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The Baxter County Library Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday at noon. The meeting will take place at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The second day of early voting is complete and Baxter County saw 437 votes cast adding 1% of total registered voters.The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 923 representing 2% of the 30,972 registered voters

The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of north central Arkansas, including areas near Mountain Home.The warning is in effect from 9 until 7 Thursday for Marion, Baxter, Boone,

    The first day of early voting for the Preferential Primary is complete, with voters casting ballots across several counties in the region. Fulton County reported 134 voters on the opening day, while Izard County recorded 59

The first day of early voting for the Preferential Primary is complete, with voters casting ballots across the Twin Lakes Area. In Baxter County, 486 votes were cast on the opening day, representing about 1% of the

A Marion County man has been arrested for shooting at a woman who was moving off his property. Facing a felony charge of aggravated assault is 45-year-old Richard Aaron Gilbert of Flippin.According to the probable cause affidavit

A Newton county woman is facing multiple charges for shooting at two men, one of them her husband, in December. Thirty-seven-year-old Cassandra Beth Bolin of Mount Judea is being held in the Newton County Jail on three

Mountain Home Public Schools is reminding voters that they are not being asked to approve a millage increase when they see millage language on their ballots for the March 3 Preferential Primary.District officials said in a statement

Architectural drawing shows proposed community center With early voting now underway, Marion County voters are beginning to decide the future funding of a new community center, elect a county treasurer and choose new representation for Quorum Court

Arkansas college students interested in conservation careers have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience this summer through paid internships with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Applications are being accepted through March 15, 2026, at agfc.com/internships. Funded

The Baxter County Library Foundation has reached its fundraising goal for the Library Hill Trail following a major donation from Kyle and Lynn McAlister. Foundation officials said the McAlisters’ gift pushed the campaign to its target, representing

The first day of early voting is complete and Baxter County had 486 votes cast. That number represents 1% of the 30,972 registered voters in the county. Early voting will continue from 8 to 6 on weekdays,

Grant Hardin, the former police chief from northwest Arkansas who escaped from the Arkansas Department of Corrections North Central Unit at Calico Rock last year, pleaded guilty in Izard County Circuit Court Tuesday morning. He was charged

The Fulton County Prosecutor has announced no charges will be filed at this time in the double murder of a mother and her step-daughter last fall following the suicide of the primary suspect in the case. Thirty-two-year-old

The Baxter County Coroner’s Office has a new employee, but this employee has four legs and a tail. Kairos is a cadaver dog that has joined the coroner’s office and it’s the first one in the Twin

Voters across Arkansas and the Twin Lakes area will begin casting their ballots in key races as early voting opens Tuesday for the March 3 Preferential Primary. In Baxter County voters will begin the process of selecting

Gamma (left to right) Steph Rhoades, Misty Gigliotti, Paul Gigliotti, Marsha Partney, and George Truell The White River Marathon has donated $20,500 to three local nonprofits through its 2025 Charity of the Year initiative, organizers announced Thursday.

The City of Gassville Water-Wastewater Committee will meet Tuesday morning at 9:30 at the Community Center, located at 204 S. School St. Agenda items include discussion of the water tank painting project with Trey Foster of Civil

Mountain Home city committees will hold a series of meetings Tuesday at City Hall. The Streets Department Committee will meet at 12:30, followed by the Public Safety Committee at 2. The Water and Sewer Committee is scheduled

The City of Bull Shoals Budget Committee will meet Tuesday from 2 to 4 at City Hall located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. The meeting is open to the public, and citizens are welcome to attend. WebReadyTM

The Gassville City Council will meet Tuesday at 6 at the Community Center located at 204 S. School St. Under unfinished business, council members will consider the third reading of Ordinance No. 2025-14, which would allow the

The Briarcliff Improvement District will meet Tuesday at 6 at the Briarcliff City Office. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The City of Bull Shoals will hold a city council workshop on Tuesday, at 6:30 at City Hall in the Council Chambers, located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. The workshop is open to the public. Items listed

The Norfork City Council will hold a combined workshop and regular meeting Tuesday beginning at 6:30. The session will include a workshop followed by the council’s regular meeting, with city business expected to be discussed and considered

The Lakeview City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 7. Agenda items include approval of the January council minutes and financials, along with reports from the police department and code enforcement/building official. Under old business,

An arrest has been made in connection with vandalism at a Mountain Home laundry mat that caused an estimated $15,000 in damage. The owner had surveillance video of the incident that helped Mountain Home police catch the

With early voting for the March 3 Preferential Primary in Arkansas beginning in only one day, the Baxter County Clerk’s Office is making sure voters are ready to cast their ballots. At a recent political forum hosted

A nearly 30-year tradition continues Tuesday as St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hosts its annual Mardi Gras fundraiser to benefit the church’s food pantry. The Fat Tuesday celebration begins at 6 p.m. and is open to all in

Arkansas State University Mountain Home will host Astronomy Night on Monday, offering the public a free evening of science, stargazing and a special presentation by a NASA scientist with local roots. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.

Baxter Health announced that Beverly Clark, DNP, APRN, has transitioned to Baxter Health Family Clinic at Mountain View effective Feb. 2. Clark now practices alongside Candice Caldwell, APRN, and Brooke Whitt, APRN, at the clinic located at

The Cotter Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing Monday evening to gather comments regarding the proposed closure of an alley connected to a planned downtown development. The hearing is scheduled for Monday evening at

The Norfork School Board will meet Monday at 5 in the Board Room to consider approval of any special meeting minutes along with financial reports and bills. Principals Reports will also be presented by Elementary Principal Stacey

The Marion County Regional Airport Board will hold its February meeting Monday at 6. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Last Wednesday saw Sheriff Candidates face off, catch the rebroadcast Tonight Ahead of early voting Tuesday, KTLO FM 97.9 will rebroadcast recordings on Sunday night from the political forums it hosted last week for Baxter County Sheriff,

A Baxter County man was arrested last Sunday after authorities responding to a welfare check found his 67-year-old father suffering from severe facial injuries at a residence on County Road 900. 38-year-old Darrell “Shane” Smith faces a

A West Plains woman is facing felony drug charges after authorities say she was found with a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine concealed on her person following a traffic stop in Howell County. According to a probable

Boone County authorities have placed three individuals on the county’s Most Wanted list in connection with body attachments for unpaid child support. Each is being held on a $1,500 cash-only bond. Mary Helen Grayson, last known to

With so much focus on area wide races some voters may not realize they will also decide several key state and regional races in the upcoming March 3rd Preferential Primary. Baxter County Clerk Canda Reese was a

Baxter Health Behavioral Health has introduced a new therapeutic tool aimed at improving the quality of life for patients living with advanced dementia, becoming the first hospital in Arkansas to offer evidence-based dementia doll therapy. The program

The 2026 Sweetheart King and Queen were crowned Friday night during the Mountain Home High School basketball games. Senior Lauren Rauls was selected as queen. She is the daughter of Russ and Tenille Rauls. This year’s kings

A Mountain Home man walking on a highway was struck by a vehicle and killed this week. The Arkansas State Police identified the victim as 82-year-old Thomas Sumner Tannen. According to the report released Friday, the accident

A Baxter County resident is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a recent vandalism incident. According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies took a report Jan.

A Boone County man who was arrested earlier this year on a charge of sexual indecency with a child involving a family member is now facing 15 counts of rape involving another family member. Being held in

A man locked up in Izard County since November for trying to scam an elderly woman out of nearly $20,000 has picked up 11 additional charges, eight of them felonies, for an incident in the jail this

Voters in Stone County will decide several key races in the March 3 Preferential Primary, including contests for sheriff and county judge, along with two school district questions. Incumbent Sheriff Brandon Long is seeking a second term.

Team members pictured are Tanner Pool, Victor Jackson, Christian Belicek, Aidan Kerr, Laurel Smeltzer, Kynleigh Reynolds, Savannah Mathews, Kohler Mathews, Jack Coleman, Wave Simmons, Dylan Prins, Brandon Munson and Caiden Kaspar. The Mountain Home High School Quiz

A winter walk through Stone Prairie Wildlife Management Area reveals a quiet landscape of golden grasses, muted browns and scattered green pines – prime habitat for northern bobwhite quail and a variety of other wildlife. The Arkansas

A man’s behavior during three recent appearances in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division January 5, January 12 and February 2 were a study in contrast. During his January 5 appearance, 55-year-old Jason Falls wasted no time in

An Ozark County man has been arrested stalking, harassment and other crimes involving his step-father and warrants have been issued for the same crimes involving the same victim along with burglary and stealing. Robert Reese Richie of

A portion of the Cotter River Trail will be closed to the public beginning Monday.The upper section of the trail will be closed from the north gate at HIS Place Resort to just downriver beyond the new

The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show unemployment rates have rose slightly in north central Arkansas and were improved a bit in southern Missouri

Boy Scout Troop 156 will host a food drive Saturday from 9 to 1 at the old Harps location in Mountain Home. All donated items will remain local and will be delivered immediately following the drive to

Baxter Health is offering a limited time discount for patients and employees with outstanding hospital account balances.Effective immediately, the hospital is providing a 15 percent discount on all hospital accounts if balances are paid in full before

A Baxter County man has been charged following a late-night domestic disturbance that left a woman hospitalized with a stab wound. 41-year-old Wesley Watts faces a charge of third degree domestic battery. According to the Baxter County

One of two men charged with committing new crimes while in jail serving time on old crimes appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (February 2). Thirty-four-year-old Matthew Kyle Ford and Twenty-nine-year-old Ryan

The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas is preparing for one of its largest annual fundraisers as the Empty Bowls event returns Thursday, at the Mountain Home High School cafeteria. KTLO News spoke with Jeff Quick, CEO

The Baxter County Conservation District’s regular board meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 19, at 6.The meeting will take place in the board room of Farm Bureau, located at 1424 Highway 62 SW in Mountain Home.

The Lakeview Planning & Zoning Commission will meet Thursday at 9 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. According to meeting information released by the city, the only item on the agenda is discussion of a potential change

The 2026 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook is now being delivered to bait shops and license dealers statewide, including locations around Bull Shoals and Norfork, with updated regulations that directly affect anglers on local tailwaters. The guidebook, also available

Wednesday morning’s political forum for Baxter County Judge presented by KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News saw roads, the old quarry and a bridge dominating the conversation between the candidates. The public forum held at the

Baxter County Sheriff Candidates fielded a wide range of topics Wednesday morning during KTLO’s live political forum at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. Each candidate spent time laying out their case on why voters should

    A public political forum featuring candidates for Baxter County sheriff and Baxter County judge was held Wednesday morning at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, hosted by KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot. The forum

Wednesday morning at 9 a public political forum featuring candidates for Baxter County Sheriff and Baxter County Judge will be held at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas hosted by KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot.

Parole for a former Mountain Home resident sentenced to 18 years in prison in late January 2016 on 1st degree sexual assault charges has been denied again.Parole hearings in the case of 43-year-old Zachery Adam Smith have

If you or someone you know has had the flu lately, you’re not alone. Flu numbers in the Twin Lakes Area and around the state of Arkansas are surging once again according to local and state officials.

The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County is marking the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a series of exhibits, educational programs and community activities exploring American history, civic

Baxter Health announced that Amanda Winford, APRN, will transition to new roles at Baxter Health Family Clinic at Mammoth Spring and Baxter Health Fulton County Family Clinic in Salem. Winford, who has been with Baxter Health since

The Bull Shoals Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Wednesday at 6 in the City Council Room at City Hall. Items on the agenda include a public hearing on proposed light industrial language, followed by citizen comments

The originally scheduled session of Baxter County District Court(Gassville Division) for Wednesday has been canceled according to a release from Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim.The court’s next scheduled session will be March 11 at 9:00 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered

Baxter County Justice of the Peace candidates took part in a live political forum at KTLO on Tuesday afternoon covering a wide range of topics in the lead up to the March 3 Preferential Primary in Arkansas.

As voters prepare for the pivotal March 3 Preferential Primary in Baxter County KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot will host a series of live political forums on the mornings of Tuesday and Wednesday. Starting Tuesday morning

A man with 43-years of law enforcement experience in north central Arkansas, including time as Sheriff in Sharp County and a detective in Fulton County, has died after a battle with cancer. Dale Weaver died Saturday at

A 19-year-old arrested last year after his mother found a pipe bomb taped under a dresser in his room has pled guilty to federal charges of possession of a destructive device. The plea was entered by Gavin

A Gainesville man has been arrested for sex crimes involving his adopted daughter when she was underage. He also forced her to marry him and they now have seven children together. Seventy-one-year-old Edward Allen Britt is being

A Marion County man has been arrested for an incident that happened in December at the scene of a brush fire at his residence where he threatened a fire chief and claimed to be “affiliated.” Thirty-nine-year-old Christopher

Senate Page Hunter Coy and Senator John Boozman in his office on Capitol Hill. Mountain Home High School student Hunter Coy, the son of Randy and Stacie Coy, recently spent several months in Washington, D.C. serving as

The City of Mountain Home issued $91,092 in building permits in January, including residential additions and a commercial addition. Among the larger projects, Kevin Spillers filed permits for four residential additions to properties on West Road, each

Mountain Home NJROTC opened the 2026 National Air Rifle New Shooter League season with a win, defeating Nevada AFJROTC of Nevada, Missouri, by a score of 965.8 to 581.3 in Week 1 competition. Mountain Home, coached by

The Baxter County Economic Development Committee will be meeting on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Baxter County Courthouse. On the agenda for the committee will be a discussion on the

The regular monthly meeting of the Marion County Quorum Court will take place at the Marion County Courthouse Tuesday evening at 5:30. Reports will be given from the Treasurer, Planning Commission, Budget Committee, Personnel Committee, Law Enforcement

Marion County Jurors on the green and white panels, DO NOT need to report the week of February 9. The next time they are to report is February 24, at 9 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Baxter County Justice of the Peace candidates for 5 districts will participate in a live political forum at KTLO Tuesday morning ahead of the March 3 Republican Preferential Primary. The forum will begin at 9 Tuesday morning

A sting operation run by an Indiana-based group known as “Bikers Against Predators” has resulted in the arrest of a Baxter County man. Forty-eight-year-old Kenny Ray Slack made his first appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division

An Ozark County woman who worked at a nursing home has been arrested for using a patient’s credit card to steal money from the victim. Facing three charges, two of them felonies, is Hannah Vaughn of Gainesville.

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Chancellor Dr. Bentley Wallace has been appointed to the Presidents Academy Executive Committee of the American Association of Community Colleges(AACC), a national leadership body focused on the future of community college presidencies. Wallace

With just over three months remaining until the projected opening of Mountain Home’s new Aquatic and Community Center, the Parks and Recreation Department staff is updating its processes with new technology.The application ACTIVENet is designed to assist

The City of Mountain Home reported 20 business licenses were issued in January, including four home-based operations, according to Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager.  The new business licenses include: -The Thinking Cap LLC , tutoring service, Katherine

The Mountain Home Planning Commission will tackle a proposed new development and a residential rezoning request when it meets Monday afternoon. Commissioners are scheduled to consider approval of a preliminary plat for Ozark Valley Retreat, a development

The Yellville-Summit School District Board of Education will consider a proposal Monday night to purchase safety film for campus windows as part of its regular February meeting. The board will meet at 5:30 Monday evening at the

The City of Gassville Personnel Committee will meet Monday at 11 at the Community Center located at 204 S. School St. Agenda items include an update on Cybersecurity, AI policies and discussion of the city wage scale

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Salesville City Council for Monday has been canceled due to a lack of agenda, according to city officials.The council will meet next on March 9 at 6 p.m. WebReadyTM Powered by

  The case of a former male nurse at the Baxter County Detention Center charged with making inappropriate sexual contacts with female inmates appeared to be headed to a resolution short of a trial but hit a

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has released an updated list of individuals currently wanted on outstanding warrants. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating the individuals listed below, who are wanted on charges ranging from

Fulton County voters will decide the future of the sheriff’s office, several key county leadership positions and a proposed land annexation in Mammoth Spring when they cast ballots in the March 3 Preferential Primary. The Fulton County

The public is invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early at a free astronomy program called “Love Among the Stars” on Monday at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center. The event is co-sponsored by the

The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas is preparing for one of its largest annual fundraisers as the Empty Bowls event returns Thursday, at the Mountain Home High School cafeteria. KTLO News spoke with Jeff Quick, CEO

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists beat the winter storm for as much surveying as possible in the final January aerial waterfowl survey of the season. The four fliers were able to cover the Arkansas Delta, the

Twenty-eight-year-old Austin Douglas Potts who has listed addresses along Webber Road and on Highway 5 North in Mountain Home on court documents appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (February 2)on new charges. A local attorney,

A man with a history of arrests in recent years in behind bars again, this time after he made multiple calls to law enforcement to report prowlers in his house. Twenty-six-year-old Joseph Walker Langston Jr. of Pineville

The Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) has received a new utility vehicle for its School Resource Officer Division, donated by the Second Amendment Legacy Foundation. The donation is a Bobcat UV34XL gas utility vehicle. The foundation received

Boone County voters will decide several key races in the March 3rd Preferential Primary Election, including county judge, sheriff and coroner, along with multiple Justice of the Peace races and two City of Harrison tax ordinances. Five

Maynard’s truck was filled to the gills with decoys headed to new forever homes after duck hunting season ended last year. AGFC photo. As February brings another Arkansas duck season to a close, hunters are packing up

The boil order for a portion of Briarcliff Waterworks has been lifted. The boil order had affected 20 customers on North to South Alexandria and West to Southwest Scenic Road.The order was issued Monday due to a

Ryan James Lindsey is set to go on trial facing the death penalty September 14 for his alleged role in the murder of then 35-year-old Cody Stradford in 2020. A hearing was held in Baxter County Circuit

A man facing negligent homicide charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Forty-five-year-old Ian Michael Tice of Mountain Home pled not guilty to the charges against him. He is an inmate in the Baxter County

Architectural drawing shows proposed community center As Marion County voters prepare for the upcoming 2026 Preferential Primary, they’ll decide proposed taxes to fund a new community center, elect a county treasurer and choose new representation for Quorum

With just over three months remaining until the projected opening of Mountain Home’s new Aquatic and Community Center, the city has opened up membership registration for local residents. Membership applications opened up on Monday with many options

Despite the recent winter weather, most of the area is still dealing with drought conditions that, on a scale of 1-5, are getting into the 4-5 range. The U.S. Drought Monitor released their weekly maps Thursday and

The Mountain Home City Council approved the sale of a small tract of land during a quick 17-minute session Thursday evening. The tract of land is in the Indian Creek Subdivision the city owns and uses to

The Marion County Election Commission will conduct Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing on county voting machines this Saturday. Testing will begin at 10 a.m. in the basement of the Marion County Courthouse. The process is designed to

Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese announced that members of the Group A and B jury panel’s  service has concluded. Court officials thanked jurors for their participation and noted that no further reporting is required. WebReadyTM

During his monthly radio visit on KTLO FM on Thursday morning Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams took time to praise his crews as well as discuss ongoing projects in the city. Mayor Adams spoke of his pride

A Howell County man has been arrested on a Baxter County warrant charging him with two counts of rape. Being held in the Baxter County Detention Center is 38-year-old Corey Evvan Cauthen of rural West Plains. He

A Mountain Home woman charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of then 27-year-old William “Billy” Herrmann in mid-October last year appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday.Sixty-two-year-old Sarah Alsup pled guilty to leaving the scene

A 32-year-old Boone County man has been arrested for assaulting his 79-year-old grandfather last month. Brandon Ray Whittenburg of rural Harrison has a history of violence towards his grandfather as this marks his fifth arrest involving either

Voter View when logging in online Voters preparing for the March Primaries in the Twin Lakes area and across Arkansas can see an early view of sample ballots for their local races by accessing an online tool

City leaders are set to vote on a budget amendment and the sale of city owned property when the Mountain Home City Council meets Thursday night.Council members will consider a resolution amending Resolution No. 2024-29 to adopt

The rejuvenating effects of prescribed, controlled fire are critical to the management of wildlife habitat and native plant species, though its use is often misunderstood. “The Southeast has a long history of naturally and culturally applied fire,”

The Arkansas State Highway Commission has opened applications for the Arkansas Transportation Alternatives Program and the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program, offering federal grant funding to local public agencies for transportation and recreation projects. Both programs operate on

During his monthly scheduled visit to KTLO, Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis on how crews fared through the recent winter weather as well as new equipment being added to aid in their

A man charged with murder appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on Monday. Forty-four-year-old Dusty Wheeler was set to go to trial this month but his lawyers – Ben Gibson and Ben Burnett

A Marion County woman, employed as a caregiver for an elderly woman in Baxter County, has been arrested for stealing from the woman. Fifty-five-year-old Laurelye Irene Lunday of rural Yellville is facing four felony charges in the

Quick action by a city employee and a fast response from firefighters helped rescue two people and limit damage during a house fire Tuesday morning in Flippin. The Flippin Fire Department was dispatched at 11:43 a.m. to

Two inmates at the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office detention center are facing charges following a fight inside a housing pod last Thursday afternoon. According to an incident report, jail staff were preparing to serve the evening meal

The Baxter County Quorum Court met in regular session Tuesday evening in the second-floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse, approving all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda. Justices of the peace heard a presentation from Dan

Twin brothers Trace and Levi Loe of south Arkansas doubled up on trophy bass Sunday at DeGray Lake, becoming the first anglers to enter the lake into the Arkansas Legacy Lunker Program record book. The brothers were

A boil order has been issued for a portion of Briarcliff Waterworks. The order affects the 20 customers on North to South Alexandria and West to Southwest Scenic Road.The order was issued due to a main break.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed routine scheduled maintenance at Bull Shoals Dam, and all lanes of Highway 178 across the dam have reopened to traffic.Crews completed the work as planned and ahead of schedule

    The Norfork City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 6:30 to address the completion of the city’s water and sewer audits. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

A former member of the Mountain Home Hurricanes Swim Team, who was voted Board President last year, has been arrested for stealing over $11,000 in funds from the organization. Twenty-four-year-old Olivia Ann Norris of Mountain Home is

Thirty-eight-year-old Amy Dunn Trout of Gainesville was given a suspended imposition of sentence and five years of supervised probation on two felony counts of first degree child abuse during an appearance in Ozark County Circuit Court recently.

Bitter cold kept snowfall from melting at the end of the month Twin Lakes residents experienced almost all the seasons in one month as January brought near record warmth followed by bitter cold and snow. The month

For 50 years, the North Central Arkansas Humane Society has served the Twin Lakes area by providing care, resources, and solutions for local animals. Shelter Manager Carolyn Carter says the organization began in 1976 as a foster-based

The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation will meet Tuesday at 4:30 in the City Hall chambers. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

  The Marion County Election Commission will meet Tuesday at 5:45 in its office located in the basement of the Marion County Courthouse. Commissioners will discuss preparations for the upcoming primary election. The meeting is open to

The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet in regular session Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the second-floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse.Items on the agenda include a presentation from Dan Hall on veteran suicide prevention, a

A 21-year-old Harrison man is facing charges stemming from a high-speed chase through city streets last month. According to police, speeds reached up to 100-miles-per-hour. 21-year-old Colton Watters is accused of hitting the gas instead of the

A Mountain Home High School student has been selected for admission to the United States Naval Academy, marking what appears to be the school’s first recorded appointment to the prestigious academy in at least 35 years, and

An effort is underway to bring sewer service to an area northeast of Mountain Home and to do it, it would require the formation of a new city. Jay Sabella, the President of the Northeast Water Authority,

Early voters will be able to begin casting their votes for the March primary starting on Tuesday, Feb. 17. While this date applies to voters across the state, locally some key races will be are on the

Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the Arkansas March 3 primaries. The deadline precedes the opening of early voting in the following two weeks on February 17. Those who do not register by the

The Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday at Mountain Home Kindergarten as part of its ongoing school rotation visits. The meeting is scheduled to begin in the morning at

Two juveniles have been charged with a combined 49 offenses connected to a series of vehicle thefts, burglaries and other thefts reported in Horseshoe Bend since July 2025, according to the Izard County Sheriff’s Office. The charges

Boone County authorities have listed Jessica Lynn Madison among the county’s Most Wanted. Madison is wanted on a bench warrant for two counts of forgery in the second degree and three counts of theft of property. Bond

The Baxter County Election Commission has announced upcoming public testing of its voting equipment in preparation for the 2026 Preferential Primary Election on March 3. According to a public notice, the commission will begin Logic and Accuracy

Mountain Home recently recognized the newest graduates of Leadership Mountain Home, honoring a class of individuals who dedicated months of time and energy to learning, collaboration, and community service. The program by the Mountain Home Chamber of

  KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot will wrap up the second week of it’s Bids for Bargains live auction Saturday morning beginning at 9. For nearly 30 years Bids for Bargains has given the public a

Architectural drawing shows planned retail development in Cotter A new retail development planned to open summer of this year in downtown Cotter was the topic of discussion of a recent zoning meeting with a public hearing planned

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration will waive late fees for vehicle registrations that expired this week after winter weather forced state office closures, including impacts affecting North Central Arkansas residents. Officials said the waiver applies

The recent removal of the Little Rock District commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) could have an effect on Branson area property owners on Table Rock Lake as residents look to new leadership to

The Mountain Home Christian Clinic has received a $10,000 grant from the Arkansas Community Foundation that will support upgrades and ongoing operations for the clinic’s dental outreach program. Executive Director Brandi Sharp said the grant comes at

Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the Arkansas March 3 primaries. The deadline precedes the opening of early voting in the following two weeks on February 17. Those who do not register by the

Temperatures will drop to dangerously low levels overnight as an Arctic front moves through the region. Morning lows Saturday are expected around 5 degrees, with north and northeast winds of 10 to 20 mph producing wind chill

Newton County sheriff’s deputies are investigating an incident at a residence in which gunshots were reported fired at a vehicle and its driver and a subsequent search turned up firearms, ammunition, and suspected illegal drugs.The male victim

A Harrison man has been arrested on multiple charges, including 20 counts of rape, for a case involving a 12-year-old. Being held in the Boone County Jail is 18-year-old Carson Servin Rubio.According to the Harrison Police Department,

Mountain Home Food Basket is celebrating 40 years of serving Mountain Home and Baxter County, continuing its mission to assist individuals facing food insecurity as a fully volunteer-run organization with no paid staff.The organization averaged 461 volunteer

KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot’s Bids for Bargains returns Saturday. The auction will begin at 9 in the morning and gives the public a chance to purchase items from local merchants at significant discounts. Bidding will

Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey will host a Drop-In With Dewey event on Friday at the district’s administrative office. Dewey will be available 8:30 to 3 to meet with residents and discuss district matters. For

Despite temporary flight delays caused by the recent snowstorm, the new Vector Flight Aero Club is forming at Baxter County Airport and will host two informational meetings for prospective members. Meetings are scheduled for Saturday morning at

    The Crooked Creek Conservation District is accepting petitions from landowners seeking a ballot position for the election of conservation district directors. Petitions are available at the district office, located at 302 East 4th Street in Yellville.

A Marion County man remains hospitalized at a Springfield hospital after he shot himself in the head when deputies, responding to a report of a suicidal male, found a house and vehicles ablaze. The man, 72-year-old Kenneth

A new original production will make its world debut at Twin Lakes Playhouse. The Villain of Pine Hollow, written by local theater veteran Mike Horberg, opens Friday and runs for three weekends.Horberg said work on the play

Arkansas set a new record for medical marijuana sales in 2025, and a Mountain Home dispensary played a role in the milestone year. Patients statewide spent more than $291.1 million on medical marijuana in 2025, an increase

Hunters have until 11:59 p.m. Feb. 15 to apply for a chance at one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s managed permit-only turkey hunts on select wildlife management areas (WMAs) this spring. Applications are available at

Donations from hunting and fishing license buyers to Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry have officially topped $1 million, boosted by more than $18,800 collected in December. The contributions, often just a dollar or two at a time,

The Cotter Planning and Zoning Board will meet at 5 on Thursday at Cotter City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Marion County Budget Committee meeting has been canceled for Thursday. No makeup date has been announced. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Bull Shoals City Council will hold its regular meeting Thursday at City Hall.Old business will cover ordinance amendments related to 2026-01, rental of the meeting place, and contracts for trash pickup submitted by Methvin Sanitation and

Area youth are invited to take part in the Mountain Home Elks Lodge 1714’s annual Hoop Shoot contest that has been rescheduled to Thursday beginning at 5:30. The contest will take place at the Pinkston Middle School

    The Flippin School Board met Tuesday and accepted the retirement of Mike Martin, effective at the end of the 2025–26 school year. The board also voted to hire Misty Hughes as a cook, with her start

    The Gassville City Council held its first meeting of 2026 Tuesday, with all members present for a session lasting one hour and 50 minutes. After reviewing department head reports, approving minutes and financial statements, the council

In a statement sent to KTLO News, Methvin Sanitation updated city residents they will be working Wards 1, 2 and 3 on Wednesday. They will service Wards 2, 3 and 4 on Thursday, and Wards 3 and

    Cold temperatures continue across the region, but some improvement is on the way. We’ll see mostly sunny skies today with highs near 40, helping melt some snow and ice. Clouds increase Thursday with a slight chance

A Baxter County man was injured when his vehicle hit a concrete culvert in Ozark County. The 71-year-old from Clarkridge was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health for treatment of what the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP)

For the first time in twenty-one years Baxter County voters will decide a new sheriff. Three Republican candidates are on the ballot for the March primaries after current Sheriff John Montgomery announced in early 2025 that he

The lottery luck came full circle for a Baxter County resident who recently won $350,000 playing $350,000 Jackpot. She bought the $20 winning ticket at E-Z Mart #4321, 913 E. 9th St., in Mountain Home. The lucky

A Harrison man has been arrested on multiple sex charges in case involving a 14-year-old female juvenile. Thirty-one-year-old Corey Logan Johnson is being held in the Boone County Jail on four felony charges.According to Harrison Police, they

Boone County authorities have issued bench warrants for six men following the revocation of suspended sentences and other charges. Jason Emanuel Glick of Harrison faces a warrant for sexual assault in the fourth degree and compounding. Glick

    The Flippin School Board meeting, originally scheduled for Monday has been rescheduled to Tuesday due to inclement weather. The meeting will be at 6. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

      The Gassville City Council will hold its regular January meeting Tuesday at 6 in the Community Center at 204 S. School St. The public is invited to attend. On the agenda, council members will consider the

Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty is reporting that his crews have been working nonstop and as of yesterday had passed over 90 percent of the 700 miles of county roads. His crews will be back at it

Baxter Health officials have announced that the hospital in Mountain Home is running Tuesday morning under normal operation following the lifting of the inclement weather policy. Some clinics remain closed while some have delayed openings for Tuesday.

Mayor Hillrey Adams provided an update on road conditions in Mountain Home Tuesday morning, crediting the recent sunshine for significant progress in clearing streets.Adams told KTLO News that city crews will continue working throughout the day, focusing

Lieutenant Brian Davis of the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office spoke with KTLO News Tuesday morning, and reported that major highways in the area are in good condition, but county roads remain slick. Listen: click to download audio

Marion County officials are reporting much progress was made clearing county roads Monday with the hope that warmer temperatures will aid crews as they continue today. OEM Director Melissa Penn warns that driveways and side roads still

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revised the dates for a temporary full road closure on Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam. The road will now be closed from 8 to 5 next Tuesday and Wednesday,

The Cotter Planning and Zoning Board has postponed its scheduled meeting due to snow. The meeting has been rescheduled for 5 on Thursday at Cotter City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

KTLO news spoke late Monday to Lieutenant Brian Davis with the Baxter County’s Sheriff’s Office to give an update on current road conditions.Davis said the sunshine this afternoon really helped conditions. Listen: click to download audio When

Temperatures across the listening area are expected to remain well below freezing through Tuesday, with dangerous wind chills accompanying the cold, according to meteorologist Colby Pope, who goes on to tell residents what to expect overnight and

As residents dig their way out of the weekend’s winter storm a continued concern is the effect the extreme cold temperatures could have on local utilities. The National Weather Service has the area under an Extreme Cold

Methvin Sanitation, who handles trash collection in the city of Mountain City, announced Monday afternoon that there will be no trash pickup Tuesday for the city and all service areas around the Twin Lakes where they collect.Their

Monday afternoon shortly after 1 a snow plow truck over turned on Highway 5 north blocking all 3 lanes. According to the Mountain Home Fire Department the truck was turned back upright and stabilized before clearing the

    Baxter County officials say November sales tax collections, reported in January 2026, exceeded projections and showed gains over the same month last year, according to Baxter County Treasurer Jenay Mize. County General sales tax totaled $527,033,

    Mountain Home reported higher sales tax collections for the month, with increases across several revenue categories compared to the same period last year. City sales tax collections totaled $599,733, up $21,911 from $577,821 a year ago,

Fire Chief Kris Quick has lifted the burn ban for the city limits of Mountain Home. Residents with questions about the city’s burning ordinance can call 870-425-2611. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Marion County officials say jurors assigned to the green and white panels do not need to report for jury duty during the week of Jan. 26, 2026. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Mayor Hillrey Adams spoke with KTLO News about the road conditions in the city of Mountain Home, and says they’re making progress. Listen: click to download audio Stay tuned to KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News

Roads in Marion County remain covered and dangerous with OEM Melissa Penn reporting that they hope to have 80 percent of gravel roads pushed by end of day Monday. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM Powered by

    Lieutenant Brian Davis, with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office spoke with KTLO News to give an update in the road conditions in Baxter County, urging residents to stay home. Listen: click to download audio Stay tuned

Baxter Health hospital remains fully open for Monday with their inclement policy in effect for the day. KTLO’s Heather Loftis spoke with Anthony Reed Vice President of Ancillary Service for Baxter Health Monday morning with an update

Methvin Sanitation, who handles trash collection in the city of Mountain Home, announced late Sunday that there will be no trash pickup Monday for the city and all service areas around the Twin Lakes where they collect.

KTLO is requesting the input of the public as it prepares for the upcoming Republican primary forums in February as Baxter County voters prepare to decide several contested races including sheriff and county judge in the March

The Flippin School Board meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday due to inclement weather.The meeting will still be at 6. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Baxter County Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 23 due to inclement weather. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The previously scheduled meeting for local aviators has been postponed due to inclement weather, organizers said.New dates have been set for Saturday morning at 9 and Monday, Feb. 2 at 6. Attendees are required to complete a

Marion Couty judge Jason Stumph spoke with KTLO News late Sunday morning to give an progress update for road crews working to clear major roadways. Listen: click to download audio   Stumph says the county has a

Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty says they have all their equipment running however the sleet makes the mix heavy to push. Litty says they have 8 gaders and about 10 trucks running to clear roadways. He anticipates

Mountain Home Police Chief Eddie Griffin says due to residents in the area heeding warnings and mostly staying home there have been few wrecks reported from the poor road conditions. KTLO’s Heather Loftis spoke to the chief

Road conditions at Cardinal and Hwy 62 around noon Sunday Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams is reporting that road conditions remain poor across the city Sunday at noon as crews are working around the clock to clear

Baxter County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Mike Holland spoke with KTLO News Sunday morning about overnight conditions and what drivers can expect on area roadways. Listen: click to download audio Holland said deputies responded to numerous vehicles that

With over six inches of snow and sleet being reported in Marion County Sunday morning, OEM Director Melissa Penn is urging residents to stay home and allow crews time to begin the process of returning roads to

Area youth are invited to take part in the Mountain Home Elks Lodge 1714’s annual Hoop Shoot contest that has been rescheduled to Tuesday beginning at 5:30. The contest will take place at the Pinkston Middle School

Sunday morning is seeing the end of snow fall across North Central Arkansas with precipitation forecasted to end fully by noon. Five inches of snow has been recorded at KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot in Mountain

Photo shows Club Blvd & HWY 62 at noon in Mountain Home  Baxter County road crews have been busy clearing snow all morning as the first round of snow moved across the area Saturday morning. KTLO’s Heather

Around two to four inches of snow is being reported in Marion County Saturday at noon and their OEM Director Melissa Penn says road crews continue to stay busy clearing roadways. Listen: click to download audio  

    The Reach Center has opened as an emergency shelter to provide refuge from extreme winter weather, officials said. The shelter will operate around the clock through Saturday at noon and is open to anyone in need.

Baxter Health officials say they are ready as winter weather moves into the area this weekend. Hospital leaders wrapped up a planning meeting to make sure the hospital and health system can continue operating through the storm.

ARDOT camera shows HWY 62 at Henderson Bridge at 6am Saturday Snow is beginning to accumulate and impact travel in the Twin Lakes area early Saturday as the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts more heavy snow into

Big news is coming to downtown Cotter. Representative Jason Nazarenko joined the city council last night to announce OTB – Outside The Box, a new open-air boutique shopping plaza built from repurposed shipping containers. The development is

The Boone County burn ban has been lifted effective Friday afternoon.Officials also issued a safety advisory reminding residents that open burning still requires caution, even with snow on the ground. While deep snow and frozen ground can

North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) officials say crews are prepared to respond to power outages as a winter system moves into the region.Chief Executive Officer Mel Coleman said NAEC has been preparing for several days, with both

Marion County jurors both Green Panel and White Panel do not need to report Monday, Jan. 26th according to Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet.Jurors are asked to call Monday for further developments. WebReadyTM Powered by

As winter weather moves into the region, Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery is urging residents to prepare in advance and avoid unnecessary travel once snowfall begins. During an interview with KTLO News Montgomery said the best approach

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is preparing to bring all district operated hydropower plants online as a winter storm moves into the region this weekend. Officials say the move will help meet

City officials are urging residents to prepare as a significant winter storm is expected to impact the area beginning late Friday.KTLO News spoke with Mayor Hillrey Adams, who says city crews have been working ahead of the

One of two men charged with committing new crimes while in jail serving time on old crimes appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Jan. 12. Twenty-nine-year-old Ryan Alexander Gayer and 34-year-old Matthew Kyle

A Baxter County man was arrested after he threatened to kill his mother and cut her phone line and also threatening to kill his ex-wife. His mother had taken out an order of protection against 41-year-old Jared

A Marion County man was seriously injured in a crash near Branson Wednesday morning. The 42-year-old from Pyatt was taken to Cox Hospital in Branson for treatment.The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) does not release the names

This story has been revised to include the correct membership rates. During its regular meeting Thursday night, the Mountain Home City Council approved membership rates for the new Aquatic and Community Center. Mayor Hillrey Adams told the

The winter storm watch issued earlier this week has now been upgraded to a winter storm warning for all of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri and an extreme cold warning has been issued for northern Arkansas and

KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot’s Bids for Bargains has been rescheduled to next Saturday, Jan. 31, due to incoming inclement weather. The auction will begin at 9 in the morning and gives the public a chance

A Gassville woman was killed after she was struck by two vehicles Tuesday night. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has identified the victim as 30-year-old Sheena Wainscott. According to the fatal crash summary from the ASP, Wainscott

Forecasters continue to warn of a significant winter storm expected to impact Arkansas in the coming days, bringing heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and dangerously cold temperatures.According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, the latest

A Lakeview man on probation was arrested last Monday after deputies found him carrying a loaded handgun on property he did not own, authorities said. Baxter County deputies were dispatched to 147 County Road 947 following a

A man’s behavior during two appearances in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division January 5 and 12 was a study in contrast.During his January 5 appearance, 55-year-old Jason Falls wasted no time in proclaiming in a loud voice

Baxter County officials say road crews are prepared to respond as a winter weather system approaches the area this weekend.Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty tells KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News with the addition of new

The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday and is set to review proposed membership fees for the Mountain Home Community Center. Council members will also consider a three-year, $61,800 GIS licensing agreement with ESRI and permission

The Norfork School Board will meet Thursday to consider key items for the district. The board will review estimated funding for the 2026-2027 school year, discuss testing updates, consider the Shooting Sports coaches’ contract, and review the

The Mountain Home Advertising and Promotion Commission will meet Thursday at 3 in the City Hall Chambers. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Cotter City Council will meet Thursday at 6 at Cotter City Hall, with several major items on the agenda. Council members will receive updates on ongoing cleanup efforts at properties on McLean Street and South Avenue,

A Baxter County man has been arrested after he was trying to set up a meeting with underage girls so he could marry them. What he didn’t know is he was actually chatting online with members of

As the winter storm everyone has been talking about all week gets closer to the Twin Lakes Area, the amount of snow we are expected to get keeps going up. Thomas Jones with the National Weather Service

    The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that a registered sex offender has moved into the area from Fulton County and has completed registration with the Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say 50-year-old William L. Jolley

Newton County has been added to the list of burn bans in north central Arkansas due to dry conditions.Newton County now joins Boone, Stone, Fulton, Izard, Searcy and Mountain Home with burn bans in place. Violating a

Weather models are beginning to show a clearer picture of what residents in the Twin Lakes can expect this weekend with the latest release from the National Weather Service (NWS) showing North Central Arkansas predicted to see

A revocation hearing was set for January 26 during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division for a man who was given 36 months probation in early July last year after pleading no contest to going

A Boone County man made his first court appearance last week for shooting another man in November. Thirty-nine-year-old Cody Ross Tate of Omaha is facing a felony charge of first degree battery for the incident.According to the

The Mountain Home School District and the school board have been working towards remodeling the high school campus for several years, mainly to fix the aging 1960s-era structure known as the “Big top.” There have been two

Vector Flight Aero Club, a nonprofit flying club, is hosting two informational meetings this month for those interested in affordable access to airplanes. The first session is scheduled for Saturday morning at 9, and the second will

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed routine scheduled maintenance at Bull Shoals Dam, and all lanes of Highway 178 across the dam have reopened to traffic. The next planned full road closure is scheduled for

A winter storm watch has been issued for most of Arkansas for Friday evening through Saturday night. The National Weather Service says a “high impact weather event” is expected to occur during that time frame.Science and Operations

    Fire Chief Kris Quick has issued a burn ban for the Mountain Home city limits effective immediately and until further notice, as of Tuesday. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning within the city limits until conditions

photo credit: Tammy Criner A bank account has been established at First Security Bank in Mountain Home for the recent Keystone Apartments fire victims. The account is called the Keystone Fire Benefit Fund. A Facebook page has

Since 2019, a number of drug-related cases have been opened on 44-year-old Patrick Randall Vanassche and as he picked up new charges, petitions were filed to revoke probation in earlier cases. Vanassche had two revocations pending and

A lot of snow lovers are excited about the forecast for later this week, but many area fire departments are especially excited for any kind of precipitation to help quell the many brush and grass fires they

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has announced temporary closures at several wildlife management areas statewide, including locations that could affect hunters and outdoor users in the Twin Lakes region, as part of ongoing feral hog control

  Mountain Home city committees will hold a series of meetings Tuesday at City Hall. The Streets Department Committee will meet at 12:30, followed by the Public Safety Committee at 2. The Water and Sewer Committee is

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on four days in January for routine maintenance work. The full road closure is scheduled from 8 to 5 this Tuesday and Wednesday

The Baxter County Airport Advisory Board will meet Tuesday morning at 10 in the Terminal Building Conference Room. Agenda items include reviewing bids for new construction, taxiway design, a private hangar build and updates on night approaches.

The Norfork City Council will meet at 6:30 on Tuesday at Norfork City Hall. Ordinances and resolutions on the agenda include Ordinance 2026-01 setting the mayor’s salary, Resolution 2026-01 addressing employee pay and Resolution 2026-02 establishing council

  The Lakeview City Council will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 with agenda items including budget adjustments, city appointments and a third reading of a fire code ordinance. Council members will hear reports from the

The City of Bull Shoals will hold a workshop Tuesday at 6:30 in the City Council Chambers at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda items include amendments to Ordinance 2026-01, meeting

The Briarcliff Improvement District will meet Tuesday at 6 at the Briarcliff City Office. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

A bond revocation hearing for one of five people facing state and federal drug trafficking charges is set for January 26. The revocation of the $25,000 bond 22-year-old Cameron Mitch Baker, Jr., posted in his federal court

Following complaints by the Baxter Bulletin and articles in the local newspaper last August raising legal concerns over allowing KTLO Radio to sell ads on behalf of the Bomber Booster Club for football games aired on the

KTLO will host a series of live Republican primary political forums in early February as Baxter County voters prepare to decide several contested races, including sheriff and county judge, in the March 3 primary election. The forums

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on four days in January for routine maintenance work. The full road closure is scheduled from 8 to 5 this Tuesday and Wednesday

Arkansas State University–Mountain Home will host Astronomy Night on Monday, Feb. 16, offering the public a free evening of science, stargazing and a special presentation by a NASA scientist with local roots. The event begins at 6:30

In a meeting lasting nearly two hours last Thursday the Cotter Public School Board met in regular session and awarded bonuses to high school staff for recent academic achievements. Cotter High School Principal, Jarod Jefferson, presented to

The Marion County Regional Airport Board will hold its regular January meeting on Monday at 6. The meeting will take place at the Flippin Court Complex. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

  The felony cases opened in Baxter County on 22-year-old Caide Curry who formerly lived in the Clarkridge area have been dismissed by the state after a guardianship was established for him in Missouri by his father,

The Crooked Creek Conservation District is offering a $500 scholarship to a local high school student planning to pursue studies in agriculture, environmental science or conservation-related fields. The scholarship is part of a statewide education program through

The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County is expanding opportunities for adult readers with new digital collections and an enhanced lineup of book clubs designed to support a wide range of reading interests.The Library has added

Missouri’s 2025-2026 deer-hunting season ended Thursday with hunters harvesting a preliminary total of 301,954 deer, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. The total included 145,222 antlered bucks, 25,129 button bucks and 131,603 does. The statewide harvest

Ask most anglers to name Arkansas’ top big-bass destinations, and 85-acre Lake Austell inside Village Creek State Park probably wouldn’t make the list. But last Saturday, the Crowley’s Ridge lake took center stage when Jonesboro angler Kevin

KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot’s Bids returns Saturday morning bringing Twin Lakes residents a unique chance to bid on discounted items from local merchants.Bidding is available online at ktloauction.com or by calling 870-425-3101 or 870-425-5522.The auction

The Sheid on the campus of ASUMH was packed Friday night as the community took time to honor those who had gone above and beyond in 2025 at the annual Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce banquet. KTLO,

A Boone County man has been arrested for sexual indecency with a child involving a family member. Fifty-three-year Benjamin Douglas Woods of Omaha is being held in the Boone County Jail. According to the probable cause affidavit

A man charged with setting fire to the house in which he was living resulting in significant damage to the structure and the death of his housemate’s pet cat appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has released an updated list of individuals currently wanted on outstanding warrants. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating the individuals listed below, who are wanted on charges ranging from

Mike Chastain, managing member of Born To Build Contractors, says roof renovations will soon be underway at the historic Casey House in Mountain Home using plans developed by Clement Associates, an architectural firm based in North Little

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously approved new fishing regulations for several of the state’s most popular trout tailwaters and for Lake Monticello during its monthly meeting Thursday at AGFC headquarters. The new trout regulations apply

    Baxter Health pharmacist Angela “Angie” Powell has been named Staff Pharmacist of the Year by the Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists, the organization announced this week. Powell, PharmD, received the honor in recognition of excellence in

    Starting March 13, all campsites at Steel Creek, Ozark, Carver, Tyler Bend, and Rush campgrounds along the Buffalo National River will require reservations. Visitors can make reservations online at recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Cash and

A Midway woman accused of 2nd degree murder in the beating death of an 18-month-old baby made a reappearance in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (January 12) to review the status of her case. Twenty-nine-year-old Terra

A Boone County man has been arrested for sexual indecency with a child involving a family member. Fifty-three-year Benjamin Douglas Woods of Omaha is being held in the Boone County Jail.According to the probable cause affidavit from

The Baxter County Detention Center booked a total of 2,008 people during calendar year 2025, a slight increase from 1,998 in 2024, according to facility records. Bookings by law enforcement agency were as follows: 1,212 by the

During its monthly meeting Thursday night, the Mountain Home School Board heard good news about the high school building project. Superintendent Allyson Dewey and Director of Operations Chris Knight had a meeting earlier this month with the

KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot’s Bids for Bargains returns tomorrow morning at 9.Bids for Bargains offers the public a chance to purchase items from local merchants at significant discounts. Bidding is available online at ktloauction.com or

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and the Arkansas Department of Health is encouraging women to take advantage of no-cost cervical and breast cancer screenings through its BreastCare program. Cervical cancer is largely preventable through routine Pap

McClintock Family Medicine will officially become part of Baxter Health on Feb. 2, the organizations announced Monday, with the clinic rebranded as Baxter Health McClintock Family Clinic. The clinic will continue serving patients at its current location

Two more counties in north central Arkansas has been added to the list of those with burn bans. Boone and Stone counties are now under burn bans as of Thursday. Boone and Stone join Fulton, Izard and

The Cotter School Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 7 in the boardroom. Agenda items include approval of minutes from the December 11 meeting, review of financial reports, an academic report for January from Jarod

The boil order for a portion of the North East Public Water Authority in Baxter County has been lifted. The order affected customers in the area the area of U.S. Highway 62/412 and the intersection between Myrtlewood