Monthly Archives: July 2024

As of 4:08 Wednesday afternoon, power has been restored to North Arkansas Electric Cooperative members connected to the Sycamore Springs substation. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

An outage at the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) Sycamore Springs substation has caused 1,075 members to be without power Wednesday afternoon. According to officials, a transmission line servicing the Sycamore Springs substation had been opened for

North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) is reporting a power outage with at the Sycamore Springs substation. As of 3:35 Wednesday afternoon, NAEC was reporting 1,074 members without power. A cause for the outage and estimation of restoration

On Thursday, Marion County road 6075 will be closed temporarily for repairs. According to Marion County Judge Jason Stumph, MC 6075 will be closed for approximately two hours for construction of the slab over Blue John. The

Mountain Home residents interested in serving on the City Council will have a one-week window to file for their candidacy.Starting Wednesday, the filing period will begin for candidates interested in running for one of the eight seats

Registered voters in Missouri are less than a week away from being able to go to the polls. Voting the primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, and the polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7

William Smith (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man arrested this month after making alleged threats to kill a number of people made an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Sixty-three-year-old William Eugene Smith,

A man who said he didn’t want them and didn’t know what else to do with them is alleged to have put seven live puppies in a trash bag and threw them in a dumpster. Ronald Charles

A Flippin High School student was recently awarded first place in the 2024 Arkansas Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest held by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.The artwork of 14-year-old Emma Cook, a ninth grader at

Local school districts are putting extra effort into increasing security measures for the upcoming school year. Superintendents from Yellville-Summit, Cotter, Flippin and Mountain Home Public School Districts, spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to

    Two Ozark County residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon along Missouri Highway 5, ten miles south of Ava. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 70-year-old Phillip Wood of Wasola, Mo. was traveling

A Mountain Home woman has been arrested after breaking into a home, twice. Sixty-year-old Jeanine Jaramillo is being held in the Baxter County Detention Center on a felony charge. According to the probable cause affidavit from the

A Gassville man has been arrested after allegedly skip-scanning items at a local retail store. According to the probable cause affidavit, Mountain Home Police Officers were contacted by store officials stating they had evidence of a man

Incoming Kindergarten students for the 2024-25 school year in Mountain Home Public School District will alternate start dates as an opportunity for students to learn procedures and form relationships in a smaller group setting. Mountain Home Public

The deadline to apply for federal assistance following the May 24-27 storms in northern Arkansas is fast approaching. According to a press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), those affected by the storms have until

The Mountain Home Cemetery Board has a meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening at 5:30. The session will be held in the council chambers of the Mountain Home Municipal Building. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM

2024 Miss Baxter County Fair Queen winners The winners of the Baxter County Fair Baby Contest and the Miss Baxter County Fair Pageant winners have been announced. The events were held Saturday at Dunbar Auditorium in Mountain

Amber Woods (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) A Marion County woman is accused attempting to convince her teenage daughter to stay silent with her allegations of the mother’s boyfriend inappropriately touching her last year. Thirty-nine-year-old

William Wolfe Jr. (Photo courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) A Douglas County jury has convicted a man of fatally shooting another male at his residence and taking his pickup truck nearly four years ago. After a

Thanks to a grant of over $11,000 from the state of Arkansas, the Mountain Home School District is purchasing storage cases for each classroom in the high school and junior high for students to put their cellphones

Students in the Twin Lakes Area are less than a month away from returning to the classrooms, and a couple of local school districts are getting ready to present some additions. Cotter and Yellville-Summit were able to

Sales tax numbers for Baxter County are down for July while the City of Mountain Home sees an increase. According Mountain Homes Director of Finance and Treasury Alma Clark, the city collected a total of $604,958 in

A man who apparently has feet that are different sizes and likes the movie Toy Story has been arrested after stealing Buzz Lightyear Crocs in mismatched sizes. He also allegedly stole a woman’s wallet from a different

Caleb and Kaleah Brooks (Photos courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Two rural Mountain Home residents were arrested in a disturbance in which one of the suspects allegedly attacked his neighbor. Twenty-three-year-old Caleb Brooks faces charges of

A local farmer received top honors at the Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) awards Thursday during Arkansas Farm Bureau’s annual Officers and Leaders Conference at the Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro. The awards honor young farmers

Beaver Jim Villines Boyhood Home, located in Ponca, being prepared for structural repairs. NPS Photo A historic structure along the Buffalo National River in Ponca is being restored to make it safe and accessible to the public

A 6-year-old Missouri child died Friday morning after falling off a kneeboard and getting caught by a boat propeller in Table Rock Lake. The unidentified male from Carthage was pronounced dead just after 11 by a Taney

A Clarkridge woman suffered what was termed a “suspected minor injury” when her vehicle rear-ended a garbage truck Thursday afternoon in northern Baxter County. Fifty-eight-year-old Linda Sloan was transported by a private vehicle to Baxter Health. According

A Mountain Home man has been arrested for punching his girlfriend’s four-year-old daughter in the face. Facing a charge of battery in the first degree is 23-year-old Austin Bryce Helms. The charge is a Class Y felony,

Another scam is being reported by the Izard County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Charley Melton, his office has been informed of individuals receiving calls from a person claiming to be from Entergy. The scammer is allegedly

Starting Monday, the Buffalo National River will be installing a new water line to Steel Creek, causing Steel Creek Road to be shut down Mondays – Thursdays from 8 until 4:30. According to a press release from

Hospice of the Ozarks is holding its annual contest to benefit the program supporting the bond between hospice patients and their pets. There is still time to enter a photo submission for the Pet Peace of Mind

Philip Frame Jr., a lifelong Mountain Home resident, announced Thursday afternoon his intent to run for the Ward 3, Seat 1 position on the Mountain Home City Council. Current seat holder, Paige Dillard Evans had announced earlier

A Harrison man has been arrested for having sex with a 14-year-old girl. A felony charge of sexual indecency with a minor has been filed against 42-year-old Shawn Tremier Anderson. According to the probable cause affidavit, the

    On Tuesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Recovery Center in Baxter County at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas (FBNCA) will close permanently. According to a press release, the center at the FBNCA will

The Mountain Home Police Department is warning the public of another scam. The latest concerns property that is falsely being presented for rent on social media. Lieutenant Mike Day of the department’s Criminal Investigation Division says a

From April through June 30, Arkansans spent $67.4 million on medical marijuana for a total of 18,895 pounds, bringing the overall amount for 2024 to $135.5 million and 36,135 pounds. This included $22.8 million in April, $22.9

The Mountain Home City Pool will host a Flick N’ Float event Saturday night from 7 to 10 at the City Pool in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month. The movie Under the Boardwalk will be

Photo Courtesy of KYTV The Missouri Governor’s office recently denied a funding request from the City of West Plains to fence out wildlife from the airport’s runways. According to a report from KYTV, the city requested the

The Bull Shoals City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6:30 in the Council Chambers located at 706 C S Woods Blvd. Items on the agenda include: – reports from the Treasurer, City Departments

The Cotter City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6 in the Cotter City Hall Council Chamber. Items on the agenda include: – consideration to filling vacancy for Ward 1, Position 2. Joe Bass

A medical professions teacher at Mountain Home Junior High was pleasantly surprised recently to be chosen as the Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE) New Teacher of the Year. Jennifer Holmes whose classes at MHJH

Benjamin Lavalley (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Baxter County Detention Center inmate is in more trouble following a jail fight during the weekend. Fifty-four-year-old Benjamin Lavalley of Salem is facing charges of third-degree battery

When consumers take their vehicles to a gas station to get them filled up, many pay at the pump with a credit or debit card. Unfortunately, there have been occasions over the last few years where skimmers

The Calico Rock School District is preparing to go into the upcoming school year with new leadership. Rick Green was selected this month as the district’s new superintendent. Green, who is currently in his second week as

Dani Pugsley, Chamber CEO presenting to local leaders on work force initiative. The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class is working to bring a new certification to Mountain Home and Baxter County with the hope to

A local Mountain Home Girl Scout is looking to bring musical opportunities to young children by purchasing permanent outdoor musical equipment to place at the end of the Story Walk on the ASU-Mountain Home walking trail. The

On Wednesday, Mountain Home City Council member Paige Dillard Evans, announced she would not be seeking reelection for another term. Evans has served as Ward 3 Position 1 on the Mountain Home City Council for the last

Photo courtesy of KYTV Charges are pending for a man who was apprehended Wednesday morning by the West Plains Police Department for allegedly kidnapping his daughter. According to a press release from the West Plains Police Department,

The Amber Alert issued by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Tuesday evening for a missing child in West Plains has been cancelled.According to a news release from the department 2-year-old Paxton Raider has been located and is

Nearly two months after the murder charge against former Omaha High School principal and boys’ basketball coach Rocky Dodson was dismissed by the prosecution, the special judge assigned to the case granted them the opportunity to refile

A local financial institution is celebrating a milestone. Wednesday marks 130 years since the opening of what is currently known as Century Bank of the Ozarks in Gainesville. It was July 24, 1894, when the former Bank

The Baxter County Fair will host the annual Baby Contest Saturday afternoon at 2 and the Fair Pageant that night at 6 in the Dunbar Auditorium of the Mountain Home High School.Brooke Grissum, a board member of

The Flippin School Board’s regular July session on Monday included the transfer of positions for a current employee and six new hires. Kelvin Hudson has the recap. Listen: click to download audio The board wrapped up the

Baxter Health recently welcomed board-certified family nurse practitioner, Jeanne Marotta, ARPN, to the medical staff at the Heart and Vascular Clinic.Marotta practiced in Pagosa Springs, Co., for five years before relocating to Mountain Home. Her professional expertise

Paxton Rader (left) and Joseph Rader (Photos courtesy of West Plains Police Department) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced an Amber Alert was issued after a West Plains child was allegedly abducted by her father Tuesday

The lawsuit against the Mountain Home School District and the School Board has officially come to a close with a ruling handed down Tuesday morning. Circuit Judge John Putman of Harrison, who presided over the case after

Jeremy Jones (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) A man is accused of threatening members of the Flippin Fire Department following his mother’s death. Thirty-six-year-old Jeremy Jones of Flippin is incarcerated in the Marion County Law

Jessica Adams and Shae George (Photos courtesy of Izard County Sheriff’s Office) An investigation into a vehicle break-in and a residential theft of over $40,000 resulted in the arrest of two suspects, including the victim’s roommate. Thirty-nine-year-old

The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show May’s unemployment rates in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri counties rose when compared April. In Baxter

Local non-profit Kindness, Inc. will be hosting a meet and greet on Wednesday as a chance for the public to meet the volunteers and learn more about what they do for our community. Debbie Wamock, the Executive

Baxter Health recently welcomed Dr. Jacob Carter, MD, to the medical staff. He is a skilled internist joining the First In Service Hospitalists practice group serving at Baxter Health.Dr. Carter, an Arkansas native, obtained his undergraduate degree

The University of Missouri’s Ozark County Extension Office will host a three-day seminar on livestock management-intensive grazing for economic and environmental sustainability. The Ozark County Grazing School is scheduled for Aug. 7-9. Attendees will learn to optimize

For one day only, Deals on Meals at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot will be half-price.Starting Tuesday morning, all remaining restaurant certificates will be on sale for half-price. Listeners can call 870-425-3101 on Tuesday to reserve

The lawsuit against the Mountain Home School District and School Board is now in the judge’s hands and a ruling could be handed down any day. After a number of local judges recused themselves from the case,

Joseph Cruz and Christine Johnson (Photo courtesy of Izard County Sheriff’s Office) Two Horseshoe Bend residents are in the Izard County Detention Center after stolen items and drugs were located at their home. Bond is set at

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is announcing additional assistance following the tornadoes that hit north central Arkansas in late May. Homeowners approved for individual assistance in Baxter, Marion, Fulton and Boone counties with privately-owned roads or bridges

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has named Baxter Health as one of 2023’s Emergency Quality Network (E-QUAL) Honor Roll awardees.The award recognizes Baxter Health for notable achievement in emergency stroke care. In stroke care, emergency

The Cotter School Board’s July session lasted just over two hours and included an executive session to unanimously approve of two hires, a resignation and a few change in positions. Cotter High School basketball coaches Jared Wilhite

The Flippin School Board will consider the hire of six new employees during its regular July session Monday evening at 6. Taylor Yowell, who just resigned as a fourth grade teacher at Cotter, will be considered for

Clyde Holmes (Photo courtesy of Newton County Sheriff’s Office) Authorities are searching for a missing Little Rock man after his pickup truck was found abandoned in Newton County. Forty-one-year-old Clyde Holmes, also known as Clyde Boatwright Jr.,

William Smith (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Stone County man is jailed in Baxter County after allegedly threatening to shoot three people, including putting a “peep hole” in one person, and firing two shots.

Mark Jeffries (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man’s latest criminal charges came after he offered a “purple drink” that turned out to be laced with Fentanyl and methamphetamine to two people he was visiting.

A West Plains man was sentenced in federal court for reportedly possessing hundreds of computer-generated images of child sexual abuse. Twenty-four-year-old Dace Allen Doverspike pleaded guilty on August 29, 2023, to possessing an obscene visual representation of

Think you can make the best ribs in town? Well prove it by taking part in the KTLO BBQ Cook-off Challenge on August 23 as part of BomberFest, presented by First Security Bank at Bomber Stadium. The

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) recently welcomed Dr. Jessie Little, a pediatrician, to the medical team.Dr. Little earned her bachelor’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia and furthered her medical training at the University of

It was a historic Republican National Convention (RNC) that wrapped up in Milwaukee Thursday night following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, and a Mountain Home man was part of the process. Richard Caster was

Seth Withrow (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man pled guilty to charges including stealing property belonging to a deceased individual during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-four-year-old Seth Andrew Withrow, who

The Baxter Summer Concert Series continues this weekend with rock band Maynium opening the show Saturday evening in Hickory Park with Pretty Tied Up following as the main act. Local promoter Ricky Crawford says if you like

The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas and the national nonprofit Petco Love will host the Adopt a Petco event at Petco in Mountain Home Saturday morning from 10 to 2. The event will include pets available

A global technology outage occurred during the early morning hours on Friday due to a faulty software update. According to the Associated Press, flights were grounded, various media outlets were knocked offline, and some hospitals were disrupted.

Neal Pendergrass (center) with Mountain Home School Board President Lisa House (left) and Superintendent Allyson Dewey A veteran of the Mountain Home School Board was selected to fill the vacant spot that came open in June. Neal

The Mountain Home City Council Thursday night heard from Mayor Hillrey Adams about the recent fundraiser held for the tornado victims in Baxter County. The event raised between $70,000 and $80,000 to aid those affected by the

Baxter County 911 services are functioning normally Friday morning despite nationwide cyber outages affecting airlines and causing 911 outages across the country. Baxter County OEM Director, David Stults tells KTLO News that all systems are functioning normally

It was a long night for the Mountain Home School Board Thursday night as they spent over three hours interviewing and deciding on whom to choose to fill a vacant spot on the board prior to taking

A Harrison man was arrested after being accused of domestic assault. Forty-two-year-old Christopher Dotson is facing charges of terroristic threatening, assault on a household member and endangering the welfare of a minor.According to the probable cause affidavit,

In a statement from Rachel Bunch, Executive Director of the Arkansas Health Care Association it only took 8 hours for residents to be relocated after Wednesday’s flooding inundated the Creekside Nursing facility in Yellville.”All 83 residents from

Kalei Britt (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A “Thelma and Louise” type trip for one of two young women who took a weeklong joy ride through Arkansas in a stolen pickup truck came to the

Applications are now available for disaster relief funds from the May 26 tornado according to a press release from the Mayor’s office for the City of Mountain Home.Residents can pick up a copy of the Baxter County

Baxter Health recently welcomed board-certified vascular surgeon Nestor Arita, MD, to the medical staff. He will be joining the Baxter Health and Vascular Clinic on August 1.Dr. Arita previously practiced in Jackson, Tennessee, for three years before

The public is invited to visit the Baxter County Airport terminal building Saturday morning from 11 to 1 for a hot dog lunch with refreshments to celebrate the recently completed remodel of the terminal. Hosted by the

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Baxter County will be closed on Saturday due to a previously scheduled event. The center located at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas on 1042 Highland Circle in Mountain Home

Road crews are active across Marion County on Thursday repairing damage to roadways and low water crossings. Some confusion has arisen on what roads the county can and cannot do work on leaving some citizens frustrated that

Flood waters roll through the City of Flippin. Photo credit Flippin PD The City of Flippin was hit hard from Wednesday’s heavy flooding and the mayor says they are just now beginning to get a full picture

Following concerns Wednesday night as the upper White River continued to rise from Tuesday night and Wednesday morning’s heavy rains, OEM Director for Izard County, Gary Richardson is reporting Thursday morning that waters are receding.Richardson states that

Marion County Judge Jason Stumph spoke with KTLO News Thursday morning to let local citizens know that his crews are active working to restore roads and cleanup debris. The Judge says they will address all county roads

An area woman suffered what was termed a suspected minor injury when her vehicle ran off the roadway and rolled over southeast of Mountain Home Monday afternoon. Fifty-one-year-old Trina Stair of Mountain View was transported to Baxter

A Mountain Home man with a long history of committing crimes and running from the law is back behind bars.He was last declared a fugitive when he stopped reporting to his parole/probation officer in May. Records show

The Mountain Home School Board will fill its vacancy at Thursday’s meeting scheduled for 5 in the Administration Building Board Room.The Board will meet in regular session but the meeting will not be a standard one as

    The City of Cotter will host Coffee with the Mayor Friday morning from 8 to 9 at the Cotter Bridge Market next to the Historical Cotter Bridge. Citizens are invited to have coffee and pastries with

The Mountain Home City Council will move through a light agenda when it meets Thursday evening at 5. The council will discuss an opioid settlement with the Kroger Company, consider a resolution to support the Arkansas Game

The Cotter School Board’s regular July session is scheduled for Thursday evening at 7. The board will consider certified policy changes, grocery bids, a smart data contract, renewal of property and vehicle insurance, improvement plans for the

Wednesday’s rainfall led to records broken and various portions of the Twin Lakes Area flooded. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, 2.97 inches of

As the upper White River continues to rise from Tuesday night and Wednesday morning’s heavy rains, one problem area that has arisen is the Guion area in southern Izard County.Gary Dickerson is the Emergency Management Director for

The boil order for Summit Waterworks has been lifted. The Arkansas Department of Health lifted the order Wednesday afternoon.The boil order had been issued Friday for the entire system due to a main break. WebReadyTM Powered by

Mayor Heath Hogan of the City of Flippin gave a noon update to KTLO’s Heather Loftis on conditions following the large flooding event. Listen: click to download audio TRANSCRIPTION: Loftis: Mayor, give us the latest update from

Marion County Judge Jason Stumph spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis on the KTLO FM noon news to give an update on Marion County following the flooding Wednesday morning. TRANSCRIPTION: Loftis: We’ll start off first with Marion County

Baxter Health Vice President of Marketing and Communication, Tobias Pugsley, spoke with KTLO’s  Heather Loftis at noon Wednesday with that latest update. of Creekside Nursing Home residents after the Wednesday morning flooding. He says 80 residents were

KTLO’s Heather Loftis spoke with Travis Doshier Wednesday morning about flooding damage at Doshier and Associates newly renovated office in Yellville from flooding. Doshier says at one point water was a foot deep in the lane behind

Flooding in Yellville courtesy of Shawn Beaver According to Yellville Mayor Shawn Lane the City of Yellville has most likely experienced a 100 year flooding event from Tuesday and Wednesday’s heavy rainfall. in speaking with KTLO News

Heavy flooding has caused the Creekside Nursing Home to evacuate patients Wednesday morning to a temporary location at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Summit. Tobias Pugsley VP of Communications and Marketing for Baxter Health gave the following

Record breaking rainfall overnight into Wednesday morning has cause major flooding around the area with the City of Yellville seeing many flooded businesses, roads and residences.The barber shop in downtown Yelville right near the town branch has

A partial road closure has been announced in Baxter County following Wednesday’s early morning storms. Baxter County Road and Bridge Superintendent Larry Carter says County Road 1, also known as Denton Ferry Road, will be closed starting

The Marion County Library has announced its closure on Wednesday. The library will not be open due to the early morning flooding in Yellville. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The flooding has resulted in some government closures in Marion County. Judge Jason Stumph says all Marion County government offices will be closed Wednesday. In addition, 14th Judicial District Circuit Judge John Putman says the court session

The heavy rains early Wednesday morning have led to several roads being flooded, and one bridge on Marion County Road 8060 has been washed out. Marion County Judge Jason Stumph spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The

The overnight rainfall has resulted in a daily rainfall record being broken for the third time in July, and this month will end up being in the top five among wettest Julys. At KTLO, Classic Hits and

Wednesday’s early morning storms and heavy rains have resulted in multiple road closures being reported and emergency personnel conducting water rescue attempts. Baxter County Office of Emergency Management Director David Stults says county crews are assisting Marion

The Mountain Home School Board is preparing to fill its vacancy this week following the resignation of former board member Bob Chester. The board will meet in its regular session Thursday evening, but the meeting will not

A woman is accused of attacking a healthcare worker while she was a patient at Baxter Health. Thirty-two-year-old Felicia Vaughan is in the Baxter County Detention Center on a felony count of second-degree battery. According to the

Daniel Adams (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Parole for a Mountain Home man serving time for manslaughter and aggravated assault has been denied. Thirty-nine-year-old Daniel Robert Adams was sentenced to a total of 16 years

Baxter Health is bringing new technology to its hospital to continue its mandate of offering quality care right at home to the residents of the Twin Lakes area. From expansion of the available operating rooms, cutting edge

In a session lasting under three hours, the Gassville City Council spent much of the meeting discussing properties considered for condemnation. Mayor Jeff Braim has the details. Listen: click to download audio Council member Ernest Adkins was

Think you can make the best ribs in town? Well prove it by taking part in the KTLO BBQ Cook-off Challenge on August 23 as part of BomberFest, presented by First Security Bank at Bomber Stadium. The

One of the Baxter County Circuit Court jury panels will need to report for duty this week. According to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, jurors in Group B will need to report Thursday morning at

Dustin Matthews (left) and Cody Thompson (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Two registered sex offenders have relocated to Baxter County. According to Sheriff John Montgomery, 37-year-old Dustin Matthews and 41-year-old Cody Thompson are residing north

Dangerous heat is in the forecast for Tuesday but relief is on the way in the form of below average temperatures and rain.An excessive heat warning will be in effect today from noon until 8 with heat

Timothy Shatwell (Photo courtesy of Boone County Sheriff’s Office) A Harrison man was arrested following reports of domestic assault. Forty-two-year-old Timothy Shatwell is facing charges of battery, false imprisonment, terroristic threatening and being a habitual offender. According

With the filing period two weeks away from opening for city council positions in Arkansas, Mountain Home has its first announced candidate. Michele Linehan stated in a press release she has obtained the required signature to make

Leading the way in health care in North Central Arkansas has been fundamental to Baxter Health since its founding in 1963 and continues to be the driving force as the organization looks to the future. The not

Pilot Madelyn Smith on left with Gerald Gaige of Leading Edge Aviation on right visited KTLO to discuss aviation careers for young people. It took one flight from the Flippin airport for Madelyn Smith to know what

The Gassville City Council will take up a fairly busy agenda during its regular July session Tuesday evening at 6. Unfinished business includes the final readings of two proposed ordinances. One establishes separate deposit amounts for water

The Lakeview City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. Items on the agenda include monthly reports and discussion of a state aid street program. WebReadyTM Powered by

The Bull Shoals City Council’s July workshop is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6:30. Continuing business items include the second reading of a police city limits ordinance, a generator for the wastewater treatment facility, the city flag

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will partner with Quail Forever in Arkansas for a controlled burn at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. The burn will begin around noon Tuesday in the southwest corner of the

A nine-year-old West Plains male was among two seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday night in Howell County. The operator of the motorcycle, 28-year-old Brandon Barrett of West Plains, was transported by a private vehicle to

A man accused of having sex with an underage female has been jailed in Baxter County. Fifty-five-year-old Gary Dale Robertson, who lists his address as a room at the Mountain Home Inn, was booked into the Baxter

On July 15, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot are taking the time to remember Bob Knight, who was considered a legend in Arkansas broadcasting but always kept his community at the forefront of his life. The

In 2006, a significant addition was made to Bull Shoals-White River State Park and named after a local businessman, sportsman and philanthropist. The James A. Gaston Visitor Center offers a first-hand look at the history behind the

The Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration is reminding Arkansas private nonprofit organizations of the Aug. 12 deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by severe

The Norfork Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 5 in the Central Office. Items on the agenda include an academic update, Gym AC project update, survey discussion, consideration ending balance

The Viola Public Schools Board of Education will be moving its July Board meeting to Monday evening at 5. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

An Ozark County man suffered serious injuries when two pickup trucks collided Saturday evening. Seventy-year-old David Mahan of Theodosia was transported by air ambulance to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. According to the Missouri State Highway

A Fulton County woman who shot and killed her son last year during an argument over a stuck lawn mower was sentenced to three years in prison this week. Through a negotiated plea deal, forty-four-year-old Tabatha Pebler

Applications are still being accepted for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) relief. Assistance from FEMA is and will not affect other federal benefits. In addition, FEMA funds will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) will release nearly 700 permits to participate in special deer hunts at Arkansas wildlife management areas (WMA) beginning Monday morning at 9. These permits cover modern gun, alternative firearms, youth

A Mountain Home woman became a drowning victim after she went under water in Ozark County Saturday afternoon. Sixty-three-year-old Julia Monroe was pronounced dead at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol,

A vehicle fire occurred last weekend in Baxter County when batteries connected to a sound system were ablaze. No injuries were reported from the incident. According to the incident report from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, a

Over $70,000 had been collected for tornado victims in Baxter County as of Friday evening, and according to reports, more money was still coming in. The money was being collected during two fundraising events as several local

Baxter Summer Concert Series Promoter Ricky Crawford stopped by KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot Wednesday to discuss Saturday’s lineup. Gates will open at 6 at Hickory Park with The Band Trippp and Kesley Hart hitting the

Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News Friday afternoon to share how the tornado victim fundraiser has been going. A few dinner tickets are still available. Listen: click to download

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced Friday afternoon the immediate closure of portions of Pigeon Creek Park for road repairs. According to a press release, the gate restricting access to half of Pigeon Creek Park

Seven community members submitted their names to the Mountain Home Public School (MHPS) Board of Education for consideration to replace the open seat left by former Board member Bob Chester. Candidates include Tony Chamberlain, Tommy Knight, Cheyla