Baxter Regional Medical Center’s Friday update on COVID-19 includes Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Barney Larry, VP/Business Development and executive director, Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing. Among the
Photo: Members of the Mountain Home City Council practiced social distancing at Thursday’s meeting by leaving their normal seating arrangements to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. The Mountain Home City Council repealed the trio of
Photo: The driver a pickup truck was arrested after fleeing the scene before authorities arrived. He was arrested a short time later, uninjured, after officers were made aware he had active warrants from both Taney County and
Schools are closed, businesses shuttered, restaurant dining rooms off limits, industrial plants idled and million of people are sheltering in place. It’s all part of the “new normal” made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic. But, people in
Former baseball All-Star Jim Edmonds says he tested positive for the new coronavirus and for pneumonia. Edmonds says in a video posted on Instagram that he is symptom free now and doing “really well.” He thanked people
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has re-emerged after nearly two years out of the public eye, fueling speculation that his resignation after a tawdry scandal hasn’t killed his political aspirations. He won’t run
A former Missouri state patrol trooper who was driving a boat when an Iowa man fell out and drowned has received the last payment of a financial settlement he reached with the state. In February, Anthony Piercy
Photo: In this Wednesday photo, nurse Mandy Stuckey reaches into a patient’s vehicle window to do a COVID-19 test as fellow nurse Tonya Green, right, looks on at the drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at New Life Church
Photos: (from left) Caleb William Nance and William Dean Nance The suspect charged with first-degree murder in a Marion County homicide allegedly told investigators he shot the victim, after 49-year-old Jerry Don Hensley pointed a gun at
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Andy Reid is like most people these days. The Kansas City Chiefs coach is hunkered down in his basement, trying to avoid going out in public as he works from a makeshift
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Smaller local governments are issuing stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Missouri, where the governor hasn’t issued a statewide order.Such orders took effect more than a week ago
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – House Speaker Matthew Shepherd said Thursday state Rep. Vivian Flowers has tested positive for the coronavirus.Flowers is the second lawmaker to test positive for the virus, following state Rep. Reginald Murdock on
The Arkansas Sports Media High School Basketball Super Teams have been announced. The selections for Super Team are voted on by a panel of sportswriters, sportscasters and other sports media from around the state for the 2019-20
The Mountain Home City Council will consider repealing three ordinances Thursday night that established a special election in May concerning construction of the Mountain Home Community Complex.The meeting is slated for 6 p.m. in the council chambers
The Buffalo National River has been closed to recreational use until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure includes the Buffalo River, trails, open spaces and campgrounds. The closure is in direct response to guidance
Officials from Baxter Regional Medical Center provided another COVID-19 update Thursday morning. Barney Larry, VP/Business Development and executive director of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Puglsey, director of Marketing; discussed how
The Mountain Home Kindergarten Center is changing its registration period due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A drive-thru registration period for the 2020-2021 school year is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday from noon to 6 and Wednesday and
While the COVID-19 pandemic has shutdown all sports in the country, Arkansas fans will have a chance to watch a classic football game Thursday evening. The 2015 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss game, which featured the “Hunter Henry
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson has approved temporary changes to Arkansas State Parks’ operations to protect public health during the COVID-19 crisis, he announced at a news conference Wednesday. The Governor has directed that Arkansas State
The City of Mountain Home has joined a lengthy list of governmental offices closing its doors to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic.City officials said late Wednesday, after careful consideration, it was decided to close the
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A Little Rock man accused of making the deadly toxin ricin will not stand trial because possession of the substance was not illegal when he was charged, a federal judge has ruled.Alexander
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday that he’s expecting a $500 million revenue shortfall this year because of the coronavirus pandemic and he announced he’s cutting roughly $175 million in spending to make
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a 2018 law banning public union workers from picketing is unconstitutional.Supreme Court judges unanimously sided with a lower court judge’s decision to strike down
CUBA, Mo. (AP) – An eastern Missouri man was charged with making a terrorist threat after he allegedly coughed toward customers and wrote COVID on a cooler at a Dollar Tree store.John Swaller, 33, of Cuba, was
BUFFALO, Mo. (AP) – A southwest Missouri man is facing a felony charge of making a terrorist threat after he allegedly tried to avoid being arrested by lying about possibly having the coronavirus. Dallas County Sheriff’s deputies
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – Coronavirus cases in Missouri are rising at an alarming rate, but health experts said Wednesday it’s too soon to know if the state is emerging as one of the next hot spots for
Photo: Courtesy insidehighered.com A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction of the former president of a private Christian college in northwestern Arkansas who pleaded guilty in a kickback scheme involving state legislators. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Photos: (from left) Caleb William Nance and William Dean Nance A 19-year-old is being held in the Marion County Detention Center charged with first-degree murder, after the discovery of a body last Thursday by a walker. Marion
A number of school districts in southern Missouri are extending their closures because of COVID-19.In a joint statement, the school districts say they will remain closed through April 24 to protect the health of students and staff.The
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A member of the Arkansas House said Wednesday he’s tested positive for the coronavirus and state health officials reported two more people have died from the outbreak.The Arkansas Department of Health said
During the past few weeks, many area residents have been facing financial struggles, and area restaurants have unexpectedly lost business due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A new project being implemented this week is hoping to help both
Major League Baseball has canceled a two-game series in London between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals because of the coronavirus pandemic. The teams had been scheduled to play at Olympic Stadium on June 13
Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) officials continue to update area citizens each weekday on the COVID-19 situation in the Twin Lakes Area. Wednesday, Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; Randy Ludwig, chaplain; and Tobias
Photo: Stephan Richard Whaples A Mountain Home man with a long history of running from the law is apparently on the run again. According to a notice from the Victim Information Network issued just after noon
Photo: Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler and his officers are the latest law enforcement agency in the 14th Judicial District to begin carrying Narcan. Baxter, Marion and Boone are the other four
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Missouri has jumped by nearly 300, even as calls for a statewide stay-at-home mandate increased. The state health department said Tuesday that 15 people have died
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Backers of an effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri say the campaign will likely not get on the ballot this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Missourians for a New Approach
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Missouri sophomore Xavier Pinson and juniors Mitchell Smith and Jeremiah Tilmon announced Tuesday that they would enter the NBA draft, though none of them intends to hire an agent and all could return
The Mountain Home Public School District has announced a change in its student-feeding program schedule while children are out of school due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Thursday, all families who have called this week to receive
The Mountain Home Athletic Department’s fundraiser at Big Creek Golf and Country Club has been postponed. The Bomber Booster Club Golf Tournament, scheduled for April 11, has been called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Information will
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ governor said Tuesday he’s looking at closing some state parks over concerns about visitors coming to the state during the coronavirus outbreak.Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he has heard concerns about large
Anyone who normally takes recycling to the Baxter Recycling plant on Rossi Road in Mountain Home or who utilizes the curbside recycling picked up by Methvin Sanitation in the city of Mountain Home will see big changes
The City of Mountain Home announced the closure of playgrounds, pavilions and restrooms at all city parks until at least April 30.The decision was made as Governor Asa Hutchinson and his cabinet continue to state any and
Baxter Regional Medical Center officials provided another update on COVID-19 locally Tuesday morning. Ron Peterson, president and CEO; Shannon Nachtigal, chief nursing officer; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing; discussed myths concerning testing
The Baxter County Farmers’ Market has been canceled until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. The market was originally scheduled to open this Saturday at the Baxter County Courthouse square. Judge Mickey Pendergrass says his office
Residents in the Henderson area who need assistance with groceries and prescriptions during the COVID-19 pandemic now have help. The Henderson Volunteer Fire Department is making runs into Mountain Home five days a week to pick up
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and area residents are attempting to learn and work at home, NATCO is working with community partners across its service area to establish free Wi-Fi access points with high-speed connectivity. Access will
The Flippin School Board took two hours to get through a busy agenda for its regular March meeting Monday night, including personnel items, electing board officers and the resignation of one member. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson has the
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – Three days after a photo posted on Facebook showed an Arkansas doctor looking through a glass door to see his 1-year-old son crawl for the first time, the family’s home was destroyed by
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Missouri surpassed 1,000 and the state’s death toll rose to 13. State health officials said as of Monday afternoon, 1,031 contravirus cases have been confirmed.
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri student and teacher are using 3D printing to supply health care facilities in the area with face shields amid the coronavirus outbreak. A.T. Still University has recruited senior Caleb Flaim and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday that he has approved an additional $45 million to purchase protective equipment for medical providers and for ventilators due to the coronavirus in the state. The
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced changes to the operating schedule for the Peel Ferry in Marion County. The Peel Ferry is now operating from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Monday
Residents of Newton County are petitioning Governor Hutchinson to stop encouraging people to hike, go fishing or other outdoor activities to alleviate the tedium of social distancing during the spread of COVID-19 in Arkansas.The Arkansas Times reports
The City of Mountain Home, Spartan Mowers and PSI Tires have organized a tornado relief effort following Saturday’s Jonesboro tornado. A trailer will be set up in the parking lot of PSI Tires at the corner of
Two Mountain Home businesses are at odds with the Baxter County Equalization Board over the value of their property assessments. Mountain Home Hospitality LLC, doing business as the Ramada Inn, and The Grand Apartments are disputing their
Thanks to donors across the state, Arkansas Community Foundation has reopened its grant portal and is accepting more proposals for $1,000 mini-grants for organizations responding to the immediate needs of vulnerable populations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baxter Regional Medical Center continues to update the community on COVID-19. In Monday’s update, Ron Peterson, president/CEO; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; and Tobias Pugsley, director of Marketing; discuss the first confirmed case in Baxter County and how
Residents of Jonesboro are recovering after an EF-3 tornado with winds of 140 miles-per-hour struck the city Saturday evening. Hundreds of homes and businesses were either destroyed or damaged by the twister. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams,
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled full road closures over the Bull Shoals and Norfork dams, with the first one beginning on Monday. From Monday morning at 8 until Tuesday evening at 5:30 State Highway
A report from a neighbor of a Searcy County man firing his shotgun after threatening her has led to the arrest of convicted felon 43-year-old Van Moore Jr. of Leslie.According to a probable cause affidavit, Searcy County
Applications are now available for the Benbrook Scholarship. Students interested in applying must have graduated or will graduate from Norfork High School or live in the geographical area of the Norfork School District. Applicants need to demonstrate
CLINTON, Mo. (AP) – A Democratic Party leader in western Missouri has died after contracting COVID-19. The death of Henry County Democratic Chairman William “Al” Grimes on Sunday came as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs and wide receiver Demarcus Robinson have agreed to terms on a one-year deal that helps the reigning Super Bowl champions keep their top four receivers under contract heading into next
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The number of coronavirus deaths in Arkansas has risen by one to six, the number of cases increased by 18 while the number of hospitalized virus patients fell by five, Gov. Asa
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Local man wins big with new Missouri Lottery scratch-off game (3-22) Top coronavirus stories: 1st positive COVID-19 test in Baxter County not BRMC patient
Photo: Courtesy Quentin Winstine/Jonesboro Sun via Associated Press JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) – A tornado ripped through northeast Arkansas on Saturday, leaving six people hurt after hitting commercial and residential areas in the college town of Jonesboro. The
Former All-Star outfielder Jim Edmonds announced on his Instagram page that he went to the hospital to be tested for the coronavirus after displaying some symptoms. The 49-year-old Edmonds sent a video update Saturday night on his
Over two weeks ago, Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery advised visitation for inmates of the detention center would cease temporarily as a precautionary health measure due to the coronavirus. It was the first step taken regarding the
The day after canoeists reportedly flocked to the Buffalo National River (BNR) in droves, additional modifications in facility operations have been announced. The additional modifications to park operations is in response to the latest guidance from the
Photo: Tatianna Gill Another registered sex offender has relocated to Baxter County after moving from Arizona. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, 35-year-old Tatianna Gill’s new address is 2411 Arkansas Highway 178 West in Midway. Gill
A scholarship is available for current and former Mountain Home High School students. Applications are being accepted for the Frederick H. and Kathleen M. Hornlein Scholarship. To qualify, students must have attended Mountain Home and must demonstrate
Photo: Cornbread. Photo: Courtesy KARK The recent death of the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office resident celebrity, Cornbread the rescue cat, has brought an unexpected level of outpouring of sympathy. Sheriff John Montgomery says Cornbread had lived a
On March 11, I signed an executive order that declared a public health emergency in Arkansas, and every day since has brought new challenges in our efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. Today I’d like to
With the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, several churches in the Twin Lakes Area and across the United States have called off services. Some churches are able to bring their attendees a regular service courtesy of a
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ governor signed legislation early Saturday creating a $173 million fund that he can use to respond to the coronavirus outbreak, and health officials said two more people have died from the
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The death of a person in St. Charles County from the coronavirus is the 10th in Missouri, and as the number of confirmed cases escalates, some of the state’s biggest hospitals are being
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ governor has signed into law a measure creating a $173 million fund to combat the coronavirus and to address a budget shortfall the state faces because of the outbreak. Gov. Asa
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A lawsuit was filed Friday challenging the limits Arkansas placed on the Little Rock School District when it returns to local control, including a prohibition on restoring teachers’ collective bargaining rights. The
The Dallas Cowboys are going to let two proven kickers go at it in the offseason for a change. The Cowboys and kicker Greg Zuerlein agreed Friday on a $7.5 million, three-year contract, with $2.3 million guaranteed.
The city of Mountain Home is preparing to provide a free pick-up and delivery service to senior citizens due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Monday, officers from the Mountain Home Police Department will pick up and deliver
A local school district in Missouri has extended its closure due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Lutie R-VI Superintendent Scot Young announced Friday the closure at the campus in Theodosia will continue through April 24, as officials
Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim says city officials are continuing to make adjustments due to the pandemic. He says with social distancing for people to stand at least 6 feet part and gatherings of more than 10 banned,
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office relies on several staff members, full-time and part-time, to run its day-to-day operations, but there’s another group the department relies on without receiving a paycheck. The sheriff’s office has nearly 25 reserve
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) – Officials in neighboring counties disagree on whether Bass Pro Shops on opposite sides of the Kansas-Missouri border should remain open during the coronavirus pandemic. The Kansas City Star reports officials in Johnson
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A group that represents Missouri’s 13 casinos is calling for state and local health departments to shut down the roughly 14,000 unregulated electronic slot machines because it says they are a health
Photo: A statue of a Sioux Indian scout wears a face mask as it stands on a bluff overlooking Kansas City, Thursday. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas guard Mason Jones has declared for the NBA draft. Jones made the announcement on social media Friday, and the University of Arkansas confirmed the decision with a congratulatory statement. Jones, a 6-foot-5
Photo: Signs outside the state Capitol in Little Rock include reminders about social distancing due to the coronavirus outbreak, Friday. The state Senate met at the Capitol to take up a plan to set up a $173
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas lawmakers are prepared Friday to vote on creating a $173 million fund to fight the coronavirus outbreak as cases in the state continued to multiply. The Arkansas Department of Health said
Marion County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report until Monday, May 11.Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet says on that date, jury members should report at 9 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Photo: Curtis Johnson A registered sex offender residing in Baxter County has received a community assessment notification risk level. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says 57-year-old Curtis Johnson, residing at 488 Sheffield Drive in Lakeview, has been
Photos: Jeremy Butcher (left) and Dustin Horton The public is being notified of a pair of Level 2 registered sex offenders relocating in Baxter County. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, 43-year-old Jeremy Butcher has moved
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A woman has been charged with fatally shooting a man as they met in the parking lot of a Kansas City police station to exchange children. Twenty-seven-year-old Deshonia Diamond is jailed on
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A federal judge has ruled that panhandlers in Arkansas are allowed to ask for money without being arrested, upending the state’s 2017 anti-loitering law that opponents say unfairly targets panhandlers. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Photo: Courtesy foxnews.com QUINCY, Mass. (AP) – Grocery stores across the U.S. are installing protective plastic shields at checkouts to help keep cashiers and shoppers from infecting one another with the coronavirus. The see-through barriers are going
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri has recorded its ninth coronavirus death as the outbreak continues to spread, hitting nursing homes particularly hard. St. Louis County officials said Thursday the latest victim is a woman in her
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Missouri is bracing for a surge of coronavirus patients as the number of deaths has grown to nine. The governor is mobilizing the state’s National Guard. A top St. Louis County official is
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for drug charges as part of a federal operation targeting white supremacist groups. A federal judge on Monday sentenced
Photo: Alex Mero A student athlete at Mammoth Spring High School will continue his playing career on the collegiate level. Alex Mero has committed to joining the men’s basketball program at Crowley’s Ridge College in Paragould. Mero
Photo: Brandon L. Ledford A Boone County man entered a not guilty plea in circuit court last Friday to charges related to an alleged bomb threat earlier this month. According to the probable cause affidavit, 43-year-old Brandon
Photo: Stanley Lee Rowe A 48-year-old Oklahoma man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month and pled guilty to charges stemming from a violent domestic altercation in late 2017. Stanley Lee Rowe had been on
Photo: William Amos Cobb A Mountain Home man who broke into a home while allegedly high on drugs and was confronted inside the residence by the owner entered a no contest plea to his charges in Baxter
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Arkansas is banning indoor and enclosed outdoor social gatherings of more than 10 people, with few exceptions, in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A basketball arena was transformed into Arkansas’ House chamber due to coronavirus concerns as lawmakers met Thursday to address a budget shortfall the state faces because of the outbreak. The House and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A judge has ruled the Arkansas Racing Commission erroneously rejected a casino application, concluding that the bases on which it was initially denied are unconstitutional. The Racing Commission initially rejected Gulfside Casino
Last Friday was the largest single day of medical marijuana sales since the first dispensary opened in May 2019, according to information provided by Scott Hardin, director of communications, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. In total,
Photo: A woman and her dog walk past Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals baseball team, Wednesday in Kansas City. The start of the regular season, which was set to start on Thursday, is on
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The state of Missouri is waiving some requirements for receiving unemployment benefits as it tries to respond to a more than 900% increase in claims during the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said.
BELTON, Mo. (AP) – The FBI says a man who was fatally injured by agents in Missouri was the subject of a long terrorism investigation. The agency said in a news release Wednesday 36-year-old Timothy Wilson died
Baxter County Circuit Court jurors do not need to report for duty on Monday. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says a new date for jury members to report is yet to be determined. Reese says
Photo: State Rep. Nicole Clowney has her temperature checked before entering the Jack Stephens Center at the University of Arkansas Thursday in Little Rock. The basketball arena was converted into a temporary House chamber due to concerns
The Cotter City Council will consider a resolution when it meets Thursday evening at 6 to adopt guidelines of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) for emergency sick leave.The FFCRA requires certain employers to provide their
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A total of $4 million was paid to settle two lawsuits that accused a former Missouri high school coach of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student while the coach’s father
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The state of Missouri will waive some requirements for receiving unemployment benefits as it tries to respond to a steep increase in claims during the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said.In the past
LONDON, Ark. (AP) – Authorities say a Pope County man has died after he was shot by a sheriff’s deputy. Arkansas State Police say the shooting happened Wednesday when a Pope County deputy was responding to a
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Commission announce they are temporarily waiving permit requirements for sport fishing and daily trout tags for Missouri residents and nonresidents whose fishing privileges
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled full road closures over the Bull Shoals and Norfork dams, with the first one beginning on Monday. From Monday morning at 8 until Tuesday evening at 5:30 State Highway
Photo: Courtesy Harrison Daily Times The driver of a semi-tractor trailer was killed Wednesday morning in Newton County in a one-vehicle accident. The Harrison Daily Times reports the truck was hauling lumber. According to an Arkansas State
The number of people in Arkansas and the nation sheltering in place, working or learning from home has resulted in unprecedented demand on wireless networks. Verizon, one of the country’s largest networks, reports: — Nine billion texts
A Searcy County man found pantless in the passenger seat of a vehicle observed leaving the roadway three times and driving upon the curb on each occasion has been arrested, along with the driver of the truck.
The Bull Shoals City Council will not meet in regular session Thursday evening as originally scheduled.Mayor David Nixon says this step has been taken to comply with state and federal guidelines regarding social distance protocols in view
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Missouri health officials said Wednesday the state now has confirmed 356 cases of the coronavirus, an increase of 101 since Tuesday, as Gov. Mike Parson announced more steps to help the fight the
Photo: Healthcare professionals wear personal protective equipment as they prepare to test patients for flu, strep throat, and coronavirus from their parked cars on Tuesday at the St. Bernards Urgent Care Clinic on Red Wolf Boulevard in
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The youngest of the eight people to die of the coronavirus outbreak in Missouri was a 31-year-old Red Cross employee who was buried as her family watched from their cars. The American Red
While many are focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, the seasonal influenza continues to make its presence known. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reports nine influenza-related deaths were reported in the state for the week ending last
The Salvation Army has announced the closure of its thrift store in Mountain Home until further notice due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.Corps Assistant Bryan Brinlee of the local Salvation Army explains the closure. Listen: right-click to
KIRKWOOD, Mo. (AP) – Another St. Louis area newspaper is suspending its print publication as businesses stop advertising amid the economic fallout of the coronavirus. KMOX reports that the Webster-Kirkwood Times is halting its print edition after
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The city of Ferguson, Missouri, has agreed to a $1.7 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit that accused its municipal court of charging illegal court fees, attorneys involved in the case said Wednesday.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ largest city is expanding its curfew because of the coronavirus outbreak. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott said Wednesday the city will impose a curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The
Photo: Isaac Haney After winning the Class 1 state championship earlier this month, the Dora boys’ basketball team has three players and its coach receiving state-wide recognition on the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association All-State team. Isaac Haney
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Bill Braum, founder of Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores that has grown to nearly 300 outlets in five states, has died, the company announced Tuesday. He was 92.Braum died Monday at his
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Students at Arkansas Tech University will be receiving a credit toward future university housing after the outbreak of the coronavirus forced student dorms to close. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported the school’s board
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A St. Louis woman who won $50,000 in a Lottery game 18 years ago has won again, and this time the prize is much bigger. The Missouri Lottery said Wednesday Anne Kasal matched
ST. LOUIS (AP) -The youngest of the eight people to die of the coronavirus outbreak in Missouri was a 31-year-old Red Cross employee who was buried as her family watched from their cars. The American Red Cross
Baxter Regional Medical Center continues to provide daily updates on the COVID-19 situation locally. Speaking Wednesday were Ron Peterson, CEO/president; Barney Larry, VP/Business Development and executive director of the Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist;
Several area athletes were recognized, as the 1A-2 Conference announced its All-Conference basketball selections. The senior boys’ team includes Norfork’s Tyler Sorters and Will Martin; Gage Harris and Blaine Marberry of Viola; Justus Cooper, Caleb Faulkner, Coby
Oklahoma tornadoes, Gulf Coast hurricanes and even Ground Zero on 9/11, the Salvation Army has served during each of these catastrophes. And now the international relief organization is readying itself to provide aid during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 crisis is prompting a change in the schedule for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) van service in the Twin Lakes Area. Beginning in April, the west route, which goes from Mountain Home to Yellville to
Photo: Tim Roberson The Boone County Quorum Court, meeting in a special session Tuesday night, has selected a new sheriff. Boone County Chief Deputy Tim Roberson will fill the remainder of sheriff Mike Moore’s term. Moore announced
Photo: (from left) Representative Nelda Speaks, Norfork student James Whitehead, Norfork student Maggie Rychtarik, Norfork Elementary Principal Deanna Klaus and Norfork High School teacher Bradley Morrison The achievements at two local schools have been recognized by state
Photo: Kyle Vestal A man accused of breaking into the home of a relative and possessing methamphetamine pled guilty to the charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month. Twenty-five-year-old Kyle
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas is reporting its first coronavirus deaths. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday two people have died from COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Faulkner County’s deputy coroner says a 91-year-old man
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Two more residents of a southwest Missouri assisted-living center have died from the coronavirus, bringing the number of deaths in the state to eight. Clay Goddard, director of the Springfield-Greene County Health
Mountain Home Public Schools has slated a drive-thru Chromebook/iPad/school supplies pickup day at Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary School on Thursday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Parents and guardians of students in first and second grade may drive to the front door
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) – Tyson Foods gave away 40,000 pounds of chicken to hundreds of people in Arkansas to lend a helping hand amid the new coronavirus global pandemic that has upended life nationwide.The giveaway Monday
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas on Tuesday reported its first two deaths from the coronavirus outbreak. Faulkner County’s deputy coroner said a 91-year-old man died Tuesday morning at a Conway hospital from COVID-19, the illness caused
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas on Tuesday reported its first death from the coronavirus outbreak. Faulkner County’s deputy coroner said a 91-year-old man died Tuesday morning at a Conway hospital from COVID-19, the illness caused by
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s death toll from the coronavirus doubled to six in one day, and cities and counties statewide took new measures Tuesday to slow the spread of the virus. Greene County health officials
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) – The Southeast Missourian newspaper in Cape Girardeau is temporarily suspending three days of print publication, citing the economic impact of the coronavirus. Publisher Jon Rust said in Monday’s edition that the newspaper
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a one-year contract with Jordan Ta’amu, with veteran Chad Henne for a backup job next season. The 22-year-old Ta’amu was undrafted out of Mississippi last
The Tuesday update on COVID-19 from Baxter Regional Medical Center includes comments from Ron Peterson, CEO/president; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; Shannon Nachtigal, chief nursing officer; Tobias Pugsley, marketing director. Officials say they 14 people have been tested,
Photo: Nicholas Roos Convicted double murderer Nicholas Roos, now serving a life without parole prison sentence, has taken his effort to obtain post conviction relief to the U.S. Supreme Court. Roos has filed a petition asking the
Photo: Dennis Wagers A Cotter man who first told police he had broken into five camper trailers trying to find his lost keys pled guilty to charges stemming from the incident during a session of Baxter County
Photo: Carlene Carter A Marion County woman, 54-year-old Joy Carlene Carter of Yellville, is facing a felony count of theft, after she allegedly used a former jail inmate’s bank account to purchase personal items. According to the
A fuel tank at the Magness Oil bulk plant in Cotter has leaked approximately 500 gallons of non-highway diesel fuel near the White River. Benny Magness, owner of Magness Oil, says cleanup and containment is underway for
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas faces a $353 million budget shortfall because of the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday. Hutchinson announced the shortfall as he said the state was delaying its
TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) – A southwest Arkansas couple has been charged in Miller County with second-degree murder in the death of their 7-month-old daughter and endangering the welfare of the girl’s twin brother. The Texarkana Gazette reports
A local communications provider is setting up free internet access for students to use while schools are shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yelcot Communications is in the process of getting the free Wi-Fi set up throughout its
Baxter Regional Medical Center continues to provide daily updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and its affects locally. Monday’s update includes Barney Larry, VP/Business Development and executive director, Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation; Stephanie Free, infection preventionist; Gerald Cantrell,
Photo: Bryan Mattox Former Mountain Home High School head football coach Bryan Mattox has filed a lawsuit in Baxter County Circuit Court against the Mountain Home Public School District alleging breach of contact. In the suit filed
Due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, the deadline to file federal income tax returns has been extended. Taxes from the 2019 year will now be due July 15. Mountain Home city treasurer and H&R Block owner Marshella
Photo: Christopher Alan Whitman A Baxter County man, 30-year-old Christopher Alan Whitman of Mountain Home, accused of confronting a person and firing a pistol, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month. Whitman entered a plea
Photo: Thomas Michael Forrest A man who flung a water bottle at another male who was chasing him out of his residence appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month. Thirty-three-year-old Thomas Michael Forrest of Mountain
While the St. Louis Cardinals and the rest of Major League Baseball are facing a delay to the 2020 season, KTLO-AM will begin a run of classic Cardinal games. The latter portion of the 2011 season, the
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arkansas rose by nearly 50, including more that 40 residents and staff of nursing homes, officials said Sunday. The state Department of Health reported that
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Missouri rose to 90 Sunday, including at least five cases tied to one suburban St. Louis preschool. The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease
Storm damage at Hwy. 87/Route AR (Photos: Courtesy Bakersfield Volunteer Fire Department) Additional damage has been reported from Thursday night’s storms at the state line and further north. While there were no tornadoes reported in southern Missouri,
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Top coronavirus stories: COVID-19 testing location made available in Mountain Home Friday (3-20) BRMC Thursday COVID-19 update discusses testing; officials say expect confirmed cases
LITTLE ROCK – Late winter and early spring are typically the best times of year to hook into big fish. While only one catch can qualify as Arkansas’s state record for a certain species, the Arkansas Game
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Officials in Missouri’s largest cities are ordering a mandatory stay-at-home rule to residents starting next week in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, even as two more cases were confirmed
Photo: Michael Lawson Bobbitt A Mountain Home man is facing two charges, after he allegedly used his prosthetic leg to break a window at the Baxter County Detention Center. Fifty-year-old Michael Lawson Bobbitt is alleged to have
Photo: Anjanette Yancy A Little Rock woman charged with breaking into multiple vehicles and stealing and using debit and credit cards was sentenced to six years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court earlier
Photo: Michael Gage Jr. A Gassville man who said he accidentally shot himself while cleaning a pistol and ended up being arrested for handling the gun was in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month. The charges
A local man struck it big shortly after the Missouri Lottery introduced a new scratch-off game. Jeremy Burkett of Theodosia won the $55,558 top prize the 5X Bingo game. The game became available in February, and Burkett
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A private funeral has been held for a Springfield police officer who was killed in a shooting that also saw four others and the gunman die. The funeral for Officer Christoper Walsh, 32,
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. (AP) – The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas is now 118 and the number is not expected to peak for another six to eight weeks, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Saturday.
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. (AP) – An airman at Little Rock Air Force Base has tested positive for the coronavirus, the base commander said Saturday. The active duty airman is believed to have contracted the
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is keeping state parks open amid the coronavirus outbreak. The department will try to limit visitors’ interaction with rangers and other park staffers, the St. Louis
The COVID-19 pandemic has required us to rethink how we do things in our personal lives from education to our business, and how we entertain ourselves. The same is true in government. We have suspended a number
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas groups trying to gather signatures for various petitions required to qualify for the November ballot have suspended their efforts amid public health concerns spurred by the new coronavirus. The group Arkansas
Photo: Courtesy Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via Associated Press BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) – A state judge on Thursday said he won’t reconsider the mistrial he granted to an Arkansas man convicted of killing his 6-year-old son by sexually
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas junior Mason Jones was named 2020 Associated Press All-America honorable mention, being one of 20 players to be recognized by the AP. Jones becomes the 31st Razorback to be named an All-American and the
Thursday night’s local storm activity produced two tornadoes confirmed Friday by the National Weather Service. An EF2 tornado ripped through 12 1/2 miles of Marion and Boone counties, and an EF1 tornado later touched down for a
Photo: Dylan Ozzy Lawyer A Gassville man, who faced charges in two counties stemming from a high-speed pursuit in early July last year, entered a plea of guilty to his Baxter County charges earlier this month. The
Photo: Jason Frye A Mountain Home man who wanted to get back at someone he said owed him money but took his revenge out on another person’s house was in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month.
Fulton County Sheriff Al Roork says he accepted the resignation of his chief deputy, John Cawvey, on Thursday. Sheriff Roork says the resignation follows him advising Cawvey of a pending investigation by the Arkansas State Police at
The new bandshell at Mountain Home’s Hickory Park will resemble this structure previously designed by Tyler Truss Systems of Indiana. In a brief session Thursday evening, the Mountain Home City Council approved three ordinances and the purchase
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – University of Missouri-Columbia Chancellor Alexander Cartwright has been tapped to be president of the University of Central Florida. The University of Central Florida’s Board of Trustees on Friday voted unanimously for Cartwright. Florida’s
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A Walmart store in Springfield had some joyful news during this time of panic buying amid the coronavirus pandemic. A customer at the store gave birth to a baby girl Wednesday in the
The COVID-19 threat has led to Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass announcing late Friday effective Monday public access to county offices will be suspended.Sheriff John Montgomery says his administrative offices will remain open during the day Monday
The COVID-19 threat has led to Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass announcing late Friday effective Monday public access to county offices will be suspended.Judge Pendergrass says elected officials and employees will staff offices and will be available
A spokesperson for MedExpress’s Administrative Offices in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, confirmed late Friday the Mountain Home location is a COVID-19 testing center. The company’s website says COVID-19 testing is available at designated MedExpress centers, as supplies are available,
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A Walmart store in Springfield had some joyful news during this time of panic buying amid the coronavirus pandemic. A customer at the store gave birth to a baby girl Wednesday in the
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The number of coronavirus cases in Missouri has jumped to nearly 50, and at least one of the new cases is raising concerns because it appears to involve community spread. The Missouri
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas health officials say there are now nearly 100 cases of coronavirus in the state, including at least 13 residents and staff of a Little Rock nursing home. The state announced Friday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A western Missouri woman in her 80s has died from the new coronavirus, marking the second death in the state. The death of the Jackson County woman was announced Friday, on the
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says the state will soon ban gatherings of more than 10 people to help combat the spread of the coronavirus. Parson said the order will be issued Saturday.
Baxter Regional Medical Center has launched a COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Hotline available by calling (870) 508-7001 from the hours of 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Also offered is a quick COVID-19 screening with three questions: 1. Have you had contact with
The Salvation Army of Mountain Home will be serving spaghetti from Mel’s Diner Friday afternoon starting at 4:30.”The food will be ready for you to take home to share with your loved ones,” according to the Salvation
The Arkansas Activities Association has extended its dead period for all of its member schools. Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the dead period is scheduled to continue through April 17. Coaches will continue to be
Thursday night’s storm activity caused damage in Marion County, but it is unknown how widespread the damage is. Marion County Judge John Massey says the county continues to be surveyed. Listen: right-click to download mp3 Judge Massey
Baxter Regional Medical Center’s (BRMC) Friday update on the COVID-19 pandemic includes information from Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass and updates from CEO/President Ron Peterson, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Marketing Director Tobias Pugsley, including a new
Two counties in North Central Arkansas now have confirmed cases of coronavirus. Officials in Boone County are reporting a confirmed case, while the Arkansas Department of Health says at least one person has tested positive in Searcy
The Mountain Home School Board heard updates from superintendent Dr. Jake Long concerning the ongoing school shutdown mandated by Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson at its regular March meeting Thursday. Hutchinson announced Thursday afternoon all schools in the
After advising parents and guardians students would remain out of the classroom until April 6, officials with the Dora R-III School District reached out Thursday with details on a plan for grab-and-go meals. Both Dora and Bakersfield
Photo: In this Wednesday photo, service representative Lisa Norwood (left) wears a mask as she takes a driver’s license photo of Jamie Easton, of North Little Rock, at the Central Revenue Office in Little Rock, Ark. (Thomas
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Little Rock District is announcing campground reservation cancellations in Arkansas and Southern Missouri in response to the coronavirus. The cancellations will not affect those campers already at the campgrounds.USACE campgrounds
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) – A veteran St. Louis County police captain on Thursday was named to lead the department, becoming the county’s first female police chief.The St. Louis County Board of Police Commissioners chose Mary Barton to
Farmers and Merchants Bank has kicked off a new statewide musical initiative with a $75,000 donation to the City of Mountain Home to cover the cost of a bandshell at Hickory Park. Brandon Scallion, market president for
Following updates Thursday at the federal and state level regarding the global pandemic, changes continue at the local level with the operation of government and law enforcement. In Marion County, Judge John Massey says beginning
Photo: In this Wednesday photo, service representative Lisa Norwood (left) wears a mask as she takes a driver’s license photo of Jamie Easton, of North Little Rock, at the Central Revenue Office in Little Rock, Ark. (Thomas
As known positive cases of covid-19 in Arkansas soared to 62 on Thursday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced new measures to limit what he said was “increasing community spread” of the illness. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is reporting the
OMAHA, Neb. (AP)- Bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states expect the economy to slow down over the next few months as the nation deals with the coronavirus outbreak, according to a new survey
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Anyone entering a Missouri Department of Corrections office or facility will undergo enhanced screening in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, state officials say.The agency said the new procedure
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A former Arkansas pastor has been sentenced to one year and nine months in federal prison for his part in helping a sports memorabilia collector make millions of dollars by fraudulently selling
Photo: Courtesy AGFC LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), in cooperation with Gov. Asa Hutchinson, voted during a specially called meeting Thursday to waive all fishing license and trout permit requirements for residents
PEVELY, Mo. (AP) – A woman accused of abusing four toddlers in 2017 at an eastern Missouri church day care center continued working until January because her mother, who directed the center, did not report the abuse,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ largest city is prohibiting in-person service at restaurants and bars as the number of coronavirus cases in the state continues to rise. Little Rock’s mayor on Thursday said the closure was
The Gassville City Council will meet in a special called session Thursday evening at 6.The meeting is being held to consider an appropriation for paving of Lakeview Drive. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas has risen to 46. The state Department of Health announced the nine new cases on its website Thursday. This comes a day after the state
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The University of Missouri is asking all undergraduates living in residence halls in Columbia to move out to help combat the coronavirus pandemic. The university system announced last week that all remaining
A fire this past weekend claimed the life of a Searcy County woman. The victim has been identified as Lynnette Wright. Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell says the fire was reported about 1:30 Saturday morning on State
Baxter Regional Medical Center officials provided another update on COVID-19 Thursday morning with board certified pathologist Dr. Christopher Webb, President and CEO Ron Peterson, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Marketing Director Tobias Puglsey. Listen: right-click to download
Photo: Crystal Lou Hodge A woman whose attempt to escape arrest resulted in minor injuries to a Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) officer appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Thursday. Thirty-two-year-old Crystal Lou Hodge said she
Photo: Debra Sisney A Mountain Home woman who allegedly arranged a drug deal on a cellphone while sitting in Baxter County Circuit Court waiting for one of her existing drug cases to be called was back in
The Alley-White American Legion Auxiliary Unit 52 in Mountain Home is accepting applications for delegates to Arkansas Girls State. The 78th-annual session is scheduled for May 24 through 29 at Harding University in Searcy. The purpose of
The Cotter School Board is set to discuss the academic calendar for 2020-2021 and the classified personnel salary schedule when it meets in regular session Thursday evening at 7.Also on the agenda is the purchase of Chromebooks
The seventh annual Lake Norfork Fireworks Bass Fishing Tournament is scheduled for March 28 at 7 a.m. at Panther Bay Marina at Lake Norfork. The entry fee is $50 per team, and there is an optional Big
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The cash-strapped Kansas City Chiefs were quiet on the first day of NFL free agency, with their biggest move Wednesday a restructuring of defensive end Frank Clark’s contract in an effort to
Officials with the Bakersfield R-IV and Dora R-III school districts have amended their schedules in light of the coronavirus pandemic.Both districts on spring break this week had planned to return to the classrooms on Monday. On Wednesday,
Photo: In this Tuesday photo, Sebastian County Courts Deputy Sheriff John Hancock wears a protective mask while checking in visitors to the county courts building in Fort Smith. Due to the coronavirus, the court system, as of
Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the first death from COVID-19 in a second news conference Wednesday afternoon. KFVS in Cape Girardeau reports the first coronavirus-related death in Missouri was in Boone County.On Wednesday afternoon the Kansas City,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ governor has ordered new financial help for people and businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The assistance detailed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday came as Arkansas saw its COVID-19 cases
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A top official at the largest airport in Arkansas says it could see up to half of its passenger traffic reduced over the next two months as people limit traveling because of
With the exception of the jail and the 911 center, Baxter County Judge Mickey Pendergrass says all other county offices remain open to the public. However, employees are being screened in these locations.Judge Pendergrass says much of
The Gassville City Council approved several changes to city business due to COVID-19 during its regular March session Tuesday night. Mayor Jeff Braim explains the changes. Listen: right-click to download mp3 On Wednesday, Mayor Braim announced the
The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas has risen to 30 and includes the first one in the state’s northwest. The Department of Health announced the eight new cases on its website Wednesday. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A Chinese company has abandoned its plan to build a massive paper mill in southwestern Arkansas that had already been delayed by trade tensions. Sun Paper told Gov. Asa Hutchinson and economic
Photo: An honor guard takes the casket bearing Hot Springs Police Officer 1st Class Brent Scrimshire into the Hot Springs Convention Center on Monday in Hot Springs. Kayvon Ward was charged with capital murder with a felony
A Mountain Home based funeral home has announced plans on handling services during the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak.Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services says it will continue to enable families to participate in the rituals most important to
Following guidance from the CDC and recommendations from state and local public health authorities in consultation with the National Park Service (NPS) Public Health Service officers there are temporary facility closures in place at Buffalo National River.
Officials from Baxter Regional Medical Center provided another update on the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday morning, discussing how it’s different from the flu. BRMC CEO Ron Peterson, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Marketing Director Tobias Pugsley were interviewed
An emergency blood drive will be held in Mountain Home Wednesday. The event is from 10-4 at the American Red Cross Bloodmobile, which will be set up outside the Baxter Regional Medical Center cafeteria entrance. COVID-19 has
While national news reports indicate some grocery stores across the country have had shelves cleared by shoppers stocking up during the COVID-19 pandemic, a local grocery store manager says they are not experiencing any problems in obtaining
Izard, Stone and Newton counties in North Central Arkansas have implemented policy changes to help prevent the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19.County Judge Eric Smith announced Tuesday all Izard County courthouse and annex employees, along with visitors, will be
Three public water authorities in the Twin Lakes Area have announced changes to their operations due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.Both the Northeast Public Water Authority and the Lakeview/Midway Public Water Authority have closed their lobbies to the
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ governor is easing some of the restrictions for seeking unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus outbreak as two more casinos in the state temporarily closed. Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri’s health department is reporting 15 positive cases of coronavirus. As of Tuesday the agency reported cases of COVID-19 in Boone, Cass, Cole, Greene, Henry, Jackson and St. Louis counties, as well
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Police in Springfield, Missouri, are still searching for the motive of the gunman who killed four people, including a police officer, before fatally shooting himself. The shooting happened Sunday night at a Kum
The Southeastern Conference Tuesday announced that all regular season conference and non-conference competitions are cancelled for the remainder of the 2019-20 athletic year, including all remaining SEC championship events, due to continuing developments related to the coronavirus
In response to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the Arkansas Supreme Court has suspended all in-person proceedings in all appellate, circuit and district courts — subject to exceptions — effective Wednesday through Friday, April 3. The Court issued its
The Arkansas Activities Association has released its All-State teams from the high school basketball season, and 26 area athletes are on the list. The Class 5A teams include three players from Mountain Home. Anna Grace Foreman and
As a precaution to the coronavirus, a pair of local sheriff’s offices are suspending all on-site visitations. The Marion County Law Enforcement Center will not be conducting jail visitation through the front office until further notice. Video
Image: A sign informs visitors that the Saint Louis Zoo is temporarily closed to the public to protect against the spread of coronavirus Monday in St. Louis. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Gov. Mike Parson has ordered
KTLO, Classic Hits & The Boot are seeking the public’s input on questions for Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) personnel on the current coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.To submit your question, please visit the KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot
The Arkansas attorney general’s mobile office has postponed its trip to Searcy County. The office was scheduled to be at the Searcy County Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Marshall Wednesday morning, but Attorney General Leslie Rutledge
The Fulton County Courthouse is closed to the public until further notice to combat the spread of coronavirus. According to Fulton County Judge Jim Bicker, residents can conduct some of their business by phone, mail, or email.
While most school districts in Ozark County are on spring break this week, officials are continuing to monitor the coronavirus situation and the potential threat it may have on students and staff. Gainesville and Thornfield have both
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced her March Mobile Office schedule which includes a stop in Searcy County. The mobile office will be in Marshall at the Searcy County Senior Activity & Wellness Center Wednesday morning
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is suspending driver road testing at all locations beginning Tuesday. Superintendent Colonel Eric T. Olson says all road tests are cancelled for the remainder of March. The patrol is monitoring the status
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Two more Arkansas casinos are closing temporarily because of concerns about the coronavirus. Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis and Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff say they are temporarily closing their
Officials from Baxter Regional Medical Center provided another update on coronavirus Tuesday morning. Hospital CEO Ron Peterson, Dr. Greg Elders and Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free took part in the interview. Listen: right-click to download mp3 WebReadyTM Powered
Staff at the Van Matre Senior Activity and Wellness Center is taking precautions due to the coronavirus. The senior center will be closed to the public beginning Tuesday, and several of its services will be suspended for
Several counties in North Central Arkansas are being affected by courts cancelling due to COVID-19. Baxter County District Court Judge Jason Duffy has announced all appearances set for the next three weeks in his court will be
Mayor Hillrey Adams has announced the City of Mountain Home will continue to provide all services and support to its citizens during the current COVID-19 crisis.Adams says the city’s No. 1 priority is the safety of the
Several counties in North Central Arkansas are being affected by courts cancelling due to COVID-19. Baxter County District Court Judge Jason Duffy has announced all appearances set for the next three weeks in his court will be
The Gassville City Council’s regular March session is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6. The lone item of unfinished business is flooring maintenance quotes for the community center and the fire department. Under new business the council
The Norfork City Council will move through a fairly light agenda for its regular March session Tuesday evening at 6:30. The council’s two items of unfinished business include city banners and a memorial. The lone item of
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The first case of coronavirus has been announced in St. Louis, bringing the total number of cases in Missouri up to seven. St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson announced Monday that someone in
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs have placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on Chris Jones. That raises the possibility that the Pro Bowl defensive tackle will remain with the Super Bowl champions for at
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) and NEXT, Powered by NAEC are taking preventative measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19.Beginning Tuesday, NAEC lobbies in Salem, Mountain Home and Ash Flat, as well as the Salem office’s
The Arkansas Activities Association will implement a dead period for all of its member schools due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19. Starting Tuesday, coaches will be prohibited from engaging in activities involving student athletes, including practice,
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Little Rock’s mayor has introduced a curfew as part of efforts to curb the new coronavirus as the number of infections in the state continues to rise.Mayor Frank Scott says the curfew
With the focus of information during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on controlling transmission and protecting those most vulnerable to the illness, there remains a segment of the population that isn’t drawing much focus. Thus far, the virus seems
The Donald W. Reynolds Library has announced its closure in an effort to further prevent the spread of coronavirus. The library in Mountain Home will be closed beginning Tuesday and continuing through March 29. Library Director Kim
With the closure of schools in Arkansas due to the coronavirus, many students who normally get assistance with food for the weekends won’t have to worry about meals during the downtime. The Food Bank of North Central
The Marion County Quorum Court has scheduled a special session for Tuesday at 11 a.m. The court is set to consider an ordinance addressing county business during a pandemic. The meeting will be held in the Marion
The Baxter County Circuit Court jury panel will not need to report for duty Tuesday. Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says jurors will next need to report March 30 at 9 a.m. at the court
The Marion County Circuit Court jury panel will not need to report for duty on Tuesday. According to Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet, the current jurors’ term of service is concluded. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Dallas Cowboys have placed their exclusive franchise tag on star quarterback Dak Prescott. The move secures the rights to Prescott for an estimated $31.5 million while the Cowboys and Prescott’s representatives keep working on a long-term
Arkansas health officials say the number of novel coronavirus cases in the state has risen to 22. The state Health Department announced the six new cases on its website Monday. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state Health
Gov. Mike Parson has announced a sixth case of the coronavirus in the state, this one in Green County in southwest Missouri. Parson said in a Monday morning tweet that 170 people have been tested for COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – Police say five people including an officer and a gunman are dead after a shooting at a gas station in Springfield, Missouri. Police Chief Paul Williams said Monday morning the dead also include
Officials from Baxter Regional Medical Center provided another update on coronavirus Monday morning. BRMC CEO Ron Peterson, Infection Preventionist Stephanie Free and Marketing Director Tobias Pugsley discussed the latest information. Listen: right-click to download mp3 WebReadyTM Powered
The Bull Shoals Police Department is offering citizens assistance in an attempt to ease the minds of those possibly shut in at their residences due to the continued threat of coronavirus (COVID-19). Officers will pick up and
Photo: Timothy Jason Burkhart Jr. A 24-year-old Mountain Home man, who allegedly left toddlers, ages 1 and 3 years old, alone and crying in an apartment, entered a guilty plea to the charges against him in Baxter
One of the Mountain Home Athletic Department’s biggest fundraisers returns to Big Creek Golf and Country Club. The Bomber Booster Club Golf Tournament is scheduled for April 11, with tee time scheduled for 1 p.m. The entry
The Mountain Home Twin Lakers semi-pro basketball team picked up an exciting 65-62 win over Arkadelphia Sunday night, when Andre Brown hit a three-pointer from the corner at the buzzer for the victory. Chris Robertson paced the
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Sunday evening said his administration is strongly encouraging the cancellation or suspension of public events with more than 50 people. Parson’s announcement followed federal health officials’ recommendations
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is moving to online classes only due to the coronavirus. Chancellor Dr. Robin Myers says classes will be held Monday, but are optional for those who are unable to attend. Beginning Tuesday, faculty
Two days after Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced schools in the state would remain open, a change of plans was announced Sunday. Due to the threat of coronavirus, Governor Hutchinson and other state officials announced schools will
HOT SPRINGS – Alpena High School came into the Arkansas National Archery in the Schools Program (ANASP) state tournament as the top-scoring team from February’s Senior Division regional competitions.The school’s balanced scoring among team members held up
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. MC man arrested after allegedly living under assumed identity for decades Coronavirus in Arkansas: 3 new coronavirus cases in Arkansas are health workers 3
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (AP) – Three health care workers are the latest to test positive for the coronavirus in Arkansas, Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state Secretary of Health Dr. Nathaniel Smith said Saturday. The three are connected
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri officials confirmed late Saturday that a fifth person has tested positive for coronavirus in the state. The Department of Health and Senior Services said the latest case involves a patient in
Information regarding ticket refunds for Arkansas Razorback home events impacted (March 13 – April 15, 2020) will be available in the coming days for season ticket holders and fans that have purchased single-game tickets. Refunds for ticketed
Concern over the nationwide coronavirus outbreak has caused postponement of all cases and jury trials set for one Baxter County Circuit Court Division. Judge Gordon Webb announced late Saturday the change would begin Tuesday and run through
Photo: Amber Beach A Mountain Home woman who attempted to use a Bible to sneak prohibited items to a male inmate in the Baxter County jail pled guilty to the charge against her Thursday. Thirty-one-year-old Amber Beach
Just six building permits were sold in the City of Mountain Home in February, according to Jeannie Anderson from the Building Inspection Department. Topping the list was a permit to Crownover Company for a new residence at
