A Marion County man has been charged with first-degree domestic battery and attempted second-degree murder following an alleged knife attack and attempted arson during a domestic dispute, according to court records.40-year-old Christopher Robert Collier was taken into
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed routine maintenance on Bull Shoals Dam, and all lanes of traffic on Highway 178 across the dam are now open. USACE officials thanked the public for their patience while
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 6 on Thursday in the Central Office Board Room. The agenda includes a presentation by Ms. Dewey and recognition of board members in
A man charged with involvement in cashing stolen checks using an identification card belonging to another person appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (January 12). Forty-six-year-old Cameron Tyler Casey of Lake City, a small town
A Boone County man has been sentenced to 40 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections for a 2023 murder. Thirty-one-year-old Donald Steven Calderwood of rural Harrison was convicted of killing 63-year-old Dale Eugene McEntire of Bellfonte
No injuries were reported when two Marion County teens drove a truck into Crooked Creek near Yellville to test out how the four wheel drive worked. Since the two are under the age of 18, their names
Pictured: Tate Milligan (L) Owen Pearson (R) Hunters at Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center showed why the location continues to be a standout in the Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge, posting top weights in multiple divisions during
The Mountain Home ELKS Lodge 1714 will hold its annual sporting event for area youth Sunday, Jan. 25. The local ELKS Hoop Shoot Contest will take place from 2-4 at the Pinkston Middle School gymnasium located at
The Tracy Area Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners has one commissioner vacancy. Applicants must be resident property owners in the district, demonstrate integrity, and have good business ability. The appointed commissioner will serve a three-year term,
A Fulton County man has been arrested for sex crimes involving a child. Forty-five-year-old Jebediah Collins of Mammoth Spring is facing three counts of sexual indecency involving a child and one count of possession of firearms by
Due to the dry conditions and lack of rainfall, burn bans have been issued for Fulton, Izard and Searcy counties.Violating the burn ban is a misdemeanor that comes with a fine up to $2,500 and jail time
Verizon customers across the Twin Lakes area are experiencing a widespread service outage that has knocked out cell service for many users, mirroring problems reported nationwide. The outage was first reported shortly before noon on Wednesday. Local
It was a scary moment Saturday afternoon when a Mountain Home school bus was involved in an accident in Madison County while returning from a band competition. But Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey says the
A man on parole when he was arrested on new charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on Monday (January 12).Thirty-eight-year-old Morgan Lee Miller who has listed addresses in Mountain Home and Oroville, California on court
A woman and a man are facing charges after authorities say an attempt was made to cheat a required drug screening at the Baxter County court complex.According to a report from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, the
A man from Calico Rock has been arrested on a rape charge in Jonesboro. Twenty-nine-year-old Terry Nicholas Mitchell was arrested last week and booked into the Craighead County Jail on the class Y felony. According to the
The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County is accepting applications for its annual Art Odyssey tour. The application deadline is Feb. 19. Artists must submit an application, an artist statement, and three current examples of their
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the temporary full closure of Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam. The road will be closed from 8 to 5 on Wednesday and Thursday. USACE officials said the closure
The City of Bull Shoals Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 6. The meeting will take place at Bull Shoals City Hall, Council Chambers, located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. WebReadyTM Powered
A Marion County man has been arrested for the death of a Lakeway woman reported missing last November. Forty-nine-year-old Jimmy Ray Liverett of Yellville was arrested Tuesday by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the United States
Due to unseasonably dry weather conditions, the Salesville Fire Department has issued a burn ban for all incorporated areas within the City of Salesville. All outdoor burning is prohibited unless it is for cooking or heating purposes.
A former Baxter County resident required to register as a sex offender in early 1999 has been arrested and charged for numerous violations of the rules and regulations governing registration. He is now in jail in Washington
The word is out and the numbers are in, this year’s Coulter Celebration of Lights wrapped up its fifth year with record setting attendance and donations, marking 2025 as the most successful season to date. According to
Bull Shoals residents are beginning to see higher water bills in 2026 following increases approved by the city to address infrastructure repairs and ongoing maintenance. According to Mayor Bill Stahlman, the city is dealing with rainwater infiltration
The former Chief Operating Officer at Baxter Health (then Baxter Regional Medical Center) has been named Vice President and Administrator at Stone County Medical Center. David R. Fox was named to the position Jan. 5 according to
Mountain Home Parks and Recreation (MHPR) is accepting registrations for its spring youth sports programs through Feb. 16. Practices are scheduled to begin the week of March 2, with games starting the week of March 30. All
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester. Single mothers and fathers seeking financial support for higher education can apply at aspsf.org/scholarships. The deadline is Feb. 1. Applicants
The Marion County Quorum Court will meet Tuesday at 5:30. No agenda was provided. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Viola Elementary School has released its honor roll for the first marking period and semester of the 2025-26 school year. Students earning All A honors for the marking period are listed by grade: First grade: Freddie Allen,
The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop Tuesday at 6:30 at City Hall. The agenda includes discussion of Ordinance 2026-01, which addresses the mayor’s salary, and resolutions on employee pay (2026-01) and council rules (2026-02). Council
A West Plains man was killed in an ATV accident Friday night. The 49-year-old man was taken to Ozarks health where he died a few hours later from his injuries.The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) does not
A fire Sunday evening heavily damaged an apartment building at the Keystone Apartments in Mountain Home, forcing about 20 residents from their homes. KTLO News spoke with Mountain Home Fire Department Captain, Eric Setzer, who gives details
A small earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 1.9 was recorded early Sunday morning near the Missouri-Arkansas border. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake at 2:45 in the morning at a depth of 6 kilometers. The
photo credit: Tammy Criner A fire Sunday evening damaged multiple units at the Keystone Apartments in Mountain Home, displacing about 20 residents. According to the Mountain Home Fire Department, crews were dispatched to a structure fire at
One of three men charged with buying merchandise with a fraudulent credit card and then returning the items for cash pled guilty to the charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division January
What started as a simple request from an Arkansas legend led to Yellville’s Violet Hensley receiving 2311 cards for her 109th birthday. Violet blows out candles surrounded by piles of birthday cards Known as the “Whittling Fiddler”
The City of Bakersfield has received a grant worth $599,178 for drainage and street resurfacing after flooding in recent years. The Missouri Department of Development grant was announced Monday and will help the city with some critical
KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot’s Bids for Bargains returns Saturday 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
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revised the temporary full closure of Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam. The road will be closed from 8 to 5 on Wednesday and Thursday. A previously scheduled closure on
Farmers in Baxter County and across the Twin Lakes area can now take advantage of a new state program designed to simplify how agricultural sales tax exemptions are claimed. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home has recognized students for outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2025 semester. Students earning a 4.0 grade-point average were named to the Chancellor’s List, while those with GPAs between 3.6 and 3.99 made
The Mountain Home Planning Commission will meet at 1 on Monday in the City Hall Chambers. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Salesville City Council will meet Monday at 6 at City Hall. Council members will consider Resolution 132 regarding budget reconciliation under new business. The next regular meeting of the Salesville City Council is scheduled for Feb.
The Yellville-Summit School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 5:30 on Monday in the Yellville-Summit High School Media Center. The agenda includes monthly budget and financial reports, student transfer petitions, ASBA school board
Alley-White Auxiliary Unit 52 will host its monthly Second Monday Night Dinner on Monday from 4 to 6 at the American Legion Post, located at 717 Market St. The January menu features an all-you-can-eat “Parade of Soups,”
A man armed with a knife who tried to break into an apartment and threatened to stab the occupants appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division January 5. Sixty-eight-year-old James Hilinski who is charged with criminal attempt
A West Plains woman was seriously injured in an Ozark County crash Thursday afternoon. The 18-year-old woman was transported to Ozarks Health in West Plains for treatment. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) does not release the
A small crowd of about 40 people gathered Saturday morning on the Mountain Home square to hold a vigil for the woman shot by an ICE officer Wednesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Organizers of the gathering stated it
Mountain Home Public Schools’ second-chance diploma program at Guy Berry College & Career Academy has opened registration for the Spring 2026 semester. The program, called Night Flight, allows young people ages 18-21 who previously dropped out of
Leaders of the Mountain Homebased nonprofit Into the Light are celebrating ten years of tireless efforts to protect children across Arkansas, addressing child trafficking through education, prevention, and direct intervention.Executive Director Gretchen Smeltzer and Director of Development
The Baxter County Conservation District is offering a $500 scholarship to a local high school student planning to study agriculture, environmental science, or conservation, officials said. The scholarship is part of a statewide education program. Winners at
Pinkston School held its annual spelling bee this week, with winners in each grade earning a chance to compete at the upcoming Baxter County spelling bee at The Sheid. In sixth grade, Relena White took first place,
The Fulton County Fair Association has elected new officers for the year and welcomed Layke Ellison as a new board member. The officers are Michael Roork, president; Robbie Beavers, vice president; Karen Hall, secretary; Carolyn Lewis, fair
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has released more information about the bus accident involving 16 Mountain Home Bomber band members Saturday afternoon in the Huntsville area saying three students have been sent to the hospital. According to
No critical injuries are being reported as sixteen members of the Mountain Home Bomber Band were involved in a vehicle accident Saturday afternoon while traveling on their bus in the Huntsville area. According to a statement from
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.In addition to negligent homicide, Tice is also charged
After a man was found not mentally fit to proceed in his case, a commitment order was issued by the Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division ordering him into the custody of the Department of Human Services (DHS)
The Baxter County Airport is experiencing strong growth, with newly completed hangars now leased at full capacity, airport officials told the Baxter County Quorum Court at a meeting last week. The increased activity has contributed to higher
The Baxter Health Foundation is reporting a banner year in 2025, marked by record fundraising and major investments in local health care services. The foundation exceeded its goal for the Heartbeat of Hope Cath Lab capital campaign,
The City of Mountain Home issued more than $2.2 million in building permits in December, including several commercial and residential projects. Among the larger projects, Kevin Spillers filed permits for four new residential buildings on West Road,
Arkansas drivers can now add a splash of color to their vehicles with the latest edition of the state’s Conservation License Plate, featuring a painted bunting, a bright summer resident of the state. Designed by Greta James,
Several new business licenses and permits have recently been issued in Mountain Home, reflecting continued commercial and professional activity across the city. Newly licensed businesses include Shadrachs Coffee, a restaurant offering carry-out and drive-in service at 2113
The people charged with involvement in the murder of then 35-year-old Cody Stradford were all on the docket of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division for the session on Monday. It is the most recent of numerous appearances
A Missouri man is facing multiple charges after fighting with three law enforcement officers as they tried to arrest him while he was under the influence of narcotics, before two more arrived to help finally take him
A Boone County man has been arrested on a rape charge for a relationship he had with a 13-year-old girl. Being held in the Boone County Jail is 19-year-old Elijah James Barnicle-McCallum of Harrison. According to the
Ulta Beauty is coming to Mountain Home, marking the arrival of another national retailer and a move local leaders say will keep more shopping dollars in the community.KTLO News spoke with Dr. Dani Pugsley, president of Mountain
The Mountain Home City Council met Thursday at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building and approved all items on its agenda. The council passed several ordinances related to property annexation, including measures annexing land
Mountain Home Public Schools and the Twin Lakes Community Foundation are partnering on a new early literacy initiative called Bomber Storytime, set to take place during select home basketball games in January and February. The event
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is accepting applications from landowners until Feb. 6 to participate in its Conservation Incentive Program (CIP), which reimburses certain management practices that promote native wildlife habitat. The initial CIP, launched in
The January recycling trailer date in Gassville has been rescheduled to Saturday from 9:00 to noon. The trailer will be located at 502 Lakeview Drive. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Burn Ban covering all of Boone County has been removed as of this afternoon at approximately 4:30.Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway declared the burn ban for all of Boone County after consulting with the county fire
Baxter County Circuit Clerk Canda Reese has issued a jury duty notice for residents assigned to Group B. Jurors are instructed to report at 9 on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Baxter County Court Complex, located at
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. It was announced during the court session that
Two people have been arrested for stealing over $1,600 worth of gold earrings from a Mountain Home store. Facing three charges each are 38-year-old Morgan Lee Miller of Mountain Home and 31-year-old Rayndii Tanager Tolliver of Cotter.According
The Baxter County Election Coordinator, Lindsey Roberts, is offering clarification to voters on the new Semi-Closed Primary rules for the upcoming 2026 Primary Election and who will be effected at the polls. In a release on Wednesday
The Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center in Yellville will be one of the official weigh-in locations for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s (AGFC) fifth annual Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge, set for Friday and Saturday.The statewide
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, located at 720 Hickory Street, to consider a range of new business items. Among the items on the agenda
Architectural rendering of proposed Marion County Community Center Voters in Marion County are less than three months from deciding the future of a newly proposed community center to be located in Yellville. The proposed 41,000 square foot
The Friends of the Baxter County Library are now accepting applications for the 2026 Friends of the Library Scholarship. This annual scholarship supports Baxter County students pursuing higher education and reflects the Friends’ long-standing commitment to investing
A Mountain Home man has been arrested a second time in less than four months for stealing a vehicle. Just four days after being released from jail for the same crime, 26-year-old Kole Edward Brahm was arrested
A Mountain Home man was arrested Saturday afternoon following a search by police after he tried to take a vehicle with people inside. Facing three charges for the incident is 55-year-old Jason Carter Falls.According to the probable
According to a report from the Newton County Sheriff’s Office released Tuesday, a body found in a remote area of the Ozark National Forest was identified as 22-year-old Nicholas Collins of Tama County, Iowa. Collins had been
Thursday’s forecasted rain chances continue to be lowered meaning dry conditions in the Twin Lakes area are likely to continue. Over the last 40 days North Central Arkansas has received just over half an inch of precipitation
A man charged with murder appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on Monday. Forty-four-year-old Dusty Wheeler is now set to go to trial early next month. It is estimated the trial will take
The Baxter County Quorum Court met Tuesday evening in regular session at the courthouse.During the meeting, the court approved Ordinance 2026-01, which appropriates $6,098 in fees and reimbursements for the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office.The court also considered
Baxter County Prosecuting Attorney David Ethredge has been named president of the Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association for 2026. Ethredge, who serves the 14th Judicial District, will lead the board of directors, which includes prosecutors from across the
From record-setting hunting seasons to major investments in education and fisheries, 2025 marked a banner year for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. One of the agency’s biggest accomplishments came in the classroom. In June, AGFC joined
The nearly 2 month legal dispute between now former members of the board of the Hospice of the Ozarks and Baxter Health, CEO Ron Peterson and newly appointed board members came to an end Monday with the
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery stopped by KTLO Studios to discuss recent scams, a new program called ConfirmOK, and changes made in voter registration for 2026.
A Harrison man has been arrested for selling two high end cars he used as collateral for a $171,000 loan. Facing three felony charges for the crimes is 29-year-old James Garrett Hoffman of Harrison. Hoffman owned Hoffman
Baxter Health’s Women and Newborn Care Center has announced that the first baby of 2026 was born early last Friday. Baby Uriah, born to parents Kayte and Dylan, arrived at 8:13 a.m. on January 2 and is
A change in the rules for voting in the Republican primaries means Democrats will need to change their party affiliation to participate in March’s Republican primaries for local and state elections. The language in the 2025 rules
The Baxter County Quorum Court will hold a regular session on Tuesday at 5:30 in the second-floor courtroom of the courthouse. Items on the agenda include; the treasurer’s report from Jenay Mize, committee reports and a presentation
The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Commission will meet Tuesday at 4:30 in the City Hall Chambers. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
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 Yellville City Council will meet at 6 on Monday at City Hall, with several administrative items scheduled for consideration. New business includes consideration of the city’s 2026 state holiday calendar, adoption of the council’s rules
A local family has reported that a caregiver for their mother allegedly stole more than $7,000 from them. According to the family 55-year-old Laurelye Irene Lunday, who worked as a caregiver since January 2025 through a home
A Searcy County man has been arrested for threatening to kill his ex-wife and burn down her house, attacking a deputy and threatening to kill employees at the Searcy County Jail. Facing five charges, three of them
A Flippin man was killed when his vehicle collided with a semi-truck in Harrison. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has identified the victim as 66-year-old Robert W. Kincaid. The driver of the semi, 56-year-old Glenn Slater of
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is reporting multiple vehicle break-ins and vehicle thefts in the Horseshoe Bend area over the past several weeks. The incidents have included: – A Marlin 30/30 rifle taken from a vehicle Dec.
A West Plains man has been arrested for the sexual abuse of an underage female in Ozark County. Darron Bolton was booked into the Ozark County Jail on a charge of statutory sodomy – deviate sexual intercourse
The Bull Shoals City Council has voted to discontinue the blue bag recycling program effective January 1, citing widespread misuse of the bags and inefficiencies in the program. City officials said the blue bags were frequently used
The Marion County Regional Airport Board will hold its regular meeting Monday at 6. The meeting will take place at the Flippin Court Complex. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News is continuing to revisit 2025’s most viewed and talked-about stories, presented in no particular order. Some will highlight uplifting, feel-good moments, while others may reflect more serious or somber events.Discount
Colder winter temperatures often bring higher energy bills, but those who take steps to prepare can help lessen the strain on household budgets. Often it’s not one large move that makes the difference but instead the implementation
A Newton County man has died from injuries he sustained last month when a deer struck him while he was riding a motorcycle. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has identified the victim as 57-year-old Lloyd Dellbert Vaughn
A Mountain Home man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed pursuit on Highway 178 West on the evening of December 30.According to the probable cause affidavit from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, 18-year-old Henry DeAtley was
A physical altercation during a child pickup led to the arrest of a local man on December 26. 32-year-old Dustin Dearmore is facing charges of fleeing on foot, failure to appear, disorderly conduct, and a previous time
A Mountain Home man told deputies he lost approximately $20,000 after being scammed on an online dating site. According to the report, the victim connected with someone identifying as Debrah Dean on the site E-Harmony. The scammer
Arkansas homeowners may see a boost in property tax relief beginning with 2026 tax bills, thanks to an increase in the homestead tax credit and protections for seniors and disabled residents. Under state law, homeowners can claim
With elections in both the upcoming spring and fall, KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News is beginning to compile and prepare voters for the people and issues for their consideration in elections for 2026.In November Arkansas
KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News is continuing to revisit 2025’s most viewed and talked-about stories, presented in no particular order. Some will highlight uplifting, feel-good moments, while others may reflect more serious or somber events.
KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News is continuing to revisit 2025s most viewed and talked-about stories, presented in no particular order. Some will highlight uplifting, feel-good moments, while others may reflect more serious or somber events.A
Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway has declared a burn ban for all of Boone County due to dry conditions and increased wildfire risk. In a statement, Hathaway said the decision was made after consulting with the
After a month marked by wild temperature swings, north central Arkansas is closing out December under increasingly dry conditions. There has been only just over a half inch of rain for the entire month, and last
One of five people facing state and federal drug trafficking charges was rearrested less than a week after posting a $25,000 bond in his federal court case. Twenty-two-year-old Cameron Mitch Baker, Jr., of Calico Rock was booked
Health insurance premiums for Blue Cross Blue Shield Silver plans are rising sharply for 2026, with some residents seeing their monthly rates double, according to local insurance experts. The increases are tied to changes in federal subsidies
KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News is continuing to revisit 2025’s most viewed and talked-about stories, presented in no particular order. Some will highlight uplifting, feel-good moments, while others may reflect more serious or somber events.
KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News is continuing to revisit 2025’s most viewed and talked-about stories, presented in no particular order. Some will highlight uplifting, feel-good moments, while others may reflect more serious or somber events.Marion
The Brunner Hill Water Association will hold a special meeting Saturday in conjunction with its annual general membership meeting to discuss converting from an association to a public water authority. The meeting is set for the Rodney-Jordan
An arrest of a former Mountain Home man has been made after he sold seven vehicles, a military trailer and a deer stand that weren’t his. Forty-two-year-old Ricky Dale Glover Jr., who now lists a Jonesboro address,
The latest numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) show the flu in the state is surging and local health officials say it is locally as well. The Viral Respiratory Diseases Weekly Report this week from
The final report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been released on a 2021 fatal airplane crash in Fulton County. The crash claimed the lives of two people, 57-year-old Bradley Dunham of Bono, the pilot,
Parts of Arkansas are currently experiencing dry conditions, increasing the risk of wildfires. Sparks from fireworks, outdoor equipment, or open flames can ignite dry vegetation and allow fires to spread quickly. The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management
Robert Daniel (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News is revisting 2025’s most viewed and talked-about stories, presented in no particular order. Some will highlight uplifting, feel-good moments, while others
The boil order for a portion of Flippin Waterworks has been lifted. The order affected Flippin Waterworks customers from the intersection of Arkansas State Highways 202 and 178 out to address 6321 and the customers on
A Boone County man was recently arrested after he retrieved a loaded handgun from the center console of his vehicle during a traffic stop. The Harrison man, 38-year-old Bryan Adam Hrnjak, is facing ten charges from the
A former Baxter County resident required to register as a sex offender in early 1999 has been arrested and charged for numerous violations of the rules and regulations governing registration. He is now in jail in Washington
As the State of Arkansas has hit its highest number of whooping cough cases in 15 years, a local health official tells us about the illness and what to do if you get it.The Arkansas Health Department
Mountain Home Public Schools band director Tom Chetnik is representing the district on a national stage this week after being selected to participate in the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Chetnik said he applied to be
Twin Lakes and Bull Shoals White River area residents can kick off the new year with a healthy start by joining Arkansas State Parks’ First Day Hikes on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. The statewide event encourages people
KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News is continuing to revisit 2025’s most viewed and talked-about stories, presented in no particular order. Some will highlight uplifting, feel-good moments, while others may reflect more serious or somber events.
An Izard County man has been arrested in Sharp County for internet stalking of a child and fourth degree sexual assault. Twenty-eight-year-old Gregory Woolsey of Franklin is being held in the Sharp County Jail in Ash Flat.According
A retired manager of the Jacob Wolf House Historic Site is raising concerns about the future of the local landmark, while state officials maintain that the site remains a valued property that continues to receive investment and
As the end of the year approaches, tax professionals say there are still steps Arkansans can take now and changes they should prepare for under new federal tax provisions often referred to as the “One
KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News is revisting 2025’s most viewed and talked-about stories, presented in no particular order. Some will highlight uplifting, feel-good moments, while others may reflect more serious or somber events. Charges against
The January recycling trailer date in Gassville has been rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9:00 to noon. The trailer will be located at 502 Lakeview Drive. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Two Ozark County residents were flown to a Springfield hospital and a Howell County man was taken to a West Plains hospital following a crash in Howell County Saturday afternoon. The two from Ozark County are from
There will be changes on the bench in Baxter County Circuit Court beginning January 1. The 14th Judicial Circuit is comprised of Baxter, Boone, Marion and Newton Counties. The most significant changes will come in the assignments
An Independence County man died early Saturday morning in a single-vehicle accident in Stone County. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) identified the victim as 36-year-old Kenneth C. Cordell of Newark. According to the ASP report, the crash
KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News is revisting 2025’s most viewed and talked-about stories, presented in no particular order. Some will highlight uplifting, feel-good moments, while others may reflect more serious or somber events.A home healthcare
Sales tax collections in Baxter County increased both for the month and year to date, according to figures released by county officials. The county’s general sales tax revenue was up 0.8% compared with the same month last
A crash Christmas morning claimed the life of a Mountain Home man. The Arkansas State police (ASP) has identified the victim as 75-year-old James Legg. According to the ASP fatal crash report, Leggs vehicle crossed the center
Recent Federal Aviation Administration rule changes have made earning a Sport Pilot license faster and more accessible, and a new flying club is forming at Baxter County Airport to help local residents take advantage of the opportunity.Under
This Christmas holiday saw the warmest temperatures ever recorded in Mountain Home as more than one daily high temperature record was broken.The week started far warmer than average with the daily temperature for late December expected at
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show unemployment rates have remained steady in north central Arkansas and were improved in southern Missouri in September
A woman facing federal drug charges filed a petition recently asking for the return of her 2021 Infinity automobile that was seized September 4 as part of a drug-related criminal investigation. Sixty-two-year-old Kathleen Novy filed her petition
With the announcement last Friday of the renaming of the prison at Calico Rock to the Benny Magness Unit, the outgoing chairman of the Arkansas Board of Corrections is taking time to reflect on his time and
Some workers will see an extended Christmas break this year, while many local services and businesses will continue to operate as usual on the Friday after Christmas. On Dec. 18, President Donald Trump issued an executive order
Residents in north Arkansas can give their used Christmas trees a second life by donating them to lakes and reservoirs to create fish habitat, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission said. The trees provide shelter for small
A boil order has been issued for a portion of Flippin Waterworks. The boil order for Flippin Waterworks affects customers from the intersection of Arkansas State Highways 202 and 178 out to address 6321 and the customers
A Northeast Arkansas man who was found passed out in his vehicle at a Mountain Home business last week, refused to get out when officers arrived and backed into a Mountain Home Police unit. Forty-year-old Ian Vaughn
This holiday season, one lucky Powerball ticket could turn Christmas wishes into a record setting reality. The jackpot has climbed to an estimated 1.7 billion dollars, making it the fourth largest in Powerball history. The cash option
Churches across the Twin Lakes area are welcoming the community this holiday season by offering a variety of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship services. Below is a community wide listing of local services, organized by time,
Photo Credit: Ozark County Times Gainesville recently completed construction of a new central water tower, as part of the city’s ongoing effort to modernize its aging water system and improve water pressure for residents. The tower, now
According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Department a propane truck overturned early Tuesday morning on Highway 7 eight miles south of Jasper, prompting the closure of the highway and evacuations as emergency crews responded to a hazardous
Authorities have arrested a man accused of assaulting and threatening his girlfriend during a domestic disturbance Wednesday night. According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a residence on Fountainview Lane after a report
A Flippin woman has been arrested for stealing lottery tickets and cashing them in at a Mountain Home store where she worked and processing fake product refunds. Facing two felony charges is 21-year-old Mackenzie Mae Hayes. According
In a meeting lasting 24 minutes, the Flippin School Board met Monday evening in their final meeting of 2025. The board accepted the resignation of High School Principal Dale Horn effective June 30, 2026. The group also
A series of seven small earthquakes rattled the region near Lynn, 85 miles east of Mountain Home, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremors, with magnitudes ranging
The Flippin City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled due to the holiday season. City officials say the council will resume its regular meeting schedule following the holidays. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission confirmed Tuesday that white-tailed deer from Grant and Sevier counties have tested positive for chronic wasting disease, marking the first known cases in either county.Two hunter-harvested bucks from Grant County tested
The Briarcliff Improvement District will hold a meeting today at 5 at the Briarcliff City Office. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
As Arkansans gather for holiday celebrations, local and state law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols in an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road.The Marion County Sheriff’s Department, the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and other local
Members of the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2025 are concluding the program with a class project focused on business retention and expansion at the Midway Industrial Park. The group conducted a business
The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society is welcoming new leadership and volunteers as it prepares for 2026. Kevin Bodenhamer, current president says they have been working on updating the museum all year and he’s excited about
County offices in Baxter County will be closed Friday following a proclamation by the governor and a federal holiday designation. Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty said the closure aligns with the governor’s proclamation declaring state offices closed
Santa Claus may have to turn up the AC on his sled this Christmas as record breaking warm temperatures are forecasted through the holiday week. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), beginning on Tuesday, warm air
Emergency crews responded to a report of a fully engulfed structure fire on December 14 on County Road 74 near Calico Rock, with initial information indicating it was unknown whether occupants were inside the home. Upon arrival,
Authorities have issued a bench warrant for Travis Andrew Ramsey for failure to comply with registration requirements. The warrant carries no bond, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Ramsey’s last known address is on Creekwood Road
Five area fire departments in southern Missouri have been notified of their approval for up to $15,000 in state equipment grants from the Department of Public Safety. In October, DPS announced the first-ever Missouri Volunteer Fire Department
A new antique toy display is now on view at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County, offering visitors a nostalgic look at childhood toys from past generations. The collection belongs to Julie Dekker, who loaned
The Arkansas Board of Corrections voted unanimously on Friday to rename the North Central Unit prison in Calico Rock in honor of retiring Board Chairman Benny Magness. The motion was made during the Board’s December meeting by
Chandler Wilson Carroll (Little Rock Soiree) A Little Rock businesswoman who used fraudulent funds to purchase many items, including a home on the White River in Baxter County, was sentenced in federal court Thursday. Chandler Wilson Carroll
Harding University will face Ferris State on Saturday in one of the most anticipated NCAA Division II football championship games in recent memory. Both teams are undefeated at 15-0, and between them, they’ve claimed four of the
The Junior Bomb Squad (FIRST Tech Challenge Team 92) captured the championship at the Mountain Home Mayhem FTC Tournament on Dec. 13. Team 92 was selected as the first pick by Murphy’s Law (Team 20087) to form
The Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center in Yellville will be one of the official weigh-in locations for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s (AGFC) fifth annual Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge, set for Friday and Saturday, Jan.
Christmas decorations were flying Thursday evening as a strong cold front with high winds slammed into the Twin Lakes area leading to wide spread power outages. As of 5 Friday morning most power had been restored area
The Mountain Home City Council approved the 2026 budget Thursday night during a busy session that was their final meeting of 2025. The budget totals just over $63 million. It includes a 2% cost of living adjustment
District councilors speaking to board members Thursday evening The Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) Board met for just over an hour Thursday evening in its final meeting of 2025. Among the action items, the board unanimously approved
Bakersfield high school is expanding course offerings in the science and medical fields thanks to a $513,000 grant from the federal government. Superintendent Amy Padgett says they are using the grant to enhance their science, career and
The Marion County Election Commission is seeking county residents interested in serving as poll workers for the upcoming elections in 2026. Free training sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10, and Saturday, Jan. 17, beginning at 9:30
Strong winds are being credited with wide spread power outages across the Twin Lakes area Thursday evening. As of 9 p.m. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative was reporting 4,583 members without power. In Baxter County 2,429, Marion County
The boil order for water service along County Road 4010 in Pyatt has been lifted according to city officials Thursday afternoon.The boil order was issued on Dec 5 due to issues with the waterlines. WebReadyTM Powered by
A boil order has been issued for Autumn Acres Mobile Home Park on Arkansas State Highway 126, just north on Baxter County Road 9 in the Monkee Run area. The boil order was issued by the Arkansas
A West Plains man was killed in a head-on collision by a wrong way drunk driver early Thursday morning. The victim was 48. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) does not identify victims of vehicle or boating
Two people died in a house fire in Izard County early Thursday morning. According to the Izard County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy on patrol discovered the fire about 3:40 Thursday morning in the 5000 block of Arkansas
Flippin Chief Spence receiving Officer of the Year from Attorney General Griffin. Chief John Spence of the Flippin Police Department and other law enforcements officers around the state where recently recognized during the 23rd Annual Officer of
The Mountain Home City Council is planning for a busy agenda Thursday evening at 5 as they meet for the final time before the Christmas Holiday. Items on the agenda will include, an ordinance directing and ordering
The Baxter County Conservation District is offering a $500 scholarship to a local high school student planning to study agriculture, environmental science, or conservation. The scholarship is part of a statewide education program administered by the Arkansas
The Mountain Home High School Choir and Theatre Departments will present Handel & Gretsky: The Annual Madrigal Feaste, a Renaissance-style evening of music, laughter, and tradition. Performances will be held Friday at 7, and Saturday at 3
The Marion County Election Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday evening at 6 in their office in the courthouse on the square in Yellville. The meeting will include discussion regarding the purchase of new equipment, a
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet Thursday at 6 to consider several items including water and sewer issues, sanitation changes, employee pay, and community projects. Items on the agenda include review of an ordinance covering water,
The Cotter City Council will meet in regular session Thursday at 6 at Cotter City Hall. Under unfinished business, the council will receive updates on two cleanup ordinances. An update is expected on Ordinance 2025-02 regarding the
Cessna after landing at Freeman Farms (photo: BJ Lewis) According to the Arkansas State Police (ASP), no injuries were reported after a small plane made an emergency landing at a local farm shortly after taking off from
A house in southern Baxter County was destroyed by a fire Sunday afternoon. The home at 6867 County Road 74 west of Calico Rock was owned by Mark Fiddler. According to Lone Rock fire Chief James Dennis,
Dashcam footage shows law enforcement speaking with unidentified member of group after exiting U-Haul truck. In a report recently released by the Little Rock Police Department a man from Lakeview has been identified as having marched with
Four Arkansas State Police employees in north central Arkansas have received County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year awards. The awards were handed out last Friday in a ceremony in Little Rock. Troopers who received County Law
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3246 donated toys and a $4,500 check to support the Mountain Home School District’s LT Thrift Store Christmas Wish program during a presentation Dec. 9 at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School.The donation
The Trout Management Program and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff have begun a year long study to track the movements of Brown Trout on the White River below Bull Shoals Dam. Last month, university personnel
The monthly board meeting for the Viola School District will be held on Wednesday at the Administration Building, room 4. To ensure a quorum the regular start time of 6 Wednesday evening has been changed for this
Five people, most in their 20’s, already facing state charges stemming from their alleged involvement in trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine, have been taken into federal custody. Four of the suspects inmates are in the Washington County jail
The Gassville City Council will not meet Tuesday due to a lack of an agenda, according to a release from Mayor Jeff Braim. The next regular meeting of the Gassville City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan.
A Mountain Home woman was seriously injured when she was ejected through the sunroof of her vehicle during an accident caused by arguing with her passenger. The 18-year-old’s name has not been released by the Arkansas State
The federal government has requested permission to enhance any sentence handed down to a Mountain Home woman charged with distributing drugs. The request is based on a prior drug case against 62-year-old Kathleen Novy that was filed
Extreme cold temperatures and icy conditions complicated the response to an early Sunday morning commercial structure fire in Valley Springs, prompting the use of road salt to keep emergency operations moving safely. The Valley Springs Fire Department
A free learning session focused on cognitive communication will be held at 1 Tuesday afternoon at the Mruk Family Center on Aging. The one hour class is designed to help individuals better understand the difference between normal
The Cotter School Board of Education met Thursday with all five members present. Superintendent Jones presented an update to the parent handbook regarding Third Grade Promotion, which the board approved. Curriculum Director Misty Haynes provided the December
The Lakeview City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. City officials also announced that Lakeview City Hall will be closed for the holidays from the close of
The Norfork City Council will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A man who stole a car in Mountain Home is in the Baxter County Detention Center after being arrested in Saline County following a foot pursuit there with a deputy. Forty-three-year-old James Andrew Caple of Mountain Home,
A barn and its contents were destroyed by a fire Thursday afternoon west of Midway. Grover Township Fire Chief Jim Sierzchula says the 40X60 pole barn contained a tractor and between 60 and 100 round bales of
The Cotter Police Department took time to recognize the dedication of one of their officers on Wednesday at City Hall.Patrolman Brad Beard was named this year’s Officer of the Year with the department stating he has demonstrated
A duo of Los Angeles based scam busters who have been featured on a Fox Nation show this year recently visited KTLO to share their experience partnering with local and federal enforcement in the arrest of three
The Marion County Regional Airport Board will meet Monday at 6 at the Flippin Court Complex. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Norfork School Board of Education will meet Monday at 5:00 in the board room. The agenda includes Principals Stacey Bradbury and Brooke Chapman presenting reports from Norfork Elementary and Norfork High School. Board members will also
Mountain Home youth sports are set to being registration for ages 3-15 beginning on Jan. 2. Registration will be available through Feb. 16 at the youth center, located at 1101 Spring Street.Recreational Coordinator Meagan Engeler joined Outdoor
Cold conditions remain locked in across North Central Arkansas today as strong winds push wind chill values into the single digits.While afternoon temperatures may attempt to approach the freezing mark, National Weather Service Meteorologist Justin Condry says
A fire Saturday afternoon destroyed a house in southeastern Mountain Home. It was the second fire at the home in just over one year. According to the report from the Mountain Home Fire Department, the home at
A Mountain Home father and son were taken into custody Thursday night after what deputies described as a drunken family brawl that left the mother pushed to the floor and the son injured. Deputies were called to
One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Mountain Home Wednesday afternoon. Mountain Home Police say 76-year-old Gwendolyn Kyle of Lakeview was transported to Baxter Health by ambulance with suspected minor injuries. She was a passenger
The Cotter 5th and 6th grade Quiz Bowl team took first place in the Battle of the Buzzers Tournament in the 1A – 3A division Wednesday. Kylinn Black and Grayson HughesKylinn Black and Grayson Hughes earned All-Tournament
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas recently announced that more than 400 hoodies for students in need were donated this year for the new Hoodie Drive just in time as cold weather falls upon the region.
The boil order for Diamond City Water has been lifted. The order was lifted Friday evening. The boil order for Diamond City water had been issued Wednesday due to a main break. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The coldest air of the season is on it’s way into the Ozarks this weekend making the final days of fall feel like the middle of winter. Saturday begins with average temperatures with a high forecasted at
A Fulton County man has been arrested for attacking his stepfather and threatening to kill him and hitting his mother who tried to break up the fight. Facing three felony charges is 28-year-old Jeremy Lane Hurst of
No injuries were reported in a blaze that destroyed a house north of Gassville early Thursday morning, but the fire is under investigation by the Baxter County Sheriff’s office. The house at 238 Moon Hollow Lane, off
The Mountain Home Theater Arts Collective is inviting the community to gather for a cozy holiday presentation this weekend, a dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol Saturday evening at 5. The event will be held inside Treat
As waterfowl migration peaks in Arkansas, Cayce Guy is watching the skies over Steve N. Wilson Raft Creek Bottoms Wildlife Management Area with more excitement than usual. Guy, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s biologist at the
For the second time in two years, retired Arkansas State University Mountain Home chancellor Dr. Robin Myers has been named interim chancellor for the entire Arkansas State University system. Myers was named to the position Friday by
A Marion County deputy lost site of a Mustang he was pursuing at a high rate of speed recently when the driver turned off his lights during the nighttime chase, but he was able to retrace where
A man charged with leaving the Mountain Home Walmart store 34 times with unpaid merchandise appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division December 1. Thirty-eight-year-old Bobby Greenhaw who lists an address in Oxford pled guilty to misdemeanor
A 15-year-old Yellville-Summit freshman football player is recovering after suffering a life-threatening kidney injury during a game in Melbourne on Oct. 23, his family said. Kolton Layton, a versatile player who lined up as a receiver, running
The Marion County Quorum Court met Monday evening and, after lengthy discussion, approved all measures tied to the proposed Marion County Community Center, clearing the way for voters to decide the future of the project in March.
The Briarcliff City Council will meet Friday at 3 at 945 Scenic Drive. The meeting, originally set for Tuesday, was rescheduled and is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Mountain Home woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash in northern Baxter County Wednesday afternoon and the driver that caused the accident is facing seven charges in connection with the accident including negligent homicide.The Arkansas State
The case of a Mountain Home teen kept locked in a bathroom naked and unfed for days continues to bring calls for changes in the state’s procedure for dealing with child abuse reports and in the agencies
Two people were killed and four were injured in a five-vehicle crash north of Harrison Friday afternoon. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has identified the victims as 30-year-old Breonna M. Martin and 69-year-old James E. Ramsey, both
A rural Mountain Home man charged with barging uninvited into a female’s home where he is alleged to have broken items of personal property and punched a wall entered a guilty plea to a reduced charge of
A Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) trooper has pleaded not guilty to second-degree rape after a woman reported he sexually assaulted her at her home in July, court records show.27-year-old Ethan Minge is accused of forcing sexual
Map shows current and future projects for HWY 412 in north central portion of state The future expansion and development of the Highway 412 corridor through northern Arkansas led a discussion Tuesday between local and state elected
American classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will present a solo recital Friday afternoon at 3 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County. Fletcher, a nationally performing guitarist with a Master of Music from the Eastman School
A Main Street tradition that blends nostalgia, community spirit and Christmas storytelling is set to return as Calico Rock hosts its annual Living Windows event on Saturday. Dozens of downtown storefronts will transform into life-size Christmas displays
Dalton Scott Geer has registered as a level 3 sex offender after moving to the 5000 block of Zoe Drive in Western Grove, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office announced. Geer, a 5-foot-11, 165-pound white male with brown
A boil order has been issued for the Diamond City Water system in Boone County. The order was issued Tuesday afternoon for the entire system following a main break.All customers of Diamond City Water are advised that
An Isabella, Missouri man was arrested Wednesday morning after a high-speed vehicle pursuit that spanned multiple cities in Baxter and Marion counties, officials said. The pursuit began around 6:45 when a Mountain Home sheriff’s deputy attempted to
A Marion County sex offender, arrested recently for threatening to blow his neighbor’s head off, has been arrested again for two incidents, one involving the rape of a minor female and then threatening the victim and an
A Baxter County man who was one of five people recently arrested and charged with federal drug crimes has entered a guilty plea, according to Federal District Court for the Western District of Arkansas records. Fifty-eight-year-old David
The war of words between Baxter County Regional Hospital (Baxter Health) and the original members of the Hospice of the Ozarks board of directors continues. The 11-member Hospice board members, who are listed as plaintiffs in the
Baxter County Interim Coroner Sam Seamans says the office is navigating one of its busiest periods while continuing long-term efforts to modernize death investigations in the county.Seamans, a longtime Mountain Home police officer and former chief deputy
Farm Bureau Insurance has announced the finalists for the 2025 Farm Bureau Insurance Awards, highlighting some of the state’s top high school football players and coaches. The awards recognize the best offensive player, defensive player, coach, and
The City of Bull Shoals Planning and Zoning Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled. A new meeting date has not yet been announced. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
From left to right:Anthony Bernard Howe Jr., Kendarius Earl Black, Lorenzo Couterry Johnson Three Alabama men were arrested within several hours after they broke into a pharmacy in Mountain Home early Tuesday morning. Mountain Home Police were
The Briarcliff City Council meeting for Tuesday has been canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled for Friday at 3 at 945 Scenic Drive. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Marion County Quorum Court regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been cancelled due to lack of an agenda. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo Credit: Trilogy Media A joint operation involving several law enforcement agencies and Trilogy Media led to the arrest of three suspected “money mules” sent by scammers to collect cash from Baxter County residents, according to the
A high-speed chase on Highway 5 South Wednesday, Nov. 26, ended in a rollover crash and multiple charges for 19-year-old Gary Wayne Sterling II of Missouri. The pursuit began after Sterling’s vehicle was observed with a headlight
A Henderson man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he made violent threats toward a neighbor, law enforcement, and threatened self-harm at a local school. On November 26, a resident on Black Forest Lane reported that
One of the men arrested while reportedly acting as a “money mule” for an overseas scam operation targeting area residents appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division December 1 and pled guilty to his charges. Twenty-seven-year-old Osazuwa
Miles Wellein has announced his candidacy for Justice of the Peace for District 9 in Marion County. Wellein previously served in the role after being appointed in 2023 by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. A decorated Army combat
Mountain Home’s Bomber Bands are getting into the holiday spirit with a pair of Christmas concerts this week. On Thursday the Pinkston 7th Grade Band and the Junior High Band will take the stage at 7:00 in
The City of Bull Shoals will hold a workshop on Tuesday at City Hall. The meeting begins at 6 and is open to the public. According to the agenda, Patrol Officer Haley Herren will present information on
The Gassville Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Monday at 6. The meeting will take place in the Community Center at 204 South School Street. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The City of Flippin will hold a workshop on Monday at 4 in the Flippin District Courtroom. Agenda items include a budget workshop, discussion of an ordinance amending prior ordinances related to the distribution of sales tax
A Harrison man has been arrested following a pursuit after which he fought with officers and then he kicked an EMT at the hospital. Fifty-three-year-old Edgar Allan Mays is facing 15 charges, six of them felonies, for
A man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division December 1 and pled guilty to charges filed against him after a traffic stop resulted in drugs being found on his person and in his vehicle, including a
The Alley-White American Legion Post 52 in Mountain Home will hold its 5th annual Christmas Shopping Event for veterans from Wednesday through Saturday from 10 to 2. Veterans enrolled in the VA system, living in nursing homes,
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) will return $5,957,140 in capital credits to members this December, marking the 38th consecutive year the cooperative has refunded margins and bringing total returns to nearly $59 million since its founding in
The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County will welcome acclaimed Arkansas nature photographer Tim Ernst for a special slide show presentation and book signing on Saturday at 10. Ernst, considered one of Arkansas’s premier wilderness photographers,
According to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson, seven building permits were issued in November. Topping the report is a new commercial building permit issued to Hometown Storage for property
The City of Mountain Home reported 19 business licenses were issued in November, including seven home-based operations, according to Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The new business licenses include: – Blackwell Plumbing & Construct, a plumbing business
The Marion County Quorum Court will hold a special meeting Monday at 5:30 to consider a series of ordinances tied to the proposed Marion County Community Center and other county business. JPs will take up three ordinances
The Mountain Home Planning Commission is set to meet Monday at 1 to consider several development and zoning items, including two subdivision plats and two rezoning requests.The agenda includes a final plat for Big Creek Estates Phase
The Salesville City Council is set to meet Monday with a light agenda that includes consideration of Resolution 131. The meeting will begin at 6 at City Hall. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Jan.
The Yellville-Summit School District Board of Education will consider several action items at its regular meeting Monday at 5:30 at the district’s administrative building. Board members are expected to vote on monthly budget and financial reports, petitions
A registered sex offender has been arrested for using Wi-Fi in the Flippin City Park. Forty-nine-year-old Danny Shain Winnett of Flippin is facing two felony charges for the incident.According to the probable cause affidavit from the Flippin
A Mountain Home man has reported multiple items stolen from his home, and his former roommate is now under investigation. 33-year-old Jerry “J.D.” Price is accused of taking electronics, sunglasses and other personal property from the residence
Non-operating headlights, a non-operating license plate light and an oddly parked car all resulted in drug charges being filed against 59-year-old Dawn Eilene Spaulding. She appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (December
Mountain Home welcomed hundreds of young mountain bikers and their families in August as the Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling Association (AR NICA) held a two-day time trial at Clysta-Willet Park. The event featured 750 student athletes, 445 coaches,
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest list of most wanted individuals. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is urged to call 870-741-8404. Shawn Robert English, 5’10”, 325 lbs, bald with blue eyes, of Harrison,
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday recognized 42 Arkansas farm families as the newest inductees into the Arkansas Century Farm Program, including families from Baxter, Izard, Boone, Fulton, and Stone counties. The program honors farms that have
Anglers looking to land a trophy fish in Arkansas can apply for a 2026 Alligator Gar Trophy Tag through the end of December. Alligator gar, a prehistoric-looking species that dates back to the Cretaceous Period, can grow
A packed downtown crowd lined Highway 62 on a cold Friday night as the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas parade and festival, themed “Christmas in Whoville – A Mountain Home Wholiday!”Despite the
A Harrison man has been arrested for stabbing his ex-wife in the leg with a pair of scissors during an argument. Facing two felony charges for the incident is 64-year-old Mark Muhlenbruch.According to the probable cause affidavit
A Mountain Home woman facing federal drug charges has filed a petition seeking the return of her 2021 Infinity automobile. Sixty-two-year-old Kathleen Novy filed her petition acting as her own attorney in the Civil Division of Baxter
The LT Thrift Store at Mountain Home High School is in its busiest season yet, preparing Christmas gifts for 257 students in need, the most the school has ever served. The student run thrift store, renamed in
STEM Flights, a national nonprofit founded in 2018, has been working in the Mountain Home area since 2019 offering free flight experiences to middle and high school students. The organization’s mission is to spark interest in aviation,
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will present The Sounds of Christmas at St. Andrew’s, a free community concert featuring local musicians and guest performers. The event begins Sunday afternoon at 3 with refreshments to follow.April Baily, who helps
The Mountain Home High School Choir and Theatre Departments will present Handel & Gretsky: The Annual Madrigal Feaste, a Renaissance-style evening of music, laughter, and tradition. Performances will be held Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 and Saturday,
With more than 150,000 deer already harvested this season in Arkansas, many hunters may have skipped one of the most flavorful cuts of meat: the shank. These calf muscles of white-tailed deer are often tough and full
Officials say water service along County Road 4010 in Pyatt has been restored and the road is now open following recent issues with the waterlines. However, the city’s boil water order remains in effect. Residents are
Baxter County officials have scheduled an emergency ballot draw for the Viola School Board, set for Friday at 2, after the county reported it had not received notice of any races ahead of time. Officials say
A Mountain Home man arrested on drug charges twice in slightly more than three months appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Forty-four-year-old Jerry Lee Brace has entered not guilty pleas to the charges in both
A Marion County man has been arrested for threatening to “blow off” his neighbor’s head and kill her dogs. Thirty-five-year-old Steven Michael Manson Jr. of rural Yellville is facing a felony charge for the incident.According to the
Volunteers have been working since October to prepare for the 26th annual Cookie Walk, set for Saturday. Beginning at 8, the Family Life Center of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church will be filled with thousands of
The Baxter County and Circuit Clerk’s Office is holding a food drive throughout the month of December to support local residents in need. Donation boxes for non-perishable food items are located on the first floor of the
Redeemer Lutheran Church will host its 12th annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, with all proceeds benefiting the Ozark Center of Hope. The event, organized by the church’s Vesper Society, runs from 8 to 1
Hudson brings over 35 years of experience to the role. Chad Hudson, will become the next Chief Executive Officer of FNBC Bank on January 1 the community bank announced Monday. Hudson, currently president, will also join the
The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce has released new details for Friday’s downtown Christmas celebration, including a change in layout for food trucks and vendors. Vendors and food trucks will now set up in the Farmers
A second issue with waterlines running along CR 4010 in Pyatt has disrupted service, according to the Mayor’s office.Stay tuned to KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot for the latest in updates as they become available. WebReadyTM
