Those who fish at McCabe Park should make note of new regulations for the facility, as breaking the rules could end up earning a citation from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (AGFC) or the Mountain Home
Photo: Jacob Hutchison A Cotter man, who claimed he had removed a large number of items from a relative’s home to keep them from being stolen, has been arrested and charged with stealing the property. Thirty-three-year-old Jacob
A Newton County man, 36-year-old Benjamin J. Henson of Jasper, has been charged with a felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals, with bond set at $50,000. According to the probable cause affidavit filed last week, the
A Silver Alert has been issued for a female missing in Fulton County. According to the Arkansas State Police, 67-year-old Brenda Heath Hess was reported missing around 9:30 Tuesday night in Viola. Hess was last known to
Photos: Jamey Darren Roof (top left), Karli Jane Rosa (bottom left), Lance Edward Allen (top right) and Denny Leon Kasinger (bottom right) Four Baxter County residents have been arrested after law enforcement found drugs packaged for sale,
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri high school teacher was charged after allegedly blackmailing a 14-year-old girl to force her to send him sexually explicit photos and videos, federal prosecutors said Friday. Brandon Lane McCullough, 31, of
A fleet of World War II military aircraft participating in a statewide flyover Saturday will travel through Mountain Home at 4 p.m.Led by Steuart Walton, chairman of the Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force, the statewide event will
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) will conduct a planned outage Monday morning at 9 in the Wildcat Shoals area near Gassville.The outage is necessary for crews to perform maintenance safely. It is expected to last one hour
Photos: Suspects Kyla R. Croney, Levi Daniel Gunter and Joey Allen Marcak. Photos: Courtesy West Plains Police Department Formal charges have been filed against a third suspect in connection with an alleged double homicide earlier this week
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Friday includes Barney Larry, vice president of Business Development and executive director of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among
Hair and nail salons, tattoo parlors, medical spas, and massage clinics have reopened, after being closed due to the pandemic. KTLO, Classic Hits & The Boot’s Kelly Connelly has this report. Listen: right-click to download mp3 Last
A Stone County man, 46-year-old Eric A. Goodman of Mountain View, is in custody, after he allegedly threatened two family members with a 20 gauge shotgun and a knife. According to the probable cause affidavit released Monday,
Photo: Stephan Richard Whaples A Mountain Home man, with a long history of running from the law, has been sent back to prison on a parole violation and has also picked up new charges alleging he stole
Visitation for inmates at the Baxter County Detention Center will resume Monday following pandemic guidelines and practices. Visitation was suspended March 13 as a precautionary health measure due to the coronavirus. With the pandemic, the inmate census
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:
A UTV rollover accident in Searcy County has claimed the life of a 15-year-old foreign exchange student at Marshall High School. The victim in the crash and the driver of the vehicle has been identified as Sanad
Marion County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report for duty for over two months.Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says jury members do not need to report until July 13 at 9 a.m. WebReadyTM
Photos: Christian Nozar (top left), Joshua Dunn (top right), Rodney Malloy (bottom left) and Travis Armistead (bottom right) Four Baxter County Detention Center inmates have been charged after they allegedly made their own hooks and were able
Photos: Jermyn Autro Nowden and Shunda Renee Franklin Three adults and three juveniles were aboard a pickup truck stopped in Stone County Saturday night, leading to two arrests and numerous charges.The officer making the traffic stop reported
Photo: Francis “Frank” Pfeifer A Marion County man is accused of stealing a backhoe from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) and using it to remove a trailer from a local trailer park last year. Forty-six-year-old Francis
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday. Click below to listen to the entire address: 6th inmate dies of coronavirus at Arkansas prison LITTLE
Restrooms, pavilions and playgrounds will be reopened by the Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department on May 15, according to a release from the mayor’s office. Information regarding youth and team sports will be determined in mid
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is planning a phased reopening of campsites and recreation areas beginning May 20 for sites closed because of COVID-19.”We’re working closely with our state and local government partners
Law enforcement in West Plains has identified the victims in a double homicide discovered Tuesday evening. The victims are 28-year-old Frankie L. Zieglar of Mountain View and 30-year-old Richard L. Kuntz of West Plains. The two shooting
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Shannon Nachtigal, chief nursing officer; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the topics they discuss are what
Photo: Nelson Daniel A Boone County man, 45-year-old Nelson Daniel of Harrison, has been arrested and charged with one count of rape, a Class Y felony, the most serious classification of crime in Arkansas not punishable by
Photos: Cole Wayne Staggs (left), Autumn Youngberg (top right) and Jordan C. Livingston (bottom right) Three people have been arrested in Stone County following an incident when a caller reported an arrow traveling into a neighbor’s yard
The coronavirus pandemic has canceled yet another large gathering in North Central Arkansas, the Annual Meeting of the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) that would have been a time to celebrate 80 years of service. The annual
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced it will begin phasing in access to the Buffalo National River Park on May 15.Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Public
Photo: Fulton County Judge Jim Bicker The Spring River Chronicle is reporting Fulton County Judge Jim Bicker will step down from the position effective at the end of June.Bicker was appointed county judge for the second time
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:
The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services has announced that Arkansas’ self-employed workers and independent contractors who are out of work because of COVID-19 can apply for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance beginning Tuesday. Applicants may apply online seven
The Arkansas State University System advises all its current institutions intend to return to in-person classes on campus this fall as part of the COVID-19 pandemic recovery, according to a Monday announcement from President Chuck Welch.”Our chancellors
A Fulton County woman, 57-year-old Lois E. Earley of Mammoth Spring, has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged drive-by shooting incident. The West Plains Daily Quill reports Earley allegedly convinced her 17-year-old grandson to
The names of this year’s most outstanding graduating students in the College of Liberal Arts and Communication at Arkansas State University have been announced, according to Dr. Carl Cates, dean. The list includes a local student receiving
Photo: Joseph Clendening A Boone County man, 22, year-old Joseph Clendening of Harrison, is being held on a number of charges in connection with a motel fire. According to the probable cause affidavit filed Friday, Harrison’s chief
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas movie theaters, bowling alleys, arenas and other large venues will be allowed to reopen but with new limits to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday. Hutchinson
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
Photo: Aaron Newby A Lakeview man is accused of inappropriate contact with a teenager under his supervision. Thirty-seven-year-old Aaron Newby was arrested last Monday on a felony count of second-degree sexual assault. According to the probable cause
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Monday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Dr. Raymond Bandy, board certified internal medicine and infectious disease physician; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among
After 2019 went down as the second wettest year in Mountain Home history, could 2020 surpass it? It’s possible. Through the first four months of the year, the rainfall total for 2020 is 1.81 inches more than
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) is set to receive a second round of funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which became law with the support of the Arkansas congressional delegation. The
A White County man, 25-year-old Terry Michael White of Searcy, wanted on a parole violation and with a nation-wide extradition notice is facing 11 new charges following a high-speed chase originating in Marshall. According to the probable
Photo: Timothy Milton Brady Boone County authorities say a Carroll County man, 47-year-old Timothy Milton Brady of Green Forest, was observed sweating and holding his false teeth in his hand following a traffic stop leading to his
Applications are available for the Dr. Robert L. Kerr Medical/Dental Student Scholarship Program for the 2020-2021 academic year.The scholarship program was established to assist medical and dental students from the Baxter Regional Medical Center service area with
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Bull Shoals man killed, MH woman injured in motorcycle accident (4-28) Mountain Home man arrested for theft of $12,000 worth of makeup (4-28) Man
The day commonly known as Giving Tuesday is normally the first Tuesday following the Thanksgiving holiday, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a special date has been set for this week. #GivingTuesdayNow is scheduled for this Tuesday,
A one-vehicle accident resulted in injuries to an Ozark County woman late Saturday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 84-year-old Ann Deghuee of Theodosia was transported to Baxter Regional Medical Center with what were described
Photo: Lewie Elmer Branscum A four-wheeler reported stolen in Baxter County in May 2019 has been recovered, and an Izard County man is facing a felony theft by receiving charge. According to the probable cause affidavit, the
Acting on information from law enforcement in Missouri, Fulton County authorities made a traffic stop on April 23 taking 34-year-old Robert Stigall of Salem into custody. Missouri law enforcement had advised Stigall and a female had been
This has been a good week in Arkansas. We have made progress in containing COVID-19, so I was able to announce some good news about our path back to normal. I announced we would allow the limited
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
As Missouri prepares for all businesses and social events to reopen Monday, the Taney County Health Department is advising an individual testing positive for COVID-19 visited two Theodosia businesses in late April. In a letter Friday, the
The Baxter County Courthouse and the Annex on Seventh Street will reopen Monday to limited traffic. Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass says due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is still recommended that those wishing to conduct in-person
Photo: Dalton Beckman A Mountain Home teen is accused of stealing a side-by-side vehicle from a Gassville residence and driving it on public roads. Eighteen-year-old Dalton Beckman is in the Baxter County Detention Center, after being stopped
The Arkansas Community Foundation has announced the awarding of 618 mini grants of $1,000 each to nonprofits in the state from the entity’s COVID-19 Relief Fund, including 16 local groups.”These grants offer rapid response grants to give
Anglers at Rim Shoals can now safely access the White River, and walkers can stroll a walk-in access path downstream for nearly a mile. The access is available courtesy of several individuals, Trout Unlimited, the Arkansas Game
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Click below to listen to the entire address: Arkansas allowing barbershops, salons to reopen next week LITTLE
Photo: Eli Weedman The name of a Baxter County man with a long criminal history was mistakenly included on a list of more than 1,240 inmates in the Arkansas prison system considered eligible for early release under
The City of Gassville has announced plans on reopening city hall, which has been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim says beginning May 18, city hall will reopen the lobby for in-person business.
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Friday includes Barney Larry, vice president of Development and executive director of Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass, Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of
A number of Marion County government employees are facing reduced hours due to budget constraints identified earlier this year, with the financial impact of the COVID-19 looming.Marion County Judge John Massey says every option is being considered
As residents of the Twin Lakes Area begin to emerge from the confines of their homes while Gov. Asa Hutchinson has begun to roll back restrictions caused by COVID-19, social distancing remains a key part of life
Photo: John Robert Bryant A Mountain Home man has been arrested in connection with multiple thefts from area businesses. Thirty-one-year-old John Robert Bryant is facing four felony and two misdemeanor charges. According to the probable cause affidavit
Missouri Route O in Ozark County will be reduced to one lane, as Missouri Department of Transportation crews partially overlay the roadway next week. The section of roadway is located from Route 101 to the end of
Arkansas Governor 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 to allow gyms, fitness centers to reopen next
Sales tax numbers are holding steady in Baxter County and Mountain Home in the latest reports reflecting February collections. Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize says while the numbers are expected to decline due to the financial repercussions
The challenges continue for Izard County’s only hospital, with a bankruptcy filing indicating the medical center may be put on the market.Arkansas Business is reporting the Chapter 11 trustee for Izard County Medical Center (ICMC) LLC is
Photo: Denver Lloyd Baumgardner Jr. A Norfork man has been arrested for stealing items from a rural Mountain Home woman, including her car and house shoes. Thirty-three-year-old Denver Lloyd Baumgardner Jr. was arrested while driving the car
The 58th Annual Arkansas Folk Festival is the latest community-wide event canceled due to COVID-19. The annual event is held on the third Saturday in April, but had tentatively been moved to mid-May this year. On Monday,
Ozark Opportunities, Inc.(OOI), headquartered in Harrison, has utility assistance for past due accounts. The assistance does not require those needing help to have received a disconnect notice.The disconnect notice requirement has been waived under the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
Photo: William Harvey Brown A Norfork area man, 63-year-old William Harvey Brown, has been arrested following a domestic incident at a residence on County Road 108 Monday afternoon in which he allegedly threatened to cut a woman’s
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the topics they discuss are an update on elective surgeries and the
Photo: Courtesy MHPD A 47-year-old Mountain Home man was injured Tuesday morning when his motorcycle collided with an SUV on U.S. Highway 62B in front of the Tobacco Station USA. Travis Michael Prillwitz suffered suspected minor injuries
The Mountain Home High School band was able to break a record this year. Ten senior members of the band were awarded scholarships to continue performing on the collegiate level. Mountain Home band director Tom Chentnik says
A Fulton County woman, 39-year-old Fancy Taylor of Mammoth Spring, has been arrested and charged after she reportedly fired two rounds from a .380 semi auto handgun at her boyfriend before tossing the weapon in a manhole.
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) – A duck boat sinking on Table Rock Lake that killed 17 people two summers ago likely could have been prevented if the U.S. Coast Guard had followed recommendations made for years to improve
Arkansas Governor 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 – A free community drive-thru evaluation clinic for COVID-19 will be conducted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Thursday at the Baxter County Fairgrounds in Mountain Home.
Photo: Courtesy Harrison Daily Times A woman was killed in a house fire early Sunday morning in Harrison. The victim is identified as 46-year-old Amber West. Harrison Police say the call came into 911 at 7:30 Sunday
Photo: Courtesy Harrison Daily Times A man from Bull Shoals was killed and a Mountain Home woman was injured when their motorcycle collided with a car in Harrison Sunday afternoon. The Harrison Police Department has identified the
Over $1 million dollars from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act will be awarded to Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) to aid students and the institution during the COVID-19 pandemic.Passed last month, the
Photo: Calvin Larry Summers A Mountain Home man has been arrested for the alleged theft of over $12,000 worth of makeup from the Merle Norman Studio in Mountain Home. Fifty-three-year-old Calvin Larry Summers is facing two felony
Photo: Penny Juanita Whitson A Mountain Home woman has been arrested on new criminal charges, adding to an already long list of infractions committed during the past 22 years. Fifty-six-year-old Penny Juanita Whitson’s latest arrest came Friday.
The Flippin School Board had a busy session Monday night for its regular April meeting. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson says the board dealt with a number of personnel items. Listen: right-click to download mp3 WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
Photo: Nicholas Roos The U.S. Supreme Court has slammed the door on the efforts of convicted double murderer Nicholas Roos to obtain post conviction relief. Roos is serving a life without parole prison sentence for shooting and
The Small Business Administration has resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower. This will ensure that SBA has properly coded the system to account for changes made
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Monday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the topics they discuss are the testing surge results and coronavirus in
While 3D printing technology is allowing the public to step up to help fill the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), safety and effectiveness remain the key to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.Bob Pollard of Mountain Home is
Image: Courtesy Arkansas Secretary of State and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Four local counties are among nine across the state set to receive new voting equipment for the Nov. 3 general election. The four local counties are Fulton, Newton,
An Ozark County woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident early Sunday afternoon in Taney County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 77-year-old Katrina Jennings of Theodosia was transported by a private vehicle to Cox Medical
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Coronavirus makes shoplifting excursion worse for MH woman Domestic assault report leads to high-speed chase, fatal crash Governor announces timeline for surgeries, salons and
Photo: Aaron Fouraker, ASUMH machining instructor, Dr. Allison Booth and Dr. Robin Myers, ASUMH chancellor. A need for personal protective equipment (PPE) in Mountain Home during the ongoing pandemic has led local physician Dr. Allison Booth, Arkansas
Photo: Steven Lee Peach A Boone County man, 58-year-old Steven Lee Peach of Harrison, is being held in the Boone County Detention Center with multiple sex-related charges filed against him.According to the probable cause affidavit filed Monday,
Another local highway will undergo construction this week. Missouri Route AC will be reduced to one lane Monday through Wednesday, as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. The section of roadway begins at its junction
The intersection where a Dora woman was killed in West Plains in January is near the site of one of the city’s new caution lights by the U.S. Highway 63 Bypass.Drivers now see new flashing yellow caution
During this unprecedented health crisis, the staff at Calico Rock School District has banded together with a needs-based approach for serving students and their families.Superintendent Jerry Skidmore says the COVID-19 emergency situation has presented a host of
After being out of the classrooms for what will amount to about one quarter of the academic year, the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic has led Gov. Asa Hutchinson and other state officials to push back the
Today I’d like to talk about our plans to shift our economy out of low gear as we look to life after the worst of this health crisis has passed. I am optimistic about our economy and
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday.
Fulton County authorities have arrested 63-year-old Russell Stevens following an incident in which he allegedly wrapped a woman’s head with duct tape “so she could not breathe.” Stevens’ address is not listed in online court documents. According
Photo: Maya McLean Yellville-Summit High School senior Maya McLean has been selected as an Arkansas Governor’s Distinguished Scholar.This prestigious award is valued at up to $40,000 over four years and is based on academic achievement, test scores,
A Baxter County man, Christopher Sanborn of Mountain Home, is among a number of appointments announced by Gov. Asa Hutchinson last week. Sanborn has been appointed to the Marine Sanitation Advisory Committee. His appointment will expire Oct.
Photo: John Montgomery. Photo: Courtesy Arkansas Business Fulton County native John Montgomery formerly of Viola has been selected for a health care heroes award and profiled in Arkansas Business. The award program honors individuals, companies and organizations
Baxter Regional Medical Center has not yet had a confirmed case of COVID-19, but the Mountain Home hospital is nevertheless feeling the impacts of the pandemic.While hospitals in hot spots like New York have been filled to
While coronavirus cases are being reported in two of Arkansas’s Department of Correction units, no testing has been conducted at the North Central Unit at Calico Rock.The chairman of the DOC board, Benny Magness of Gassville, tells
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Friday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Shannon Nachtigal, chief nursing officer; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Topics they discuss include the return of
Photos: Satchel Harris and Grace Beckham The Mountain Home High School FBLA chapter, in partnership with the Mountain Home Education Foundation (MHEF), has announced this year’s Mr. and Miss MHHS. The winners are Satchel Harris and Grace
One month ago Friday, the first two deaths in Arkansas linked to the coronavius were reported. Across Arkansas and the nation, there have been numerous reports of those on the frontlines risking their own safety to care
Photos: Heather Johnson Beustring Lewis and William Joshua “Billy” Lewis Jr. A Gassville couple now jailed on a number of felony charges has had a combined total of 19 criminal cases opened against them stretching back to
A local conservation project is among 48 across 29 states receiving funding to protect natural resources. The USDA announced last week the Buffalo River Watershed Enhancement Project will receive almost $2.7 million through the agency’s Natural Resources
Photo: Jamey Lee Rogers A Marion County man, 31-year-old Jamey Lee Rogers of Yellville, is being held in the Boone County Detention Center after law enforcement alleges he fired four rounds into a residence in Lead Hill.
Arkansas Governor 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: Governor launches 2-day Arkansas surge campaign to increase COVID-19
In an earlier report, Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jake Long says while the district has saved some money on transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, other expenses such as additional curriculum materials and technology have
Photo: Jason Laird An Ozark County man, 43-year-old Jason Laird of Gainesville, captured after leading officers on a cat-and-mouse chase for over a month earlier this year, has found himself in more hot water. The Ozark County
Patient and caregiver medical marijuana cards in Arkansas will not expire during the COVID-19 emergency, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Registry identification cards from the ADH are valid for one year from the date
The Gassville City Council took only 27 minutes to move through its April agenda Tuesday night. Mayor Jeff Braim updated the council on the latest census numbers which show nearly 55% of Gassville residents have responded. He
Photo: Teresa Garrett (left), 14th Judicial District victim witness coordinator, and David Ethredge, 14th Judicial District prosecutor (right), joined Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams for the reading of a proclamation in recognition of Crime Victim’s Rights Week.
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday. Click below to listen to the entire address: Governor Hutchinson Announces Certain Nonessential Procedures May Resume April
The driver of a semi-tractor trailer was killed Wednesday morning in Newton County in a one-vehicle accident. The accident occurred on Arkansas 43 between Compton and Ponca. According to an Arkansas State Police report, 33-year-old Reyes Melendez-Haros
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Shannon Nachtigal, chief nursing officer; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the topics they discuss are the
A West Plains man killed following a one-vehicle accident Saturday evening in Baxter County was reportedly the subject of a high-speed pursuit when the crash occurred. According to a Baxter County Sheriff’s Office incident report, 42-year-old William
An area teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Ozark County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 18-year-old Taylor Barao of Gainesville was transported to Baxter Regional Medical Center with what were described
Photos: Saundra Piazza and Kenneth Dornhoffer Two people have been arrested after Stone County Dispatch received a 911 call last Wednesday reporting a burglary in progress at a residence on Peace Valley Drive in Mountain View. According
The Mountain Home Food Basket remains open, but like many other local businesses and organizations, changes have been made in operating procedures in an effort to protect both workers and clients from possible COVID-19 exposure. With the
Photo: Stephan Richard Whaples A Mountain Home man with a long history of running from the law has been checked into the Baxter County jail ending his latest disappearing act. Thirty-one-year-old Stephan Richard Whaples was declared a
Arkansas Governor 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:
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a male suspect in the theft of a side-by-side vehicle. According to Sheriff John Montgomery, the vehicle was stolen March 28 from a residence on County Road 140 in
On Wednesday, more than 800 meals will be distributed to employees at Baxter Regional Medical Center by MH CARES. Called “a marathon of meals to feed those who have healed us,” the event is sponsored by Anstaff
As the number of people sheltering in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic increased, some crime numbers decreased, according to statistics provided by local law enforcement agencies. Whether the slump is all due to the pandemic or
Photo: Dr. Christopher Webb As the threat of coronavirus continues, testing for the virus is still available at Baxter Regional Medical Center, but an additional procedure will be available in the near future to determine if it’s
The Bakersfield R-IV School District is among 16 entities sharing $250,000 in grant funding from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The grants to rural communities are for high-priority needs through the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy
Photo: Tammy Hazel of the Whispering Woods Resort prepares meals for distribution last Friday at the East Side Baptist Church. Photo: Courtesy Leigh Photography Studios Last week, MH CARES delivered over 1,000 meals to families in the
Photo: Zachariah Ray Martin A Lone Rock man accused of chasing his wife with a rifle and shooting it in the air with children present in mid-September last year has been rearrested on charges of violating a
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
Baxter County Road 11 has been reopened following repair work. The road was closed April 7 to allow for the repairs to be made.Baxter County Road 11 is located just south of the industrial park at Midway
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Monday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; Beverly Sandovs, Baxter Regional Home Health; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among they topics they discuss is
A West Plains man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Gamaliel Saturday evening. The Arkansas State Police have identified the victim as 42-year-old William Lee Terrill. A preliminary report from the ASP indicates Terrill was traveling
With just over one month left in the school year in Arkansas, students and teachers are doing the best they can to get as much learning done as possible, as they deal with the effects of the
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the Salvation Army’s thrift store, the Mountain Home chapter of the relief organization suffered a big blow to its fundraising efforts.Thursday, Corps Assistant Bryan Brinlee announced the thrift store’s return via
Photo: Robert Hayes Dunbar Jr. An additional sex-related charge was filed against a Marion County jail inmate last week in Sharp County. In January, 36-year-old Robert Hayes Dunbar Jr. was arrested and charged with one felony count
Arvest Bank was scheduled to launch its 10th annual Million Meals initiative in late March to fight hunger in the four-state region it serves. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the bank will instead proactively provide one
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Mountain Home hires former Razorback, NFL QB as assistant football coach Search continues for man who fled from MH Police More than 60 sex-related
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas is among six covering the state set to share a $500,000 gift from the Farm Bureau Insurance companies, according to an announcement Thursday. The $500,000 gift will be distributed among
Overall sales of medical marijuana reached a significant milestone this week. Late Thursday, total medical marijuana sales surpassed 10,000 pounds.At that same time, Plant Family Therapeutics of Mountain Home had sold 205.63 pounds, since opening Feb. 3.
Photo: Heather Ann Lewis A Mountain Home woman, 34-year-old Heather Ann Lewis, has been arrested and charged with two felonies in connection with an incident in which she allegedly exchanged a gift card for an item she
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – An invasive beetle that’s deadly to ash trees has now spread to 78 counties in Missouri, state conservation officials say, including Ozark, Howell and Douglas counties. Image: Courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation The
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
Today I’d like to a talk about the improvements we’ve made to our unemployment benefits system. I want to assure the thousands of Arkansans who have lost a job because of the COVID-19 pandemic that we are
The Mountain Home City Council approved an agreement with Garver & Garver, LLC. to add a new water intake and water transmission line on Lake Norfork in a move to secure the bulk of Baxter County’s water
Photo: Courtesy West Plains Daily Quill A West Plains man, who reportedly was released from custody Wednesday, was returned to jail on Thursday.The West Plains Daily Quill is reporting police apprehended the suspect in connection with two
Photo: Michael Vetor The search continues for a man who fled from Mountain Home Police Thursday when officers attempted to make a traffic stop near Casey’s General Store on State Highway 5 North. According to the probable
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s (BRMC) COVID-19 update for Friday includes Ron Peterson, president/CEO; Dr. Christopher Webb, board certified pathologist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the topics they discuss are the second round of furloughs for
What looked to be a routine meeting of the Mountain Home School Board Thursday resulted in some huge news, with a former Arkansas Razorback and NFL quarterback hired as an assistant coach for the high school football
Five local airports will receiving funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law by the President on March 27. CARES includes $10 billion in funds to be awarded as economic relief
Autism is one of the toughest disorders to diagnose in humans, but research shows the longer children with the malady go without help, the harder they are to reach. April has been declared National Autism Awareness Month
Photo: William Joshua Lewis Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery has issued a warning about the theft of catalytic converters after the arrest of a Gassville parolee on theft charges Thursday in northern Baxter County.Thirty-three-year-old William Joshua Lewis
Arkansas Governor 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:
Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) has announced an additional round of furloughs at the facility as a consequence of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.In a release, the facility cited the Arkansas Department of Health’s directive on elective surgeries
Necessity may be the mother of invention, but ingenuity and intelligence could prove to be a key in the fight against coronavirus and COVID-19 in the Twin Lakes Area.Brad Majors, a paramedic/EMT and student in the Arkansas
Photo: Ryan Steven Warren More than 60 sex-related offenses have been filed against a Boone County man, 42-year-old Ryan Steven Warren of Omaha. According to the three probable cause statements filed Monday morning, the investigation by the
Photo: Gov. Asa Hutchinson Sen. Missy Irvin of Mountain View and Rep. Michelle Gray of Melbourne are two of six members of the General Assembly Gov. Asa Hutchinson has appointed to the CARES Act Steering Committee he
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday. Click below to listen to the entire address: Governor Hutchinson announces CMS approval of additional pay for
The Baxter Regional Medical Center COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Dr. Lincoln Godfrey, hospitalist; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the topics they discuss are the expected
Six tractor-trailer rigs lined up early Sunday morning at a federal surplus warehouse in North Little Rock and began discharging cargo of personal protective equipment, and an area businessman was largely responsible for bringing the shipment to
The Missouri Department of Transportation is announcing a highway closure in Ozark County later this month. Missouri Route J will be closed beginning April 27, weather permitting, for contractor crews to replace the bridge over Deer Lick
Photo: Elton Jones A Boone County man, 57-year-old Elton Jones, remains incarcerated following an argument with his wife that led to her being shot. According to the probable cause affidavit filed Monday, an investigator with the Boone
Photo: Daniel Lewis Milde A man who has picked up a variety of charges stemming from an excessive use of alcohol, including allegedly setting a fire in his parents’ home, was arrested again early this month for
Arkansas Governor 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:
There is a project in the works of creating what could be deemed as the midwest’s version of the Appalachian Trail. The future Ozark Highlands Trail will connect St. Louis to Fort Smith, and a path running
Photo: Colton James Cummings Newton County authorities say 22-year-old Colton James Cummings of Harrison tore the top off a plastic bag and tried to “dump” a crystal substance into his mouth during a traffic stop in early
One of Harrison’s largest employers is filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to Arkansas Business, Pace Industries, LLC, made the announcement early Monday, saying the move will “give the company the financial foundation necessary to resume normal-course operations
Photos: Courtesy Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce A lightning strike is the suspected cause of a fire to a rental cabin in Searcy County. According to Sheriff Kenny Cassell, the Gold Mine Hotel on Grandview Road
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Monday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Shannon Nachtigal, chief nursing officer; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. They announced in-house testing for coronavirus is now
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues limiting activities for area residents, Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass and Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams have a request. Both say its a great opportunity to complete the Census 2020 form. Last
Photo: Sen. Scott Flippo Arkansas Sen. Scott Flippo of Bull Shoals is set to serve another leadership position in the legislature. Senator Flippo has been elected as the upper chamber’s next Senate Republican leader, according to an
Ozark Opportunities, Inc. (OOI), headquartered in Harrison, is assessing the needs of residents in six North Central Arkansas counties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials with OOI note by completing an online survey, it will
Photo: Chad Whitlow A Baxter County man, 43-year-old Chad Whitlow of Mountain Home, has been arrested and charged with a felony count of residential burglary, after he allegedly loaded scrap metal into his truck at his neighbor’s
Photo: Courtesy ADC Manufacturing ADC Manufacturing of Harrison has completed a “significant expansion,” according to a report from the Harrison Chamber of Commerce. The fence accessory/component manufacturing facility located along North Industrial Park Road has been part
The Norfork City Council’s next regular session scheduled for April 21 is canceled. The next meeting is set for May 19 at Norfork City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Top coronavirus stories: Financial institutions release info on stimulus checks (4-8) Baxter County now has 5 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (4-7) BRMC to furlough
More than three years after voters approved medical marijuana sales in Arkansas and following a handful of delays, Mountain Home’s cannabis dispensary opened its doors only to face another challenge just over a month later–the arrival of
Photo: John Harjo A Branson man jailed in Boone County is facing felony charges of first-degree sexual assault and failure to comply with registration as a convicted sex offender. His criminal record has also led to a
Senior Age Area Agency on Aging is among the first agencies receiving a COVID-19 Response and Recovery grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Senior Age operates more than 40 facilities in central and southern Missouri,
Today I’d like to talk about the professionals who are on the front lines at the hospitals and clinics all over Arkansas who are treating our COVID-19 patients and doing the critically important testing work. These nurses,
Marion County was added to the Arkansas Department of Health’s list of counties with at least one positive case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on Friday. While government officials are prevented from providing further information to the public about
An Izard County man has been arrested, after he allegedly secured his arm around his female victim’s throat, positioned her in front of a mirror and said, “You’re going to watch me take your last breath away.”
Licenses were issued for 16 new business by the City of Mountain Home in March, including a microbrewery, according to Jeannie Anderson in the Building Inspection Department. Records indicate a license was issued to Barry Parker II
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded contracts for its Southeast District projects, and three will be in Ozark County. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the projects were awarded during an electronic ballot process
United States Congressman Rick Crawford discusses the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic and his efforts to aid the agricultural community and military community during a visit with KTLO’s Bob Knight.
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says a previously unassessed registered sex offender has received his evaluation by the Sex Offender Community Notification Assessment. Seventy-one-year-old Danny Charles Carriker has been assessed as a Level 3 sex offender, which
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
The National Parks Service (NPS) reminds the public the Buffalo River remains closed to visitors. The river has been closed for one week to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The NPS says this difficult
A shooting incident late Thursday night at Clysta Willett Park in Mountain Home erupted after a group of teens gathered at the park to participate in or view a fight, according to an update from Mountain Home
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Friday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. They discuss being able to provide essential healthcare services for non-COVID patients and
A remodel project with a price tag of $400,000 for Buncles Brick Oven and Brew topped the list of building permits issued by the City of Mountain Home in March. According to a report from Jeannie Anderson
Sales tax numbers in Baxter County continue to be above projection for the time being. The latest monthly numbers show both the sales and jail taxes were higher than the same time last year, but Baxter County
The annual spring clean-up for Methvin Sanitation in the city of Mountain Home will be next week. The event gives customers a chance to dispose of large items not normally picked up during regular curbside trash disposal.
An 18-year-old man is in the hospital and a male juvenile has been arrested following a shooting incident and manhunt in Mountain Home Thursday night. Mountain Home Police Chief Carry Manuel says a 16-year-old was arrested about
Photo: Earnest Bischoff A standoff with Newton County authorities allegedly involving a 7-year-old child being used as a shield has led to the arrest of 55-year-old Earnest Bischoff of Mill Creek.Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler says his
Photos: Louis Marcel Marcil and Sarah Ann Huffman Two people are being held in the Boone County Detention Center, after a woman reported four shots being fired from a vehicle in her direction as she stood outside
Arkansas Governor 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:
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Thursday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; Jodi Leeker, Behavioral Health Program director; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the items they discuss are addressing
Photo: Vanessa Henschel Twenty-seven-year-old Vanessa Henschel of Mountain Home has picked up a new charge after striking a fellow Baxter County jail inmate. According to an incident report completed late last month, Henschel is accused of hitting
The Mountain Home Police Department is again partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as April has been deemed National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The local department is conducting its “U Drive, U Text, U
The local civic group Mountain Home CARES has announced its second meal distribution is slated Friday afternoon from 4 to 7 in the Roller Hall portico at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. This week, 100 meals each will
Mountain Home High School Principal Brent Bogy announces an event for 2020 seniors on April 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Bogy says the event will be held in a drive-thru style
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
Financial institutions in the Twin Lakes Area and across the nation have released information from the United States Treasury department on the Economic Impact Payments (EIP) most Americans will receive as a response to the financial impact
The Baxter County Library has joined other libraries statewide to provide public access to Wi-Fi services during closures brought on as a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak. Despite many closures across the state, libraries are still engaging
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Wednesday includes Barney Larry, vice president of Development and executive director of Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Shannon Nachtigal, chief nursing officer; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of
Meeting in a workshop session Monday night, the Mountain Home School Board approved a plan to allow this year’s senior class members to keep their school-issued Chromebooks after graduation by paying a $10 fee. Mountain Home Public
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has confirmed Baxter County now has five positive tests for COVID-19, according to the department’s live updating map on the ADH website.After receiving its first positive test on March 27, Baxter
Photo: The Baxter County Quorum Court spread out across the second floor courtroom Tuesday evening to conduct its business while adhering to social distance requirements under the COVID-19 pandemic. Adhering to social distance requirements and utilizing technology
Photo: Linda Collins A number of key dates have been set in an order filed last week by Special Judge John Fogleman in the capital murder case of Rebecca O’Donnell. O’Donnell is accused in the June 2019
The Arkansas legislature’s 2020 fiscal session is set to begin at noon on Wednesday.The House of Representative’s website notes the COVID-19 crisis will have an impact on the proposed budget, as well as the meeting schedules. The
A section of Baxter County Road 11 is closed for repairs. The closure is from State Highway 5 to County Road 12. Once repairs are made, the road will be reopened. Baxter County Road 11 is just
RUSSELLVILLE — Effective immediately, Ozark-St. Francis National Forest officials have announced a temporary shutdown of access to the Whitaker Point — also known as Hawksbill Crag — and Glory Hole trails located in Newton County, in an
A citizen’s misunderstanding of an absent worker at Bull Shoals City Hall has started a panicked rumor circulating among residents of the Twin Lakes Area.Bull Shoals Mayor David Nixon says the rumor is completely bogus. Listen: right-click
Arkansas Governor 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:
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s COVID-19 update for Tuesday includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Barney Larry, vice president of Business Development and executive director of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. They
Following the approval by Mountain Home voters just over a month ago, Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption is set to begin April 19. In the March 3 primary election, the measure passed with 54%
Registered voters in Missouri were set to go to the polls Tuesday for the General Municipal Election. The ballots in Ozark County also included school board races and a proposed 2% local use tax that would allow
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Monday school classrooms in Arkansas will remain vacant, as Alternative Measures of Instruction (AMI) will be used to finish the 2019-2020 academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hutchinson also announced Arkansas
The first case of COVID-19 in Izard County has been announced by Dr. Adam Gray, the county’s health officer. Dr. Gray says Izard County officials were notified Monday morning of the positive test. He adds the report
Arkansas Governor 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:
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an affect on most businesses in the United States and is now impacting healthcare workers in Mountain Home. Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) announced a number of moves Monday morning to ease
The city park in Yellville has been shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. City officials say all restrooms are locked and out of service, all facilities are closed and daily sanitation efforts have been discontinued until further
A minor earthquake was reported in Fulton County Sunday night at 9:39 according to the United States Geological Survey. The tremor was centered 7.3 miles northwest of Cherokee Village or about 43 miles east of Mountain Home
A 14-year-old girl has been killed in an accidental shooting in Baxter County. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says the shooting Friday evening claimed the life of the girl who is from Jonesboro. The shooting occurred at
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s update for Monday includes Barney Larry, vice president of Business Development and executive director of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the items
Photo: Cars wait in a line to pick up meals Friday afternoon at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home at the Salvation Army/Mountain Home CARES event which provided more than 400 meals to members of the public who were
Photo: Ronald Alexander Branscum A threatening voicemail message led law enforcement inside and outside the Mountain View Walmart Tuesday, as well as on the roadways, looking for vehicles belonging to the individual who allegedly made the phone
The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas is again being recognized nationally for its success in its mission to save pets’ lives. The local no-kill shelter has received a $10,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to extend
Photo: Robert Dean Penny The re-trial of 62-year-old Robert Dean Penny, charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his landlord, has been delayed. A jury trial had been set for later this month, but was
Circuit court jurors in Marion County will not need to report for several months. County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says jury members in Marion County will not need to report until July 13 at 9 a.m.
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Sex offender moves to Baxter County from Arizona (3-29) Walker discovers body, 2 in custody (4-1) Top coronavirus stories: BRMC COVID-19 Thursday update: How
As the Mountain Home School District remains closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, parents might have questions on where to trade in a digital device or how to access an online resource, and students might have
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to interrupt all aspects of our lives including health care, Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) has expanded its telemedicine options to serve the needs of the communities where it has a presence.Providers
A Baxter Regional Health System Hometown Clinic is now open in Mammoth Spring, and Leslie Batterton, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is taking new patients. With a focus on wellness and preventative medicine, the Hometown Clinic at
Photo: April Hrenko A woman reported missing in Marion County has been located. A post Saturday evening on the Marion County Sheriff’s Facebook states April Hrenko had been found and is safe. Hrenko had been reported missing
The year 2022 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo National River, and a committee of National Park Service staff and members of the Buffalo National River Partners is seeking the public’s assistance in commemorating the
Governor Asa Hutchinson and other state officials provided another update on Arkansas’s coronavirus situation Saturday afternoon, and during the press conference, some incorrect information was given on a portion of the Twin Lakes Area. Arkansas Secretary of
As hospitals in some parts of the country are desperately seeking specifically trained healthcare professionals, COVID-19 is leading others to cut staffing, including one nearby facility. Officials with North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) in Harrison say
Today I want to discuss the steps we have taken together to fight the coronavirus called COVID-19. Since March 11, the day I signed the Executive Order that declared a public health emergency, our public health team
Photo: MPHS transportation personnel load buses to deliver meals to area children during the school closure for COVID-19. Photo: Submitted The Food Service and Transportation departments at Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) prepared and delivered more than
Photo: Cars wait in a line to pick up meals Friday afternoon at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home at the Salvation Army/Mountain Home CARES event which provided more than 400 meals to members of the public who were
The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance has announced the recipients of its 2020 Capacity Building Grants, and $25,884 are going to support agencies within the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas’s service area. A total of over $188,000
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) has announced the postponement of its 2020 commencement exercises due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement came Friday afternoon.Chancellor Robin Myers says the move is only a postponement, and the traditional May
(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Building on Missouri’s efforts to control, contain and combat COVID-19, Missouri Governor Mike Parson issued a statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order effective beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday until 11:59 p.m. on Friday,
Photo: Mallory Vinson Mountain Home Police have arrested a woman who was reportedly waving a pistol at Murphy USA near Walmart Friday afternoon just before 3. According to the probable cause affidavit, 29-year-old Mallory Vinson of Mountain
Photo: April Hrenko Marion County law enforcement is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing woman who went hiking with friends Thursday.A Marion County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post notes April Hrenko was hiking in the Crystal
Photo: Gary Gipson A registered sex offender residing in Marion County has been charged in connection with “preaching” through a Facebook page not registered with the sheriff’s office. According to the probable cause affidavit filed Thursday, 60-year-old
The City of Mountain Home will not allow garage sales or 30-day sales permits until further notice, according to an announcement made Friday afternoon.The city says the move was made in an attempt to stay in the
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Friday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
ROLLA, (Mo.) – Mark Twain National Forest is taking the risks associated with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak seriously. For the safety of our visitors and employees, changes have been made so that we can continue to
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s Friday update on COVID-19 includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Barney Larry, VP/Business Development and executive director, Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the
Photo: Members of the Mountain Home City Council practiced social distancing at Thursday’s meeting by leaving their normal seating arrangements to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. The Mountain Home City Council repealed the trio of
Photo: The driver a pickup truck was arrested after fleeing the scene before authorities arrived. He was arrested a short time later, uninjured, after officers were made aware he had active warrants from both Taney County and
Schools are closed, businesses shuttered, restaurant dining rooms off limits, industrial plants idled and million of people are sheltering in place. It’s all part of the “new normal” made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic. But, people in
Photos: (from left) Caleb William Nance and William Dean Nance The suspect charged with first-degree murder in a Marion County homicide allegedly told investigators he shot the victim, after 49-year-old Jerry Don Hensley pointed a gun at
Arkansas Governor 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:
The Buffalo National River has been closed to recreational use until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure includes the Buffalo River, trails, open spaces and campgrounds. The closure is in direct response to guidance
Officials from Baxter Regional Medical Center provided another COVID-19 update Thursday morning. Barney Larry, VP/Business Development and executive director of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Puglsey, director of Marketing; discussed how
The Mountain Home Kindergarten Center is changing its registration period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A drive-thru registration period for the 2020-2021 school year is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday from noon to 6 and Wednesday and
The City of Mountain Home has joined a lengthy list of governmental offices closing its doors to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic.City officials said late Wednesday, after careful consideration, it was decided to close the
A number of school districts in southern Missouri are extending their closures because of COVID-19.In a joint statement, the school districts say they will remain closed through April 24 to protect the health of students and staff.The
During the past few weeks, many area residents have been facing financial struggles, and area restaurants have unexpectedly lost business due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new project being implemented this week is hoping to help both
Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) officials continue to update area citizens each weekday on the COVID-19 situation in the Twin Lakes Area. Wednesday, Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; Randy Ludwig, chaplain; and Tobias
Photo: Stephan Richard Whaples A Mountain Home man with a long history of running from the law is apparently on the run again. According to a notice from the Victim Information Network issued just after noon
Photo: Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler and his officers are the latest law enforcement agency in the 14th Judicial District to begin carrying Narcan. Baxter, Marion and Boone are the other four
The Mountain Home Public School District has announced a change in its student-feeding program schedule while children are out of school due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Thursday, all families who have called this week to receive
Arkansas Governor 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:
Anyone who normally takes recycling to the Baxter Recycling plant on Rossi Road in Mountain Home or who utilizes the curbside recycling picked up by Methvin Sanitation in the city of Mountain Home will see big changes
The City of Mountain Home announced the closure of playgrounds, pavilions and restrooms at all city parks until at least April 30.The decision was made as Governor Asa Hutchinson and his cabinet continue to state any and
Baxter Regional Medical Center officials provided another update on COVID-19 locally Tuesday morning. Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Shannon Nachtigal, chief nursing officer; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing; discussed myths concerning testing
The Baxter County Farmers’ Market has been canceled until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. The market was originally scheduled to open this Saturday at the Baxter County Courthouse square. Judge Mickey Pendergrass says his office
Residents in the Henderson area who need assistance with groceries and prescriptions during the COVID-19 pandemic now have help. The Henderson Volunteer Fire Department is making runs into Mountain Home five days a week to pick up
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and area residents are attempting to learn and work at home, NATCO is working with community partners across its service area to establish free Wi-Fi access points with high-speed connectivity. Access will
The Flippin School Board took two hours to get through a busy agenda for its regular March meeting Monday night, including personnel items, electing board officers and the resignation of one member. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson has the
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced changes to the operating schedule for the Peel Ferry in Marion County. The Peel Ferry is now operating from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Monday
Residents of Newton County are petitioning Governor Hutchinson to stop encouraging people to hike, go fishing or other outdoor activities to alleviate the tedium of social distancing during the spread of COVID-19 in Arkansas.The Arkansas Times reports
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. Click below to listen to the entire address:
The City of Mountain Home, Spartan Mowers and PSI Tires have organized a tornado relief effort following Saturday’s Jonesboro tornado. A trailer will be set up in the parking lot of PSI Tires at the corner of
Two Mountain Home businesses are at odds with the Baxter County Equalization Board over the value of their property assessments. Mountain Home Hospitality LLC, doing business as the Ramada Inn, and The Grand Apartments are disputing their
Thanks to donors across the state, Arkansas Community Foundation has reopened its grant portal and is accepting more proposals for $1,000 mini-grants for organizations responding to the immediate needs of vulnerable populations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baxter Regional Medical Center continues to update the community on COVID-19. In Monday’s update, Ron Peterson, president/CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing; discuss the first confirmed case in Baxter County and how
Residents of Jonesboro are recovering after an EF-3 tornado with winds of 140 miles-per-hour struck the city Saturday evening. Hundreds of homes and businesses were either destroyed or damaged by the twister. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams,
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled full road closures over the Bull Shoals and Norfork dams, with the first one beginning on Monday. From Monday morning at 8 until Tuesday evening at 5:30 State Highway
A report from a neighbor of a Searcy County man firing his shotgun after threatening her has led to the arrest of convicted felon 43-year-old Van Moore Jr. of Leslie.According to a probable cause affidavit, Searcy County
Applications are now available for the Benbrook Scholarship. Students interested in applying must have graduated or will graduate from Norfork High School or live in the geographical area of the Norfork School District. Applicants need to demonstrate
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Local man wins big with new Missouri Lottery scratch-off game (3-22) Top coronavirus stories: 1st positive COVID-19 test in Baxter County not BRMC patient
Over two weeks ago, Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery advised visitation for inmates of the detention center would cease temporarily as a precautionary health measure due to the coronavirus. It was the first step taken regarding the
The day after canoeists reportedly flocked to the Buffalo National River (BNR) in droves, additional modifications in facility operations have been announced. The additional modifications to park operations is in response to the latest guidance from the
