Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas reports 12 more virus deaths, 12 more in hospital
Photo: Mandi Ruth Thompson A Mountain Home woman has been arrested, after she allegedly tried to run her father over with her vehicle. Forty-year-old Mandi Ruth Thompson was arrested on a felony charge of aggravated assault. According
The just released Arkansas Tourism Ticker report shows the state’s 2% tourism tax is down 30.4% between January and June. But among the top 10 counties in terms of the 2% tourism tax collections during this period,
Photo: Bradley Uren A Gassville man facing sex-related charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Thirty-five-year-old Bradley Uren and his estranged wife, 36-year-old Jennifer Uren, were arrested March 6. Bradley Uren is charged with three counts
Photo: James John Seawell A man who once rode his old bicycle into the Mountain Home Walmart and rode out with a new one, while proclaiming he was a police officer is back in jail. Fifty-two-year-old James
The Mountain Home Public School District has announced the first COVID-19 positive results on the campuses of Mountain Home High School and Mountain Home Junior High. In a Monday afternoon update to the school district’s website, officials
Arkansas 75,723 total cases (+5,504 from last Monday) 6,685 active cases (+514 from last Monday) 1,181 deaths (+200 from last Monday) Baxter County 273 total cases (+67) 78 active cases (+31) 1 death Marion County 76 total
In preparation for the influenza season, the Arkansas Department of Health is providing flu vaccinations throughout the state. The Baxter County Health Unit was among many to offer the vaccine starting Monday. The office on Bucher Drive
For the first time in 130 years, The Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early across the country in order to rescue Christmas. The funds raised through the organization’s iconic red kettles are at
A local school district held a groundbreaking ceremony in conjunction with its recent board meeting. The Viola School District announced the start of a construction for a campus-based solar facility to supply over 90% of the schools’
Photo: Johnny Howard Gordey A Lakeview man released from prison on March 19 found himself back in trouble just 24 weeks later. Fifty-year-old Johnny Howard Gordey was arrested Sept. 2 after information was developed there was alleged
Photo: Brennan Ray McKenna A 21-year-old Midway man charged with having inappropriate sexual contact with a relative appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and entered a not guilty plea to his charges. Brennan Ray McKenna was
A female was killed, and a male was injured Saturday morning in a one-vehicle crash in Fulton County. Eighty-two-year-old Shirley Bonewits of Ash Flat was pronounced dead at the scene, and 81-year-old James Bonewits of Ash Flat
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Arkansas AG announces judgement against Mountain View ‘tiny house’ contractor Mountain Home man killed when struck by vehicle in Hollister COVID-19 local numbers Monday:
Photo: LeeAnn Michelle Kenniston A Gassville woman arrested on drug charges twice within a span of just 99 days appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Fifty-three-year-old LeeAnn Michelle Kenniston changed her plea to guilty on charges
Photos: Robert David Lee Spackeen (left) and William Fay Two men have been taken into custody following a high-speed pursuit by law enforcement with a baby in the back seat of the fleeing vehicle and a loaded
Photo: Rickie D. LongA Boone County man, 59-year-old Rickie D. Long of Harrison, has entered a not guilty plea in Newton County Circuit Court to two charges of rape and three of felony sexual assault. Online court
Arkansas State University has released the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Summer Commencement.The Summer Commencement ceremony was the first held outdoors at A-State since 1986 and was conducted according to public health
Newton County authorities are continuing their search for a man wanted in connection with a reported kidnapping at knifepoint Thursday evening. Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler says in a Facebook posting his office received a call from
WALNUT SHADE, Mo. (AP) – A Taney County landowner who built a creek crossing that was blamed for three paddler drownings is in trouble with the Army Corps of Engineers over his effort to replace the structure.
Photo: Jonathon Jarrell Jr. Photo: Courtesy Newton County Sheriff’s Office A Madison County man accused of rape and the subject of a manhunt in Newton County has been arrested, after his vehicle struck a patrol unit head-on.
Today, I’d like to share two pieces of news that illustrate how Arkansas has fostered an environment that encourages high-tech entrepreneurs and the educators who mentor and inspire them. On Wednesday, I helped cut the ribbon for
The Mountain Home City Council unanimously approved an effort to refinance water and sewer bonds Thursday evening, which could result in big savings. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams says it was time to capitalize on the current
Photo: Austin Wayne Greer A man arrested after being found naked and running in circles claiming snakes were after him appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Twenty-six-year-old Austin Greer of Jordan was taken into custody shortly
Photo: Steven Paul Graves A convicted sex offender, 45-year-old Steven Graves, has been sentenced two years in prison after creating six social media accounts and failing to register them. In October 2019, Graves was charged in Stone
Photos: James E. “Rusty” Frye and Laura Bengston A Douglas County man is facing felony drug charges and is incarcerated on a no-bond hold until his court appearance. Online court documents indicate 56-year-old James E. “Rusty” Frye
As children continue to grow, some need help walking, talking, seeing, hearing or learning. Child Find is a legal requirement for all schools to find children with disabilities and who may be entitled to special education services.
Photo: Juvenile Officer Jamie Hardin Juvenile Officer Jamie Hardin has been recognized for 15 years of services to the youth and families of Baxter and Marion counties. Officer Hardin joined the staff of Baxter County Juvenile Services
Photo: Joseph L. Beard A Howell County man, 36-year-old Joseph L. Beard of Caulfield, has been arrested after reports of a suspicious male looking in vehicles and being on porches of houses. The West Plains Police Department
Mountain Home Public Schools has announced a staff member at Pinkston Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19. The district said via its website Friday afternoon, the staff member who tested positive has not been on
Baxter County Fair Board President Glenn Priebe joined KTLO FM’s Bob Knight to discuss the impact of coronavirus/COVID-19 on the 2020 edition of the fair. Listen to their complete discussion here:
A man from Kansas has drowned in the White River after his boat wouldn’t start. The Baxter County 911 Center received a call Thursday evening at 5:42 of a possible boating accident near Buford Spur with one
A Marion County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon. The Arkansas State Police says 75-year-old Richard W. Sgarella was killed when he failed to negotiate a curve, his truck ran off the highway, went
The Mountain Home School Board dealt with a lengthy agenda at its regular monthly meeting Thursday night, including hearing the annual report to the public and approving a new roof for the junior high building. During the
Photo: Matthew Barnett An Ozark County man, Matthew Barnett of Gainesville, has entered a guilty plea to a charge of third-degree assault/special victim in connection to an incident last September stemming from him jumping onto a lawn
Photo: Mountain Home Fire Chief Kris Quick A veteran member of the Mountain Home Fire Department (MHFD) has been named as the department’s new chief. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams announced the hiring of 26-year veteran Kris
A Mountain Home man killed when he was struck by a tractor-trailer early Tuesday morning in Hollister has been identified. The Hollister Police Department says the man is 50-year-old Joey Ray Horn, and next of kin has
Photo: Amber Lea Runau A 21-year-old Gassville resident who called 911 on Aug. 18 to report she had stabbed a woman made an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Amber Lea Runau is alleged to have
Photo: Jerry Bierman A report of shots fired has led to the arrest of a 72-year-old Oxford man on two felony counts of aggravated assault. According to Izard County Chief Deputy Charley Melton, authorities received a call
Mountain Home Public Schools has announced five new instances of COVID-19 in the district via its website Thursday.At the Nelson Wilks Herron campus, one staff member has tested positive, causing the quarantine of five students and an
The number of business licenses issued by the City of Mountain Home in August doubled over the previous month, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson in the Building Inspection Department.Records indicate eight licenses were issued in
The Gassville City Council, during its regular September meeting Tuesday night, voted to keep the millage for 2020 the same. Mayor Jeff Braim has the update. Listen: click to download audio Braim updated the council on the
Photo: Vanessa Henschel A Briarcliff woman with a history of attacking people both inside and outside the Baxter County jail and sitting mute during court appearances continued her silent treatment during a session of Baxter County Circuit
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced a judgment against Scott Stewart, a Mountain View “tiny house” contractor.The judgment orders Stewart to pay more than $240,000 in consumer relief and civil penalties. The decision comes after Rutledge
Marion County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report next week. Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says the next time jury members are to report is Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered
Photo: Baxter Healthcare presented a check for $25,000 to the Mountain Home Education Foundation to create an endowed scholarship in memory of Brandon Padgett. The scholarship will be awarded to Mountain Home High School graduates majoring in
The Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes President/CEO Ron Peterson, Baxter County Office of Emergency Management Director David Stults and BRMC Director of Marketing Tobias Pugsley. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered
Photo: James Hester A Calico Rock man was arrested, after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend during a Labor Day weekend altercation. According to a news release from Chief Deputy Charley Melton of the Izard County Sheriff’s Office,
Photo: Candy Sue Crawford One of three people arrested on drug-related charges after a search warrant was served at a residence in the Hand Cove area in early September last year, appeared during a session of Baxter
Boone County authorities have identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday afternoon. Boone County Sheriff Tim Roberson says 48-year-old Dewayne Bischel was the driver of the motorcycle. His address was not provided. Boone
The Mountain Home Public School District announced Tuesday that a student at the Mountain Home Kindergarten has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to identification as probable close contacts, 12 additional students are under quarantine. Monday, the school
A motorcycle crash in Marion County has killed a man from Michigan. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) identify the victim as 67-year-old Roger A. Briggs from Sanford, Michigan. The preliminary fatal crash summary from the ASP indicates
Photo: Bull Shoals Chief of Police Jim KuchenbeckerBull Shoals Chief of Police Jim Kuchenbecker has been elected as the 2020-2021 president of the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police. Founded in 1967, the Arkansas Association of
Photo: Bryan Louis Herring A man alleged to have scattered an estimated $40,000 in bad checks in a number of Arkansas locations has been declared a fugitive. He is also being sought in other locations in Arkansas
Two men were killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday night on U.S. Highway 62/412 just east of Agnos in Fulton County. According to a preliminary fatal cash summary from the Arkansas State Police, 79-year-old William Hobbs of
Another area school district has had to shift to virtual learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bakersfield district announced late Sunday it will not have in-person classes for the next two weeks due to the rapidly
The Mountain Home Public School District announced via its website a staff member at the Mountain Home Kindergarten has tested positive for COVID-19.Due to identification as probable close contacts, one other staff member and 17 students have
Arkansas 70,219 total cases (+4,842 from last Monday) 6,171 active cases (-17 from last Monday) 981 deaths (+87 from last Monday) Baxter County 207 total cases (+58) 47 active cases (+25) 1 death Marion County 60 total
Four businesses with a presence in Baxter County are among 40 companies Arkansas Business will honor later this year designated among this year’s “Best Places to Work.” The companies will be honored during an interactive online ceremony
Photo: David A. Lee A 62-year-old Jonesboro man who provided a fictitious name to authorities now faces a pair of felony charges after being caught breaking into a Mountain Home residence. David A. Lee is jailed in
Photo: Lauren K. Jones The trial for a Mountain Home man who is accused of threatening his wife and others stemming from a volatile domestic situation has been set for mid-November. Sixty-two-year Lauren K. Jones appeared in
Photo: Harrison Middle School science teacher Mary HatchHarrison Middle School teacher Mary Hatch is one of two instructors in Arkansas selected as recipients of the 2019 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
The Bakersfield R-IV School District has received confirmation of positive COVID-19 tests from two of its students. According to Bakersfield Superintendent Dr. Amy Britt, both students are in the elementary building. Dr. Britt says those in close
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. COVID-19 numbers for Monday, 1st deaths in Baxter, Fulton counties Arkansas woman killed, 4 injured in Ozark County crash Bull Shoals man arrested for
Photo: Jason Robert Patnou A man who called the Baxter County Detention Center last year and warned the facility was about to explode appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Deputy Public Defender Mark Cooper, who represents
The trial set for later this month for a Bakersfield man charged in 2018 with allegedly assaulting a female family member at a hotel in Branson has been delayed. Online court documents indicate 47-year-old Warren Price’s Taney
Photos: Saundra G. Piazza and Kenneth D. Dornhoffer A Stone County man, 32-year-old Kenneth D. Dornhoffer of Timbo, has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to four felony offenses. The charges stem from
Photo: Dr. Donald Franklin III Orthopaedic surgeon Donald Franklin III has joined Knox Orthopaedics alongside Dr. Thomas Knox, Dr. Russ Rauls and Dr. Jason McConnell. Dr. Franklin is also a member of Baxter Regional Medical Center’s
Ozark Highlands Radio (OHR), the Ozark Folk Center State Park’s public radio program, received the award for “Podcast of the Year” at the 2020 Arkansas Country Music Awards.The radio program, which is currently in its fifth season,
Photo: Mountain Home Mayor and Rotarian Hillrey Adams and MH Rotary President Renae Schocke. Photo: Courtesy Brenda Nelson, MH Rotary PR Chair Mountain Home mayor and fellow Rotarian Hillrey Adams thanked his home club members for all
Photo: Randy William Vaught A Henderson man was sentenced to three years in prison on drug-related charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. In early January last year, a vehicle being driven by 66-year-old
An investigation that led to the arrest of an Ozark County teen has expanded leading to two other people being taken into custody. Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase says in a Facebook post the arrests stem from
Stone County authorities are searching for a Mountain View woman who reportedly ran from the Arkansas Community Corrections Probation/Parole Office where she had been escorted for a court-ordered drug test. According to the probable cause affidavit, 28-year-old
Buffalo National River plans to collaboratively implement infrastructure and visitor services improvements in the Boxley Valley area, as funds become available. Following an Environmental Assessment (EA) of proposed improvements, the National Park Service issued a Finding of
Two City of Mountain Home employees are being recognized for celebrating milestone employment designations during September. According to a Facebook post from the City of Mountain Home’s Mayor’s Office, Bryan Corbett is being recognized for 20 years
A local retailer has been named among “America’s Coolest Jewelry Stores” by a publication covering jewelry store owners in North America. INSTORE Magazine placed Carter’s Jewel Chest in its top eight of the Big Cool division for
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas again posts new daily record for coronavirus cases LITTLE
Image: Broken stalagmites in Fitton Cave The National Park Service is investigating significant vandalism discovered last month by Buffalo National River staff at Fitton Cave in Newton County. The park service says individuals involved in the crime
Photo: Jimmy Ray Lewis A Stone County man, 35-year-old Jimmy Ray Lewis of Mountain View, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges in connection with an incident in 2019 when he was found
Photo: Ashley Kromoff A Gassville woman found passed out in a local motel with her 2-year-old daughter sleeping heavily in the next bed appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Twenty-six-year-old Ashley Kromoff pled guilty to the
Photo: Alvin Ray Wyckoff A Baxter County man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened a couple doing yard work at their home, pulled a pistol from his holster and threatened to shoot the male victim.
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – A 40-year-old medical worker at a Taney County clinic has died from COVID-19, the CEO of her company said.Marie Brumbaugh was a medical assistant at a clinic in Branson operated by CoxHealth. CEO
The 41st annual Health Fair & Expo presented by Baxter Regional Medical Center and KTLO, Classic Hits & The Boot will be held entirely virtual this year. The event, scheduled for Oct. 19-23, will be a week-long
Photo: Shasta McCann was found safe in Mississippi late Wednesday night, after being reported missing in Fulton County Tuesday. The search for a missing woman in Fulton County has wrapped up with a happy ending. Fulton County
A report from the Arkansas State Police regarding a fatal accident claiming the life of a Fulton County man 11 days ago has just been released. The victim of the crash is identified as 79-year-old Robert C.
Photo: Donnie Ray Brown An Ozark County man, 35-year-old Donnie Ray Brown of Gainesville, has been charged with a felony count of child abuse, after he allegedly tied a 7-year-old boy to a chair and struck him
Photo: Lance Allen A man who tried to plead guilty to drug-related charges, while saying he was not guilty, during a recent session of Baxter County Circuit Court was back in court last Thursday to try again.
Photo: Joshua Allen Bates A Flippin man changed his plea to guilty on drug-related charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday. Thirty-Four-year-old Joshua Allen Bates was put on probation for 10 years. Bates
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas reports 385 new coronavirus cases, 11 more deaths LITTLE
Mountain Home Public Schools has announced a new COVID-19 positive test that is impacting 21 people. According to information released Wednesday by the school, the positive case is a staff member at Hackler Intermediate School. Contact tracing
Photo: Bryan Stratton Kapelski A Bull Shoals man has been arrested on a rape charge involving a 13-year-old relative. Forty-one-year old Bryan Stratton Kapelski was booked into the Marion County Jail early Wednesday morning on the Class
The City of Harrison was set to break ground Wednesday morning for a new public safety and city administration building. The site for the new facility is located at 116 Industrial Park Road. The proposed 35,915-square-foot building
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes VP/Business Development and Executive Director, Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation, Barney Larry; Infection Preventionist, BRMC, Stephanie Free; and Baxter County Office of Emergency Management Director David Stults. Among the
Photo: David Zack Peifer A 19-year-old male charged with pointing a pistol at another person during an altercation in the parking lot of a Mountain Home theater in March appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. David
Two local individuals are among 17 across the state Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson indicates he intends to pardon. One of the two is Dennis D. Inskeep of Salesville. Inskeep was convicted in 1997 in Baxter County of
Photo: Jennifer Uren A woman facing charges of permitting child abuse appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Thirty-six-year-old Jennifer Uren and her estranged husband, Bradley Uren, were both arrested March 6. Bradley Uren has been charged
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident on State Highway 5 North near Northside Motors on Tuesday afternoon.According to a report from the Mountain Home Fire Department (MHFD), emergency responders were paged out short after 1:30
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday. Listen to the address in full here: Virus cases at University of Arkansas approaching 1,000 LITTLE ROCK
A woman from Arkansas was killed and four others injured in a two-vehicle crash in Ozark County Monday evening. The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Qindi You of Little Rock. She was pronounced dead about two-and-a-half
One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Ozark County Monday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 64-year-old Cheryl Whiteley of Brighton, Missouri, was taken to Baxter Regional Medical Center with what were termed moderate
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is preparing for another local highway construction project. Missouri Route J in Ozark County will be reduced to one lane from Wednesday through Sept. 22. The construction work will occur from
Photo: Debra Sisney A Mountain Home woman, who once allegedly arranged a drug deal using a cellphone while sitting in Baxter County Circuit Court waiting for one of her existing drug cases to be called was back,
Photo: Austin Douglas Potts A Baxter County sheriff’s deputy was sent to Baxter Regional Medical Center after he was struck by a fleeing motorcyclist during a pursuit early Sunday morning. Austin Douglas Potts faces a litany of
Arkansas 65,377 total cases (+4,521 from last Monday) 6,188 active cases (+522 from last Monday) 894 deaths (+110 from last Monday) Baxter County 149 total cases (+12) 22 active cases (-9) 1 death (+1) Marion County 51
A Fulton County woman was seriously injured while riding her motorcycle in Howell County Sunday evening. Thirty-one-year-old Deanna Conder of Camp was airlifted to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield with what the Missouri State Highway Patrol
Photo: SRO Danielle Campfield and K9 officer Rocky A new four-legged officer has been welcomed as the newest member of the Mountain Home Police Department. Rocky, a black Labrador retriever is the new K9 following the retirement
Photo: James W. Smith An altercation between two inmates at the North Central Unit of the state prison system at Calico Rock has sent one man to Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) for treatment of a broken
Photo: David Scott Albrecht A Gassville man, who once said he was trying to drown himself by sticking his head in a toilet in the county jail, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. The charges
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Mountain Home man arrested for sexual assault of relative BRMC COVID-19 update Wednesday: Treatment plans for those hospitalized locally discussed Body found in Lake
A Saturday evening UTV accident in Ozark County resulted in serious injuries to both of its occupants, and the driver is accused of driving intoxicated. Thirty-year-old Michael Goins and 36-year-old Monica Henderson, both of Gainesville, were transported
Photo: Crystal Mortvedt (right) accepts her diploma from Jeff Kincade, director at Guy Berry College & Career Academy, on July 24. Four other students also completed the requirements for a high school diploma through the Night Flight
Photo: Toni Holloway An eight-year prison sentence was handed down in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday for a woman facing a number of charges, including sneaking drugs into the county jail. Forty-year-old Toni Holloway of Gassville
Photo: Heather Dawn O’Neill A 43-year-old Gassville woman’s attempt to hide from police only ended up drawing attention from authorities and led to her arrest after a cache of drugs was found. Heather Dawn O’Neill was arrested
Photo: George “Eric” Neal A Saline County man, 36-year-old George “Eric” Neal of Benton, is facing multiple felony charges in Izard County after reportedly physically assaulting his girlfriend and threatening her with death during an argument. The
A federal magistrate judge has recommended that criminal charges be dismissed against three men indicted over a duck boat sinking on a Missouri lake that killed 17 people two summers ago. U.S. Magistrate Judge David P. Rush
This is Labor Day weekend, which means summer is over, and we’re heading into the election season. This election will be unlike any our nation has ever experienced, and today I’d like to talk about some of
People late to Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday were warned not to make it a habit.Several others whose names were on the docket and did not show at all were declared fugitives, and failure to appear warrants
Photo: Terry Ray Hampton A Marion County man, 54-year-old Terry Ray Hampton of Bull Shoals, has been arrested following an eight-mile chase by law enforcement over two counties. Marion County Sheriff Clinton Evans says law enforcement received
Photo: James Moppin Three Boone County Sheriff’s Office investigators escaped uninjured Monday when a suspect allegedly accelerated his truck toward them in an apparent attempt to run over them. Boone County Sheriff Tim Roberson says the incident
Photo: Sean A. Henthorne A high-speed chase in Newton County ended when the vehicle being pursued backed into the driver’s side of a law enforcement patrol unit, temporarily pinning the deputy inside. According to the probable cause
Photos: (from left) Haley Tyler, RN, and Shannon Nachtigal, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, BRMC VP/chief nursing officer; Susan Musgrove, RN, and Nachitgal. Tyler and Musgrove are recipients of the Servant’s Heart Award for 2020, presented during the sixth
Photo: Kimberly Jones (left) and Gwen Khayat The Twin Lakes Community Foundation (TLCF) has announced the retirement of Gwen Khayat and appointment of Kimberly Jones as the group’s executive director. Sara Zimmerman, TLCF chairperson, says, “I know
Photo: Shelby Trenton Henley The driver of a motorcycle reportedly fleeing from Mountain Home police Wednesday evening was taken to Baxter Regional Medical Center after a collision with a vehicle. According to the probable cause affidavit, the
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas hits new record for a 1-day increase in virus
Photo: Brandon Ray Brokaw An Independence County man, 32-year-old Brandon Ray Brokaw, has been arrested after officers reportedly struggled with the Batesville man four times, twice as he tried to shove methamphetamine into a body orifice.According
Sales tax numbers are in for August, reflecting purchasing in June, and county and city officials say they are even higher than the previous month’s believed to be record setting.Officials say the two months of higher-than-expected collections
Photo: Tiffany Gail Johnson A former employee at the Baxter County Detention Center charged with stealing an inmate’s medications appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Thirty-eight-year-old Tiffany Gail Johnson was arrested in late February. Her
A Baxter County man, 26-year-old Austin Dwayne Greer of Jordan, was found at the scene of a reported burglary early Thursday morning naked, running in circles.Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says a deputy was dispatched to an
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas lawmakers sue over state’s coronavirus restrictions LITTLE ROCK (AP)
Photo: Amos Louis Parnell An Izard County man, 43-year-old Amos Louis Parnell of Pineville, has been arrested and charged with eight felony drug-related offenses, including two that are Class Y. Class Y felonies are the most serious
Photo: Robert Abbott An Ozark County inmate, 45-year-old Robert Abbott of Koshkonong, was reportedly found hiding in an outbuilding near a Gainesville resident’s home on County Road 806 about a half hour, after he allegedly escaped from
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Community leaders in an Arkansas region that has struggled with racism and white supremacists over the years on Wednesday endorsed an effort by the governor and lawmakers to enact a hate crimes
The Mountain Home Salvation Army is busy serving those affected by the effects of Hurricane Laura. Maj. John Robbins, Mountain Home Corps officer, has been deployed to support the Incident Command Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Maj.
Photo: Chad Merriman A Norfork man who violated an order of protection taken out by his estranged wife and escalated his problems by fighting with deputies attempting to arrest him was in Baxter County Circuit Court last
Arkansas Secretary of Education Johnny Key announced the extension of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) waivers allowing students in the state to receive free meals at public schools until the end of the calendar year.The
Landslide repairs will require a single lane closure and lane width restriction on Arkansas Highway 377 in Searcy County, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation officials. Weather permitting, Friday morning at 6 crews will begin repairing damage
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas reports new 1-day record increase in virus deaths LITTLE
An Ozark County man was taken into custody Monday morning in Ava, after Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase rammed the back of the suspect’s vehicle pinning it between patrol units.Sheriff Degase says in a Facebook post he
Photo: Marvin Laverne Aldridge A long-running feud between father and son has intensified to the point one is now facing criminal charges. And, in an incident unrelated to the family squabble, the father, 68-year-old Marvin Laverne Aldridge
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes President/CEO Ron Peterson, Chief Nursing Officer Shannon Nachtigal, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Director of Marketing Tobias Pugsley. Among the topics they discuss are the first two
Photo: Courtesy Ozark County Times An Ozark County man, 39-year-old Darrell L. Logan of Gainesville, has been charged with animal abuse in connection with allegations that he hit a horse with a shovel. The Ozark County Times
Photo: Crystal Lou Hodge A Mountain Home woman who has had difficulty abiding by the terms and conditions of her probation appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Thirty-two-year-old Crystal Lou Hodge entered a guilty plea to
Area legislators include (clockwise, from left) Nelda Speaks, John Payton, Scott Flippo, Missy Irvin, Michelle Gray and Jack Fortner. Two local legislators are part of a group who say they will sue the Arkansas Department of Health
Photo: Pat Tarpley A rural Mountain Home man, who is going through a divorce and filed an order of protection against his estranged wife Monday, was arrested a few hours later, after he allegedly went to her
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas reports 17 more COVID-19 deaths, drop in new cases
The body of a man found in the Pigeon Creek arm of Lake Norfork has been identified as a Cotter man.According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, the body was identified as 43-year-old Andrew A. Cunningham, whose
After a huge amount of rain fell in the Twin Lakes Area over the first six months of the year, the last two months have been close to normal. However, the area is still way ahead on
Photo: Clayton Robert Moore The contacts between law enforcement and Clayton Robert Moore of Norfork have grown more serious during the past three months. Moore has gone from allegedly breaking into a shed and vehicle to fighting
Photo: Jessica Raymond A Mountain Home woman who has been arrested several times in the company of another convicted felon — described as her boyfriend – appeared by video hookup in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Twenty-nine-year-old
The Silver Alert issued Sunday morning for a missing Mountain Home man was inactivated Monday afternoon. Seventy-six-year-old Billy Blaine Miller was discovered to be at a hospital in Jonesboro. According to a Baxter County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson,
The Mountain Home Public School District has announced two positive COVID-19 tests since classes resumed on Aug. 24. The district’s website indicated the positive tests on Monday. One staff member at Hackler Intermediate School has tested positive,
Arkansas Secretary of Education Johnny Key announced Marshall High School in the Searcy County School District is one of two districts in the state switching to virtual-only learning due to coronavirus and COVID-19 concerns. Key announced Marshall
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas reports 13 more deaths from COVID-19, 368 new cases
Photo: Brennan Ray McKenna A Mountain Home man has been arrested for an alleged sexual assault incident involving a relative. The incident reportedly happened in the early morning hours last Wednesday and 21-year-old Brennan Ray McKenna was
Photo: Robert Penny A Mountain Home man accused of killing his landlord is attempting to have his 12-year prison sentence on lesser charges stemming from the murder reconsidered. The case of 63-year-old Robert Penny is now before
Arkansas 60,856 total cases (+4,282 from last Monday) 5,666 active cases (+30 from last Monday) 784 deaths (+97 from last Monday) Baxter County 137 total cases (+21) 31 active cases (-5) 0 deaths Marion County 44 total
Whether it’s concern over the coronavirus pandemic or interest in the presidential election, with over two months before the General Election, area county clerks say absentee voting is on a record-setting pace.Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda
Many families in the Twin Lakes Area and throughout the country are struggling to afford the basic necessities, including food. But, one local public school district will provide a service to help its kids and its community.
Photo: Blake Sterling Lewis A teenager implicated in burglaries in Baxter, Boone and Marion counties pled guilty to the charges against him in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Nineteen-year-old Blake Sterling Lewis of Harrison was sentenced to
A Lonoke County man, 30-year-old Randy L. Brown of Ward, was the driver of a vehicle reported stolen in Cabot that collided with a Newton County patrol unit following a high-speed chase Aug. 20. According to the
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Large marijuana grow operation spotted from the air Baxter County woman arrested after reportedly shooting at husband 1st-degree murder charge filed following shooting incident
Photo: Randy William Vaught A minor traffic stop ended up plunging a Henderson man into major hot water – including picking up a charge accusing him of having simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, a Class Y
A Fulton County man, Wesley Sims of Mammoth Spring, has been arrested after officers from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Mammoth Spring Police Department and the Arkansas State Police reportedly discovered a marijuana grow operation at his
Photo: Eric Chase, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Tim Riggs, chief operations officer at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, are shown with a donation of 25 pallets of
Photo: Melanie Britt Melanie Britt has joined FNBC as assistant vice president and senior personal banker. Britt brings over 34 years of banking experience and will be based out of FNBC’s Mountain Home office, located at 102
Work continues on Calico Rock’s Main Street renovation projects with word of additional funding from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. In a Facebook post, the Calico Rock Museum and Visitors Center says the latest
The COVID-19 pandemic has threatened the survival of many small businesses in Arkansas, and today I’d like to share good news about a grant program that will help. It is the Arkansas Historic Preservation and Main Street
Photo: Julia King. Photo: Courtesy City of Branson BRANSON, Mo. (AP) – The city council in Branson has appointed its first Black member amid division in the community. Julia King, 37, was sworn in on Tuesday after
Photo: Linda Lafee A Boone County woman, 61-year-old Linda Lafee of Omaha, has been charged with first-degree murder following a shooting earlier this week in the Omaha community. Boone County Sheriff Tim Roberson says the charge
Photo: Daniel Jacob Somsel A man charged with attacking his neighbor with a machete entered a not guilty plea to the charges against him during a video session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Thirty-one-year-old Daniel Jacob
Photo: Shawn Lavorn Holst A Boone County man, 54-year-old Shawn Holst of Harrison, made his first appearance in circuit court last week on two felony counts of second-degree sexual assault. According to the probable cause affidavit,
A Searcy County man convicted of a felony count of possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I/II, and a misdemeanor of possession of drug paraphernalia is among 11 Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he is recommending for
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Rural Fire Protection program, managed by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division, distributed 84 wildfire suppression kits to rural volunteer fire departments this year, including nine to departments in the North
Photo: Doris DeSousa (center), the first resident upon the opening of Sycamore Springs Senior Living, is joined by Lance Gross, Dr. Timothy Paden, Nick Arnold of Sycamore Properties, LLC, Brandon Scallion of Farmers Merchant Bank and Chance
Photo: Arkansas Secretary of Education Johnny Key Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Listen to the address in full here:
Photo: David Allen Carleton A Mountain Home man accused of inappropriately touching a 15-year-old autistic male, and then threatening the victim and his family, has now entered a not guilty plea to all the charges against him
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is extending the closure of the northbound lane of Arkansas Highway 177 across Norfork Dam until December to continue performing maintenance on the spillway bridge. The contractor recently restarted work on
The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is known throughout the country as the premier youth organization preparing its members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.
Five local projects are among 23 across the state sharing over $7.1 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funding. The announcement came earlier this month from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.The grants were awarded under the
Photo: Tony D. Avey A Stone County man, 62-year-old Tony D. Avey of Timbo, has been arrested after reporting to his parole officer and reportedly failing a drug test for marijuana use for the seventh time. According
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has announced the designation of Buffalo National River as a Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site, joining an elite group of 12 parks nationwide to earn this honor. Buffalo
The American College Application Campaign (ACAC) has recognized Mountain Home High School Career Academies as being among a group of exemplary schools throughout the United States helping students pursue postsecondary success. The local high school, through the
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas reports 222 coronavirus cases in public schools LITTLE ROCK
Photo: Michael Body Everett A Baxter County man who was arrested last month for allegedly making and exploding pipe bombs on his property in the northern part of the county has picked up additional charges from an
Photo: Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams, Director of the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police Gary Sipes and Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel The Mountain Home Police Department has become just the 15th in the
A new site for early voting in Baxter County has been identified for the upcoming General Election to accommodate restrictions under the COVID-19 pandemic. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says First United Methodist Church, located
A Stone County man, 43-year-old Brad E. Chatman of Mountain View, has been arrested after a large-scale marijuana grow operation was spotted during air surveillance over his property. According to the probable cause affidavit, officers from the
A boil water order issued Aug. 14 for the Compton Waterworks system in Newton County has been lifted. The Arkansas Department of Health website indicates the order was lifted Wednesday morning. The order was issued following a
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas reports near-record increase in COVID-19 deaths LITTLE ROCK (AP)
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes President and CEO Ron Peterson, Chief Nursing Officer Shannon Nachtigal and Director of Marketing Tobias Pugsley. Among the topics they discuss are the hospital’s plans now that
Photo: Justin L. Willett A Stone County man, 23-year-old Justin L. Willett of Pleasant Grove, has been arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault on a family or household member. The arrest and charge follow a report
Photo: Shelby Homer A woman implicated in burglaries at three Mountain Home residences entered a guilty plea to charges against her in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and was sentenced to five years in prison, with three
Photo: Skyla Harris Johnson A Baxter County woman has been arrested after shooting at her husband Monday evening. Fifty-five-year-old Skyla Harris Johnson is facing one felony charge in connection with the incident. According to the incident report
A portion of Baxter County Road 27 that was closed Tuesday for work is now open. The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department says some work is being done from 3850 County Road 27 to Wells Lane,
Photo: Linda Collins (left) and Rebecca O’Donnell LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Details from security camera footage from inside the home of a former Arkansas state senator where police say she was killed were released after a
Photo: United States Senator John Boozman (right) visits with Lang Zimmerman, BRMC board chairman, during a visit Tuesday at Baxter Regional Medical Center. During the current congressional break, Arkansas’ senior senator is visiting frontline healthcare workers and
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas reports 480 new coronavirus cases, 15 more deaths LITTLE
A Fulton County man, 41-year-old Glenn R. Chance Jr. of Salem, has been arrested following a pursuit in which he allegedly crashed his truck into a law enforcement patrol unit, in an attempt to evade arrest. According
A Newton County man, Kent Slape, is among one dozen new wildlife officers hitting the fields and forests of The Natural State this summer, after graduating from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s (AGFC) training program. The
Photo: Travis Armistead A man whose criminal history dates back to 2003 appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-seven-year-old Travis Armistead pled guilty to his latest charges and was sentenced to 10 years in prison
The Flippin School Board held its regular August meeting Monday night, dealing with a number of personnel items. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson has the report. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Mountain Home, Cotter and Yellville-Summit saw their students return to the classroom Monday, with leaders of all three districts reporting a group of excited students.It has been almost six months since schools in Arkansas shut down onsite
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas schools resume classes during coronavirus pandemic LITTLE ROCK (AP)
Arkansas 56,574 total cases (+3,909 from last Monday) 5,636 active cases (-858 from last Monday) 687 deaths (+143 from last Monday) Baxter County 116 total cases (+30) 36 active cases (+18) 0 deaths Marion County 41 total
Photo: Dalton Ray Woodward A Gainesville teen is facing felony charges of burglary, stealing and tampering with a motor vehicle in both Ozark and Douglas counties. Online court records indicate bond for 18-year-old Dalton Ray Woodward was
Photo: William Harvey Brown A man arrested after he threatened to cut his female roommate’s throat and to “gut her” was in Baxter County Circuit Thursday. Sixty-four-year old William Harvey Brown of Norfork entered a plea of
Photo: Current Mammoth Spring Senior Life Center set to be replaced by new facility with grant award from the White River Planning and Development District in Batesville. Photo: Courtesy Areawide Media The City of Mammoth Spring has
Monday, most public school students in Arkansas and Missouri begin their return to the classroom for onsite instruction for the first time in over five months. With the arrival of the Ides of March, Arkansas Governor Asa
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Gassville woman charged with murder following stabbing Tuesday afternoon Jonesboro coach, originally from Izard County, arrested on sex charges Expiration dates suspension on medical
Photo: Matthew SebreeA new trial date for 31-year-old Matthew Sebree of Mountain Home will need to be chosen. Sebree was scheduled for trial Aug. 24 in Baxter County Circuit Court. However, he has been a fugitive
Photo: (from left) Robin Myers, ASUMH chancellor; Mason Jones, 1LT, Infantry OCS GOLD Program; and Tamera Daniel, ASUMH provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs Two new courses are being offered at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)
Four local students were honored when the Honors College at Arkansas State University hosted the 11th annual Honors Recognition Reception earlier this month. During the afternoon each graduate from Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Winter 2019 and Summer
The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging caution to area motorists with the upcoming start of another road construction project. Missouri Route JJ in Ozark and Douglas counties will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot
The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce’s foundation arm is providing assistance to local businesses affected by COVID-19. The North Central Arkansas Chamber of Commerce Foundation has partnered with the Arkansas Community Foundation and distributed $25,000 in
The L.C. Sammons Youth Center will be open for local youth during after-school hours. According to Mountain Home Parks and Recreation, children ages 8 to 14 will have access to the center at Cooper Park starting Monday
Most Arkansas schools are starting next week, and today I’d like to offer some thoughts as we head into an academic year unlike any in my lifetime. One of my favorite things about the new school year
A local Meals on Wheels driver was injured Wednesday after he was pinned between his and another vehicle in a mobile home park. Sixty-five-year-old Perry Gage of Mountain Home was transported by ambulance to Baxter Regional Medical
Two occupants of one vehicle were injured, and the driver of a second one fled the scene after the two crashed Wednesday evening in Baxter County. Thirty-one-year-old Kayla Foster of Mountain View was transported by ambulance to
When the school year begins Monday in Mountain Home, over 20% of the district’s students have opted for off-site, virtual learning.As parents and students have prepared for a virtual experience for instruction, there are still assistance programs
Photo: LeeAnn Michelle Kenniston A Gassville woman arrested on drug charges twice within a span of just 15 weeks appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Fifty-three-year-old LeeAnn Michelle Kenniston entered a not guilty plea to her
Photo: Robert Gonzalez A Boone County man, 53-year-old Robert Gonzalez of Harrison, has been arrested and charged with a felony count of possession of sexually-explicit digital material. Gonzalez is also charged with a misdemeanor of harassing communications.
Photo: Shelly Hill Shelly Hill has been promoted to Arvest Bank’s business development representative in Mountain Home. Hill has 24 years of industry experience and most recently served as a branch sales manager for Arvest. In her
A boil water order issued for a portion of the Fulton County Water Association has been lifted. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) website indicates the order was lifted Friday afternoon for customers east of Young Road
The Mountain Home City Council approved the addition of Hickory Park to the list of tobacco-free zones created by an ordinance over 20 years ago.In Thursday evening’s meeting, Ordinance 98-014 of 1998 was amended to add Hickory
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas reports largest one-day increase in COVID-19 deaths LITTLE ROCK
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mountain Home Project Office will open more parks on Friday around Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes. Some parks never opened this summer and remained closed because of high water and operating
The Mountain Home School Board approved the 2020-2021 budget during its regular August meeting Thursday night. The budget totals over $40 million with just over $16 million in teacher salaries, according to superintendent Dr. Jake Long. Listen:
The Cotter School board dealt with a lengthy agenda for its regular August meeting Thursday night. Superintendent Vanessa Thomas-Jones has the report. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo: Matthew Guthrie The trial of a former Baxter County deputy sheriff and school resource officer at Cotter charged with seven counts of sexual assault involving a then 16-year-old female student originally set for next week has
While many events in the Twin Lakes Area have been canceled due to COVID-19, one large event will take place. The 2020 Marion County Fair and Livestock Show will be held Sept. 1-5 at the fairgrounds in
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas reports 549 new coronavirus cases, 10 more deaths LITTLE
Baxter County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report for duty on Monday.Baxter County and Circuit Court Clerk Canda Reese says the next day for jury members to report to the court complex, located at 301
Photo: Ryan James Lindsey As he has done in the past, Ryan James Lindsey wasted little time in getting into trouble after being paroled from prison. According to electronic records, the 27-year-old Lindsey’s latest release came
Amber Lea Runau The victim in a fatal stabbing this week has been identified as 72-year-old Sharon Gayle Adler of Gassville. Authorities were called to Adler’s home along Elm Street Tuesday afternoon, shortly after 1:30, by 21-year-old
Photo: Courtesy Ozark County Times A Baxter County woman has been charged with causing the death of a person by driving while intoxicated in a Feb. 17 crash in Ozark County. The Ozark County Times reports a
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) says the suspension of expiration dates on state-issued medical marijuana cards will end Sept. 30. In April, ADH had suspended patient and caregiver cards expiring due to the COVID-19 emergency. ADH
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas asks $300-a-week COVID-19 jobless benefit extension LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes President and CEO Ron Peterson, VP/Business Development and Executive Director of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation Barney Larry and Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jake Long.
Photo: Amber Lea Runau A Gassville woman, 21-year-old Amber Lea Runau, has been arrested following the stabbing death of a 72-year-old woman early Tuesday afternoon at a residence in Gassville. The victim’s name has not been released
The Gassville City Council heard from Mayor Jeff Braim Tuesday night during its regular August meeting about plans to help city residents fill out their census forms. The city will host in-person census assistance at the Gassville
Photo: Daniel Jacob Somsel A Baxter County man has been arrested after he allegedly attacked a neighbor with a machete early Tuesday morning. Thirty-one-year-old Daniel Jacob Somsel of Gamaliel is facing several charges related to the incident.
Photo: Alicia Janine LewisThe bond pledged to guarantee a Cotter woman would appear in court could be forfeited, if she is not found by mid-October. A show cause hearing was set during a session of Baxter
Photo: Items recovered from burglaries in Ozark and Douglas counties Security cameras at a business and at residences, along with observant community members, have led law enforcement to the recovery of items taken in burglaries in Ozark
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday. Listen to the address in full here: Arkansas reports 16 more COVID-19 deaths, 410 new cases LITTLE
Photo: Stephanie Stair A Stone County woman, 35-year-old Stephanie L. Stair, has received a six-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to a felony charge of endangering the welfare of a minor. Stair was originally charged with eight
Licenses were issued for eight new businesses by the City of Mountain Home in July, according to Jeannie Anderson in the Building Inspection Department. Records indicate a license was issued to Jenny Crownover for 870 Realty, a
Photo: Kenneth David Harris Officers from the U.S. Marshals Service and a federal special reaction team arrived in Searcy County last week to locate and arrest 65-year-old Kenneth David Harris. Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassesll says Harris
Photo: Rhonda Jean Clark A Mountain Home woman sentenced to 17 years in prison for killing her live-in boyfriend in 2010 has been denied parole. Forty-seven-year-old Rhonda Jean Clark was found guilty of second-degree murder by
Photo: Vanessa Henschel A Briarcliff woman with a history of attacking people both inside and outside the Baxter County jail and sitting mute during court appearances continued her silent treatment during a session of Baxter County Circuit
Photo: Preston Harmon A former Izard County High School athlete arrested Saturday on child-sex charges made his first appearance in Craighead County Circuit Court on Monday, where he faced a trio of charges. Twenty-six-year-old Preston Harmon of
One of two water systems impacted by boil water orders last week in North Central Arkansas by the state Department of Health has been cleared.The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) website indicates the boil orders for the
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. Listen to the address in full here: Trump’s top coronavirus adviser says parties fueling spread LITTLE ROCK
Photo: Izard County authorities recover a four-wheeler at the scene of where a body was discovered last week. Photo: Courtesy Pacesetting Times The body of a man discovered last week in Izard County has been identified, according
Photo: Jason Michael Biddle When Jason Michael Biddle of Mountain Home was sentenced to 10 years in prison in late January last year in Baxter County Circuit Court, it appeared he had finally run out of second
Arkansas 52,665 total cases (+3,282 from last Monday) 6,494 active cases (-893 from last Monday) 544 deaths (+55 from last Monday) Baxter County 86 total cases (+15) 18 active cases (+4) 0 deaths Marion County 33 total
Photo: Brittney Anne-Marie Vasey A Wisconsin woman, who has reportedly been in the Oxford area for the last several months, is set to appear in Izard County Circuit Court this week to respond to felony charges of
The city of Mountain Home is the feature of a recent article in a statewide publication. The article, titled “My Sweet Mountain Home,” is featured in the August issue of AY (About You) Magazine. The author, Joe
Photo: Stetson D. Creamer A welfare check for a 3-year-old boy in Harrison has led to the arrest of 25-year-old Stetson D. Creamer on a felony charge of introduction of a controlled substance into the body of
Photo: Thomas Bruce Wheeler A man who has been caught with illegal drugs in a number of places — including while locked up in jail – was given five years in prison during a session of Baxter
Ozark Opportunities, Inc. (OOI) has 20-inch box fans available for Entergy customers while supplies last.The fans are available at OOI’s six community service offices or at its headquarters in Harrison. The OOI service area covers Baxter, Boone,
Big Creek Golf and Country Club is following the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s recommendation to re-establish habitat for northern bobwhite quail. A controlled burn was scheduled at the course for Monday morning. Representatives of Big Creek
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Local dispensary among 8 each selling more than 1,000 pounds of medical marijuana Marion County judge fires back at sheriff ahead of quorum court
A Yellville man was killed Saturday evening when his motorcycle crashed into another vehicle in Searcy County. Forty-year-old Joshua Reed was pronounced dead at the scene east of Oxley. According to the Arkansas State Police, Reed was
Photo: Preston Harmon An Izard County native, currently employed as a coach in Jonesboro, is being accused of sex crimes with multiple minor victims. Twenty-six-year-old Preston Harmon was booked into the Craighead County Detention Center Saturday for
Photo: Carol May Boviall A Norfork woman who pled guilty earlier this year to backing her vehicle over a teenage brother and sister as they waited on a school bus is now serving an 89-day jail sentence
Photo: Matthew Moore A Benton County man is accused of breaking into a dozen vehicles at a Mountain Home apartment complex. Twenty-two-year-old Matthew Moore of Siloam Springs was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center late Monday
Photo: Route J bridge under construction in Ozark County over Lick Creek at Howard’s Ridge. Photo: Courtesy Michele Strain via Ozark County Times Completion of the Missouri Route J bridge over Lick Creek at Howard’s Ridge, about
Fulton County has joined a growing list of counties across the state moving to implement vote centers. Areawide Media reports the quorum court approved an ordinance to implement vote centers, following a presentation from Fulton County Clerk
COVID-19 has highlighted some of the shortcomings of our broadband connectivity, but the pandemic also has created opportunities for us to accelerate our expansion of internet service, which I’d like to talk about today. Earlier this year,
Photo: Rebecca O’Donnell. Photo: Courtesy abcnews.go.com POCAHONTAS, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas woman who was recently convicted of killing a former state senator had been investigated by police in 2007 on allegations that she wanted to have
Photo: Jennine Jaramillo When a woman turned down her sister-in-law’s request to do an errand for her, the relative did not take the news well. Fifty-six-year-old Jennine Jaramillo of Mountain Home is now charged with residential burglary
Maintenance work will require lane closures and width restrictions on two bridges over Crooked Creek in Marion County. According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, construction will begin Tuesday at 6 a.m. on U.S. Highway 62/412, just
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has issued movement restrictions for horses in four Arkansas counties in reaction to the detection of the vesicular stomatitis virus, commonly referred to as VSV, in southern Missouri and
Photo: Dr. Geoffrey Dunaway Baxter Regional Medical Center has announced Dr. Geoffrey Dunaway and Michelle Henderson, APRN, are now a part of the Baxter Regional Health System. Their clinic, Willow Street Health Center, is a family practice
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Arkansas reports 626 new coronavirus cases, 5 more deaths LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas on Friday reported
Baxter County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report for duty on Monday.Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says the next date jurors should report is Aug. 24 at 9 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo: David Allen Carleton A Baxter County man, who is a registered sex offender, has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of an autistic male teen who lives next door to him. Fifty-nine-year-old David Allen Carleton
Photo: Jonathan Barrett Brantley Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler says a man missing for a week from Newton County has been located in Wyoming and is safe. Sheriff Wheeler says in a Facebook post, “A lot of
A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Fayetteville against Bull Shoals Mayor David Nixon has been dropped. The one-page Motion for Nonsuit document was filed by Benton attorney Luther Sutter on behalf of the plaintiff, Paula
A dispensary in North Central Arkansas is among eight across the state each having sold more than 1,000 pounds of medical marijuana. According to the latest monthly report from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Fiddler’s
Photo: Miles Scott A man who had been arrested on several misdemeanor charges is now facing two felonies after a confrontation with jailers. Thirty-three-year-old Miles Scott of Flippin was being booked into the Baxter County Detention Center
The potential for some fireworks earlier this week fizzled when a large crowd gathering for the Marion County Quorum Court meeting heard there are no plans to cut sheriff’s department personnel. The large gathering, County Judge John
Photo: Jamie Lee Southard A Calico Rock man facing drug and weapons charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Twenty-eight-year-old Jamie Lee Southard entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to 19 years in prison.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday. Click below to listen to the entire address: Arkansas reports 652 new coronavirus cases, 9 more deaths
A body has been found in Izard County. Izard County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Charley Melton says the man’s body was discovered about 2:45 Wednesday afternoon near the sewer treatment plant off North Bend Drive in Horseshoe
As Census 2020 enters its final lap, Mountain Home and Baxter County remain in the top 10 among cities and counties across the state in their completion rates. Earlier this month, the U.S. Census Bureau said it
Photo: Matthew Sebree Matthew Sebree, who has been booked into the Baxter County Detention Center multiple times since 2007, was due to appear in circuit court last Thursday, but failed to show and a warrant was issued
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas has announced it will not host Bridge Bash this year. In a letter sent to sponsors of the event, Chief Executive Officer Jeff Quick says the event scheduled for Sept.
Photo: Danny Haley Danny Haley, whose last listed local address is in Gassville, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday and entered a guilty plea to charges stemming from an incident in which he unsuccessfully tried
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas State University System institutions, including ASU-Mountain Home, now require everyone on campuses to wear face coverings in all indoor and outdoor settings where physical distancing of 6 feet or more cannot be maintained
Photo: Courtesy Mid-Marion County Rotary Club The Turkey Trot festival held annually in October on the square in Yellville has joined the cancellation list due to COVID-19. The Mid-Marion County Rotary Club-sponsored event has been canceled due
Marion County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report for the week beginning Monday. Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says the next time jury members are to report is Sept. 14 at 9 a.m.
For the safety of all visitors, and at the request of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), Buffalo National River will temporarily close the Upper Pruitt Day Use Area. ARDOT has entered a new project phase in
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes VP/Business Development and Executive Director of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation Barney Larry, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Director of Marketing Tobias Pugsley. Among the topics they
A $5.7 million adult living facility tops the list of building permits issued by the City of Mountain Home in July, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson from the Building Inspection Department. The permit was issued
Photo: Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jake Long Earlier this week, the Arkansas Education Association (AEA) met with state legislators asking for schools to start virtually instead of in person. AEA President Carol Fleming told state
Photo: Tylor Rynard A suspect in the 2018 murder case of 73-year-old Lawrence C. Brostedt of Ozark County has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The Ozark County Times reports 34-year-old Tylor Rynard of Squires entered
Photo: Mikila Rosia Thomas A Little Rock woman charged with breaking into multiple vehicles and stealing and using debit and credit cards was sentenced to six years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday. Click below to listen to the entire address: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas on Tuesday reported
Photo: Marion County Judge John Massey Tuesday night’s Marion County Quorum Court meeting may have some fireworks as the court continues to deal with budget shortfalls forcing each department to make cuts. KTLO, Classic Hits and The
