Yearly Archives: 2017

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is decreasing the amount of water it’s releasing from the spillway at Table Rock Dam. The corps said in a news release that the water flows were reduced Wednesday but could

The Black River in Northeast Arkansas taking in water from the Current River has led to at least six levee breaches bringing historic flooding levels in Northeast Arkansas. Trey Stafford, president and general manager with the Jonesboro

Two people were given probation after changing their pleas to guilty on the charges against them during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Joshua Crawford of Gassville was put on probation for six years and

The Little Rock District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed the spillway gates at Norfork Dam at 8:00 Wednesday but continues to release 6,000 cubic feet per second through the two turbine units.The lake is

The rising flood waters in Northeast Arkansas are also threatening U.S. highways in at least three locations. Late Wednesday morning information on the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Website indicates three closures on U.S. highways due to

in North Central Arkansas-Updated                   KH Governor Asa Hutchinson’s proposal to amend the expanded Medicaid program would impact almost 3,500 residents in North Central Arkansas, according to information provided to KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot from the Arkansas

Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery’s campaign to secure funding for additional vehicles for his department led to a $156,000 appropriation from the quorum court Tuesday evening. The funds will be used to purchase four Dodge Chargers, a

Two 19 year olds, James Adam Horness of Calico Rock and Shelby Jay Aultry of Big Flat, are being held in the Izard County jail on arson charges following an investigation into a fire which destroyed a

The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County offers a variety of beginning computer classes in April.The Windows of Beginners Class will be held Thursday at 10:30 to teach participants about the mouse, desktop, icons, task bar,

A Mountain Home man, 46-year-old Russell Cleland, was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond involving nine drug and firearms felony charges and released Tuesday. The charges follow the execution of two search

School officials across southern Missouri are adjusting schedules during the final days of the school year in the aftermath of last week’s flooding. At Gainesville, Superintendent Joe Donley says classes will resume on Wednesday and continue through

    Twin Lakes area residents have been enjoying a sunny day with warm temperatures. However, meteorologist Heather Cross with the National Weather Service in Little Rock says rain is beginning to make its way back into the

    A public hearing in Marion County for the purpose of identifying and prioritizing the needs of the county is set for next Tuesday evening, May 9 in the Marion County Courthouse. The hearing has been set

Several people received time in prison after changing their pleas during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Betsey Coplen of Mountain Home was given five years in prison after pleading guilty to various drug-related offenses.

Mountain Home High School recently announced Hunt Nosari and Cara Conner as Mr. and Ms. MHHS for the 2016-2017 School Year. Contestants for Mr. and Miss were selected by the faculty based on the student’s achievements while

Early voting for residents of Bull Shoals begins at 8:00 Tuesday morning at the Marion County Courthouse to vote on a one percent sales tax hike to help fund a new wastewater treatment plant.Voting continues through this

     This Tuesday afternoon at 4 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library, there will host a Cell Phone and Tablet Question and Answer Session. Attendees may bring in any tablet or cell phone and get hands-on help from

The Baxter County Quorum Court is scheduled to meet in regular session Tuesday evening at 6:00 in the second floor of the courthouse. Items on the meeting’s agenda, under new business, include an ordinance to adopt the

A public hearing in Marion County is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6 in the Marion County Courthouse. The purpose of the hearing is to identify and prioritize the needs of the county, which is considering applying

The city of Briarcliff is accepting bids for chip and seal of approximately 4,780 feet of city streets.The notice from the city of Briarcliff advises bids will be accepted unti1 the afternoon of May 24th at 1:00.

Relief shelters are being set up in the Twin Lakes Area. The American Red Cross is opening shelters in Gainesville and Calico Rock for anyone displaced by the recent floods or needing food and water. The  Gainesville

In an update of how County personnel and departments are dealing with flooding across the Twin Lakes Area, Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass says the county has been working to address areas of immediate concern. A verbal

Marion County is among a number of Arkansas Counties, including Baxter and Boone, to have declared disasters following flooding over the weekend. Marion County Judge Terry Ott, who estimates damage across the county at over $1.5 million

    Chad McDaniel of rural Mountain Home who stands accused of threatening to kill family members with a gun, entered a not guilty plea to charges stemming from the incident during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court

A phone scam is going around the Twin Lakes Area with KTLO’s name showing up on the caller ID. The number comes from (870)425-4443. The number is not associated with KTLO in any capacity. If calls are

The Arkansas legislature convenes Monday afternoon following Governor Asa Hutchinson issuing a call Friday for an Extraordinary Session of the 91st General Assembly to tackle a short list of items. The call comes as the legislature was

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers acting operations project manager Mark Case says Lake Norfork has crested at an elevation of 578.92 feet, 24.1 feet above normal pool, and a little over a foot less than the top

As of 5:30 Monday morning 17 roads remain closed in Ozark County as a result of recent flooding. Ozark County was one of the hardest areas impacted in the Twin Lakes Area as heavy amounts of rain

School will be closed Monday in all five Ozark County school districts, including Bakersfield, Dora, Gainesville, Lutie and Thornfield. Five bridges in the Dora area are closed due to flood damage, according to Superintendent Steve Richards who

(photo courtesy of Ozark County Times) The rainfall over the weekend caused severe damage in Ozark County, especially along the North Fork of the White River which set a new record crest but we may never now

No fatalities have been reported Sunday as the result of flash flooding in Ozark County Saturday night. The area was one of the hardest hit by heavy rainfall which flooded local homes and businesses and stranded some

As the Army Corps of Engineers continues to keep flood gates open at Norfork Dam, the good news is the lake is expected to crest tomorrow afternoon and hopefully, the corps will be able to stop the

The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in Boone County Saturday afternoon. A survey team from the National Weather Service office in Little Rock conducted their survey of the damage Sunday and determined the

Communities and neighborhoods along the White River were bustling with activity Sunday as residents and businesses prepared from historic flooding from recent rainfall. In Nofork, at the confluence of the North Fork and White Rivers, residents were

The city of Norfork is looking to provide relief for residents having to evacuate their homes due to flood conditions. Norfork acting mayor Christi Dobson says a relief shelter has been set up. Listen: right-click to download

Baxter County has been declared a state of emergency. Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass says the verbal declaration was made with the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management. Judge Pendergrass says several factors led to the declaration, but

Judge’s decision sets stage for $18 property tax increase A ruling Friday by a Pulaski County Circuit Judge has set the stage for an $18 annual assessment against each residence and business parcel in Baxter County. The

The heavy rains have caused roads to be closed and local rivers to rise throughout the Twin Lakes Area. Several roads remain shut down throughout Ozark County. According to a sheriff’s dispatch spokesperson, Highway 5 north and

The heavy rainfall has continued to cause dangerous situations for Twin Lakes Area residents as a flash flood emergency was issued by the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock. A flash flood warning for a

While the Twin Lakes Area has already received a significant amount of rainfall, more is in the forecast. Meteorologist Heather Cross from the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock says the rain will continue through

The search for a St. Louis man on the Buffalo National River was suspended Saturday. Crews in two boats were resuming their search for 65-year-old Rick Norber, but they had to leave the river by 2:30 due

    The massive rainfall from across both southern Missouri and northern Arkansas is making its way to the area lakes. Saturday evening as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel continue to closely monitor the situation, Mark Case,

Cannie Bkaer Rd. Mountain Home (picure courtesy of Samantha Roberson) Norfork Dam (picture courtesy of Kapra Stuffelbeam) Mountain Home High School (picture courtesy of a local listener) Mountain Home High School (picture courtesy of a local listener)

On Monday, members of the state legislature will meet in Little Rock to gavel in an extraordinary session of the 91st General Assembly. Though we will take up several items, the primary purpose will be to consider

    With roads underwater and trees down, Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass said late Saturday evening cleanup work will begin on Sunday morning. Listen: right-click to download mp3 Judge Pendergrass says the hardest hit portion of the

With the recent rainfall, three local rivers are in danger of going above flood stage. A flood warning will be in effect for the White River at Calico Rock from Sunday morning to Wednesday morning. The river’s

Branson flooding (picture courtesy Marty Ott) George’s Creek 62/412 west of Yellville (picture courtesy of Alyssa Johnson) Down town Harrison (picture courtesy of LeighAnn Cerra) Bucher Drive by Mountain Home High School (picture courtesy of Heather Loftis)

There is a possibility of severe weather this weekend for the Twin Lakes Area. In addition, storms could also lead to the potential of flooding. Meteorologist Lance Pyle of the National Weather Service office in North Little

The Bull Shoals-White River State Park kayaking tour scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to the potential for inclement weather. Those who have pre-paid for the event can use their tickets for a new event, a

Due to significant flood potential this weekend, the 2nd Annual Steel Creek Concert featuring National Park Radio has been postponed until further notice.The concert, originally scheduled to coincide with National Park Week, was postponed in order to

Midway Baptist Church will celebrated their 50th anniversary Sunday with a special service beginning at 10:30 in the morning. The church welcomes the community to join them in this celebration. The church began as a mission from

The 36th annual Northern Arkansas District Spring Junior Livestock Show is set for Saturday at the Baxter County Fairgrounds in Mountain Home. The horse show will be held at the Bar None Cowboy Church in Midway on

Local law enforcement agencies across the U.S., including the Baxter County Sheriff and Mountain Home Police Departments, are participating in the National Drug Take-Back Program Saturday from 10:00 in the morning until 2:00 in the afternoon. The

Cotter Mayor Peggy Hammock is urging residents of the Cotter area to be vigilant of the precipitation and water levels over the next several days. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The mayor says she hopes we don’t

The search for the person whose canoe capsized in the Buffalo River Wednesday is winding down for the third day without discovery. According to Buffalo National River Public Information Officer Caven Clark, based on the forecast of

As storms move across the Twin Lakes Area the potential for flooding continues. A flash flood watch remains in effect, for all of North Central Arkansas and southern Missouri, through Sunday night.Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass says

The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Wiggins Battery and the Baxter County Historical Society will gather at the Baxter County Courthouse Saturday morning at 10:00 for the annual Confederate Day Memorial service. The

Chances for rain and severe weather increase throughout the Twin Lakes Area Friday as storms build momentum. We’ll have a 50 percent chance of rain increasing to an 80 percent chance Friday night with an average rainfall

The search for a second person, 65-year-old Rick Norber from Saint Louis, whose canoe capsized in the Buffalo River Wednesday, continued until 7:00 Thursday evening. Search efforts on both banks and on the river between Kyles Landing

Two Lakeview residents were arrested Monday on felony drug charges after an undercover investigation. 38-year-old Jennifer Dawn Elliot and 40-year-old Dustin Neal Brown were both charged with felony delivery of meth or cocaine and parole violations. Elliot