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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

Photo: Tatianna Gill Another registered sex offender has relocated to Baxter County after moving from Arizona. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, 35-year-old Tatianna Gill’s new address is 2411 Arkansas Highway 178 West in Midway. Gill

A scholarship is available for current and former Mountain Home High School students. Applications are being accepted for the Frederick H. and Kathleen M. Hornlein Scholarship. To qualify, students must have attended Mountain Home and must demonstrate

Photo: Cornbread. Photo: Courtesy KARK The recent death of the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office resident celebrity, Cornbread the rescue cat, has brought an unexpected level of outpouring of sympathy. Sheriff John Montgomery says Cornbread had lived a

On March 11, I signed an executive order that declared a public health emergency in Arkansas, and every day since has brought new challenges in our efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. Today I’d like to

The city of Mountain Home is preparing to provide a free pick-up and delivery service to senior citizens due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Monday, officers from the Mountain Home Police Department will pick up and deliver

A local school district in Missouri has extended its closure due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Lutie R-VI Superintendent Scot Young announced Friday the closure at the campus in Theodosia will continue through April 24, as officials

Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim says city officials are continuing to make adjustments due to the pandemic. He says with social distancing for people to stand at least 6 feet part and gatherings of more than 10 banned,

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office relies on several staff members, full-time and part-time, to run its day-to-day operations, but there’s another group the department relies on without receiving a paycheck. The sheriff’s office has nearly 25 reserve

Marion County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report until Monday, May 11.Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says on that date, jury members should report at 9 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Photo: Curtis Johnson A registered sex offender residing in Baxter County has received a community assessment notification risk level. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says 57-year-old Curtis Johnson, residing at 488 Sheffield Drive in Lakeview, has been

Photos: Jeremy Butcher (left) and Dustin Horton The public is being notified of a pair of Level 2 registered sex offenders relocating in Baxter County. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, 43-year-old Jeremy Butcher has moved

Photo: Brandon L. Ledford A Boone County man entered a not guilty plea in circuit court last Friday to charges related to an alleged bomb threat earlier this month. According to the probable cause affidavit, 43-year-old Brandon

Photo: Stanley Lee Rowe A 48-year-old Oklahoma man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month and pled guilty to charges stemming from a violent domestic altercation in late 2017. Stanley Lee Rowe had been on

Photo: William Amos Cobb A Mountain Home man who broke into a home while allegedly high on drugs and was confronted inside the residence by the owner entered a no contest plea to his charges in Baxter

Last Friday was the largest single day of  medical marijuana sales since the first dispensary opened in May 2019, according to information provided by Scott Hardin, director of communications, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. In total,

Baxter County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report for duty on Monday. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says a new date for jury members to report is yet to be determined. Reese says

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

Photo: Courtesy Harrison Daily Times The driver of a semi-tractor trailer was killed Wednesday morning in Newton County in a one-vehicle accident. The Harrison Daily Times reports the truck was hauling lumber. According to an Arkansas State

The number of people in Arkansas and the nation sheltering in place, working or learning from home has resulted in unprecedented demand on wireless networks. Verizon, one of the country’s largest networks, reports: — Nine billion texts

A Searcy County man found pantless in the passenger seat of a vehicle observed leaving the roadway three times and driving upon the curb on each occasion has been arrested, along with the driver of the truck.

The Salvation Army has announced the closure of its thrift store in Mountain Home until further notice due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.Corps Assistant Bryan Brinlee of the local Salvation Army explains the closure. Listen: right-click to

Baxter Regional Medical Center continues to provide daily updates on the COVID-19 situation locally. Speaking Wednesday were Ron Peterson, CEO/president; Barney Larry, VP/Business Development and executive director of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist;

The COVID-19 crisis is prompting a change in the schedule for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) van service in the Twin Lakes Area. Beginning in April, the west route, which goes from Mountain Home to Yellville to

Photo: Tim Roberson The Boone County Quorum Court, meeting in a special session Tuesday night, has selected a new sheriff. Boone County Chief Deputy Tim Roberson will fill the remainder of sheriff Mike Moore’s term. Moore announced

Photo: (from left) Representative Nelda Speaks, Norfork student James Whitehead, Norfork student Maggie Rychtarik, Norfork Elementary Principal Deanna Klaus and Norfork High School teacher Bradley Morrison The achievements at two local schools have been recognized by state

Photo: Kyle Vestal A man accused of breaking into the home of a relative and possessing methamphetamine pled guilty to the charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month. Twenty-five-year-old Kyle

Mountain Home Public Schools has slated a drive-thru Chromebook/iPad/school supplies pickup day at Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary School on Thursday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Parents and guardians of students in first and second grade may drive to the front door

The Tuesday update on COVID-19 from Baxter Regional Medical Center includes comments from Ron Peterson, CEO/president; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; Shannon Nachtigal, chief nursing officer; Tobias Pugsley, marketing director. Officials say they 14 people have been tested,

Photo: Nicholas Roos Convicted double murderer Nicholas Roos, now serving a life without parole prison sentence, has taken his effort to obtain post conviction relief to the U.S. Supreme Court. Roos has filed a petition asking the

Photo: Dennis Wagers A Cotter man who first told police he had broken into five camper trailers trying to find his lost keys pled guilty to charges stemming from the incident during a session of Baxter County

Photo: Carlene Carter A Marion County woman, 54-year-old Joy Carlene Carter of Yellville, is facing a felony count of theft, after she allegedly used a former jail inmate’s bank account to purchase personal items. According to the

A fuel tank at the Magness Oil bulk plant in Cotter has leaked approximately 500 gallons of non-highway diesel fuel near the White River. Benny Magness, owner of Magness Oil, says cleanup and containment is underway for

A local communications provider is setting up free internet access for students to use while schools are shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yelcot Communications is in the process of getting the free Wi-Fi set up throughout its

Baxter Regional Medical Center continues to provide daily updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and its affects locally. Monday’s update includes Barney Larry, VP/Business Development and executive director, Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; Gerald Cantrell,

Photo: Bryan Mattox Former Mountain Home High School head football coach Bryan Mattox has filed a lawsuit in Baxter County Circuit Court against the Mountain Home Public School District alleging breach of contact. In the suit filed

Due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, the deadline to file federal income tax returns has been extended. Taxes from the 2019 year will now be due July 15. Mountain Home city treasurer and H&R Block owner Marshella

Photo: Christopher Alan Whitman A Baxter County man, 30-year-old Christopher Alan Whitman of Mountain Home, accused of confronting a person and firing a pistol, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month. Whitman entered a plea

Photo: Thomas Michael Forrest A man who flung a water bottle at another male who was chasing him out of his residence appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month. Thirty-three-year-old Thomas Michael Forrest of Mountain

Storm damage at Hwy. 87/Route AR (Photos: Courtesy Bakersfield Volunteer Fire Department) Additional damage has been reported from Thursday night’s storms at the state line and further north. While there were no tornadoes reported in southern Missouri,

The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Top coronavirus stories: COVID-19 testing location made available in Mountain Home Friday (3-20) BRMC Thursday COVID-19 update discusses testing; officials say expect confirmed cases

Photo: Michael Lawson Bobbitt A Mountain Home man is facing two charges, after he allegedly used his prosthetic leg to break a window at the Baxter County Detention Center. Fifty-year-old Michael Lawson Bobbitt is alleged to have

Photo: Anjanette Yancy 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 earlier

Photo: Michael Gage Jr. A Gassville man who said he accidentally shot himself while cleaning a pistol and ended up being arrested for handling the gun was in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month. The charges

A local man struck it big shortly after the Missouri Lottery introduced a new scratch-off game. Jeremy Burkett of Theodosia won the $55,558 top prize the 5X Bingo game. The game became available in February, and Burkett

The COVID-19 pandemic has required us to rethink how we do things in our personal lives from education to our business, and how we entertain ourselves. The same is true in government. We have suspended a number

Thursday night’s local storm activity produced two tornadoes confirmed Friday by the National Weather Service. An EF2 tornado ripped through 12 1/2 miles of Marion and Boone counties, and an EF1 tornado later touched down for a

Photo: Dylan Ozzy Lawyer A Gassville man, who faced charges in two counties stemming from a high-speed pursuit in early July last year, entered a plea of guilty to his Baxter County charges earlier this month. The

Photo: Jason Frye A Mountain Home man who wanted to get back at someone he said owed him money but took his revenge out on another person’s house was in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month.

Fulton County Sheriff Al Roork says he accepted the resignation of his chief deputy, John Cawvey, on Thursday. Sheriff Roork says the resignation follows him advising Cawvey of a pending investigation by the Arkansas State Police at

The new bandshell at Mountain Home’s Hickory Park will resemble this structure previously designed by Tyler Truss Systems of Indiana. In a brief session Thursday evening, the Mountain Home City Council approved three ordinances and the purchase

The COVID-19 threat has led to Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass announcing late Friday effective Monday public access to county offices will be suspended.Sheriff John Montgomery says his administrative offices will remain open during the day Monday

A spokesperson for MedExpress’s Administrative Offices in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, confirmed late Friday the Mountain Home location is a COVID-19 testing center. The company’s website says COVID-19 testing is available at designated MedExpress centers, as supplies are available,

Baxter Regional Medical Center has launched a COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Hotline available by calling (870) 508-7001 from the hours of 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Also offered is a quick COVID-19 screening with three questions: 1. Have you had contact with

Thursday night’s storm activity caused damage in Marion County, but it is unknown how widespread the damage is. Marion County Judge John Massey says the county continues to be surveyed. Listen: right-click to download mp3 Judge Massey

Baxter Regional Medical Center’s (BRMC) Friday update on the COVID-19 pandemic includes information from Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass and updates from CEO/President Ron Peterson, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Marketing Director Tobias Pugsley, including a new

Two counties in North Central Arkansas now have confirmed cases of coronavirus. Officials in Boone County are reporting a confirmed case, while the Arkansas Department of Health says at least one person has tested positive in Searcy

The Mountain Home School Board heard updates from superintendent Dr. Jake Long concerning the ongoing school shutdown mandated by Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson at its regular March meeting Thursday. Hutchinson announced Thursday afternoon all schools in the

After advising parents and guardians students would remain out of the classroom until April 6, officials with the Dora R-III School District reached out Thursday with details on a plan for grab-and-go meals. Both Dora and Bakersfield

Photo: In this Wednesday photo, service representative Lisa Norwood (left) wears a mask as she takes a driver’s license photo of Jamie Easton, of North Little Rock, at the Central Revenue Office in Little Rock, Ark. (Thomas

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Little Rock District is announcing campground reservation cancellations in Arkansas and Southern Missouri in response to the coronavirus. The cancellations will not affect those campers already at the campgrounds.USACE campgrounds

Farmers and Merchants Bank has kicked off a new statewide musical initiative with a $75,000 donation to the City of Mountain Home to cover the cost of a bandshell at Hickory Park. Brandon Scallion, market president for

    Following updates Thursday at the federal and state level regarding the global pandemic, changes continue at the local level with the operation of government and law enforcement. In Marion County, Judge John Massey says beginning

A fire this past weekend claimed the life of a Searcy County woman. The victim has been identified as Lynnette Wright. Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell says the fire was reported about 1:30 Saturday morning on State

Baxter Regional Medical Center officials provided another update on COVID-19 Thursday morning with board certified pathologist Dr. Christopher Webb, President and CEO Ron Peterson, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Marketing Director Tobias Puglsey. Listen: right-click to download

Photo: Crystal Lou Hodge A woman whose attempt to escape arrest resulted in minor injuries to a Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) officer appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday. Thirty-two-year-old Crystal Lou Hodge said she

Photo: Debra Sisney A Mountain Home woman who allegedly arranged a drug deal on a cellphone while sitting in Baxter County Circuit Court waiting for one of her existing drug cases to be called was back in

The Alley-White American Legion Auxiliary Unit 52 in Mountain Home is accepting applications for delegates to Arkansas Girls State. The 78th-annual session is scheduled for May 24 through 29 at Harding University in Searcy. The purpose of

Officials with the Bakersfield R-IV and Dora R-III school districts have amended their schedules in light of the coronavirus pandemic.Both districts on spring break this week had planned to return to the classrooms on Monday. On Wednesday,

With the exception of the jail and the 911 center, Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass says all other county offices remain open to the public. However, employees are being screened in these locations.Judge Pendergrass says much of

The Gassville City Council approved several changes to city business due to COVID-19 during its regular March session Tuesday night. Mayor Jeff Braim explains the changes. Listen: right-click to download mp3 On Wednesday, Mayor Braim announced the

A Mountain Home based funeral home has announced plans on handling services during the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak.Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services says it will continue to enable families to participate in the rituals most important to

Following guidance from the CDC and recommendations from state and local public health authorities in consultation with the National Park Service (NPS) Public Health Service officers there are temporary facility closures in place at Buffalo National River.

Officials from Baxter Regional Medical Center provided another update on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday morning, discussing how it’s different from the flu. BRMC CEO Ron Peterson, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Marketing Director Tobias Pugsley were interviewed

While national news reports indicate some grocery stores across the country have had shelves cleared by shoppers stocking up during the COVID-19 pandemic, a local grocery store manager says they are not experiencing any problems in obtaining

Izard, Stone and Newton counties in North Central Arkansas have implemented policy changes to help prevent the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19.County Judge Eric Smith announced Tuesday all Izard County courthouse and annex employees, along with visitors, will be

Three public water authorities in the Twin Lakes Area have announced changes to their operations due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.Both the Northeast Public Water Authority and the Lakeview/Midway Public Water Authority have closed their lobbies to the

In response to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the Arkansas Supreme Court has suspended all in-person proceedings in all appellate, circuit and district courts — subject to exceptions — effective Wednesday through Friday, April 3. The Court issued its

As a precaution to the coronavirus, a pair of local sheriff’s offices are suspending all on-site visitations. The Marion County Law Enforcement Center will not be conducting jail visitation through the front office until further notice. Video

KTLO, Classic Hits & The Boot are seeking the public’s input on questions for Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) personnel on the current coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.To submit your question, please visit the KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot

The Fulton County Courthouse is closed to the public until further notice to combat the spread of coronavirus. According to Fulton County Judge Jim Bicker, residents can conduct some of their business by phone, mail, or email.

While most school districts in Ozark County are on spring break this week, officials are continuing to monitor the coronavirus situation and the potential threat it may have on students and staff. Gainesville and Thornfield have both

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is suspending driver road testing at all locations beginning Tuesday. Superintendent Colonel Eric T. Olson says all road tests are cancelled for the remainder of March. The patrol is monitoring the status

Officials from Baxter Regional Medical Center provided another update on coronavirus Tuesday morning. Hospital CEO Ron Peterson, Dr. Greg Elders and Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free took part in the interview. Listen: right-click to download mp3 WebReadyTM Powered

Staff at the Van Matre Senior Activity and Wellness Center is taking precautions due to the coronavirus. The senior center will be closed to the public beginning Tuesday, and several of its services will be suspended for

Mayor Hillrey Adams has announced the City of Mountain Home will continue to provide all services and support to its citizens during the current COVID-19 crisis.Adams says the city’s No. 1 priority is the safety of the

Several counties in North Central Arkansas are being affected by courts cancelling due to COVID-19. Baxter County District Court Judge Jason Duffy has announced all appearances set for the next three weeks in his court will be

North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) and NEXT, Powered by NAEC are taking preventative measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19.Beginning Tuesday, NAEC lobbies in Salem, Mountain Home and Ash Flat, as well as the Salem office’s

With the focus of information during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on controlling transmission and protecting those most vulnerable to the illness, there remains a segment of the population that isn’t drawing much focus. Thus far, the virus seems

The Donald W. Reynolds Library has announced its closure in an effort to further prevent the spread of coronavirus. The library in Mountain Home will be closed beginning Tuesday and continuing through March 29. Library Director Kim

With the closure of schools in Arkansas due to the coronavirus, many students who normally get assistance with food for the weekends won’t have to worry about meals during the downtime. The Food Bank of North Central

The Bull Shoals Police Department is offering citizens assistance in an attempt to ease the minds of those possibly shut in at their residences due to the continued threat of coronavirus (COVID-19). Officers will pick up and

Photo: Timothy Jason Burkhart Jr. A 24-year-old Mountain Home man, who allegedly left toddlers, ages 1 and 3 years old, alone and crying in an apartment, entered a guilty plea to the charges against him in Baxter

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is moving to online classes only due to the coronavirus. Chancellor Dr. Robin Myers says classes will be held Monday, but are optional for those who are unable to attend. Beginning Tuesday, faculty

Two days after Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced schools in the state would remain open, a change of plans was announced Sunday. Due to the threat of coronavirus, Governor Hutchinson and other state officials announced schools will

The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. MC man arrested after allegedly living under assumed identity for decades Coronavirus in Arkansas: 3 new coronavirus cases in Arkansas are health workers 3

Concern over the nationwide coronavirus outbreak has caused postponement of all cases and jury trials set for one Baxter County Circuit Court Division. Judge Gordon Webb announced late Saturday the change would begin Tuesday and run through

Photo: Amber Beach A Mountain Home woman who attempted to use a Bible to sneak prohibited items to a male inmate in the Baxter County jail pled guilty to the charge against her Thursday. Thirty-one-year-old Amber Beach

Just six building permits were sold in the City of Mountain Home in February, according to Jeannie Anderson from the Building Inspection Department. Topping the list was a permit to Crownover Company for a new residence at

A pilot program focusing on rural economic development in six rural Arkansas counties, including Fulton and Izard, is surveying employees. The goal is to learn more about job training and experiences that can bolster businesses in the

Two City of Mountain Home employees are celebrating milestone employment designations in March. According to a Facebook post from the City of Mountain Home’s Mayor’s Office, Jay Volkman with the police department and Tina Gregory with the

With the continued threat of coronavirus, the Arkansas Department of Health is taking another step to minimize its possible effect on long-term care facilities. Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith says the department is directing all long-term

Today, I would like to commend the responsive and responsible leaders of Arkansas who have linked arms to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our state. Members of my staff and I have been in constant communication

An area college will be moving to online delivery to minimize the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). North Arkansas College in Harrison is following the lead of other institutions, including the University of Arkansas and the College

Photo: Blake Lewis A teenager implicated in residential burglaries in Baxter, Boone and Marion counties has been declared a fugitive. Eighteen-year-old Blake Lewis of Harrison failed to make an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday, and

February was a busy month in the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Department with 18 business licenses issued, according to Office Manager Jeannie Anderson. Records indicate licenses were issued to Quapaw House Inc. offering mental health

Four local winners are among the players sharing more than $70.4 million in prizes from the Missouri Lottery during the month of February. The Missouri Lottery report shows the top local player was Danial Neal of Gainesville,

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Friday that schools in the state will remain in session, unless a student or staffer is infected with the coronavirus/COVID-19. The Governor, joined by Dr. Nathaniel Smith, secretary of the Arkansas Department

Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery has announced all visitation for inmates of the detention center will cease Monday as a precautionary health measure. Montgomery says the suspension covers visitation with jail inmates; visits from clergy; church services;

Senior Age, the organization operating more than 40 senior centers in central and southern Missouri, advised Friday it will be closing its facilities and administrative offices for the remainder of the month beginning Monday due to coronavirus

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 to the court complex, located at 301 East Sixth

Marion County Circuit Court jury members do not need to report for duty on Monday. Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says the next time jurors should report is Tuesday morning at 9. WebReadyTM Powered by

Midway resident Richard Fischer’s efforts to rescue a young girl and her father after a boating accident on Lake Norfork in 2018 has been recognized by one of the highest honors bestowed by the Arkansas Game &

Photos: (from left) Amanda Runkle & Heather O’NeillOne of two women arrested last week on drug-related charges in Baxter County has an open case in Boone County from an incident in December in which she reportedly fled

Photo: Cody Robert Whitten A state prison inmate at Calico Rock caught smuggling contraband obtained on work details in Mountain Home and brought into the facility appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. A trial date of

As the nation, Arkansas and the Twin Lakes Area take precautionary measures regarding the coronavirus, Mountain Home Public School Superintendent Dr. Jake Long is providing daily updates in coordination with state officials.On Thursday, in response to the

Baxter Regional Medical Center Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free was in the studio with Bob Knight on KTLO-FM Thursday morning to discuss coronavirus. Listen: right-click to download mp3 WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Photo: Vanessa Henschel A Briarcliff woman with a lengthy and growing history of attacking people both inside and outside the Baxter County jail will undergo another psychological evaluation. Twenty-seven-year-old Vanessa Henschel, who has used her fists, a

  Photos: (from left) Ronnie Hayden Womack and Cody Benjamin Stradford A Baxter County man placed on probation last year after being observed in the pharmacy section of the Flippin Walmart carving the edges of the lenses

Harps Food Stores, Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 20 stores in Arkansas and Missouri from Town and Country Grocers of Fredericktown, Missouri, Inc. According to a press release, the transaction remains subject to

Photo: Reynaldo Luismichae Ochoa A man who fired two arrows at deputies is behind bars, charged with attempted murder. Forty-six-year-old Reynaldo Luismichae Ochoa of Midway is being held in the Baxter County Detention Center on a $500,000

Photo: Boone County Sheriff Mike Moore Boone County Sheriff Mike Moore says he will resign April 5 to accept a position with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. The Harrison Daily Times is reporting Sheriff Moore

Two women are facing three felony drug-related charges, after their vehicle was searched at the checkpoint to the North Central Unit of the Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC) at Calico Rock Saturday. According to the probable cause

Photo: Kelsie Guiltner A 24-year-old Mountain Home woman was given eight years in prison after pleading guilty to drug-related charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Kelsie Guiltner was arrested in early January after

Last year, Rep. John Payton, R-Wilburn, tried unsuccessfully to pass a bill raising the sales tax exemption for used cars to $7,500. House Bill 1342 of 2019 to raise the exemption passed the House with 84 out

The Baxter County Quorum Court breezed through 10 items of business Tuesday evening in about 25 minutes. It was a meeting highlighted by positive reports from Sheriff John Montgomery regarding the county jail and Judge Mickey Pendergrass

Photo: Tanner Ray Sebold A 25-year-old Cotter man allowed to remain free until his girlfriend gave birth to the couple’s child before beginning his 12-year prison sentence blew that opportunity by being rearrested late last month. In

The Marion County Quorum Court is looking at a light agenda with just four items of new business to consider when it meets at 6 Tuesday evening for its regular monthly session. Of the three proposed ordinances,

Photo: Mountain Home School Band The Dallas Brass will return to the Twin Lakes Area April 2 at 7 p.m. to perform its popular “American Musical Journey” program featuring classical music, jazz, rock-n-roll and other music genres.

Photos: Bradley and Jennifer Uren A Gassville couple has been arrested on sex-related charges. Thirty-five-year-old Bradley Uren and 36-year-old Jennifer Uren were arrested Friday. Bradley Uren is charged with rape and Jennifer Uren with permitting child abuse.

Photo: Joseph Page Todd, aka Kenny Don Fagan A 60-year-old Marion County man is jailed on a $100,000 bond, after he allegedly spent almost two decades living under an alias north of Summit. According to Sheriff Clinton

Mountain Home High School’s FIRST Robotics Team, also known as the Bomb Squad, finished first this past weekend at the 2020 FIRST Robotics Arkansas Regional at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock. The Mountain Home team went 7-2

Photo: Stephan Richard Whaples A Mountain Home man with a long history of run-ins with the law is back in jail, charged with drug-related offenses and violating parole. A March 16 trial date had been set for

A special election slated for May 12 to approve quarter-cent and half-cent sales and use taxes in the City of Mountain Home wouldn’t just finance a new Mountain Home Community Complex, but would result in a complete

The year 2020 is starting off much like 2019 as far as wet weather is concerned. Last year went down as the second wettest year in Mountain Home history with nearly 71 inches of rain which was

Despite the Twin Lakes Area being well above average for year-to-date rainfall, the Arkansas Forestry Commission has placed six area counties under a moderate wildfire danger. Baxter, Marion, Fulton, Izard, Searcy and Stone are among 23 of

Photo: Casie Jean Pell A Mountain Home woman who said she was in a residence to fix a door was arrested when the homeowner was contacted and said he did not know 27-year-old Casie Jean Pell. Pell

Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol is providing an opportunity for area high school seniors and juniors to learn more about law enforcement. The Student Alliance Program will be offered for the next two Saturdays

The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Woman leads police on short chase, MHPD officer suffers slight injuries Pair charged with leaving store multiple times with unpaid items Loss prevention manager

Photo: Benjamin J. Lynch Marion County authorities have arrested a man whose parents say stole their vehicle after being allowed to stay with them while recovering from a gunshot wound. The man would later be found at

Photo: Kevin Pieper National award-winning fine art photojournalist Kevin Pieper will return to Arkansas State University Tuesday and Wednesday for the Dr. Joel Gambill Distinguished Speaker Series. Pieper graduated from A-State in 1994 and was one of

Photo: Amber Eimers A 31-year-old Mountain Home woman was given a three-year prison sentence to be followed by three years probation during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Amber Eimers pled guilty to the charges

Photos: (from left) Amanda Clements and Kelli Park Two Baxter Regional Medical Center registered nurses have received the DAISY Foundation award. The DAISY Award is an international recognition program honoring and celebrating the skillful, compassionate care nurses

Applications and information for the Mickey and Ross Kelder Scholarship Trust are now available for Arkansas students. Anyone looking to apply must be a full-time student pursuing studies in foreign languages (whether or not as his/her college

Photo: (from left) Lt. Bob Harris and Capt. Darrin Peoples Two members of the Mountain Home Fire Department (MHFD) have been recognized for 25 years of service. A department Facebook post notes Capt. Darrin Peoples and Lt.

Census Day is less than a month away, and today I’d like to share some advice from the United States Census Bureau that will ensure we count as many people as possible. Members of the Arkansas Complete

Photo: Renee Wyatt A woman who has listed addresses in Mountain Home and Hot Springs was sentenced to three years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Forty-six-year-old Renee Wyatt admitted she had

Like Marion County last month, Baxter County has implemented the “Text-to-911” feature, allowing individuals who cannot safely make a voice call to dial 911 in emergencies. A Facebook post reports the Baxter County Public Safety Communications 911

Photo: Roy C. Parker A Mountain Home man has been charged in Marion County with felony theft of property, after he allegedly sold a tractor he was working on and reported it stolen. According to the probable

Photo: Roger Lee Ramsey A Mountain Home man, 54-year-old Roger Lee Ramsey, found out carrying an alleged illegal drug in his wallet for his scheduled meeting with his probation officer is not a good idea. According to

A fire has destroyed a building and several vehicles at a Marion County business. The fire Thursday night destroyed the shop building and several dump trucks inside the building at Marion County Paving, located about 2 miles

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 to the court complex, located at 301 East Sixth Street

Photo: Mountain Home residents will have the opportunity to decide on the construction of the Mountain Home Community Complex in McCabe Park in a special election on May 12. The complex would include a competition pool like

Photo: Kevin David Smith A Mountain Home man charged with inappropriately touching a teenage relative and sending suggestive messages to her on social media was in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Thirty-five-year-old Kevin David Smith entered a

Photo: Crystal Lou Hodge A 32-year-old Baxter County woman faces multiple charges after she led authorities on a short chase through Mountain Home after fleeing from a local shopping center. Crystal Lou Hodge of Mountain Home is

Three from Mountain Home will be among the honorees at the 2020 Boy Scouts of America 2020 District Awards Dinner Saturday evening. The event will begin at 6 in the John Paul Hammerschmidt Center on the south

An earthquake has been reported in southern Ozark County near Bull Shoals Lake. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports the 2.0 earthquake occurred at 2:26 Thursday morning and was centered 1.9 miles south of Sundown in

Sales tax numbers in Baxter County continue to impress. The latest monthly numbers show both the sales and jail taxes were over projections, according to Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The numbers

Photo: Hunter Belvedresi The National Geographic Society has named Hunter Belvedresi, a sixth grader at Pinkston Middle School in Mountain Home, as one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee State Competition.

An inmate in the Searcy County Detention Center with an extensive violent criminal history is facing new charges after allegedly spitting at a circuit judge and struggling with law enforcement. The incident Feb. 14 was the first

Photo: Steven Gauger A man who had a number of major charges dismissed by the state recently, including exposing young children to drugs, was back in Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday to face more recent accusations,

The Mountain Home Education Foundation (MHEF) Board of Directors is accepting nominations for the 2020 MHEF Hall of Honor. Those recipients will be recognized at this year’s Night of Honors on Oct. 8.The Night of Honors is

Photo: Shawn Backowski The former asset protection manager at the Mountain Home Walmart, charged with stealing about $8,000 in cash from the company, appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Thirty-year-old Shawn Backowski of

Photos: (from left) Nelda Speaks and Paige Dillard Evans Incumbent State Representative Nelda Speaks turned back challenger Paige Dillard Evans by garnering 59 percent of the vote for the District 100 seat in Baxter County during Super

Arkansas’s primary election was part of Super Tuesday, and the results include Sunday alcohol sales being approved in the city of Mountain Home. A total of 1,376 city residents voted in favor of the measure for 54%

Photos: Adam Webb and Chastity Tarvin A man with a lengthy criminal record, including convictions in Baxter and Marion counties, and a woman from Cotter are facing charges in connection with the alleged theft of items from

Motorists in Ozark and Douglas counties who use State Route AC will need to find an alternate route starting Thursday. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says Route AC will be closed from Thursday until next Wednesday,

Youths from Newton County will be among students from across Arkansas showcasing their STEM skills at the 2020 Arkansas SeaPerch Challenge Friday. The event will be held at Bishop Park in Bryant. The SeaPerch Challenge is an

While Baxter County showed an increase in its 2% tourism tax collections in 2019, it was the smallest among the top 10 counties in the state. According to a report just released from the Arkansas Tourism Ticker,

The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public input on plans to improve a local highway. MoDOT has a planned project to improve the safety of U.S. Highway 160 in Ozark County. The project involves widening nearly

Photo: Mark Peterson The University of Arkansas System professor who helped the Mountain Home community launch its Baxter County Forward Blueprint and Action Plan in 2019 is retiring. A spokesperson says the realm of community and economic

Photo: Troy Marlowe A man at the center of an alleged conspiracy to smuggle prohibited items into the Baxter County jail pled guilty to charges in two unrelated drug cases during a session of Baxter County Circuit

An Ozark County man was injured Sunday morning when his leg was run over by a moving vehicle on a boat ramp on the North Fork River. Fifty-five-year-old Daniel Hamby of Dora was transported by ambulance to

Photo: David Scott Albrecht A Gassville man who recently said he was trying to kill himself by sticking his head in a toilet in the Baxter County jail appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. During the

Photo: Vernon Henson A Mountain Home man pled guilty to drug-related charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and was sentenced to four years in prison. Fifty-one-year-old Vernon Henson was arrested just 15 days

The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Man living rent free in mobile home does extensive damage, takes items Former MH roofing contractor pleads guilty to taking money, doing no work

An Ozark County teen suffered serious injuries after he fell from the tailgate of a pickup truck and struck his head early Saturday evening in Ozark County. The 14-year-old male juvenile from Thornfield was transported by air

Photo: Larry Eugene Bell A Gassville man entered a guilty plea to drug-related charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and was sentenced to three years in prison. Fifty-six-year-old Larry Eugene Bell was arrested

A case of a 17-year-old charged with three counts of rape now filed in Stone County Circuit Court may be transferred to juvenile court. The Class Y felony is the most serious crime in Arkansas not punishable

A Searcy County man escaped injury but was arrested following a one-vehicle accident involving his vehicle striking a power pole.According to the probable cause affidavit, Searcy County deputies responded to a call of a reckless driver on

HARRISON – The Buffalo National River branch of the National Parks Service announced Monday the Boxley Valley Draft Comprehensive Area Plan and Environmental Assessment (draft plan) is available for public review and comment.There will be two public

LITTLE ROCK – Biologists with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are seeking public input on the current revision to Arkansas’s Strategic Wild Turkey Management Plan. The plan was last reviewed in 2012, and this revision will

Photo: (from left) Peter Kirch, camp commander; Joanna Farris, volunteer; Al Moore, adjutant-in-chief; Trip Wilson, Arkansas state commander. The 27th Arkansas Infantry Regiment Camp #1519 Sons of Confederate Veterans has donated $200 to the Bob Davis Veterans

Photo: (from left) 2017-2018 President Jewel Pendergrass, Assistant Governor Johnice Dominick and 2018-2019 President Mark Hopper. Photo: Courtesy Brenda Nelson, MH Rotary Club PR Chair Mountain Home Rotary Club past presidents Jewel Pendergrass and Mark Hopper were

Photo: Mark Anthony Lewis A Mountain Home man discovered late last month in the driver’s seat of a vehicle running in the driveway at a residence along West Road as the owner exited his home, is in

Photo: Ariel Dawn Beck A 24-year-old Mountain Home woman appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday and pled guilty to stealing a money order inadvertently left on the counter of a local business. She

Photo: Izard County Medical Center The CEO of a health-care company whose holdings cover four hospitals, including the Izard County Medical Center in Calico Rock, has been removed by a federal bankruptcy judge while a trustee oversees

Photo: Mary Spencer A Newton County woman, 57-year-old Mary Spencer of Jasper, is facing charges in connection with the alleged theft of $81,600 from Harp’s Foods. According to the probable cause affidavit filed Thursday, earlier this week

The Bull Shoals American Legion Post 431 has made donations to three local organizations.Donations of $500 were made to the Bull Shoals Food Pantry, while the Civil Air Patrol Mountain Home Composite Squadron AR 107 and Troop

The seasonal influenza continues to make its presence known, with Norfork Public Schools dismissing classes twice this week due to illness and Izard County reporting the second highest public school absenteeism rate for the week ending last

Photo: James Darrell Gentry A Boone County man, 44-year-old James Darrell Gentry of Harrison, remains jailed on a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident with injury involving a school bus, with his vehicle reportedly

Photo: Tiffany Gail Johnson A jail matron at the Baxter County Detention Center has been arrested and fired for allegedly stealing medication from an inmate. Thirty-seven-year old Tiffany Gail Johnson is facing three felony and one misdemeanor

Photo: Scotty Jo Scaggs The Arkansas Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Marion County man in April 2019 on multiple sex-related crimes involving children. A jury of six men and six women returned guilty

Photo: Courtesy Stone County Leader Excel Boats of Mountain View has settled into its new building and anticipates an expansion in both workforce and production as a result of the much-needed extra space, according to a Stone

Photo: Matthew Guthrie 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 was in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday for hearings

Photo: Rickey C. Strain Jr. An inmate of the North Central Unit of the state prison system at Calico Rock has been charged with three felonies after he allegedly hid an illegal substance and two SIM cards

Wednesday night, the Mountain Home choirs hosted the regional performance assessment. The event was held at First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home and featured many local districts and 16 ensembles. The high school and junior high

With the fear of Covid-19 or coronavirus increasing as more cases are reported globally, local health officials want area residents to know they are prepared in the event cases of the virus are reported in the Twin

Photo: Timothy Jason Burkhart Jr. A 24-year-old Mountain Home man who allegedly left toddlers, ages 1 and 2 years old, alone and crying in an apartment seemed ready to plead guilty to the charges last Thursday. Timothy

The scheduled foreclosure auction next week of the abandoned Dogpatch theme park in Newton County has been canceled.Online records indicate Judge Gordon Webb’s order canceling the pending foreclosure sale was filed in Newton County Circuit Court Wednesday.Stewart

Throughout the United States, there are organizations attempting to make life easier for stray animals by giving them shelter and looking for loving homes. One organization on the local level is the Have A Heart Pet Shelter

BRANSON, Mo. (AP) – Federal officials have cited a Georgia-based charcoal manufacturer for exposing employees to safety and health hazards at two Missouri plants. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is recommending fines of nearly $340,000 against

As Mountain Home city leaders test the waters for a proposed aquatic/community center, officials in Harrison are taking a second look at a similar complex overwhelmingly defeated by voters last fall. The city asked for a 0.75%

Photo: Cheryl Clement A second continuance has been granted in the case of an Izard County woman charged with negligent homicide in connection with a fatal vehicle accident in early 2019 claiming the life of a Melbourne

Photo: Shannah Cotter A woman who was initially charged with introducing controlled substances into the body of her then 10-month-old daughter, as the result of a child abuse investigation, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Twenty-seven-year-old

Photo: Evan Michael Essig A man who reportedly barricaded himself in a Harrison hotel, set off the fire alarms, flooded his room and the hallway and attempted to start a fire in a trash can remains in

Photo: Kip Swadley One of the armed men who went to a Briarcliff residence to retrieve an allegedly stolen assault-type rifle, but wound up unarmed and on the ground staring into the barrel of a pistol wielded

Photo: Dennis Telles After his vehicle struck a rock wall in Stone County on Monday, an Arizona man first told law enforcement a deer had run in front of him. Later, he changed his story, saying a

The Flippin School Board took about one hour to move through a busy session Monday night. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson says the board dealt with a number of personnel items. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The Flippin School

The Marion County Circuit Court jury panel will not need to report for duty for the remainder of this week. According to Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet, the next day jurors will need to report

Photo: John Downing A former Mountain Home roofing contractor entered a guilty plea to charges in three criminal cases in which he was accused of taking money for jobs and never doing the work during a session

A section of a local cemetery is being recognized by the National Park Service. The Mountain Home Cemetery’s Historic Section was added to the National Register of Historic Places earlier this month. The Mountain Home Cemetery Board

Anyone visiting the Flippin Middle School campus may notice a relatively new basketball court on the playground. The court is courtesy of a $10,000 donation the Flippin School District received through the Arvest Foundation’s “12 Days of

A benefit account has been established for a Mountain Home family who lost their home and all of their possessions in a fire Friday night. A spokesman from Entergy says the account is set up at Anstaff

LITTLE ROCK – Although most Arkansans hold “The Natural State” motto near and dear to their hearts, a continued decline in hunting and angling has Commissioners and staff at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) concerned

Photos: Danny Dockter and Dawn Herrick A pair of Pyatt residents remain jailed in the Marion County Detention Center after their arrests on drug charges Friday afternoon. Forty-nine-year-old Danny Dockter and 38-year-old Dawn Herrick were arrested on

The City of Mountain Home will host a second public hearing on a proposed aquatic/community center Thursday night at 6:30. The meeting will be held at Dunbar Auditorium on the campus of Mountain Home High School.The first

The Marion County Airport in Flippin is among 13 across Arkansas sharing in $10.7 million in safety and infrastructure grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation.U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao says the airport in Flippin

Photo: Lt. Terry Johnson A longtime deputy in the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has handed in his badge. Lt. Terry Johnson is retiring after 35 years on the force. Johnson began working for Sheriff Joe Edmonds at

Photo: Tanner Ray Sebold A 25-year-old Mountain Home man was given a 12-year prison sentence on a number of felony charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Tanner Ray Sebold pled to four cases

Applications for U.S. Census takers in Marion County will be held at the Marion County Library Monday and Tuesday from noon to 4. Census takers will help Marion County get an accurate accounting of the population. This

The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Marion County man killed, Baxter County woman injured in Missouri accident Affidavit: Suspect fatally stabs ‘ex-girlfriend’ then attacks father, sister before being shot by

In the past two years, the number of youths in state custody has declined by nearly thirty percent, and today I’d like to discuss some of the changes we have made to achieve that. During my first

Photo: (from left) Joshua Williams and Jordan Williams Twenty-one-year-old twin brothers wound up in jail and a number of other defendants were grilled about why they had not taken time to see their court-appointed defense attorneys during

Photo: Colton Michael Wamser A 29-year-old Baxter County man pled guilty to causing damage to a mobile home the owner had let him live in rent free as well as stealing a number of items from the

Photo: Roger Campbell A Newton County deputy has been treated for dog bites, one of which narrowly missed his femoral artery, with the animal’s owner arrested. According to the probable cause affidavit filed Wednesday, deputy Levi Lowery

A Missouri House committee is discussing letting residents decide to have a digital driver’s license. KOLR in Springfield reports the traditional plastic ID would still be issued to everyone, but under the proposed legislation drivers could pay

Five local winners are among the players sharing more than $72 million in prizes from the Missouri Lottery during the month of January. The Missouri Lottery report shows the top local player was Jeremy Burkett of Theodosia,

Students on the chancellor’s and dean’s lists for fall 2019 at Arkansas State University have been announced.The two lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade point averages while enrolled in 12 or more credit hours

Photo: Courtesy  David Drewry A Mountain Home residence has been listed as a total loss after a structure fire Friday evening. According to a Mountain Home Fire Department spokesperson, personnel were on the scene over four hours

Photo: Andrew William Coon A Mountain Home man charged with inflicting injuries to his then 3-month-old daughter in April 2018 is set for trial in Baxter County Circuit Court next week. The trial will be to the

Photos: David Ray Powers Jr. and Lori Jo Stilley Formal charges have been filed against a Missouri couple charged with robbing a bank in Boone County late last month. Charged in connection with the aggravated robbery of

Two men have been arrested and charged in Izard County with felony counts of theft and residential burglary, after they allegedly took a camera installed to catch thieves.According to the probable cause affidavit, law enforcement responded to

Photo: 819 Cedar Street Despite the third reading and adoption of an ordinance calling for the removal of a dilapidated home located at the corner of Cedar and Red Bud streets in Mountain Home, the property has

A change late Friday afternoon means Marion County Circuit Court jury members do not need to report for duty Monday morning.Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says jurors should report next at 9 Wednesday morning. WebReadyTM

Jurors in Baxter County do not need to report for duty Monday. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says this concludes the term for the jurors. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Photo: Carol Boviall A Norfork woman who backed her vehicle over a teenage brother and sister waiting on a school bus in early November 2018 has entered a guilty plea to reduced charges stemming from the accident.

The academic calendar for the 2020-21 school year in Mountain Home is set following action by the school board Thursday night. This was one of several action items dealt with by the board at its regular February

A coroner’s inquest jury of six Ozark County residents has found the stabbing death of Robert Christian Chambers of Gainesville on Feb. 12 to be “justifiable homicide.” The decision came Thursday afternoon. The Ozark County Times is

Photo: Grace Beckham Mountain Home High School Career Academies student Grace Beckham has been selected as a National Merit Scholarship finalist. The senior is the daughter of Kevin Beckham and Cathy Beckham. She was one of two

Photo: Jason Laird A Gainesville man sought by Ozark County authorities has been taken into custody. Ozark County Sheriff Darrin Reed says in a Facebook post 42-year-old Jason Laird was arrested Thursday morning in Taney County. Laird’s

Operation Christmas Child-North Central Arkansas is hosting a celebration event Saturday morning at 10 at First Free Will Baptist Church, located at 1306 East Ninth Street in Mountain Home. The event will celebrate and recognize everyone who

Photo: Stephen Richard Whaples A trial date has been set for a Mountain Home man who has been the subject of a number of intensive manhunts through the years. Thirty-one-year-old Stephan Richard Whaples is scheduled to go

Photos: Timothy Jason Burkhart Jr. and Haleigh Josephine Angier A citizen’s report of two crying children ended with the arrest of two Mountain Home residents on drug charges and the removal of the toddlers from the home

Photo: Thomas Parks A Marion County man, 40-year-old Thomas Parks, has been charged with one count of rape and is being held on a $100,000 bond.According to the probable cause affidavit, Parks was arrested and charged Monday

Photo: Richard Wayne Hudson Jr. Details on the Marion County homicide last week that left a Flippin woman dead have been released, while the suspect hospitalized since the incident is now in the Washington County Detention Center.

A standing-room-only crowd filled the council chambers of Mountain Home city hall Tuesday evening to discuss the pros and cons of a proposed aquatics and community center for McCabe Park. Members of the city council and Mayor

The Baxter County Friends of the Library are holding a used book sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County.Hours Thursday are from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., Friday from 10

Photo: Nicholas Charlie Stephens A rural Mountain Home man has been arrested for roughing up his grandmother after she refused to give him $5 to buy drugs. Thirty-year-old Nicholas Charlie Stephens is facing two felonies and one

The Gassville City Council dealt with several items during its regular February meeting Tuesday night, including adding wi-fi at the city park. Mayor Jeff Braim has the report. Listen: right-click to download mp3 The council also appointed

Photo: Jason Carl Proffitt A man with charges filed against him in both Baxter and Marion counties has been declared a fugitive. Thirty-one-year-old Jason Carl Proffitt is reported to have cut off an ankle monitor he had

Photos: (from left) Crystal J. Stone and Misty Brooke Two women have been arrested for attempting to pass counterfeit money in Mountain Home early Sunday morning. Twenty-seven-year-old Crystal J. Stone of Gassville and 23-year-old Misty Brooke Hall

Photo: David Scott Albrecht A Gassville man arrested for theft now faces additional charges after he attacked a jailer at the Baxter County Detention Center.Thirty-seven-year-old David Scott Albrecht is being held on a $20,000 bond after the

Marion County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report this week.Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says the next time jury members should report for duty is Monday at 9 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Photo: Courtesy Ozark County Times A Marion County man was killed and woman from Baxter County seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident in Ozark County Monday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP)says 59-year-old Michael R. Clark

Photo: Courtesy Harrison Daily Times One person was killed and five others injured in a single-vehicle crash in Boone County Monday morning. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) identified the victim as 32-year-old Fatima Moro of Clarksville. The

Early voting begins Tuesday in Arkansas, as the state makes its way to the March 3 primary election joining 13 other states for what’s being called Super Tuesday. On that date, the 14 states will hold their

Photo: Virginia Elizabeth Long A Mountain Home woman is jailed on aggravated assault charges after she allegedly attacked a man while he was sleeping and cut his neck at a residence on East 10th Street on Saturday

Photo: Dillon Fields A Midway man who ran from lawmen triggering a two-hour manhunt in May last year entered a guilty plea to charges against him in Baxter County Circuit Court Thursday. Twenty-four-year-old Dillon Douglas Fields was

For the second time in three weeks, the Melbourne School District has announced the cancellation of classes. Due to influenza and other illnesses, the district will close all of its campuses Tuesday and Wednesday to allow for

Those in Marion County can now receive help in an emergency by utilizing the “Text-to-911” feature on their cellphones. All users need to do to utilize the service is enter the numbers 911 in the “to” field;

Photo: Jason Laird As the search continues for 42-year-old Jason Laird of Gainesville, three new cases have been filed against him in connection with crimes reported over the last few weeks. Ozark County Sheriff Darrin Reed posted

Photo: Steven Ray Gauger A number of major charges against a Mountain Home man, including exposing young children to illegal drugs, have been dismissed by the state. One of the charges against 28-year-old Steven Ray Gauger is

Photo: Christopher Rowe Less than a week after a Marion County man stood before Circuit Judge John Putman facing charges from an incident last October, 45-year-old Christopher Rowe of Yellville was arrested and jailed again. According to

Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery has issued a scam alert for fraudulent activity reported to be taking place in the area. In a news release, Montgomery says two separate incidents have been reported within the past week

The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Flippin homicide victim, suspect identified Another local district adopts 4-day school week Teen killed in stabbing, murder charges filed against brother, mother of 2

Photo: Blake Sterling Lewis Authorities in Marion County have arrested a teen-age duo they say came to the area and committed a series of burglaries over three days while homeowners were away. Sheriff Clinton Evans says 18-year-old

Photo: Rebecca Martin A Mountain Home woman whose involvement in the illegal drug business has caused her to lose her home and who has been in trouble with the law since 1999 was sentenced to 15 years

Photo: Andrew Brandt Clay  An Ozark County man, 21-year-old Andrew Brandt Clay of Gainesville, has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident in which he allegedly knocked a man unconscious, beat him while he was

Photo: Izard County Medical Center The CEO of a health-care company whose holdings cover four hospitals, including the Izard County Medical Center in Calico Rock, is reportedly under civil and criminal investigation, according to a St. Louis

Photo: (from left) Vincent Anderson, reference librarian; Wayne Camp; and Carolyn Camp. Local residents Wayne and Carolyn Camp have donated a collection of historical documents to the Baxter County Library for a digitization project estimated to take

Photo: (left to right) Committee members Wes Wood, President Kriss Yunker, Renae Schocke, Mark Hopper, Mountain Home Education Foundation (MHEF) Executive Director Jennifer Seaman, Rotarian/Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Jake Long and Trevor Himschoot. Photo: Courtesy Brenda

Photo: Marcia Taylor and her guest speaker, Cody Tatum of Grandma’s House. Photo: Courtesy Marilyn Loveless The Rotary Club of Mountain Home heard a presentation about Grandma’s House Children’s Advocacy Center (GHCAC) headquartered in Harrison at a

The brick house at 1207 West 28th Street stands at the intersection of the United States civil rights movement and Little Rock. February is Black History Month, and today I’d like to talk about that house and

Photo: James Edward “Tyler” Davis A Mountain Home man facing a first-degree murder charge attempted to hang himself with a blanket in the Baxter County jail earlier this month. Twenty-six-year-old James Edward “Tyler” Davis of Norfork is

Photo: Adam William Carroll  The actions of a Boone County man allegedly posting on Facebook he was giving away a woman’s possessions has turned far more serious. The actions of 31-year-old Adam William Carroll of Omaha has