Category Archives: Local News

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

A Baxter County man has been arrested for causing a fatal accident in July after he admitted to smoking marijuana prior to the crash. Sixty-seven-year-old Joseph Paul Robinson of Lakeview is facing a felony charge of negligent

Mountain Home Mayor Hillary Adams was a guest on KTLO’s Morning Show Thursday morning with host’s Heather Knight Loftis and Kim Szecsi. The discussion centered around the final stages of construction of the new community center scheduled

A minor earthquake was recorded Wednesday night in Sharp County near Ash Flat, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The magnitude 1.8 quake occurred at 8:15 p.m. local time at a depth of about

A store manager of a Dollar General in Boone County has been arrested for stealing cash and gift cards he activated. Facing one felony charge is 52-year-old Shawn Robert English of Harrison. According to the probable cause

Ethan Dwayne Shattuck charged with assaulting and threatening to kill his wife appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. The 26-year-old Shattuck, who lives in Baxter County but has a Calico Rock address, had earlier entered

A New York man pardoned by President Donald Trump last month should still have to serve his jail time in Arkansas according to the Arkansas Attorney General. The man, 65-year-old Joseph Schwartz, has local ties as he

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Department announced a new wellness check system on Wednesday with a goal to reduce instances of senior and disabled residents unable to call for help when needed. The system, called CONFIRM OK is

The Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House is celebrating a major milestone this week, 20 years of providing comfort and dignity to families across the Twin Lakes Area. On Friday, the community is invited to join the

The Mountain Home City Council has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, due to a lack of an agenda. The council’s next meeting is set for Thursday, Dec. 18, at 5 at City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered

The Gassville City Council will meet on Thursday evening  for a 2026 budget work session. The meeting begins at 5 and will be held in the Community Center at 204 S. School St. The public is invited

The City of Pyatt has issued a boil order for all residents along CR 4010. The boil order is for this road only. Officials are awaiting a part and hope to have the issue resolved Thursday. WebReadyTM

The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department will begin work on the edges of the roadway along CR 53/Old Tracy Road starting Thursday according to a release from the department Wednesday afternoon. Drivers are advised to use

A Mountain Home woman has been arrested for forging checks at her place of employment and depositing them into her personal account. Thirty-two-year-old Cayla Lee Lynn Johnston was arrested last month on two felony charges. According to

A man in his early 20’s facing serious drug charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on Monday. Cameron Baker, Jr., of Calico Rock is charged with trafficking drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Trafficking is

Following a recent outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) in Texas and Oklahoma, both the Arkansas and Missouri Departments of Agriculture issued warnings to horse owners to be cautious and avoid horses that have been at equine events

The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department will be performing roadway edge work on County Road 69 Wednesday and Thursday. Motorists are urged to use caution and drive slowly, as traffic may be delayed and workers will

Lincoln Dunn, Theo Lorenzen, Kaylee Booth Hackler Intermediate School held its fall spelling bees before the Thanksgiving break, with students from third through fifth grades earning top honors, according to GATE teacher Michelle Griffin.In third grade, Lincoln

With the 2026 election cycle approaching, Baxter County Election Coordinator Lindsey Roberts is asking local residents to consider serving as poll workers. “These crucial roles provide the backbone of a fair and functional electoral process, ensuring that

Dry conditions left fall foliage flat compared to other Novembers November was warmer and significantly drier than normal across the Twin Lakes Area, according to data from KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official National Weather

More than 1,000 Arkansas students, from elementary grades through high school, got a hands-on look at conservation work during the first Generation Conservation Summit on Nov. 5-6 at the Bank OZK Arena and Hot Springs Convention Center.

A man and woman were arrested early last Tuesday, Nov. 25 after an hours-long domestic dispute involving a firearm and allegations of assault, according to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched in the early morning

The Baxter County Quorum Court met Monday evening for its December session, convening one day earlier than usual. The meeting lasted 24-minutes, and all agenda items passed unanimously.Justices of the peace approved several appropriations and transfers, including

John Rosenthal has announced his candidacy for Marion County Justice of the Peace District 9.Rosenthal is a Park City, Kansas, native and graduated from Wichita Heights High School. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Rosenthal built a more

A meeting of the Baxter County Airport Advisory Board on Monday ended with discussion of new hangars and future business development around the airport. The board is preparing to submit grant applications to the Arkansas Department of

A high energy holiday musical packed with tap dancing, beatboxing, and audience participation is set to hit The Sheid on Tuesday. Who Brought the Humbug?, presented by the Coulter Holiday Endowment, begins at 7, with a patron

Yellville’s Christmas on the Square returns for its fourth year Saturday, bringing an expanded lineup of holiday activities and the largest crowd organizers have planned for yet. What began as a small grassroots gathering has grown into

The ballot draw for the upcoming March election in Marion County will take place Wednesday at 6 at the Court Annex in Yellville. This draw determines the order of candidates’ names on the ballot for voters in

The Northwest Workforce Board will hold its regular quarterly meeting Tuesday at 1 at the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District office in Harrison and via Zoom. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The National Weather Service has expanded its Winter Weather Advisory ahead of Monday’s expected wintry mix, adding Marion, Boone, Searcy and Newton counties in Arkansas, as well as all of southern Missouri. The advisory now covers all

The Twin Lakes area looks to face its first taste of winter weather Monday with impacts to travel possible in the afternoon.The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Baxter, Fulton, Izard, Stone

A reminder for motorists in downtown Mountain Home Monday, Mountain Home City Street crews will be removing traffic signals at the intersection of Highway 62B and 8th Street. Traffic control measures will be in place and drivers

A Gassville woman facing charges stemming from a series of bizarre incidents, including coming into a person’s house uninvited and attempting to enter other residences and walking her dog while only partially dressed entered a guilty plea

The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the theme for this year’s Christmas parade: “Christmas in Whoville – A Mountain Home Wholiday!” The annual celebration is set for Friday from 4 to 8 in downtown

The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County is known as a place to learn, gather and explore, and much of that is being powered by the Library Foundation working behind the scenes. This year, the foundation

The Baxter County Quorum Court will hold its December meeting a day earlier than usual, convening Monday, at 5:30 on the second floor of the courthouse. The date was moved from Tuesday so County Judge Kevin Litty

Baxter County sales tax collections showed modest growth in September 2025, according to figures released by county officials. The county’s portion of sales tax rose 3.4% compared with the same month last year, an increase of $16,982,

The Baxter County Board of Election Commissioners will conduct a public ballot position draw for the 2026 Preferential Primary, Nonpartisan General Judicial, and Annual School Elections on Tuesday at 9 in the second-floor courtroom of the Baxter

The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday as part of its ongoing school rotation visits, with members scheduled to tour Mountain Home Junior High School.The meeting is set to begin

The Baxter County Airport Advisory Board is scheduled to meet Monday morning at 10:30 in the terminal building conference room.The agenda includes discussion of hangar funding and land use. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Winter weather advisory Monday for portion of area as freezing rain, sleet and snow expected The National Weather Service in North Little Rock has issued a winter weather advisory for a portion of north central Arkansas starting

A Fulton County man has been arrested for assaulting and threatening to kill his girlfriend. Thirty-nine-year-old Corey Michael Brewer of Viola is facing two felony charges for Nov. 17 incident.According to the probable cause affidavit from the

A man who poured charcoal lighter fluid on his body, lit himself on fire and was found not mentally fit to proceed is still waiting on the Department of Human Services to come up with a treatment

The Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center is transitioning to it’s winter schedule, but visitors have plenty to enjoy during the colder months. As the staff shifts towards more educational programs on and offsite, there are still

STEM Flights, a national nonprofit that uses aviation to spark interest in science and technology careers, is launching free flight-based STEM programs for middle and high school students in the Gassville area. The program pairs students with

A man charged with being involved in stealing, storing and selling items from storage units and homes appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 17.Thirty-one-year-old Carl Jacob Jones of Henderson entered a guilty plea to charges

A Marion County man, previously convicted of raping multiple family members and of carnal abuse, is now facing charges for child pornography and failure to comply with sex offender reporting requirements. Fifty-six-year-old Robert Neil Larue of Yellville

Young exhibitors from Baxter and Izard counties earned top honors and Purple Circle Club recognition at recent Arkansas livestock and poultry competitions, highlighting the strength of local 4-H and FFA programs. Baxter County students excelled in poultry

Ron Peterson, President and CEO of Baxter Health, was presented with the A. Allen Weintraub Memorial Award at the 2025 Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) Annual Meeting, recognizing his outstanding contributions to healthcare and his dedication to both

A blast of much colder air is set to move into Arkansas this weekend, bringing the first chances for winter weather and holding temperatures well below normal through much of next week, according to the National Weather

A man caught up in a major drug bust in the county pled guilty to the charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 17. Fifty-five-year-old Eric Jerome Harris was sentenced to

A Mountain Home man, previously convicted for threatening to harm people, has been arrested again for saying he was going to kill his girlfriend. Forty-one-year-ole Duane Mark Dean Jr. is facing two charges for his latest incident.According

The City of Mountain Home has announced traffic signals in downtown Mountain Home will be removed Monday. The city first announced in July the signals at the intersection of Highway 62B and 8th Street would be removed

Arkansas State University–Mountain Home is preparing for a major expansion of Gotaas Hall, home to the school’s health sciences programs. The project aims to strengthen the university’s role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals for

The city of Mountain Home collected $590,802 in sales taxes for November, reflecting September sales, a 2.96% increase from $573,845 collected during the same period last year. Year-to-date collections are up $65,202, or 1%. Mountain Home’s share

The boil order for the entire Fifty Six Waterworks system in Stone County has been lifted. The order was lifted Wednesday afternoon.The order had been issued Nov. 18 due to maintenance related work. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

A Tennessee man has been arrested for trying to scam an Izard County woman out of nearly $20,000. Thirty-year-old Darren James Burton of Clarksville, Tennessee was arrested in Searcy on Saturday on four felony charges.According to the

A man whose initial felony case was filed 15 years ago when he was a teenager was back in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 17. Thirty-five-year-old Timothy Allan Clark, who lists an address along Grado Lane

Gaston’s Resort has once again been preparing for its famous and always sold out Thanksgiving buffet. Head chef Rick Gollinger, now in his tenth year at the helm, says preparations begin months in advance. Reservations often start

A high-energy holiday musical packed with tap dancing, beatboxing, and audience participation is set to hit The Sheid on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Who Brought the Humbug?, presented by the Coulter Holiday Endowment, begins at 7, with a

The Baxter County Library Foundation has received a $10,000 donation from the Friends of the Baxter County Library to support the Library Hill Trail Project, bringing the vision of a walking and biking trail connecting the Donald

The move by Hospice of the Ozarks to separate itself from Baxter County Regional Hospital (BCRH) was being poorly planned and prepared for, leaving the hospital no choice but to step in and limit Hospice’s ability to

A Harrison man has been arrested for selling a truck in Baxter County through Facebook Marketplace that wasn’t his. Eighteen-year-old Joshua Alexander Cooper was arrested following the transaction Monday evening.According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, his

A Midway man entered a guilty plea to charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on November 17. Forty-six-year-old Donald Hoyt III was charged with being a felon in possession of a

A Mountain Home couple has been arrested for stealing sports cards from retail stores and selling them online, and their daughter helped police with case. Thirty-seven-year-old Joshua Andrew Enquist and 37-year-old Samantha Michelle Enquist were arrested Wednesday

The Flippin City Council moved through a tense agenda Tuesday night, ultimately voting to override Mayor Heath Hogan’s veto as disputes over check-signing authority dominated the meeting.The meeting opened with a pledge, prayer and a quote from

A Marion County woman has been arrested on a charge of permitting child abuse. Forty-four-year-old Elizabeth Ann Hughes of rural Yellville was arrested last Wednesday on the felony charge along with failure to comply with terms and

For the 13th year in a row, Matt Wood and the team at Holy Smokes Barbecue are preparing a Thanksgiving feast for the Mountain Home community, cooking dozens of turkeys, hams, and other holiday staples for families

An Ozark County teenager was electrocuted Friday morning while he was deer hunting with a friend in the Brixey-Rockbridge area. The name of the 16-year-old boy has not been released by Ozark County Sheriff Cass Martin. Martin

A man who spent 40 years working for the Arkansas State Parks, including 28 years as the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent at Bull Shoals State Park, is speaking out about a change in the organization that has

After leaving a Halloween party, a 23-year-old Salem man wanted to go home but wound up in the wrong house, in the wrong town and the wrong county. David Christopher Sisk appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal

The Salvation Army in Mountain Home is preparing to host its annual Thanksgiving community meal on Wednesday, offering a sit-down dinner for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The meal will be served from 3

The Flippin City Council will meet Tuesday at 6 in the Flippin District Court Room, with the primary focus on a veto override presented by Councilwoman Jodi Howard. In addition to the override consideration, council members will

Two local teachers were recently recognized by Arvest Bank as part of the bank’s annual “We Love Teachers” initiative, receiving $500 each to help purchase supplies for their classrooms. The teachers honored this year are Jessie Jefferson

The ballot draw for the upcoming March election for Marion County will take place Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6 at the Court Annex in Yellville. This draw determines the order of candidates’ names on the ballot for

A Mountain Home man arrested earlier this month on drug charges and being held in the Baxter County Detention Center is facing charges from a high speed pursuit in Marion County this summer. Fifty-three-year-old Kevin Dean Wilson

A former male nurse at the county jail charged with making inappropriate sexual contacts with female inmates is now set to go on trial in February it was announced during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal

The Marion County Procedures and Management Committee voted Thursday to advance three ordinances tied to funding a proposed community center, clearing the measures for discussion at the December Quorum Court meeting. The ordinances outline a pair of

The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society will highlight one of the region’s most unique traditions at its next meeting, set for 6 on Tuesday at the Donald W. Reynolds Library. The program, “The Old Language of

The Baxter County Library Foundation announced a $10,000 donation from the Albright Family Charitable Fund to support the Library Hill Trail Project. Rhonda “Tink” Albright presented the gift on behalf of the fund. The trail will create

The Flippin School Board will hold its regular meeting Monday at 6 in the boardroom of the district’s central office. The agenda includes under new business, board members will hear the principals’ report and student data report;

The Baxter County Planning Board will meet Monday morning at 11 in the third-floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The agenda includes a discussion with Randy Worlow regarding Dogwood Estates. The meeting is open to

Boone County authorities have named Joshua Wayne Blanton of Harrison as this week’s Most Wanted. Blanton is wanted on charges of Theft of Property (less than $25,000 but more than $5,000), Criminal Trespass, Criminal Mischief in the

A man convicted of having sex with a close female relative in 2006 is now jailed and charged with violating the terms and conditions of the sex offender registration law. A jury found 61-year-old Ronnie Dale Reece

The Mountain Home Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a man who has been missing since late July. Andrew Lee Beyer was last seen July 28 according to Corporal Mychal Warno. He states

One of Mountain Home’s most popular holiday traditions returns Sunday as the Coulter Celebration of Lights opens for the season at the Arkansas State University–Mountain Home campus. The annual drive-through light show, created in 2021 through a

The Mountain Home High School Bomber Band spent part of this week doing what they do best: sharing music, spirit and pride with the community. Under the direction of band director Tom Chentnik, the ensemble delivered a

Baxter Health has announced that Dr. Brittney Frisby will be transitioning from the Baxter Health Market Street Family Clinic to the Baxter Health Family Clinic on Burnett Drive, where she will join the practice of Dr. Mary

A lawsuit was filed Friday by members of the Board of Directors of Hospice of the Ozarks against Baxter Health (referred to in the suit as Baxter County Regional Hospital). The suit seeks, among other things, to

    Two Mountain Home men have been arrested for breaking into a residence, assaulting a victim and having a gun fire during a scuffle. Twenty-nine-year-old Blake Alan Arvay and 20-year-old Bryce Wilson Riggan are facing multiple charges

Two people already accused of keeping a then 15-year-old male locked in a bathroom naked and unfed entered not guilty pleas to a long list of new charges that have been filed against them. The pleas for

Following the closest vote of her tenure, Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allison Dewey is outlining next steps for faculty after the district decided to continue block scheduling.The school board voted 4-3 Thursday to preserve the scheduling

The Mountain Home Symphony will present its annual winter holiday concert Sunday at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. The program will feature traditional Christmas songs as well as

Duck season officially kicks off Saturday in Arkansas, and that includes hunters in the Twin Lakes area who are preparing for early morning pushes into flooded fields and river timber. According to the AGFC, the first split

The Baxter County Board of Election Commissioners will conduct a public ballot position draw for the 2026 Preferential Primary, Nonpartisan General Judicial, and Annual School Elections on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 9 in the second-floor courtroom of

In a heartfelt Veterans Day tribute, the Rotary Club of Mountain Home placed flags in front of First Community Bank on Highway 62, each labeled to honor a specific veteran. For the first time, the club offered

A West Plains man who was robbing a home has been charged with second degree murder after his accomplice was shot and killed by the homeowner. Thirty-two-year-old Keith W. Geringer was arrested Thursday by West Plains Police

Five people, most in their 20’s, charged with involvement in trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine either entered not guilty pleas or had not guilty pleas entered for them by attorneys during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal

Five counties in north central Arkansas will be among 21 in the state that will be reappraising property values in 2026. A state law passed in 2023, mandates each county appraise all real estate at its current

Block scheduling was the main topic of discussion at Thursday’s three hour Mountain Home Public School (MHPS) board meeting. A final vote decided for no changes to the current scheduling system but included a future look at

During a busy meeting of the Mountain Home City Council Thursday night, the council voted to increase the rates for city owned parking spaces downtown and abandon a portion of 8th street once the signal at 8th

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Ozark Post 3246 has selected Audrey Plumlee, a fourth grade teacher at Hackler Intermediate, as its 2025 Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recipient. “We are so appreciative of Audrey and

The Baxter County Historical Museum will be closed from Nov. 21 through Dec. 1 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Museum staff say the break will also allow employees to spend time with their families. The museum will reopen

Thanksgiving arrives next Thursday, but one of the holiday’s lighter traditions comes a few days early: the presidential turkey pardon. The White House has not yet announced when President Donald Trump will pardon this year’s pair of

    The Cotter City Council will not hold its regularly scheduled meeting tonight. City officials say the meeting was canceled because there is no agenda to act on this month. No new date has been announced. WebReadyTM

A person charged with involvement in breaking into and stealing items from a storm-damaged storage unit located along State Highway 5 South appeared recently in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division. Thirty-two-year-old Victoria Sean Watts who lists an

One of two people arrested just before Christmas last year after they were spotted inside a business where one of them had previously been trespassed for stealing appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court November 10). Forty-year-old Heather

Marion County Judge Jason Stumph spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News after a new jail and law enforcement tax was voted down by residents on Tuesday. With 76 percent of voters opposing the measure

Taylor and Pinkston 6th grader, Zane Loftis with the book. Mountain Home Junior High assistant football coach Phillip Taylor is used to helping young athletes find structure, purpose and confidence on the field. Now, he’s hoping to

The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $4,000 grant to Hospice of the Ozarks to support patient care needs at the nonprofit facility. Arvest Bank associates joined Scott Copeland, president of Arvest in North Arkansas, and executive assistant

The City of Mountain Home will hold a public hearing on Thursday at 4:55 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 720 Hickory Street. The hearing will focus on a proposal to vacate a portion

The Mountain Home Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday at 6 at the District Administration Building. The agenda includes several academic and departmental reports, including an academic update from Ms. Lawrence, an

The Gassville City Council will hold a 2026 budget work session on Thursday at 5. The meeting will take place in the Community Center at 204 South School Street and is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered

The City of Bull Shoals will hold a City Council meeting on Thursday at 6:30. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at 706 C. S. Woods Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.

Two Marion County committees will meet Thursday to discuss ongoing county matters. The Procedure and Management Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:30 to continue discussions regarding the Marion County Community Center. The Personnel Committee will follow

    The Marion County Circuit Court announced that members of the pink and yellow jury panels will not need to report for duty on Monday, marking the end of their service term. Court officials thanked jurors for

A very warm mid November has resulted in two high temperature records being broken in Mountain Home over the past four days. Saturday’s high reached 84 degrees, surpassing the previous record of 83 set in 1953. Tuesday

A man who barged into the midtown Harp’s which was closed to the public at the time and then allegedly pushed over and damaged 23 outside air conditioning units at the nearby Georgetown Square shopping center appeared

When a Baxter County sheriff’s deputy responded to a request for a welfare check on a car parked at a business along Highway 62 West, he found the vehicle with the driver’s side door open and legs

Marion County voters decided Tuesday to not enact a half cent sales tax for jail and law enforcement operations. The vote saw only 24 percent of votes cast for and 76 percent of voters against the measure.

A Mountain Home High School sophomore and a Flippin Middle School eighth grader have earned top local honors in two of the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ longest-running youth essay competitions.The VFW Ozark Post 3246 named Mountain Home’s

The Second Amendment Legacy Foundation highlighted its growing community impact this year by awarding $50,000 in grants to youth shooting sports programs across the region. All nine grant recipients represent area schools and student organizations, underscoring the

Waterfowl hunters heading into the Ed Gordon Point Remove Wildlife Management Area this season will notice a significant shortage of flooded habitat after thieves stripped critical components from the area’s water-delivery system earlier this year. According to

A boil order has been issued for the entire Fifty Six Waterworks system in Stone County. The boil order was issued Tuesday afternoon following maintenance related work. Until the order is lifted, affected residents are advised to

    The City of Bull Shoals Budget Committee will meet Tuesday at 2, at 706 CS Woods Blvd. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Norfork Public School Board will hold a special board meeting Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the boardroom of the administration building. Items on the agenda include a time of discussion for those who have previously signed

A Boone County man is facing 189 felony charges for sex crimes and child pornography involving an underage family member. Sixty-four-year-old Troy Lee Collins, also known as Tory Loftis, of Diamond City, is facing life in prison

A Mountain Home man was seriously injured Friday evening when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Baxter County. The name of the 47-year-old man has not been released by the Arkansas State

A man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 10 and pled guilty to charges stemming from his decision to try and outrun the police. Thirty-seven-year-old Johnny Sprous of Mountain Home was pursued by police after

A son who took jewelry from his mother’s home while she was out of town and pawned it, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 10. Twenty-two-year-old Douglas Cheever pled guilty to theft by receiving and

Saturday’s Meet the Candidates Dinner hosted by the Baxter County Republicans saw incumbent County Judge Kevin Litty and challenger Eric Payne face off in their first public political meeting.The evening saw nearly all Republican candidates in Baxter

Marion County voters are heading to the polls today to decide whether to enact a half cent sales tax dedicated to jail and law enforcement operations. The measure would replace the original half cent tax approved in

The North Central Board of Realtors recently partnered with the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas to deliver nearly 40,000 pounds of food to pantries in Baxter and Marion counties and Calico Rock during this year’s “Feed

The Gassville City Council will meet Tuesday evening to consider several items of unfinished and new business, including an ordinance that would allow utility task vehicles (UTVs) on city streets. The meeting is set for 6 at

The Norfork City Council will combine its monthly workshop with its regular meeting on Tuesday after the usual workshop date fell on Veterans Day. The meeting begins at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Two ordinances are scheduled

The Lakeview City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Marion County Budget Committee will meet Tuesday at 5:30 in the courthouse courtroom to continue discussions on the 2026 budget. County officials noted a second meeting will be held Nov. 25 at 5:30 if needed. Both

A man who is wanted for questioning in connection with the death of a Marion County woman last week has been arrested in Greene County, Missouri. Forty-nine-year-old Jimmy Jay Liverett is being held in the jail in

A new era is approaching for the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, and all three candidates vying to lead the department appeared together Saturday night for their first political event since the close of the filing period on

A man from Missouri has been arrested by Marion County law enforcement for taking over $25,000 to build a pool for a Flippin couple but never started the job. Thirty-seven-year-old Michael John Dancer of West Plains is

A man from Salem was killed Wednesday in a single-vehicle accident just north of his hometown. The Arkansas State Police have identified the victim as 36-year-old Maxwell A. Ward. According to the report, the accident happened when

Christopher Alan Whitman recently appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division, pled guilty to charges against him and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. The 36-year-old Whitman’s charges stem from two related events that took place

A Mountain Home man whose first criminal case was opened 14 years ago appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on November 10. Thirty-seven-year-old Cory David Elling pled guilty to his most recent charges,

The Baxter County Quorum Court voted last week to appoint Samuel Seamans as interim county coroner. Seamans will replace Bradley Hays, who he worked with over the past decade to help build the current coroner’s office.Seamans, who

Eighteen students from the Izard County STEM School recently traveled to Hot Springs to compete in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s 1st Annual Generational Conservation Summit, and 11 of them brought home top awards across multiple

The Cotter City Council will hold a budget workshop on Monday at 6:30 at Cotter City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Yellville-Summit School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 5:30 at the district’s administrative building. Action items on Monday’s agenda include monthly budget and financial reports, student transfer petitions, general disclosure

The Marion County Regional Airport Board Meeting will meet Monday at 6 at the Flippin Court Complex. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Early voting in Marion County has reached roughly 4 percent of registered voters, with a total of 542 ballots cast over the first three days ahead of Tuesday’s election on a proposed half-percent sales tax for jail

Justin Robert Foster who was facing a number of charges in criminal cases stemming from allegedly violent assaults on family members and others appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday, November 3. Foster pled guilty to

One of the drug sellers arrested September 4 during an operation involving a number of federal state and local law enforcement agencies appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday, November 3 and pled guilty to the

The Mountain Home Moose Lodge 1953 will host its first-ever Charity Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament on Saturday at 1, with all proceeds benefiting the Disabled American Veterans.The event, part of Veteran Appreciation Month, will feature $2,500 in

The body of a Marion County woman, reported missing by family members Thursday, was discovered Friday morning. Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander says a family member found the body in a wooded area near the woman’s home.

A person of interest in the Fulton County double homicide last month has died in the Greene County Jail in Paragould. Thirty-two-year-old Jacob Lowell Smith of Ash Flat was arrested Oct. 28 in Paragould by the Greene

Early voting totals released Thursday show light turnout so far in Marion County, with just over 3% of registered voters casting ballots ahead of Election Day. According to Dawn Moffet, Marion County and Circuit Clerk, 111 voters

An Izard County man has been arrested for shooting at three people from his vehicle. Fifty-nine-year-old Charles Joseph Heathcoat of Calico Rock is facing one felony charge for the incident. According to the probable cause affidavit from

Twenty-three-year-old Kaleb Yost appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on November 3 facing charges including bringing methamphetamine into the Baxter County Detention Center. In addition, Yost has a Baxter County District Court probation violation. He pled

A man who has listed addresses in Northwest Arkansas and now shows to be living in this area appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 3. Twenty-seven-year-old Matthew H. Moore pled not guilty to his charges.

Mountain Home Public Schools are reminding fans that tickets for this Friday’s home playoff game against Sheridan must be purchased online in advance. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Tickets are available exclusively through the

Izard County STEM High School has been awarded a Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant worth $38,590 from the Arkansas Division of Secondary Education. The funding will support the school’s project, “Code to Career: Modernizing Computer Science

A man recently found guilty of sex crimes involving a five-year- old female relative and sentenced to 160 years in prison by a Boone County jury is expected to appeal his conviction. Thirty-seven-year-old William Lee Alvis II,

Longtime healthcare professional and community leader Jon Burnside has announced his candidacy for the Arkansas House of Representatives, District 5. Burnside, who has served in multiple public service roles across Boone County, said his campaign will focus

The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas is pleased to announce that thanks to a donation from Walmart, the Food Bank will be distributing Similac 360 Total Care Infant Formula to individuals in need. The infant formula

The federal government officially reopened Wednesday evening which means SNAP recipients are on track to receive benefits with funding anticipated as soon as midnight on Thursday.KTLO News spoke with Food Bank of North Central Arkansas CEO, Jeff

Seventy-nine boats launched Saturday for the inaugural Baxter Health Bass Classic, where anglers from across the region competed for cash prizes and bragging rights. Corey Cook of Lake Ozark, Missouri, and Roger Cook of Lebanon, Missouri, claimed

A man facing drug-related charges appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 3 and entered a not guilty plea to those charges. The vehicle being driven by 49-year-old Christopher (Chris) Wade, Jr., who

A Norfork man initially charged with shooting at a house in Salesville during an argument with the residents and later for being in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November

The Mountain Home Fire Department has taken possession of a new 2025 Rosenbauer Commander fire engine, marking a major upgrade to the city’s emergency response fleet.The new apparatus features a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump, a 1,000-gallon water tank, a

KTLO’s Jesse Zurcher interviews students Brody Wilson, Cora Fulcher and Kenzie Stickles at Hackler Hackler Intermediate School will honor area veterans and their families with a Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday from 11 to 2 at the

The Flippin Fire Department will hold its final business and occupational license workshop on Thursday at 5 at the Flippin District Court Complex. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Candidate filings for the 2026 elections in Marion County ended Wednesday at noon, with several incumbents and new contenders entering county and local races. In countywide races, incumbent Jason Stumph has filed as a Republican for county

Candidate filing for the 2026 elections in Baxter County ended Wednesday at noon with races developing for County Judge, Sheriff, and multiple JP seats. For County Judge incumbent Kevin Litty (R) will face Eric Payne (R) who

Four people were killed in a fiery crash in Searcy County Monday afternoon. The Arkansas State Police have identified the victims as 44-year-old Jessica West of St. Joe and an unidentified minor passenger in her vehicle, along

On Wednesday, Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery and Lt. Mike Day of the Mountain Home Police Department, along with KTLO’s Heather Loftis, hosted scam baiters and stars of the FOX Nation show Scammed: Getting Even.Listen to the

Visitors to the First Security Veterans Plaza 2000 in Mountain Home can now see new enhancements with the recent addition of the seals of the military branches to the center columns on the veterans wall. During the

A Norfork man has been arrested for a shooting incident that happened in late August in Stone County. Twenty-year-old Trenton Kole Hall is facing three charges and two penalty enhancements for the incident. According to the probable

A man who is alleged to have attacked and injured his 80-year-old father in mid-September appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday, November 3. Nathan Marion Franks is charged with 2nd degree domestic battery. The victim

Marion County residents will take to the polls with early voting starting Wednesday on a special ballot to continue a sales tax for the county jail.The half cent county wide sales tax was originally enacted in November

Zurcher pictured 3rd from the right after recent crowning as Miss Apple Blossom. Mountain Home and KTLO’s own Rebecca Zurcher has been crowned Miss Apple Blossom 2025, earning the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss

Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery will be joined Wednesday morning on KTLO 97.9 FM by the stars of “Scammed: Getting Even” to discuss how locally thwarted scams have been featured on the national program. Ashton Bingham and

    Road work is now underway in the Arkansas Estates subdivision of Gassville, affecting Jeffrey Court, Magness Drive, and Sherman Street. Crews began milling work on Monday, with paving to follow once temperatures allow. City officials say

Candidate filings continue in Marion County for the 2026 election, with several incumbents and new contenders entering county and local races.In countywide races, incumbent Jason Stumph has filed as a Republican for county judge. Ruby Speak, also

The 2026 election filing period continues in Baxter County, with numerous county, justice of the peace, constable, and school board candidates officially entering local races ahead of the Nov. 12 deadline.Countywide filings include seeing a race develop,

The North Central Arkansas Veterans Council will hold its annual Veterans Day commemoration on Tuesday at 11 at First Security Veterans Plaza 2000 in Mountain Home.The event, hosted by Fleet Reserve Association Branch 251, will mark the

A man familiar to law enforcement in Douglas County is back behind bars after being arrested early Saturday morning for committing an armed robbery at a business in Ava and shooting at law enforcement officers during a

Ethan Dwayne Shattuck charged with assaulting and threatening to kill his wife appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 3.The 26-year-old Shattuck, who lives in Baxter County but has a Calico Rock address, entered a not

A Mountain Home veteran is making history. Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Elesha D. Granniss has been named Arkansas’s first Woman Veteran of the Year, an honor recognizing her decades of military service and her continued

Arkansans have spent more than $240.9 million on medical marijuana through the first 10 months of 2025, according to data released by the state Department of Finance and Administration. That figure marks an increase of about $13

Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese announced Tuesday that Group A jurors do not need to report for jury duty on Wednesday. Reese said jurors will receive a new notification with their next reporting date at

Baxter Health has welcomed Dr. James Day to its cardiothoracic team, adding more experience to the care it provides patients in north-central Arkansas and southern Missouri.Dr. Day joins doctors Natalie Ostro, Michael Bauer, and Phillip Schoettle, who

The City of Bull Shoals Budget Committee will meet on Tuesday at 2 in the Council Chambers located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. The meeting will focus on discussions related to the city’s 2026 budget planning. WebReadyTM

The Lakeview City Council will meet on Tuesday morning at 9 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. City officials said the workshop session will focus on discussion of the proposed 2026 budget. The meeting is open to

The Norfork School Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday morning at 9 for its annual campus walkthrough, district officials announced. The walkthrough allows board members to review facilities and discuss maintenance or improvement needs across

Road work began Monday in Gassville for the following streets located in Arkansas Estates: Jeffrey Ct., Magness Drive and Sherman St. according to Mayor Jeff Braim’s office.Milling work will be done first then the streets will be

Area schools are inviting the public to honor America’s service members during local Veterans Day observances set for Tuesday. Mountain Home High School will host its annual “Freedom Isn’t Free” ceremony at 9:30 in the Dunbar Auditorium.

An Izard County couple has been arrested after one of their children tested positive for methamphetamine. The couple had recently moved to the area and was found living in a tent in the back of a pick-up

A 66-year-old Mountain Home man charged last year with attempting to break into a building and vehicles on a used car lot has been arrested again and charged in a vehicle theft case. Ben David Johnson made

A Stone County man has been arrested on child porn charges. Being held on two felony charges is 47-year-old Kris Aaron Copeland of rural Mountain View. Stone County Sheriff Brandon Long says his office received a tip

On Wednesday morning the stars of ‘Scammed: Getting Even’ will join the Baxter County Sheriff live on KTLO to discuss how locally thwarted scams have been showcased on the show. Listeners can tune in to KTLO FM

Norfork Schools will host a special Parent Night on Tuesday at 6 in the Arrie Gorforth Elementary Cafeteria, focusing on how parents and grandparents can help keep children safe online. The event, titled “Keeping Kids Safe Online,”

The National Park Service plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in the Buffalo Point area of Buffalo National River between November 2025 and early spring 2026, as weather and conditions allow. The work covers three areas totaling

The Marion County Quorum Court will hold its regular meeting on Monday at 5:30 at the Marion County Courthouse. Officials note the meeting is being held a day early due to the Veterans Day holiday on Tuesday.Agenda

The Salesville City Council will meet Monday at 6 at Salesville City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Bull Shoals City Council will hold a workshop on Monday at 6:30 in the Council Chambers located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The City of Gassville Personnel Committee will meet Monday at 5. The only item on the agenda is discussion of and a recommendation on AI policies. Following that meeting, the Public Safety Committee will convene to discuss

Baxter County’s first week of candidate filing brought a mostly incumbent-heavy slate to the county races, along with a few new names stepping in.County Judge Kevin Litty filed for another term, as did several other county constitutional

The coldest air to hit North Central Arkansas since last winter is forecasted to impact the area Sunday night. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Saturday will be pleasant with sunny skies and a high of

On Tuesday 26-year-old Brennan Ray McKenna arrived at the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office to register with Deputy Tanner Anderson, the registration coordinator, after being released from prison. McKenna had been assessed as a Low Level 2 Offender.

The Boil order issued earlier this week for a portion of the Bull Shoals Water System has been lifted. The order affected customers in the McDonald Meadows and Alford areas.The boil order had been issued due to

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a fourth person in connection with a large methamphetamine seizure last week at in rural Mountain Home. Twenty-year-old Carson Michael Grass of Mountain Home was taken into custody Thursday after

According to jail logs, a long list of new charges has been filed against a couple already accused of keeping a 15-year-old male locked in a bathroom naked and unfed. 41-year-old Daniel Wright and 42-year-old Jaclyn Barnett

An estimated 290,000 Arkansans, enough to fill Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville more than four times, are expected to head to the woods this weekend for the opening of Arkansas’s modern gun deer season.The Arkansas

The boil order for the city of Summit has been lifted as of Thursday afternoon.The City of Summit issued the precautionary boil order Oct. 23 for its entire water system. The water has been determined safe for

One person has been arrested and a warrant has been issued for a second person after nearly 1.5 pounds of cocaine was found in an apartment in Mountain Home this week thanks to the work of one

Filing for elections continued this week in north-central Arkansas, with Baxter and Marion seeing new candidates. In Baxter County, Darin Hughes has filed as a candidate for the Norfork School Board. In neighboring Marion County, Sandra Lee

Two Baxter County residents charged with keeping a then 15-year-old male described as “low functioning” locked in a dark bathroom, naked and unfed for days were set to appear during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal

A Halloween partygoer was arrested last Saturday morning after he went home, but, the problem was, it wasn’t his house. In fact, it wasn’t his town or even his county. Twenty-three-year-old David Christopher Sisk of Salem is

A special meeting of the Flippin City Council held Tuesday evening violated Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by not informing the public and the media in a timely matter that the meeting was taking place. KTLO,

The Mountain Home FFA will host its Donkey Basketball fundraiser on Thursday at the Mountain Home Junior High Gym, located at 2301 Rodeo Drive. The event begins at 7, with doors opening at 6. Tickets are $13

The collectible 2025 Arkansas Duck Stamp print is now available for purchase. Titled “Timber’s Pursuit”, the print was created by Arkansas artist Greta James and captures the state’s waterfowl traditions. Buyers receive a signed 14-by-12-inch print along

With the holiday season fast approaching, the Salvation Army is set to host their biggest fundraising event of the year with the Red Kettle Cookoff taking place at Real Life Church located at 1326 Rossi Road in

The Mountain Home City Council will hold a public hearing Thursday at 4:55 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building located at 720 Hickory Street. The hearing will consider reclassifying certain properties from Ward 1 to

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will hold a community briefing from 4 to 6 on Thursday to discuss the Route 160 bridge over Bull Shoals Lake at Theodosia. The meeting will be held at Theodosia Village

This year’s Flippin High School homecoming court was recently photographed on the historic steps of the building once known as the “third grade building,” a site long used for class photos, class officers, and “who’s who” portraits.

Baxter County has several candidates officially filed for local, judicial, and school board offices ahead of the upcoming election. For Justice of the Peace seats, Dennis M. Frank is running in District 1, Mike McDonald in District

A Mountain Home woman charged with having sex with a teenage male appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Thirty-five-year-old Ashley Ann Normandy pled guilty to a sexual indecency with a child charge and was given

A man convicted of having sex with a close female relative in 2006 is now jailed and charged with violating the terms and conditions of the sex offender registration law. A jury found 61-year-old Ronnie Dale Reece

To assist students who may have lost access to food assistance programs due to the prolonged government shutdown, the Salvation Army in Mountain Home will launch a mobile food canteen at the college this week.Starting Thursday, students

Leslie Kerwood, a Republican, has announced she will seek re-election as Justice of the Peace for Marion County’s District 6. A Marion County native, Kerwood graduated from Yellville-Summit High School in 2000. She holds a bachelor’s degree

The Yellville-Summit school garden is one of the oldest continuously running school gardens in the state, dating back to 2012. This week it is being recognized by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture as one of eight schools

Pinkston Middle School’s Outdoor Adventures program is partnering with the Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry Foundation and Mountain Home Bridges to help students in need as SNAP benefits face cuts.The program is asking hunters to donate harvested

The Baxter County Quorum Court approved all items on its agenda during its regular meeting Tuesday evening at the courthouse.Justices of the peace unanimously passed five ordinances, including measures appropriating $8,493 in fees and reimbursements to the

The Twin Lakes Playhouse presents their November stage production “Nunsense” with performances beginning Friday through Nov. 23. A special benefit show always precedes opening night and this month they have selected the Elks Lodge. For this early

Sheriff John Montgomery stopped by KTLO Studios to speak about “Scammed: Getting Even” on FoxNation, another live call-in session on scams scheduled for next week, and election filing. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Arkansas Department of Health has issued a “Boil Water” notice for the McDonald Meadows and Alford areas. The precaution comes after a main break caused a loss of normal system pressure, raising the possibility of contamination

Several candidates have filed for office in Baxter county as the 2026 election filing period continues. In Baxter County, several candidates have filed for Justice of the Peace seats. Dennis M. Frank filed as a Republican for

Several candidates have filed for office in Marion County as the 2026 election filing period continues.Incumbent Chuck VonVelkenburg has filed as a Republican for Justice of the Peace District 1. Kale Wallace has filed as a Republican

A third person has been arrested in connection with a large methamphetamine seizure last week at a residence on Highway 62 East, according to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies executed a search warrant at a residence

An inmate at the Baxter County Detention Center was placed back in a restraint chair after a series of violent incidents inside a detox cell last Monday. 22-year-old Sterling Welborn has been charged with second degree battery.

A Norfork man facing a number of charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday, October 20. Twenty-three-year-old Mason Hunter Chism entered a not guilty plea to charges including drug and drug paraphernalia possession, refusal to

Local resident and parent Micha Johnson has announced his candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Baxter County’s District 8, running on a platform focused on family, community, and thoughtful growth. Johnson, who has more than a

Baxter Health has announced the addition of Dr. John Baltz to the Baxter Health Market Street Family Clinic, joining Dr. Ben Stevens, Dr. Brittney Frisby and nurse practitioner Shannon Castle. Baltz previously practiced at Lincoln Paden Medical

The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet Tuesday at 5:30 in the courthouse’s second-floor courtroom for a regular session. The court will review and act on several financial measures, including ordinances appropriating $8,493 in fees and reimbursements

The Gassville City Council will hold a special called meeting Tuesday at 5 to consider employee health insurance premiums. The meeting will take place at the Gassville Community Center, located at 204 S. School St. WebReadyTM Powered

The Arkansas Department of Health has lifted the Boil Water Notice for Brunner Hill Water Association customers on Jordan Landing Road and nearby side streets. The water is now safe for consumption and normal use. WebReadyTM Powered

Arkansas will kick off the 2026 election cycle on Monday, when the weeklong candidate filing period begins at the State Capitol and county courthouses across the state. Party candidates can file starting at noon, while nonpartisan judicial

A Mountain Home man appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division October 20 and pled guilty to a reduced charge of criminal trespass and was put on probation for 12-months. He was also ordered

VFW Post 3246, along with the Twin Lakes Marines will celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Post located at 214 West 7th Street in Mountain Home. The

Mike McDonald announced his intention to seek reelection as Justice of the Peace on the Baxter County Quorum Court for District 2 on Friday. The district encompasses northern Baxter County along Highway 201 North over to Highway

Photo: AP NEWS Local businesses in North Central Arkansas could see an economic hit if the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues unfunded due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Data from the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance

KTLO recently partnered with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, the Mountain Home Police Department and Trilogy Media to provide tips and guidance on how to avoid scams. The event focused on raising awareness about common scams targeting

The North Central Arkansas Veterans Council will hold its annual Veterans Day commemoration on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at First Security Veterans Plaza 2000 in Mountain Home. The event, hosted by Fleet Reserve Association Branch

The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education have cancelled the previously scheduled special session for personnel Monday evening. Beginning at 5 a special meeting for personnel was to be held with an executive session, followed by

The Baxter County Airport Advisory Board will meet Monday morning at 10. The meeting will be held in the conference room of the terminal building. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest list of most wanted individuals. Ryan Salvatore Gagliardi Ryan Salvatore Gagliardi, last known to reside in Omaha, is wanted on a bench warrant for possession of firearms by

A man found and arrested while sheriff’s deputies were attempting to locate another individual to serve an outstanding warrant appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division October 20. Twenty-six-year-old Jordan Bryce Williams and 33-year-old

With less than a month remaining until the start of duck season, Arkansas hunters are busy with their annual preparations, cleaning decoys, brushing blinds, checking wheel bearings on boat trailers and, of course, praying for rain to

Fall colors beginning to show on Halloween day at KTLO Tower site. October ended with much needed rain and a sudden change to cooler temperatures as fall settled in the Ozarks. The month began with the continuation

Twin Lakes Chapter 30 of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of local veterans, leading the charge in suicide prevention and community outreach across Baxter County. The Mountain Home

The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $7,000 grant to the Mountain Home Education Foundation to support teacher training, classroom grants, and scholarships for 2025 Mountain Home High School graduates. Arvest Bank associates joined Scott Copeland, president of

Highway 206 south of Harrison is scheduled to close from 8:30 Monday morning through 2:30 Friday afternoon to allow crews to replace a box culvert. Weather permitting, a portion of Highway 206 east of Highway 7 will

A Flippin woman was arrested Thursday afternoon following a short vehicle pursuit in a stolen truck, according to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. At around 12:36 p.m., deputies responded to a complaint at Madden Sanitation on Highway

A father and son were arrested recently in the parking lot of the Walmart store in Ava when it was discovered they had components to make pipe bombs in their vehicle. Charged with two felonies each were

A woman whose vehicle was clocked at 99 miles-per-hour just before it spun out of control, turned on its side and ended up in the parking lot of a Mountain Home business appeared in Baxter County Circuit

Daylight saving time will come to an end this weekend. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, clocks will fall back one hour as the nation returns to standard time. The change means earlier sunrises and sunsets across Baxter

The Mountain Home Planning Commission met Monday to review a proposal that could expand and refine the city’s C-2 commercial zoning classifications in effort to protect residential areas and how they interact with commercial properties as the

Carla Stroud, a counselor at Mountain Home Junior High School, is preparing to take on one of the world’s most famous races: the New York City Marathon.Stroud has been training for months in preparation for the 26.2-mile

A second person has been arrested following a search Wednesday at a residence on Highway 62 East that resulted in the discovery of more than 10 pounds of methamphetamine. According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old

A rural Mountain Home man has been arrested after, while he was high on drugs, he fired a shot inside his house, wrecked his car, stood in the middle of the highway and threw rocks at and

The Arkansas State Police (ASP) say the investigation into the October 21 double homicide in Fulton County remains active and ongoing. According to a release from the ASP, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office requested that state police

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has released a list of Level 3 and Level 4 sex offenders in the county as part of public safety measures for Halloween. Under Arkansas law, these offenders are prohibited from participating

A Searcy County man has been arrested for choke slamming and injuring a six-year-old family member. Facing three felony charges for the incident is 42-year-old Cory Alan Hilton of Leslie. According to information from the Searcy County

An 18-year-old from Cotter charged with helping a younger teen avoid being sent back to a relative’s home appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division last Monday. Jackson Carlisle had originally been charged with interference with custody,

As the federal government shutdown continues, some Head Start preschools across the United States will have to shut down starting next week because they won’t receive their funding grants. Centers are scrambling to assess how long they

Although it’s been officially closed for months, Bennett’s Bayou Bridge on Baxter County Road 46 is still a cause for concern because signs at each of the bridge keep getting moved to allow traffic to cross the

Local food bank websites saw the loss of access for their locator maps Wednesday due to the influx of visitors searching for location information.As the local area and the nation braces for a lack of funding for

Jeff Quick, CEO of the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, visited KTLO Studios to speak with host Sammy Raycraft about the funding for SNAP and WIC benefits being cut due to the goverment shutdown, as well

A man arrested after going on an alleged drunken rampage during which he threatened to kill a woman, shot at a house multiple times, broke into the residence and smashed his truck into a neighbor’s vehicle appeared

An area woman has been arrested after attacking her boyfriend with garden shears and trying to run him over with his truck. Forty-eight-year-old Cheri Newark of Norwood, Missouri is facing two felony charges for the incident which

A domestic dispute between a mother and her adult daughter escalated last Monday afternoon at a rural Baxter County residence, prompting law enforcement to respond and resulting in the daughter’s arrest on multiple charges, including battery and

Efforts by local law enforcement to curtail scams on local citizens has found them featured on a new show that recently premiered on the Fox Nation streaming platform.The show, “Scammed: Getting Even” follows veteran Youtubers of Trilogy

This weekend’s Arkansas youth hunt will mark a milestone for many young hunters as they harvest their first white-tailed deer. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is helping families celebrate the moment with free commemorative certificates.

Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey will hold another “Drop-In With Dewey” event on Thursday at the district’s administrative office. Dewey will be available from 9 to 2 to meet with parents, staff, and community members

The Bull Shoals City Council will meet Thursday evening at 6:30 in the council chambers located at 706 C. S. Woods Boulevard. Items on the agenda include filling the vacant Alderman Ward 3, Seat 1 position. Department

Sheriff John Montgomery, Lieutenant Mike Day, and Chappy Gray with Trilogy Media came to KTLO Studios on Wednesday, joining Sammy Raycraft to raise awareness about scams targeting the community. The trio shared tips on recognizing fraud, protecting

Authorities report a Hardy man who was the subject of a search Tuesday afternoon has been found safe.Seventy-five-year-old Denny Joe Smith was reported missing after last being seen around 4 near 248 Red Oak in Hardy, close

On Tuesday evening, the Flippin City Council voted to revoke Mayor Heath Hogan and the city department heads’ check signing privileges, citing what members described as unauthorized repairs to police vehicles. The same situation has also prompted

A felon who was arrested after being found to be in possession of a large caliber, high powered hunting rifle appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division last Monday. Thirty-seven-year-old Amanda Kay Hatfield pled

Shannon (Silzell) Walker of Gassville has announced her bid for reelection as District 10 Justice of the Peace in Baxter County. Walker will appear on the Republican ballot in the 2026 primary election. A Baxter County native

Visitors of the popular walking trail on the campus of Arkansas State University Mountain Home (ASUMH) will soon have their path illuminated by a solar lighting project that began installation last week. The project, which has been

The Baxter County Historical Society will host “Trick or Treat at the Casey House” for two nights this year, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 to 8. The event is free and family-friendly. The Casey House, located at

An Ash Flat man who is a person of interest in a double homicide that occurred in Fulton County last week has been arrested in northeast Arkansas. Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith says 32-year-old Jacob Lowell Smith