Freshmen The freshman class at Mountain Home Public Schools won the parade float contest from this year’s homecoming event. The seniors ended up with 50% of the votes from a poll on ktlo.com, beating out the runner-up
Friday morning, a high-speed chase came through Baxter County before the suspect led authorities into Missouri. According to the reports, at approximately 11:15 the Mountain Home Police Department started to pursue a stolen vehicle from Missouri with
On November 14, the City of Flippin will hold a special election for a half-cent sales tax increase to help fund equipment and staff for the city’s police and fire departments. Flippin Mayor Heith Hogan spoke with
Photo courtesy of the Arkansas Department of Corrections The Arkansas Court of Appeals has denied post-conviction relief for Robert Dean Penny who is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for shooting and killing his landlord. The Appeals
The Mountain Home City Council had a quick meeting Thursday evening with just two items on the agenda. The council voted unanimously to annex a small area of land behind the Mountain Home Fire Department Station 2
Baxter Health has announced the addition of Edwin “Ed” Roeder, MD, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, to the medical staff and the team of healthcare professionals at Baxter Health Bone & Joint Clinic. Roeder is now accepting new
Several area schools have received school safety grants from the state of Missouri. Governor Mike Parson announced a total of 566 school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools have received grant funds from the second round of
The City of Mountain Home’s second annual Arktoberfest held last Saturday is said to have been another successful event in the newly formed downtown Baker District. According to a press release from Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company, registration
Prior to the Mountain Home City Council meeting Thursday night, a second special hearing will be held at 5:30 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The hearing is being held to discuss a grant for
Nearly three months after her retirement, a 24-year employee of Mountain Home Public Schools will be one of the newest inductees into the Mountain Home Education Foundation Hall of Honor. Colleen Johnson will receive the Earnest Perry
Anyone wanting to adopt a black cat from the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas in Mountain Home after Monday will have to wait until one week after Halloween to pick your new feline up. The Humane
On Wednesday, Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams made an official proclamation for October to be recognized as Arkansas College Application Campaign month for Mountain Home High School. In an effort to promote college awareness and access, Mountain
When a football game is being held at Bomber Stadium on the campus of Mountain Home High School Career Academies, a big part of the experience is the entertainment provided by the Mountain Home Bomber Bands. The
Photo cutline: Pictured from left are: Owner Norene Prososki, Graphic Designer/Office Manager Regina Mozingo, Feature Writer and Times Past contributor Sue Ann Jones, Editor Jessi Dreckman and Publisher/Advertising Manager Jenny Yarger. The Ozark County Times newspaper won
Arkansas Tourism has announced nominations are now open for the 2024 Henry Awards honoring excellence in Arkansas’ tourism industry. The Henry Awards have been a feature of the annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism since the
Due to inclement weather, the 2023 Mountain Home High School Homecoming Parade has been canceled. Superintendent Allyson Dewey states she is disappointed to have to cancel, but she was encouraged the high school already had an alternate
Wednesday afternoon at 1:20, FEMA in coordination with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA).According to FEMA, the Wireless Emergency Alert portion of
A Stone County woman has been arrested after allegedly firing shots at her elderly parents and hitting her dad with a board. Forty-six-year-old Sandy Berry of rural Mountain View was arrested following the incident Sept. 24 at
With a short agenda, the Baxter County Quorum Court met in regular session Tuesday night at the Baxter County Courthouse. Justice of the Peace Dennis Frank presented a report from the recent budget committee meeting, where they
Four area fire departments got some invaluable experience last Saturday in Mountain Home. Members of the Mountain Home, Gassville, Gassville-Cotter Rural and Northeast Lakeside fire departments took part in whole house search training in the old ASUMH
The City of Flippin will hold the annual city-wide fall cleanup Friday. Flippin Mayor Heith Hogan and Code Enforcement Officer Dustin Beals spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News about the cleanup and what items
The homecoming festivities continue Wednesday evening with the annual homecoming parade starting at 5:30. The parade will start at Redeemer Lutheran Church located on Arkansas Highway 5 North, travel south down Main Street and end at Guy
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office has received a large grant to help combat substance abuse. The grant, which totals nearly $665,000, will fund Izard County deputies in their role with the Sixteenth Judicial District Drug Task Force
A teacher who spent nearly two decades in the Mountain Home School District will be among the Class of 2023 for the Mountain Home Education Foundation. Marsha Partney will receive the Retired Educator Award during Thursday’s Night
Mountain Home NJROTC was defeated by Milton NJROTC 971.6 to 836.3 last week in the 2023 National Sporter Air Rifle League. Mountain Home NJROTC was led by Dylan Prins who shot a 220.2. Additional contributing members were
As of 4:10, 2,708 Entergy Arkansas customers are still without power in Mountain Home. Entergy officials state the outage occurred at a substation. Crews are on site with other crews on the way to assist in the
As of 2:40 Tuesday afternoon, Entergy is reporting 2,708 customers without power in Mountain Home. The cause for the outage is unknown at this time. Entergy estimates a restoration time around 4 in the afternoon. WebReadyTM Powered
A bus route for Mountain Home Public Schools is running nearly a half hour late Tuesday morning. According to a social media post from the district, Bus 52 had a mechanical issue. A new bus is being
A 19-year-old Midway man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and requested a bond be set for him on charges stemming from a violent incident at Baxter Health in late May. Christopher Richard Jorsch, Jr., is
Over the weekend, the West Plains Police Department received multiple reports of vehicles being struck by rocks on U.S. Highway 63 near Missouri Route CC. Several residences received damage as well.According to Chief of Police Stephen Monticelli,
Last Wednesday, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) released school letter grades which reflect a school’s overall performance. According to the ADE, the letter grades are part of the state accountability reports. With the exception of letter
Yelcot Communications will be among the newest inductees into the Mountain Home Education Foundation Hall of Honor this week. The local telecommunications company will be receiving the Community Partner Award during Thursday’s Night of Honors. Sara Zimmerman
Tuesday evening at 7, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) will host the Terre Ware Book Author Lecture Series featuring award winning author Eli Cranor at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. From the banks of Lake Dardanelle,
This week, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni come together to celebrate the youth development opportunities offered by 4-H through National 4-H Week. This year’s campaign, “I Love 4-H” was created to rally support for Cooperative
The Baxter County Quorum Court will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at 6 in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include an ordinance to appropriate fees and reimbursements
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Department is notifying the public a new sex offender has registered with the office after moving to Baxter County from the State of California. Sheriff John Montgomery states 69-year-old Carlos Armenta has moved
On Friday, Baxter Health announced the Baxter Health Cardiology Clinic at Harrison will be relocation to a new facility located at 114 E. Crandall Ave, Suite C in Harrison beginning Monday. Baxter Health Cardiology Clinic at Harrison
A Mountain Home man alleged to have pointed a handgun at his mother and other members of his family appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-two-year-old Wayne Kindstrom, Jr., pled not guilty to five counts of
Johnny Baker (Photo courtesy of Stone County Sheriff’s Office) A Stone County man has been arrested on sex charges involving a six and seven-year-old girls. Fifty-five-year-old Johnny Baker of Timbo was booked into the Stone County Jail
Baxter Health has reported its active case count for coronavirus has slightly increased from a week prior.Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free states as of Friday, the hospital had 27 positive cases, compared to 24 the week before. Free
Mountain Home High School Marching Band performing in finals competition at the Pride of the Ozarks Marching Invitational (Photos courtesy of Tom Chetnik) The Mountain Home High School Marching Band finished third overall in the finals of
A local attorney will be among the Class of 2023 for the Mountain Home Education Foundation Hall of Honor this week. Roger Morgan will be enshrined with the Bob Knight Bomber Spirit Award during Thursday’s Night of
The Mountain Home High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (NJROTC) Unit was recently adopted as official partners of the USS Arkansas, a newly commissioned nuclear attack submarine for United States Navy. The commanding officer of
On Thursday, Baxter Health announced Charles “Chuck” Heitman, MSSC, BSIS, ABM will be transitions into the role of Behavioral Health and Community Relations Specialist for the Baxter Health service area. In this role, Heitman will continue to
A Gassville woman with a lengthy criminal history has been arrested in connection with two incidents, including injuries to a two-year-old. Forty-two-year-old Nicole Ashley Guinn was booked into the Baxter County Detention Center Monday morning. One of
A Mountain Home woman hit the jackpot in the Arkansas State Lottery but, law enforcement officials claim, she did it illegally. Thirty-one-year-old Mary Olivieri worked in an area convenience store and is accused of activating books of
On Wednesday, Baxter Health announced the addition of a new physician to the Baxter Health Family Clinic at Calico Rock. Beginning Monday, Dr. Robert C. Lane will be practicing alongside Dr. Bethany Knight, Dr. Donald Wright, and
Families in Calico Rock now have another option to get vaccines for their children. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced Mitchell’s Park Street Pharmacy as a Vaccine
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday they will be conducting a firearms qualification shoot for Retired Law Enforcement Officers Oct. 13 at 8:30. The event will be held at the firing range located on Baxter County
Beginning Monday, motorists traveling near E. 6th Street in Mountain Home will need to find alternative routes as the Baxter County Road and Bridge Department will start demolition of the old church. Officials state road closures will
Two Elizabeth residents were involved in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning in the Missouri bootheel. Sixty-two-year-old Letha Martin was pronounced dead at the scene, and 62-year-old Carl Martin was transported by ambulance to Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
A Mountain Home man has been arrested after fleeing from officers, then hitting one of them with a rock he threw. The incident leading to the arrest of 38-year-old Jeffery Racaniello Jr. happened shortly after 5:30 Sunday
A man charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and entered a guilty plea. Thirty-seven-year-old Michael James Kerley, who lists an address in Jordan, claims he traded
Two Flippin residents were injured in a two vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in Taney County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver, 22-year-old Abdullah Salik of Branson had entered a construction zone and slowed
Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company will host the 2nd annual Arktoberfest today on the square in Mountain Home. The event kicks off at 2 and will offer visitors a day of craft beers from various Arkansas breweries, traditional
On Sept. 21, the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association named the Coulter Celebration of Lights in Mountain Home as the Festival/Event of the year for new festivals less than four years old. With over two million lights
Authorities are investigating following reports of THC-infused products being brought to the Marshall High School campus by a student. Three students had allegedly consumed cookies containing the substance. According Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell, law enforcement and
As the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike continues in its second week, the effects could soon be felt in the Twin Lakes Area. The UAW strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis could have far reaching effects
A Baxter County man, 18-year-old Jakob Leonard McFarland, has been arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at his father and threatening to kill him. The incident happened at the family’s home in the Promise Land area Sunday
The Mountain Home City Council moved quickly through its routine agenda Thursday night. The council voted to sell a 2020 pickup truck to the Baxter Day Service Center for $23,000. Baxter County received a grant to pay
A Yellville man with a lengthy criminal history dating back to 1991 has been arrested in connection with a fatal accident that happened this summer. Being held in the Marion County Detention Center is 53-year-old Shawn Johnson.
The 4th Annual Party on the Hill will kick off Friday and continue through Saturday located at 79 Ashlynn Acres Lane in Theodosia. Funds raised will go to support Semper Fi and America’s Fund mission to support
A call reporting a hostage situation ended in the arrest of a Gassville couple after a search of their residence turned up large quantities of marijuana, THC vape cartridges and THC wax. Joshua Andrew Enquist and Samantha
Beginning Monday, U.S. Highway 62 East from the bypass through Henderson to the Baxter County line will be resurfaced. According to Trey Rogers from Atlas Asphalt, the company overseeing the project, states the project will occur Monday
In a special session, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met Wednesday night to hear updates from the recent meeting with the Arkansas Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation. Chris Knight, Director of
The former owner of a local swimming pool construction company appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Forty-two-year-old Jessica Ruth Trivitt of Mountain Home, who was formerly listed as the owner of Southern Pool Company, has three
Justin Smith (Photo courtesy of Boone County Sheriff’s Office) A man from Harrison has been arrested for allegedly threatening a woman with a gun. The man, 40-year-old Justin Lee Smith, also is facing a Class Y felony,
On Friday, the Mountain Home Public Schools will host the next “Drop in with Dewey” session from 8:30 until 3 at the District Administration Office. During these sessions, Superintendent Allyson Dewey will be available for community feedback
The City of Flippin Police Department is introducing a “Coffee with Cops” initiative beginning Friday morning. According to a release from the FPD, Police Chief John Spence and Mayor Heath Hogan have developed the program to engage
The life of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt will be explored in a new seven part lectures series at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County. Lectures will be held every Tuesday
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday night at 6 in regular session in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The meeting was rescheduled from last week due to councilmembers being out of town. Items
On Thursday night at 6, the Cotter City Council will meet in for its regular monthly meeting in the Council Chambers at Cotter City Hall. Items on the agenda include an update on recent bids received for
The City of Bull Shoals City Council will hold its monthly meeting Thursday night at 6:30 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. In addition to regular business, the council will discuss the fall heavy trash day
Wednesday evening at 5:30, the Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the Administration Building Board Room. Items on the agenda include a facilities update to share an overview of
A Salem women sustained minor injuries in a single vehicle accident Monday afternoon in Howell County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver, 24-year-old Dawnisha Hayslip of Salem was traveling westbound on Missouri Highway 142
Lucas Johnson (Photo courtesy of Izard County Sheriff’s Office) An Izard County man who had a bulge in one of his socks, fled from a deputy who was trying to take him into custody, but was then
The Mountain Home Cemetery Board announced a new fund last month for the cemetery’s support, care and maintenance. The board has joined into an agreement with the Arkansas Community Foundation and the Twin Lakes Community Foundation to
A Mountain Home man was given 10 years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday after pleading guilty to charges in two open criminal cases and having his probation revoked in another. Fifty-nine-year-old
The sales tax revenue for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home continues to see increases for September. According Mountain Homes Director of Finance and Treasury Alma Clark, the city collected a total of $581,878 in
Starting Thursday, the Art Odyssey will celebrate its 12th annual self guided tour of local artists studios and will run through Saturday. Featuring 28 artists from Baxter and Marion counties, patrons will be able to experience the
On Tuesday, Baxter Health announced the Baxter Regional Behavioral Health Clinic, a local provider of outpatient behavioral health services, close its doors October 13. Officials state the clinic is committed to continuing its high standard of patient
On Tuesday, Baxter County Justice of the Peace Rhonda “Tink” Albright announced she will be running for the open State Representative seat for District 4, replaces incumbent Jack Fortner. Albright states “Serving the citizens of Baxter County
Beginning Oct. 2, the Baxter County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will be offering flu vaccinations at no charge during normal operation hours. Those interested in receiving a flu shot are asked to
The Bomber Youth Football League has completed three weeks of its inaugural season, and so far, reports are that the year has been a successful one. Brent Edens is the board president of Mountain Home’s new youth
Rapps Barren Brewing Company will host the 2nd annual Arktoberfest this Saturday on the square in Mountain Home. The event kicks off at 2 and will offer visitors a day of craft beers from various Arkansas breweries,
Internet service is going to become more accessible in a portion of Mountain Home. Yelcot Communications has announced it will be providing free WiFi access to the city’s downtown historic district, recently named the Baker District. Yelcot
Baxter County residents have just under three weeks left to pay their 2022 personal property and real estate taxes. Payments are due by October 16, and can be paid in person, by mail, or the Collector’s drop
Tuesday evening at 6, the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society will host speaker Richard Sheid at the Donald W. Reynolds Library during their monthly meeting. Sheid will present “My Family in Arkansas.” The event is open
Irene Frogge (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home woman has been arrested for allegedly striking a store employee with a cart and spitting on another employee while attempting to steal merchandise. The incident
Baxter Health has reported its active case count for coronavirus is down slightly from a week prior, although an increase admitted to the hospital.Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free states as of Friday, the hospital had 24 positive cases,
Michael Scudder (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man with a lengthy criminal history has been arrested again in connection with the theft of a vehicle and a trailer in Harrison. Forty-eight-year-old Michael
The Arkansas National Guard will host an All Services Roll Call Tuesday night at 6 at Camp Jack located at 411 S. Pine Street in Harrison. The event is an opportunity for military retirees and veterans in
Baxter Health announced Friday the addition of Ken Holt, DO to the medical staff and the Comprehensive Women’s Clinic. Dr. Holt received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Missouri School of Pharmacy in
The Flippin Public Schools Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting Monday night at 6 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include Principals reports; Flippin Promise Scholarship; approval of the 2023-24 budget; annual report
The Baxter County Planning Board will hold a meeting Monday morning at 11 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. On the agenda is a representative from Consolidated Land Services regarding Red
A Bull Shoals man is facing charges from a fatal crash occurring last year in Baxter County. Thirty-year-old Ethan Wayne Hutchinson is charged with a felony count negligent homicide. According to the probable cause affidavit, an Arkansas
Troy Mayfield (left) and William Travis (Photos courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office via KYTV/KSPR) Two men have been arrested in separate sting operations at an area retailer when they allegedly thought they were meeting up with
The Baxter County Conservation District, together with NRCS, The Baxter County Cooperative Extension Office and Quails Forever will be hosting the 2023 Annual Field Day event Oct. 19 from 6 until 8 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds travelers they are scheduling a full road closure for Arkansas Highway 177 across Norfork Dam beginning Sept. 25 at 6:30 until Sept. 30 at 5 to deploy equipment used to
A Cleburne County man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash in Stone County last year. Twenty-five-year-old Payden Biram Stewart of Prim was booked into the Stone County Detention Center Thursday and released less than
With cooler weather, comes the thoughts of deer season and food plots. Baxter Count Extension Agent Brad Runsick spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News with tips and suggestions on how to attract deer this
Recently, Newsweek magazine released their Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2023, with one Arkansas company making the list. For the third consecutive year, Arvest Bank has been recognized and has moved up to #35 from #47
On Friday in the early morning hours, the Gassville Fire Department along with four others responded to a report of smoke coming from the roof of house. At approximately 12:50 in the morning, firefighters were dispatched to
On Friday representatives from the Arkansas Division of Public School Facilities and Transportation visited Mountain Home to discuss the status of the high school. Superintendent Allyson Dewey released a statement following their visit. “After visiting with representatives
Thursday night, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met in regular session. During the reports, Chris Knight, Director of Operations, told the Board the Arkansas Department of Education’s Facilities Division will be on site Friday
On Thursday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Interventional Pain Management Associates (IPMA) and Baxter Health claiming both organizations violated federal law when they fired an employee for responding to Baxter Health’s
Winners from last night’s Taste of the Twin Lakes have been announced. The event featured numerous restaurants and food trucks from around the area. The first place winner in the people’s choice best food category was Rapp’s
On November 14, voters in the City of Flippin will have the opportunity to vote for a half-cent sales tax increase designed to benefit the city’s police and fire departments. Chief of Police John Spence and Fire
UPDATE – Thirty-four-year-old Stephan Richard Whaples, who was declared an absconder Sept. 11 after he stopped reporting to his probation/parole officer, has been jailed in Izard County. He was booked into the detention center at 4:28 a.m.
A Harrison woman has died from injuries she sustained in a wreck last week. Seventy-seven-year-old Judy Taylor died at Cox Medical Center in Springfield Tuesday. According to the report, Taylor was a passenger in a vehicle driven
A former nurse at the Baxter County Detention Center has been arrested on felony sexual assault charges involving female inmates. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, 39-year-old Samuel J. Sparks of Mountain Home, a Licensed Practical
Thursday afternoon, Boone County Sheriff Roy Martin announced the death of an inmate who was currently in custody on felony related offenses. According to the press release, 31-year-old Jerod Lee Miller of Harrison was discovered by jail
With COVID cases continuing to increase both locally and across the nation, more people are wanting or needing to get an updated vaccination. In the Twin Lakes Area, the wait is about over. Stephanie Free, the Infection
Local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 30 has placed an emphasis on suicide prevention initiates in recent years with the U.S. Veteran Outreach program and through those efforts the veteran suicide rate has been reduced by 76
Tuesday evening, prior to the Flippin City Council meeting, a public hearing was held to discuss the purchase of the Farmers & Merchants Bank Building for the purpose of expanding municipal offices in an effort to create
On Saturday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office along with the staff of the Yellville-Summit Public Schools will he holding an active shooter training. According to Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander, this event is specifically for law enforcement
The 13th Annual Taste of the Twin Lakes will be held Thursday night at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is Peace, Love and Serenity. All proceeds benefit Serenity Domestic Violence Support and Shelter which help
The Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling Association (AR NICA) returns to Mountain Home for the second race of the season at Clysta Willett Park. An estimated 600 youth mountain bikers and their families from Mountain Home, Bentonville West, Sugarloaf
Thursday night, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting at 6 in the Administration Building Board Room. Items on the agenda include the approval of student transfers; approval to do business
On Oct. 7 The 18th Annual Veterans Appreciation and Outreach Picnic hosted by Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 30 will be coming to the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH). Opening ceremonies will begin at 11
Jesse Foster Jr. (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Salesville man is accused of breaking into a residence and lunging toward a female while she was holding an infant. Twenty-three-year-old Jesse Foster Jr. has been
After getting complaints from residents about losing thousands of dollars, law enforcement shut down an illegal gambling game at the Stone County Fair in Mountain View last week and arrested the game’s operator. Fifty-two-year-old Donald Patrick Tompkins
Parole has been approved for a woman involved in the murder of an elderly Midway couple and the burning of their home in early November 2015. In August 2016, Mikayla Mynk was sentenced to 20 years in
Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Kick Cancer in the Bass benefit fishing tournament for the Peitz Cancer Support House of Mountain Home. The event will take place Nov. 4 at 7 in the morning
Friday night at 7, the 3rd Annual Ozark County FFA Bull Blast rodeo will be held at the Gainesville Saddle Club Arena. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and kids under 5 are free. All
The Baxter County Budget Committee will hold a meeting Thursday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The committee will discuss 2024 budget requests. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Tuesday afternoon at 2, the City of Mountain Home will open trade packages for the new community and aquatic center. According to Mayor Hillrey Adams, 39 bid packages have been sent out. The bids will be opened
The Monday morning accident in which a truck collided with a van at the Y in Midway resulted in the deaths of two Marion County residents and injuries to a Searcy County resident. Thirty-nine-year-old Jennifer Watlington of
A tip to authorities concerning methaphetamine in an infant’s body resulted a charge being filed against a Searcy County woman. Twenty-four-year-old Alyssa Jacobs of Leslie is facing a felony count of first-degree endangering the welfare of an
Baxter Health has reported its active case count for coronavirus is down slightly from a week prior. Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free states as of Friday, the hospital had 26 positive cases, compared to 29 the week before.
A second person has been arrested for her role in an attack on a Baxter County man in his vehicle. Thirty-eight-year-old Jennifer Elizabeth Foster of Norfork was arrested last week. Her husband, 40-year-old Justin Robert Foster, was
A Marion County man sentenced to 40 years in prison after being found guilty of raping two young girls, one of whom was reported to be his stepdaughter, continues his effort to get a new trial. Defense
The City of Mountain Home will hold a public hearing at 5:30 on Thursday evening, October 5 prior to the City Council Meeting.The purpose of the hearing concerns the implementation of an Arkansas Community and Economic Development
Prior to the Flippin City Council meeting Tuesday night, a public hearing will be held beginning at 5:30. The hearing will be held to discuss the purchasing of the Farmers & Merchants Bank building. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Lakeview City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. In old business, the Council will discuss a street project and hear a 3rd reading of an
Jurors in Marion County on both the orange and gray panels have been dismissed. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Searcy County woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident Sunday morning. Eighty-four-year-old Carolyn Griffith of Leslie was pronounced dead at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. According to the Arkansas State Police,
Sheila Bryant and Tyler Burns (Photos courtesy of Izard County Sheriff’s Office) Two Izard County residents are facing numerous charges for break-ins to multiple storage units and a residential shop. Thirty-two-year-old Sheila Bryant and 33-year-old Tyler Burns,
The City of Mountain Home issued 17 business licenses in August, including eight home-based, according to a report from the Building Inspection Manager, Jeannie Anderson.The licenses include: Joel Matos and Alex Jones for Salty Senorita located at
Starting Thursday, the 62nd annual Hootin an Hollarin Festival will take place on the Gainesville Square. The festival will feature bluegrass, county and gospel music as well as contests of all kinds. Throughout the weekend, visitors can
The Norfork Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 5. Items on the agenda include an update on the bathroom floor project, gym HVAC, FACS renovation and Yelcot key cards.
The Yellville City Council is scheduled to meet Monday evening at 6. Agenda items include a 2023 millage letter to Marion County, an update on the city’s website and Christmas on the Square. The meeting will be
Two Baxter County residents suffered what were termed suspected minor injuries after their vehicle struck a utility pole and caught fire Thursday afternoon. Twenty-two-year-old Trenton King and 23-year-old Destiny White, both of rural Mountain Home, were transported
A report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager, Jeannie Anderson, states 13 building permits were issued in August. A new residential building tops the permits and has been issued to Crownover Construction on behalf
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds travelers they are scheduling a full road closure for Arkansas Highway 177 across Norfork Dam beginning Monday at 6:30 until Thursday at 5 to remove equipment used to perform routine
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is reminding the public to always clean, drain and dry boats and equipment. The release from AGFC states, with the temperatures finally falling, many Arkansans are out on the water
Mountain Home City Limits annual fall clean up will be held the week of Oct. 16 through 20. The fall clean-up, put on by Methvin Sanitation and Waste Connections, is for large items only, and only those
Prosecutors in Howell County have filed charges against a former teacher in the Lutie School District who has been accused of inappropriate conduct with a former student in a nearby district. According to the investigation, 30-year-old Victoria
Photo courtesy of the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce On Thursday, the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce hosted and economic development luncheon with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission speaking about the community, industrial and commercial sites and
For the sixth consecutive year, FNBC Bank has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas in 2023. Marty Sellars, FNBC President and CEO states “We are immensely proud to be recognized as great
On Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced they will be canceling the full road closure for Arkansas Highway 178 across the Bull Shoals Dam previously scheduled for Monday through Wednesday. New dates have not been
A 24-year-old member of the Mountain Home Police Department has been fired following his arrest early Friday morning. The officer, who had been with the department over two and a half years, was charged with driving while
A Gassville man found guilty of three counts of rape and sentenced by a Baxter County Circuit Court jury to 120 years in prison has filed a notice of appeal. Thirty-eight-year-old Bradley Uren’s attorney, Anthony Pirani of
A phone call about a hostage situation led Baxter County deputies to a rural Gassville house, but instead of hostages, deputies discovered a large amount of drugs and cash. Multiple charges have been filed against 35-year-old Joshua
In the next seven years, two coal-fired energy plants in Arkansas are slated to be retired which could lead to higher energy prices and less energy according to the CEO of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) which
Area residents will have the opportunity to meet local service dogs and their handlers at the Canine Companions Meet and Greet on September 18 from 1 to 4 at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. Michele
Mountain Village 1890 in Bull Shoals has recently received the distinction of being named a National Historic Site. A popular local tourist attraction for 63 years the site is a collection of much older historic buildings from
Baxter Health has announcd the addition of Cherisse Baldeo, MBBCh, FACC, to the medical staff and the Baxter Health Cardiology Clinic at Harrison. Dr. Baldeo, an esteemed cardiologist, has joined the practice of Dr. Ron Revard. Dr.
A boil water order has been issued for customers in the Northeast Public Water Authority along Buzzard Roost Road. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, a boil order was issued for residents along Buzzard Roost
Arkansas State University Mountain Home (ASUMH) is among the Arkansas State University (ASU) System campuses that have seen an increase in fall enrollment numbers. According to a release from the ASU System Office, all campuses exceeded
A Mountain Home woman has been arrested for stealing and cashing over $53,000 worth of lottery tickets. It’s alleged the tickets were stolen from the convenience store where 32-year-old Mary Elizabeth Olivieri worked. According to the
Two individuals from West Plains sustained injuries when the truck which was towing them overturned Thursday night in Howell County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver, 41-year-old John Richardson of Caulfield, was traveling
Ozarks Healthcare announced Tuesday they have reduced its workforce by approximately 130 full-time equivalent positions due to inflation. Officials states 30 of them were vacant positions with another 30 positions changing from full-time to part-time. Additionally,
On Friday, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders called for a special session to be held Monday with an agenda that included discussion of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), security measures, tax cuts and COVID rules
The City of Pyatt will be moving September’s monthly meeting to Wednesday night at 6:30 due to a scheduling conflict. The meeting will still be held in the community building. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
During a special work session, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met Tuesday night to review a Board social contract, goals for the year along with voting on updates for the high school track. Auxiliary
Last Thursday night, the Mountain Home City Council voted 5-3 to approve the purchase of a new public safety camera system, but not before a number of citizens spoke out against the system. The council also voted
A Mountain Home man with a long history of committing crimes and running from the law was declared an absconder Monday after he stopped reporting to his probation/parole officer. In September 2021, 34-year-old Stephan Richard Whaples pled
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly assaulted two men and a sheriff’s deputy. The incidents Sept. 5 have led to several charges against 47-year-old Lydia Villapando. According to the probable cause affidavit, law enforcement responded
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Monday they are scheduling a full road closure for Arkansas Highway 178 across the Bull Shoals Dam beginning Sept. 18 at 6:30 until Sept. 20 at 5 to deploy and
First Security Bank has announced the retirement and promotion of two Mountain Home leaders effective immediately. Tim Coleman, President & CEO of First Security Bank’s North Central Arkansas Region has announced his retirement after 43 years. Through
The Marion County Election Commission will hold a meeting Wednesday evening at 5:30 in the Election Commission Office at the Marion County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include preparation of the ballot for the City of Flippin
A roll over accident Tuesday afternoon is causing delays on Arkansas Highway 5 North just past Timberlane Road. Director of OEM Services David Stultz stated traffic on Hwy. 5 in both directions will be closed for a
Tuesday evening, the Baxter County Library will host the rescheduled “Ales & Tales” reading at 6 at Rapp’s Barren Brewing Company. Organizers suggest to arrive early to be seated with food and drinks as the reading will
With below average temperatures having descended upon the Twin Lakes area many area residents may be wondering if cooler and wetter weather conditions are here to stay. National Weather Service meteorologist Chuck Rickard from North Little Rock
One Izard County man is dead and another injured after a truck they were riding in struck a tree. The Arkansas State Police identified the victim as 72-year-old Larry Young of Sage. Sixty-nine-year-old Donnie Vest of Melbourne
A rural Baxter County man received what was termed a suspected minor injury after being thrown from his all-terrain vehicle on Sept. 1. Fifty-six-year-old Joseph Gorecki was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health. According to a report
A Fulton County man was Tased and arrested after he allegedly stole a pickup truck in central Arkansas. Thirty-year-old Edward Peter Hoyer allegedly stole the truck Saturday night in Plumerville and drove it back to Salem. According
Now through Nov. 25, the Baxter County Library will host a traveling exhibit by the Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind entitled, “A Child in a Strange Country: Helen Keller and the History of
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Monday they are scheduling a full road closure for Arkansas Highway 177 across Norfork Dam beginning Sept. 18 at 6:30 until Sept. 21 at 5 to remove equipment used to
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold an agenda work session and special meeting Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the Administration Building Board Room. Items on the agenda include and update for the resurfacing
Boil water orders for three water associations in Stone County are now in affect for customers in the Mountain View Waterworks, Sylamore Valley Water Association and Fifty Six Waterworks. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, on
Photo Credit: Tommy Feliccia of the MHFD. Monday morning, representatives from six fire departments visited Bomber Stadium for a memorial stair climb. The group climbed a total of 110 stories to honor and remember the lives lost
The Arkansas Department of Health has lived the boil water order issued for residents in the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority for customers along River Road. The order was issued due to a main break. WebReadyTM Powered
Coronavirus cases in the Twin Lakes Area appear to be steadily back on the rise. Baxter Health Infection Prevention Coordinator Stephanie Free says the hospital had 29 positive cases during the previous week. Baxter Health and its
Rebecca Rose (Photo courtesy of Boone County Sheriff’s Office) An area woman has been arrested after stabbing her brother who is legally blind and autistic. Fifty-one-year-old Rebecca Lee Rose of Boone County is the caregiver for the
The Marion County Fair and Livestock Show began Saturday with its annual parade. The activities at the fairgrounds, located at 513 East Seawell Avenue in Summit, will get underway Tuesday. The fairgrounds’ activities begin with exhibits being
Photos courtesy of Lang Zimmerman Motorists traveling on the west side of Mountain Home may have noticed new signage to mark Big Creek Golf and Country Club. The Arkansas Department of Transportation recently removed the green signs
The National Park Service recently reported the Buffalo National River contributed over $78.4 million dollars in economic output in 2022. The annual peer-reviewed report shows 1.3 million visitors to Buffalo National River in 2022 contributed over $64.9
The Yellville-Summit Public School Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting Monday night at 5:30 in the Yellville-Summit Administration Building. Items on the agenda include monthly budget and financial reports; second lien bond; student transfers; a
A pedestrian suffered minor injuries after getting struck by a vehicle Friday night in Mountain Home. The 19-year-old male, whose name was unavailable at the time of the report, was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health. According
An area man was killed, and a woman was seriously injured after their motorcycle collided with a pickup truck Saturday afternoon in Ozark County. Fifty-seven-year-old Todd Huddleston of Tecumseh was pronounced dead at the scene, and 66-year-old
Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis to discuss updates on road construction projects throughout the city. Adams states the First Street project should be ready to see new asphalt come early October. Listen:
A Stone County couple will spend multiple years behind bars for their roles in creating and distributing child pornography. The cases wrapped up this week when 39-year-old Belinda Lewis of Mountain View received a 17 1/2 year
Act 237, known as the LEARNS Act, added a requirement for current 9th grade students who are set to graduate in 2026-27 and beyond to complete a minimum of 75 hours of documented community service prior to
Baxter Health announced Thursday the Baxter Regional Comprehensive Women’s Clinic has officially rebranded as Baxter Health Comprehensive Women’s Clinic. Officials state the change reflects the clinic’s commitment to providing comprehensive women’s healthcare services under the name of
Baxter County Jurors in groups C1 and C2 will need to report Oct. 23. According to a release from Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, jurors should plan to report at 9 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered by
A Gepp woman sustained minor injuries in a single vehicle accident Thursday afternoon in Crawford County, Mo. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver, 22-year-old Veronica Bilot was traveling eastbound on Interstate 44 near mile
Sunday and Monday, an event will take place to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Tommy Feliccia with the Mountain Home Fire Department spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Kim Szesci about the
Photo courtesy of Washington County Detention Center KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News completes its series Saturday on the mentally ill being jailed while waiting on trial or treatment. MENTAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ‘BROKEN’ Casey Lawson’s
The Pineville Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their annual barbecue fundraiser Saturday at the Pineville Fire Station from 11 until 5. Plate lunches are $10 each and will come with two sides and a drink. An auction
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Bear season in Arkansas kicks off Sept. 13 and hunters will need to be aware of new regulations from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). Both residents and
According to the Arkansas Department of Public Health, a boil water order which was issued for customers in Pyatt Waterworks on Aug. 31 has been lifted. The boil order was issued due to a chlorinator malfunction. WebReadyTM
Due to a technical issue, the broadcasting tower for 99.7 The Boot is currently offline. Listeners can stream The Boot by visiting KTLO.com in the interim. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Mountain Home man who held a gun to his mother’s head and threatened to kill his family was arrested over the weekend. Twenty-two-year-old Wayne Randall Kindstrom is facing multiple charges from the incident. According to the
The Mountain Home City Council voted Thursday night to move ahead with the purchase of a new public safety camera system, but not before a number of citizens spoke out against the system. It was a 5-3
Photo courtesy of Washington County Detention Center KTLO, Classic Hits and The Booot News continues the series on the mentally ill being jailed while waiting on trial or treatment. INITIAL CHARGE Lawson was arrested in Baxter County
Since its creation over 4 1/2 years ago, a local 501(c)(3) has been doing its part to assist the homeless in the Twin Lakes Area. Hope for All was started at the beginning of 2019 to evaluate
Details have just been released by the Arkansas State Police about a motorcycle crash last month that claimed the life of a Mountain Home man. The victim is identified as 60-year-old Michael Helton.According to the just released
Two students from Mountain Home High School have been named 2023 Soybean Scholars. Hadleigh and Hannah Baker of Mountain Home were named the scholars by the Soybean Science Challenge, which is a program funded by the Arkansas
Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams joined KTLO’s Heather Loftis on Thursday morning’s show to discuss topics on Thursday night’s City Council meeting agenda, including the public safety camera proposal. The full interview can be heard below. Listen:
A Baxter County man is dead after an accidental self-inflicted gunshot. The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim as 44-year-old Golden Reed Stowers of rural Calico Rock. According to the incident report, emergency personnel were
A Baxter County woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from an elderly man she provided home care for. One felony charge of financial identity fraud of an elderly victim has been filed against 33-year-old April
Wednesday morning, the Baxter County Election Commission held a public meeting at the Baxter County Courthouse. As Gary Smith was elected to resume his position on the Commission, the first item of business was the election of
Photo courtesy of Washington County Detention Center KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News today begins a three-part series on the mentally ill sitting in county jails for years waiting to be tried or threated. The series
As part of the ongoing Baxter County sesquicentennial activities this year, the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society will be hosting Sesqui-Day Saturday at Cooper Park. Activities will be hosted within the Rapp’s Barren Settlement in the
Photo: Baxter Health Premier Family Clinic providers include (middle, sitting) P. Corey Jackson, MD; (standing, from left) Candi Scarpa, APRN; and Fred Fredlund, APRN. Baxter Health has announced a significant development in the Harrison market. Premier Family
The Mountain Home City Council will hold its regular scheduled meeting Thursday night at 6 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include a second reading of an ordinance to waive competitive
A boil water order has been issued for customers in the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority in the River Road area. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, a boil order was issued for residents in the River
Wednesday morning, the Baxter County Election Commission held a public meeting at the Baxter County Courthouse. As Gary Smith was elected to resume his position on the Commission, the first item of business was the election of
Wednesday morning’s storms have caused power outages for residents in the Twin Lakes Area. As of 5:30 Wednesday morning, Entergy Arkansas was reporting 53 customers without power in Baxter County, 101 customers in Marion County, 658 in
Christopher Davis (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man is accused attacking a female at a rural Mountain Home residence. Thirty-one-year-old Christopher Davis is in the Baxter County Detention Center facing charges of third-degree domestic
An Izard County man has been arrested for allegedly fleeing during a traffic stop. According to the probable cause affidavit, 52-year-old Shawn W. Patterson has been charged with felony counts of fleeing and endangering the welfare of
A warrant of arrest has been issued for a Stone County man for allegedly threatening the mother of his child and his daughter. According to the probable cause affidavit, on August 9, a report was made stating
The Baxter County Quorum Court met in regular session Tuesday night at the Baxter County Courthouse. In the Treasurer’s report, Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize reported the county is beginning the budget process for 2024 and elected
Despite no precipitation being recorded in its last 17 days, last month entered the top 10 among wettest Augusts. That was due in part to one daily rainfall record being broken during the month. At KTLO, Classic
Marion County jurors in the gray panel have been dismissed. Jurors in the orange panel will need to report Sept. 19 at 9. All jurors will need to call the night before after 4:30 to confirm by
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has reported no major incidents over the Labor Day weekend. Sheriff John Montgomery joined KTLO’s Kim Szecsi Tuesday morning to discuss the holiday activity. Listen: click to download audio Audio Transcript Montgomery:
The Baxter County Election Commission will hold a Wednesday morning at 9 in the conference room at the Baxter County Courthouse. The public is invited to attend. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show July’s unemployment rates in most counties in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri have increased from June.
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet Tuesday night at 6 in regular session at in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include a third reading of an ordinance to
An area man was one of two people seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in Taney County. Fifty-three-year-old Raymond Smoot of Jasper was transported by ambulance to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. According to
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking applications from youth hunters who would like to participate in a special archery deer hunt Oct. 14-15 at Table Rock Lake. Five permits will be issued to hunters ages
The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas is hosting a “Empty the Shelter” event Wednesday from 10 until 5 at the Humane Society located at 2656 AR Highway 201 North in Mountain Home. The adoption event will
Tuesday morning, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot launched a new page for the community to submit opinions. “Community Voices” is an opinion spotlight page, open to everyone. This is an opportunity for your thoughts and opinions
Monday’s storm activity in Mountain Home was brief, but it caused damage to a local residential complex. The wind blew the roof off West End Social, formerly the River Rock Inn, on U.S. Highway 62B, and a
Marion County Circuit Court jurors will not need to report for duty on Tuesday. The Marion County and Circuit Clerk’s Office has not announced a new reporting date. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Taste of the Twin Lakes fundraiser returns to the Baxter County Fairgrounds on Thursday September 21 from 6:30 to 9:30. This year’s theme will be “Peace, Love, and Serenity” with all proceeds going to benefit Serenity
A Boone County man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to burn down a trailer. According to the probable cause affidavit, on June 8, Boone County Deputies dispatched to a residential structure fire with persons possibly trapped
Registration is now open for a seven-part lecture series on the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. Former adjunct professor at the University of Mississippi School of Law, Jim Carroll, J.D. will present seven lectures
On August 26, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) unveiled the 2023 duck stamp during the 32nd annual Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet. The artwork entitled “Pintails Over Penn Bay” was created by Arkansas artist
A Mountain Home man is dead after his motorcycle crashed into a van Tuesday afternoon in Batesville. The Arkansas State Police says 22-two-year-old Brian Studnar-Griesi was pronounced dead Wednesday evening at a Little Rock hospital. According to
A Mountain Home man was injured in a motorcycle accident late Thursday afternoon in Baxter County. Twenty-two-year-old Jonathan Morrison was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health with what were termed suspected minor injuries. According to the report
A Clarkridge man was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to having possession of a stolen motorcycle. Thirty-four-year-old Joshua Craig Thompson was on probation at the time he was charged with having the stolen
A man from Mountain View has been arrested following the alleged theft of a debit card. According to the probable cause affidavit, on April 29, the Mountain View Police Department took a statement from a victim about
Pictured (Left to Right): YF&R Committee Chair, Hannah Walker, student, Zoe Donahue, Store Manager, Jeremy Welch, and Baxter Co. Agency Manager, Becky Wilson. The Baxter County Farm Bureau Board and Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee have announced
Samuel Deatherage Jr. (Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office) A man is currently in the Ozark County Jail on accusations of chasing family members, firing a pistol and striking one in the head. Samuel Deatherage Jr.
A Clarkridge man pled guilty to charges of 2nd degree domestic battery and was sentenced to five years probation during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. A no contact order issued after the incident was
Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year at U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) parks and recreation areas. And the USACE is reminding everyone to practice good water safety habits and to
The Arkansas Department of Health has lived the boil water order issued for residents in the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority along Baxter County Road 276. The order was issued due to a main break. WebReadyTM Powered by
In 1953, the First Baptist Church along 6th Street was built. Since then, it has housed North Arkansas Community College, ASU-Mountain Home and a variety of county offices. The building has been vacant since 2011 and talks
Baxter Health President and CEO Ron Peterson recently submitted an opinion piece to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette to discuss the challenges rural hospitals face as healthcare costs rise and government payers, such as Medicare or Medicaid pay
Friday morning starting at 8:30, there will a one lane closure at College and North Streets. According to the Mayor’s Office, the closure will last approximately four hours while works are making repairs. Motorists should use caution
Baxter Health announced Thursday GTS Physical Therapy will be operating physical therapy services at several clinic locations starting September 1. The partnership will allow access to therapy services closer to patients home in outlining areas. Locations
Photo: Jonathan Cole Smith, Jr. (left), David Zach Peifer (right) A 23-year-old man who has been arrested both inside and outside the Baxter County jail appeared in circuit court Monday facing charges in three open criminal cases.
Jeffrey Dalton (Photo courtesy of Boone County Sheriff’s Office) A man is in the Boone County Jail and Detention Center on an accusation of forcing a woman and child in a vehicle and making the woman drive
Photo courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff’s Office A local law enforcement agency recently announced an initiative aiming to empower and equip its jail inmates with skills and knowledge to strive for success when they are released from
Tuesday night, White River Valley Electric Cooperative (WRVEC) reported an attempted theft of copper from a transformer outside the RFD Theatre in Branson. White River Valley Electric Cooperative CEO, Chris Hamon stated, “Copper theft is not a
The Baxter County Library is celebrating National Library Card Month in September. During the month of September, the Library will be giving out punch card bookmarks. Every time patrons visit the library and check out materials, they
A boil water order has been issued for customers in the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, a boil order was issued for residents in the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority on Baxter
The Arkansas Department of Transportation announced Thursday afternoon the Harkle Road Creek Bridge along Arkansas Highway 9 in Fulton County has not been open to one lane of traffic, following a full closure to assess concerns after
After 30 years of practice, Dr. Tim Paden has retired earlier in August. Paden, who spent his entire career in Mountain Home, recently spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis to discuss his recent retirement and how healthcare
A man charged with sex crimes in two counties was due to show up in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday but could not make it because he was locked up in Washington County. Twenty-eight-year-old Michael Anthony Smith,
A Boone County man has been arrested for theft after he rode off on a motorcycle without paying for it. According to the probable cause affidavit, on Aug. 12 the Boone County Sheriff’s Office received a report
For the second time this year, a Midway man has been arrested for a disturbance at the Baxter Health Emergency Room. The incident Tuesday night has led to three more charges against 19-year-old Christopher Richard Jorsch Jr.
Nine area high schools are in the top 100 in Arkansas according to new rankings released by U.S. News and World Report. The magazine uses six weighted categories to determine its rankings for each state and its
Photo courtesy of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative This year, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up® program awarded scholarships to 17 recent high school graduates. Fourteen students will receive one-time scholarships of $1,000. Three students – Daniel
International Overdose Awareness day, recognized on August 31, is a day to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose. County Judges from Baxter and Marion County along with Mayors of Mountain
The Bull Shoals City Council will be holding its monthly meeting Thursday night at 6:30 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 706 CS Woods Blvd. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Late Wednesday morning, the Mountain Home Fire Department responded to a house fire, which caused smoke damage to a residence along Su Lane. According to the incident report, firefighters responded to the fire at approximately 11:39 in
Wednesday night, a “Super Blue Moon,” will be visible at approximately 8:35. This will be the biggest and brightest full moon of the year. According to NASA, a cycle of the phases of the moon lasts approximately
On Monday, employees at the Midway facility of White River Marine Group and Triton Boats were notified operations would be moving to the newly expanded facilities in Flippin. Representatives from Bass Pro, which owns White River Marine
A routine inspection has led to the immediate closure of a bridge in southern Fulton County. The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced the Harkle Road Creek Bridge on Arkansas Highway 9 has been temporarily closed to
All turbines at Norfork Dam have been inoperable for a while, and that is expected to continue for a few more months. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have a rehabilitation projects in progress, but some extra
Jessika Shirley (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home woman says she filed a false police report leading to her boyfriend’s arrest because he cheated on her. The incident by 37-year-old Jessika Lynn Shirley
A Mountain Home woman sentenced to 17 years in prison for killing her live-in boyfriend and recently paroled has now been arrested on drug charges. Fifty-year-old Rhonda Jean Clark appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and
An investigation into child pornography being uploaded by an area man to his Snapchat account has led to multiple charges against the suspect. Eighteen-year-old Dawson Thomas Cone of Mountain View was arrested earlier this month on 13
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced they will be closing one lane of Arkansas Highway 177 across the Norfork Dam beginning Friday morning at 6:30 until 5 in the evening on Nov. 1 for
The Flippin Public Schools Board of Education met Monday night in regular session. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson shares the recap of the meeting. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Calvin McDonald (Photo courtesy of Izard County Sheriff’s Office) A registered sex offender detained for being late in his verification process was allegedly discovered with methamphetamine. Fifty-seven-year-old Calvin McDonald of Wideman is in the Izard County Detention
Green – Low wildfire danger; Yellow – Moderate wildfire danger (Image courtesy of Arkansas Department of Agriculture) Weather wise, August has been a roller coaster of a month. After the first half was unseasonably wet, the brief
Extreme heat dominated the week, affecting the attendance at the 96th annual Baxter County Fair. After last year’s attendance seeing a return to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels this year saw a drop in attendance of roughly 30 percent.
Jacob King (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A parolee is accused of taking a credit card from a woman he was living with after getting out of prison, and he’s also alleged to have returned
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced one lane of Arkansas Highway 178 across the Bull Shoals Dam will be closed Wednesday morning at 6:30 until Noon on Thursday for routine gate inspections. Traffic lights
On Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced appointments to the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy and the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors. Mountain Home graduate, Beth Ann Davenport of Bentonville, was appointed to the
Patients in Arkansas spent nearly $23.2 million in July to purchase 5,157 pounds of medical marijuana. A monthly breakdown of sales, provided by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, shows Plant Family Therapeutics of Mountain Home
Photo Credit: Kyle Bradshaw | Baxter Health (Photo) The MHHS Senior Medical Interns receive their white coats from Baxter Health staff during the high school’s White Coat Ceremony in Dunbar Auditorium on August 28. Pictured: Staff Baxter
Many trees in the Twin Lakes Area have shown signs of browning earlier than normal. According to Ayden Massey, Public Information Officer for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, trees are currently faced with the challenge of surviving
Starting Monday, Mountain Home Bomber fans can get into the spirit for Friday night’s game against the Harrison Goblins with their own “Beat Harrison” sign. Signs can be picked up throughout the week at North Arkansas Dental
Photo courtesy of Cotter Public Schools When students returned to school at Cotter recently, they saw the early stages of construction for a new addition to the high school building. The addition will be 17,000 square feet
A Baxter County man has been arrested for allegedly threatening his neighbors and pointing a gun at them. The incident that led to the arrest of 59-year-old Stephen Michael Kotlowski of Henderson happened Thursday evening. The probable
Ashlie Hueter A Mountain Home resident won her third straight stone skipping championship over the weekend. Ashlie Hueter won the women’s division of the Great Southern Stone Skipping Championship held at Lakewood Lake #1 in North Little
Photo: Left to Right: Billie Collins, Rebekah Rozeboom, Taylor Henley, Roland Neptune, Cloe Neptune, Breanna Rozeboom Van Sickle, Kaylee Cheek and Glenda Rozeboom. In July, the Marion County 4-H members participated in the 4-H State O’Rama on
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working alongside Mountain Home Police Department and the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office leading up to the Labor Day holiday in support of the national “Drive
The Arkansas Farm Bureau has launched the Ag Innovation Challenge. The challenge is said to be a statewide business competition showcasing Arkansas startups developing innovative solutions to address challenges facing Arkansas farmers, ranchers and rural communities. The
The Flippin Public Schools Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting Monday night at 6 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include the Principal’s report; approval of the hiring of Elizabeth Kashpareff for Middle
The Salesville City Council will hold a special meeting Monday night at 6 at the Salesville City Hall. On the agenda will be a discussion of trash service details and regulations. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Baxter County Planning Board will meet Monday morning at 11 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include presentations from Kevin Gregory with Consolidated Land Services discussing Red
A Norfork woman pled guilty to renting a vehicle from a local business and refusing to return it as specified in the rental agreement during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. In fact, the woman
A Fulton County man faces charges after fleeing from law enforcement after taking a child from an ex-girlfriend. According to the probable cause affidavit, on Aug. 19 the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the
