mountain Home area. Fifty-six-year-old Lisa Renee Sherrill, who now lists an address in Hardy, is
A Mountain Home man alleged to have pointed a handgun at his mother and other family members during a domestic altercation appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-two-year-old Wayne Randall Kindstrom, Jr., pled guilty to reduced
The Easter Bunny is making his way over to the campus of ASU-Mountain Home for the annual Junior Auxiliary Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt begins on Saturday with ages 1-3 starting at 10, ages 4-7 at 10:20
The L.C. Sammons Youth Center Spring Carnival kicks off Saturday morning from 11 to 1 at Cooper Park. Enoch Pepin with Mountain Home Parks and Rec, says the carnival is the perfect place to go after the
Hickory Park is scheduled to be a hot spot for country music stars this summer with the announcement of Arkanfest, a free concert festival weekend taking place June 12-14 in Mountain Home. Mayor Hillrey Adams says the
The severe weather last week caused the Gassville recycling trailer, original scheduled for April 5, to be postponed. The trailer will now be available Saturday from 9 until noon. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A boil water order has been issued for customers of the Wideman System in Calico Rock. The order was issued Wednesday due to a main break. All affected customers are advised the water may be unsafe for
Damage at Jim Hinkle Spring River Hatchery was extensive. AGFC photo. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is still assessing the damages caused by the recent storms and asks hunters and anglers to exercise additional caution
A California man was arrested at the Department of Human Services office in Mountain Home early Wednesday afternoon after some tense moments when a man with a gun was on the phone talking about killing someone and
Gary Frans (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man who said he was upset by music a motel cleaning crew was playing in the room next to his is being charged with criminal attempt to
A son and his mother have been arrested after breaking into a home in Fulton County and assaulting one of two people sleeping in a bed and trying to take a child. Twenty-four-year-old Victor Edward Watson and
A non profit based in Marion County proposed their ideas for bringing a new, accessible Community Center at the recent meeting of the Quorum Court. The group, Marion County Community Services, presented a proposal Tuesday evening for
Flooding Saturday along McCabe Park walking trail near the 62/412 Bypass During last week’s storms, many waterways in the area began to overflow, causing debris to pile up on surrounding land. The City of Mountain Home has
The Baxter County Historical Society will be holding their Spring Open House Saturday to showcase the progress made at the new facility on Bomber Boulevard. Admission is free and musical group Rio will be playing in the
As part of their Million Meals program, Arvest will be hosting a Shred-A-Thon to help protect resident’s identities Saturday. The event will allow participants to shred sensitive paperwork, such as old bank statements, medical records and tax
In March, 24 building permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. Eight commercial signs were issued with the first going to McAlister’s Deli located at 1736
A boil water order has been issued for portion of the Brunner Hill Water Association in southeastern Baxter County. The order affects customers on Russell Lane from the intersection of Rocking Chair Lane to the end of
Madison Harned (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A former teacher accused of having sex with a then 17-year-old student pled guilty to lesser charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-eight-year-old Madison
Caide Curry (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Baxter County man who had spent just over one month in the Baxter County Detention Center on three misdemeanor charges was let out of the jail Friday
Students from Mountain Home recently had the opportunity to travel to the State Capitol and experience the process of getting a bill written, presented and passed. Senate Bill 391, which creates a grant program for school districts
The annual Missouri municipal election ended Tuesday night with a number of incumbents getting voted out of school boards throughout Ozark County. The race for current Bakersfield R-IV School Board members Kyle Clayton and Darren Johnston came
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month and to help spread awareness of resources available for Parkinson’s disease patients, the Baxter Health Mruk Family Center on Aging is holding a special event Friday from 9 to 1:30. The
The Arvest Concert Series returns Thursday night at 6 with a free concert starring Grammy winning country musician Suzy Bogguss. Seating is first-come, first-served and will take place in the Ed Coulter Permorming Arts Centers inside the
Time’s running short for anyone looking to participate in Saturday’s pickleball tournament at Bakersfield High School. The deadline to sign up for the benefit event hosted by the Bakersfield Student Council is Wednesday. Bakersfield R-IV School District
Thirteen business licenses were issued in March, which includes six home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The seven business licenses include: -Hello Gorgeous, a retail store located at 117 E. 7th Street;
Nominations are open for Arkansas’ Best Burger Contest, a statewide competition celebrating 100% beef burgers prepared in Arkansas restaurants. Hosted by the Arkansas Beef Council, the contest highlights the use of high-quality beef in the state’s burgers.
The City of Mountain Home Personnel Committee will hold a meeting this morning at 9 at City Hall. The meeting will discuss updating the City’s job classifications to add an additional position. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
During the storms last Friday, the Baxter County Courthouse was meant to be available as a shelter for residents. However, due to flooding, the Courthouse had to be closed, and a backup shelter was used instead. Baxter
The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop Tuesday evening at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include: – a resolution to reconcile the 2024 budget; – a city parking lot update; – a
An Izard County man is facing multiple charges for a bizarre incident where he went into an older woman’s home and started hugging her and holding her hand and then threatened others with a gun and hatchet.
Image courtesy of National Weather Service The flooding in northern Arkansas has resulted in the Spring River at Hardy reaching its second highest crest in recorded history. According to data presented by the National Weather Service, the
Changes have been made to polling locations for next month’s school board elections in Baxter County due to Mountain Home no longer having a contested race. Robert “Tony” Chamberlain withdrew from the race for Position 3 on
Tuesday is the day for voters to go to the polls in this year’s municipal elections in Missouri. There will be races among four school boards and one town in Ozark County this year. Voters in the
The Baxter County Conservation District’s Hicks Creek-White River 319 Project will host farm tours as part of the 2025 Spring Conservation Celebration. The event is set for April 22 from 5:30 to 7:30, with a rain date
The Marion County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 5:30. For the meeting, the non-profit volunteer organization Marion County Community Services (MCCS), will make a formal presentation on the proposed Marion County Community
Matthew Leiboult of White Buffalo Resort captured this image of the White River around 7 Saturday morning. With the rainfall over and the waters receding, officials and crews throughout the Twin Lakes Area are dealing with the
The City of Briarcliff will meet in regular session Tuesday afternoon at 3. Items on the agenda include: – a third reading of the animal revision ordinance; – updates on FEMA; – rebuilding; and – a review
The City of Bull Shoals Parks Committee will hold a meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 in the Bull Shoals City Hall meeting room. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
After being closed Monday, the Calico Rock School District will be back in session Tuesday. Its buses will be running snow routes only, and the Gorby bus will stop at the end of the road. Parents and
Multiple boil water orders in the area have been announced by the Arkansas Department of Health following last week’s flooding. One of the newest orders was issued Monday for a portion of the Cherokee Village Water Association
The Yellville City Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday has been cancelled. The meeting has been rescheduled for May 5. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Mountain Home’s high school robotics team was crowned the Bayou Regional champions over the weekend. FRC Team 16, also known as the Bomb Squad, won the competition held Wednesday through Saturday at the Pontchartrain Convention Center in
Flooding Saturday morning at Buffalo City Public Access This month has now become the 6th wettest April on record with a rain total so far of 10.19 inches just barely beating out 2004 which saw 10.18 inches
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office and the Mountain Home Police Department were among numerous law-enforcement agencies taking part in a three-day operation resulting in the apprehension of 21 repeat wanted violent offenders on various state charges. “Operation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a high-visibility enforcement effort April 7-14 to deter distracted driving during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Law enforcement officers nationwide, including the Cotter Police
Photo courtesy of Missouri Division of Fire Safety A second drowning victim has been reported from the flooding in West Plains. The body of the unidentified 45-year-old West Plains man was recovered Sunday, two days after the
While a few area school districts may have changes to their bus routes on Monday, one district will be closed. The Calico Rock School District will not have classes due to the road conditions from flooding and
Crews in Baxter County are working as a lot of road damage is being reported from the recent floods with two roads remaining closed. Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty tells KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Matt
Donna Burke captured this shot of a washed-out bridge at Mount Calm, west of Grisso Cemetery in Fulton County. The flooding in the Twin Lakes Area has resulted in multiple bridges on the highways in Fulton County
The recent flooding issues have led to the precautionary closure of a local recreation spot. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mountain Home Project Office is reporting the campground at Cranfield Park on Norfork Lake will be
As some of the water has receded, some area highways remain closed due to flooding, while others have reopened. IDriveArkansas.com is showing Arkansas Highway 395 from Salem to the state line has reopened after its closure this
This is a radar image from the National Weather Service captured just after 6:30 Sunday morning. While the rain has stopped falling in some portions of the Twin Lakes Area, it may not be completely over yet.
The precipitation measured Sunday morning at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, was just shy of another daily rainfall record being broken. The rain was
The Bakersfield R-IV School District has announced a pair of events being hosted by the student council this month. A pickleball tournament is scheduled for Saturday as a benefit for the Frazier family, who was severely injured
Photo courtesy of Missouri Division of Fire Safety A Missouri man is dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters Friday evening in West Plains. The body of the unidentified 57-year-old male from O’Fallon was later
Flooding at temporary bridge on Marion County Road 3022 As the rain has lightened up in some areas, water is receding in Marion County. No injuries have been reported, and there is currently no one sheltering in
Photo courtesy of City of Hardy Due to the flooding, a curfew has been set in the city of Hardy. The curfew takes effect Saturday evening and will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. every night
Photo courtesy of KYTV/KSPR The heavy floodwaters have resulted in an area railroad bridge getting washed out. According to a report from KYTV/KSPR, BNSF Railways reports the bridge at Mammoth Spring was destroyed early Saturday morning. A
Images courtesy of National Weather Service While the rainfall is letting up in some areas, the Twin Lakes Area is not done with the precipitation. A flash flood warning is in effect for Fulton, Izard and Stone
Flooding at temporary bridge on Marion County Road 3022 Within less than a year of devastating rainfall flooding portions of Marion County last July, the county has been again experiencing flooding and washouts. OEM Director Melissa Penn
According to Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith, residents are dealing with high water and bridge approaches being washed out. The Sheriff says the Hardy area is dealing with a lot of flooding and that the area should
Heavy rains have led to flooding in Baxter County and according to OEM Director David Stutls some areas have very dangerous conditions. Listen: right-click to download mp3 WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Ozark County Sheriff, Cass Martin, says road conditions are poor in the county in the early afternoon of Saturday. Heavy rain and flooding have made many areas impassable. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Dylan Edwards, Chief Ranger for the Corp of Engineers at Norfork and Bull Shoals Lakes, gives the following update on lake levels early Saturday afternoon where he states their is plenty of room in the lakes to
The Arkansas Department of Health has issued a boil water notice for Calico Rock Waterworks customers located from Red Lane to Caldwell Street. The notice was issued due to a water line break that caused a temporary
In a release Saturday morning from Baxter County Office of Emergency Management Director, David Stuts, Baxter County Road 46, north of Henderson east of Gamaliel, will be closed on both sides of the bridge going forward.The closure
The rainfall has resulted in a new precipitation record being broken. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, 5.61 inches of rain were measured at
This image captured by Marion County Scanner shows Sunset Street in Flippin where residents chose to evacuate Friday due to flooding. Friday’s rainfall has not led to any official road closures in Marion County, though there is
Matthew Leiboult of White Buffalo Resort captured these images of the White River around 7 Saturday morning. Baxter County is dealing with a couple of road closures, and personnel had to make a rescue Friday night in
Screenshot of ball field in Salem courtesy of Shaylea Worsham Fulton County has been dealing with several flooding issues due to the heavy rains, leading to a number of road closures. Sheriff Jake Smith has this update.
Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton was attempting to rescue a pair of individuals trapped in a rural portion of the the county. According to the sheriff’s office, a spot in the road was washed out and hidden
Images courtesy of National Weather Service More rain is expected throughout the Twin Lakes Area this weekend, leading to additional flooding concerns. A flood warning is in effect for Ozark, Howell and Douglas counties until 11 Saturday
The heavy rains have resulted in flooding, leading to several road closures and some evacuations. The Baxter County Office of Emergency Management is reporting a road closure in Norfork. According to Director David Stults, County Road 63,
Due to flooding in the basement of the Baxter County Courthouse, it cannot be used as a storm shelter tonight according to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery. Instead, anyone who needs shelter in the event a tornado
Dustin Riner (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) Authorities are searching for a teen reported missing in Marion County. Seventeen-year-old Dustin Riner reportedly went missing Wednesday at 578 Marion County Road 5034 in the Caney area.
Join KTLO’s Heather Loftis and Sammy Raycraft as they speak with local officials and give the latest breakdown on weather conditions in the Twin Lakes area.
Saturday morning’s ACT testing for Mountain Home Public Schools has been postponed. According to the district, the testing event is rescheduled for April 26. The district is waiting for a final word from the ACT about Sunday’s
With heavy rain falling across the area flooding concerns are being raised as runoff makes it way into local rivers. KTLO’s Heather Loftis spoke shortly before 5 Friday afternoon with Matthew Leiboult, the owner of White Buffalo
Photo courtesy of City of Norfork Officials in Norfork are keeping tabs of the White and North Fork rivers due to the rain that has already fallen and the additional precipitation that is expected. Mayor Lisa Harrison
Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty phoned in during the noon news broadcast on KTLO FM 97.9 to discuss with Sammy Raycraft the upcoming potential for severe weather in the Twin Lakes area, as well as how the
Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams spoke with KTLO News this morning to give an update on weather conditions. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Day 2 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Norfork Lake has been postponed due to the threat of severe weather. B.A.S.S. officials say the full field of anglers will now compete Saturday, which will serve as
Update: As of 1:56 p.m., few outages remain in the area. Entergy is no longer reporting outages in Baxter County and only nine outages in Boone County. NAEC however, is now reporting 14 new outages in Baxter
The National Weather Service (NWS) has elevated the risk of severe weather for Friday in the Twin Lakes Area as the area prepares for possible record rain fall amounts through Saturday. According to NWS Meteorologist Willie Gilmore,
With heavy rains forecasted area wide and local officials urging caution along waterways, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has a free app to help residents track changing water levels. The USACE Little Rock District recently
Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith is urging residents to exercise caution as heavy rainfall is expected to impact the area. In a statement, Smith advised citizens to avoid attempting to cross low-water bridges until floodwaters have receded.
Missouri’s Casey Scanlon leads Day 1 of the Bassmaster Open with a weight of 18-5.The St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Norfork Lake began Thursday morning with 234 boats launching from Buzzard Roost Boat Dock. Casey Scanlon of
One area man was killed, and another was one of two injured in a two-vehicle crash in Carroll County early Monday morning. Nineteen-year-old Matthew Hobbs of Marshall was pronounced dead at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.
The Mountain Home City Council approved the purchase of a new dump truck for the city street department and a rezoning request during a quick 15 minute session Thursday evening. The council waived competitive bidding to purchase
Two men from Mountain Home will compete in the World Axe & Knife Throwing Championship (WAKTC) this weekend in Appleton, Wisconsin. Kenny Pierce and Bo Trammell will compete in the axe duals competition which begins Saturday where
The odd-year voter cleanup project in Baxter County began with 4,729 cards being mailed out. Currently the Baxter County Clerk has 2,800 cards that still have not been returned. Anyone who has received a yellow confirmation card
Residents in flood-prone areas of Sharp County are strongly encouraged to evacuate before Friday afternoon. Flooding is forecasted in our area over the next couple days, and according to the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office, predictions are indicating
Marion County Circuit Court jurors on the Green Panel do not need to report for duty on Friday. According to Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet, the term for the Green and Ivory panels is complete.
The first Bassmaster Open Tournament held on Norfork Lake since 2007 began this morning and Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams spoke with KTLO News to share how things are going. Listen: click to download audio Mayor Adams
The Cotter Warrior Foundation 5K race scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to the risk of potential flooding. The new date for the race will be April 12 at 8 in the morning. Entries are
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders mobilized to state active duty four high-water teams and more than 40 Arkansas National Guardsmen in Northeast Arkansas to assist in evacuating flooded areas from anticipated heavy rains. The high-water teams include one
Despite the likelihood of heavy rainfall at the end of the week, the Mountain Home Farmers Market will open as planned Saturday. Jeff Quick, CEO of the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, said the market will
Baxter Health is expanding its presence in Harrison with the launch of Baxter Health Harrison Family Practice. The clinic, formerly known as Harrison Family Practice, will continue operating at its current location at 715 West Sherman Avenue,
Lutheran Church Charities, or LCC, is bringing hope and healing to people in crisis through its K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry. The organization deploys trained golden retrievers and their handlers to provide comfort and support during times of
With severe weather approaching, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is advising residents and visitors at lakes, rivers and recreation areas to stay safe and remain aware of changing conditions. USACE recommends park visitors develop a
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul originated in France in the early 19th century. The organization, originally named the Conference of Charity, was founded in 1833 and later changed its name after St. Vincent de Paul,
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) recently stocked tiger trout in the White River below Bull Shoals Dam as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance trout fishing in the state. On March 17, 200 tiger
The Mountain Home City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include: – An ordinance amendment in reference to zoning within the
As the area begins assessing damages caused by the Wednesday afternoon storms, power outages are starting to pop up as crews are hard at work restoring power to residents affected. KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News
Mountain Home Mayor Hillary Adams tell KTLO News Wednesday afternoon that despite rumors the St. Croix Bassmaster Tournament at Lake Norfork has not been cancelled. Confusion arose when registration at ASUMH was postponed this afternoon due to
Photo taken from atop Baxter Health shows storm crossing over Mountain Home. An active afternoon in the Twin Lakes area brought all modes of severe weather, including tornado warnings, hail, and heavy rain, as residents now prepare
Marion County jurors in the green panel are to report for jury duty Thursday morning at 9 to the Marion County Courthouse. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty was a guest Wednesday on the KTLO FM Morning Show with Kim Szecsi. During his visit, Judge Litty talked about the upcoming severe weather, including storm shelters and tornado sirens, as well
In preparation for severe weather and tornado watches, the Baxter County Courthouse will be open as a shelter for those who need it. Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty tells KTLO News that he has coordinated with staff
A Marion County man is facing six charges, three of them felonies, following a pursuit last week. Forty-eight-year-old Jody Thomas McLaughlin of Flippin is free from jail after posting bond. According to the probable cause affidavit from
Two people have been arrested for stealing items from a house in Lakeview, a house they had broken into and have apparently been living in for nearly a month. Forty-six-year-old Tabetha Jean Hoyt and 36-year-old Jose Armondo
A Baxter County man is facing seven charges, five of them felonies, after an altercation with his longtime girlfriend in which he assaulted her and she was shot during a fight over a gun and then he
Residents should prepare for a dangerous stretch of severe weather beginning Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The Twin Lakes region and much of Arkansas are at risk for damaging storms, heavy rainfall, and
During Tuesday’s 40-minute session, the Baxter County Quorum Court’s votes included an issue not on the original agenda but key when it comes to the safety of the public. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to
Kindergarten registration for students in the Mountain Home Public Schools District will take place Friday, by appointment only. Parents can schedule appointments online at kindergarten.mhbombers.com/reg. Registration will take place at the Mountain Home Kindergarten Center at 1310
Marion County Jurors on the Green Panel that are seated in the Jury Box are required to report again at 9 Wednesday morning. The ivory panel is excused for the rest of the term according to Marion
