A Baxter County man has been arrested in Marion County after five children tested positive for THC. Facing ten felony charges is 36-year-old Michael Solon King of Gassville. THC is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid found in the
A Gassville woman facing three counts of rape is scheduled to go on trial in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division during the week of September 8. Fifty-six-year-old Alice Alaine Mclean turned herself in at the sheriff’s office
A Shirley man is facing multiple felony charges following a countywide sex offender compliance check conducted in Stone County. According to an affidavit from the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Allen K. Godfrey of Shirley is charged
A Lakeview resident has announced his candidacy for Congress. Steve Parsons will run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arkansas’ 1st Congressional District as the Libertarian Party nominee. Parsons received the party’s nomination during its convention
A new mural honoring the life and legacy of renowned fly fishing pioneer Dave Whitlock will be unveiled later this month in Bull Shoals. The mural, created by local artist and fly fisherman Duane Hada, has been
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on several days in March to allow crews to perform conduit maintenance on the dam. The road will be fully closed Tuesday through
The Marion County Election Commission will meet Monday to finalize the results of last week’s primary election.The commission is scheduled to meet Monday at 11:30 to count provisional ballots and certify the results of the March 3
The Salesville City Council will hold its regular meeting Monday at 6. Under new business, the council is scheduled to discuss records destruction, review the legislative audit report, and consider a request regarding items removed from the
The Mountain Home Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting Monday afternoon. The meeting is scheduled for Monday at 1 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Under new business, commissioners will consider the approval of
The Yellville-Summit School District Board of Education will meet Monday at 5:30 at the district’s Administrative Building.Board members are scheduled to consider several action items, including approval of the monthly budget and financial reports, petitions for student
A man charged with involvement in a shooting incident in January last year in which a 32-year-old male was killed appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (March 2). Fifty-eight-year-old Danny Paul Whitsel and his wife,
Dylan Edwards (center) with Brig. Gen. George Walter, Corps Southwestern Commander, and Col. Eric Swenson, Little Rock District Commander Dylan Edwards, Chief Ranger for Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was
The Baxter County Coroner’s Office has expanded it’s fleet with a new truck thanks to donations from community partners. On Monday last week the Baxter County Quorum Court passed a resolution to transfer $15,000 in donated funds
Two family-centered events will return to Mountain Home this month, with both taking place earlier in the year than usual.Mountain Home Christian Academy (MHCA) will host “Night With Your Knight,” a mother-son dinner event Friday at The
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on several days in March to allow crews to perform conduit maintenance on the dam. The road will be fully closed Tuesday through
Students from Mountain Home schools were recognized for their writing in this year’s Elks Americanism Essay Contest. Mountain Home students in grades five through seven participated in the annual contest, which asked students to respond to the
The Marion County Transfer Station will be closed Saturday after morning storms has left the facility without power. According to a release from the Marion County Judge’s Office the facility will reopen Monday morning at 7 thru
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 are set to go on trial May 18. Forty-one-year-old Daniel Wright and
A Fulton County man has been arrested on a sexual assault charge involving a minor. Twenty-three-year-old David Christopher Sisk of Salem also has an open case in Baxter County from an incident following a Halloween party. According
Flu cases in Arkansas were lower this past week in Arkansas according to the latest numbers released from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), however six new deaths have been reported in the state. The Viral Respiratory
Drivers across Arkansas are seeing higher prices at the pump this week. According to data from AAA, the statewide average price for regular unleaded gasoline is now about $2.93 per gallon, an increase of more than 30
Voters in Baxter County will return to the polls on March 31 to finish deciding their future Sheriff but what can past elections teach us about voter turnout and voting patterns in a runoff election? This last
Circuit Judge Jody Carney has been appointed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to serve on the Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission. Carney will serve on the seven-member commission, which oversees the certification and professional standards for mediators
2026 Polar Plunge Committee The annual Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics Arkansas made a splash last Saturday at Henderson Marina on Norfork Lake, raising more than $14,000 for local athletes. Organizers say the total nearly doubles
The Terre Ware Author Lecture Series at Arkansas State UniversityMountain Home will present “A Conversation with Local Authors” on Tuesday, March 17, at 7 in the Trout Room at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. The event
The murder trial of 46-year-old Dusty Wheeler will not be held next week as planned and has been put over until May. Defense attorneys were reported to have needed more time to address issues with information provided
Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese has announced changes to the jury duty schedule for two groups of jurors.Group X jurors will not need to report for jury duty on Monday, March 9. Instead, those jurors
A registered sex offender pled guilty to a number of charges including willfully exposing another person to HIV during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.The charges
A Mountain Home man is facing felony charges following a reported stabbing early Sunday morning. According to a report from the Mountain Home Police Department, officers were dispatched to Baxter Health Hospital around 2:14. March 1 after
A Hardy woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation into an incident involving an unresponsive juvenile in January. According to an affidavit from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Brandy Leonard is charged with
Most political yard signs tied to the 2026 primary election must be removed by Sunday, March 8, under a City of Mountain Home ordinance outlining rules for the signs. The ordinance allows residents to display political yard
Proposed changes to Mountain Home’s zoning code were introduced Thursday evening during the City Council meeting at City Hall, beginning what will likely be several weeks of discussion before a final vote. Clay Strain presented the ordinance
The Cotter Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host its annual Chili Lunch and Auction Fundraiser Saturday at the Cotter Firehouse. Auxiliary President Linda McCarthy and member Linda Collier said the event will feature a chili luncheon beginning
The Izard County STEM School has been awarded a $30,000 Joint Use Agreement grant to support improvements to outdoor facilities on its elementary campus. School officials say the project will be a partnership with the City of
The Marion County Library Board will hold a special meeting Saturday at 5:00 to discuss personnel and finance issues. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Mayor Hillrey Adams stopped by KTLO Studios to talk about the recent rain, sales tax numbers, and the new community center.
Authorities in Boone County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 37-year-old man. Officials say Samuel Fogger was last seen around 10 a.m. Tuesday in the 4100 block of Terrapin Road in Boone County. Fogger
Forecasters say the area will get a brief break from widespread storms today, though scattered rain chances remain throughout the day. Most of the stronger rainfall is expected to stay limited, with any thunderstorms tonight likely
A man charged with murder is set to go on trial next week in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division. Forty-six-year-old Dusty Wheeler is currently free on a $500,000 bond. He is required to live with his mother
A Yellville man is facing multiple felony charges following a domestic dispute and fire earlier this month. According to an affidavit from the Marion County Circuit Court, 72-year-old Kenneth Lee Nelson is charged with three counts of
Guides for Cranor’s and Gaston’s are staying busy catching beautiful trout Resorts and guides on the White River are reporting a busy season despite being under strict trout limit regulations set by the Arkansas Game and Fish
Proposed updates to the City of Mountain Home’s zoning regulations will headline Thursday night’s City Council meeting scheduled for 5 at City Hall. The ordinance would revise the city’s zoning code by splitting the current C-2 commercial
The Baxter County Library Foundation has received an additional donation of more than $5,000 from Sonny Sharp for the Library Hill Trail project. Foundation officials say the contribution will help fund enhancements beyond basic construction and address
The Baxter County Conservation District is accepting applications for its scholarship program. The deadline to apply is March 31. Officials say additional details on required documents and the complete application packet are available on the districts website.
A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night on U.S. Highway 62 in Mountain Home. According to a crash report from the Mountain Home Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:04 p.m. March
Baxter County Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says jurors assigned to Groups X and Z will now need to report for jury duty Monday, March 9 at 9:00. Court officials say the change was made after the
A man facing a number of charges stemming from his attempt to flee from a pursuing Baxter County sheriff’s deputy at speeds reaching in excess of 100-miles-per-hour on State Highway 178 West appeared during a session of
Marion County jurors serving on both the Green and White panels have been dismissed for the remainder of the current court term. Court officials announced the dismissal Wednesday. Jurors on both panels will not be required to
The Twin Lakes Area will get it’s first taste of severe weather this season as strong storms move through the area in the afternoon with flooding rains possible overnight.National Weather Service Meteorologist Eric Greene tells KTLO News
Stone County voters reelected Sheriff Long Tuesday night while the County Judge’s race will be decided in a runoff on March 31st.Incumbent Sheriff Brandon Long won a second term carrying 75 percent of the vote with 2,257
Baxter County voters will decide the next sheriff in a runoff election after no candidate received a majority in Tuesday’s primary.Mark Hollingsworth received 3,346 votes (46%), while Brian Davis finished with 2,917 votes (40%). The two candidates
With nearly two-thirds of the vote, Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty secured a second term following the March Primary Tuesday evening. Judge Litty received 4567 votes while his opponent Eric Payne who serves as JP for District
Baxter County saw almost 8,000 total votes cast during the Preferential Primary with the majority of voters turning out on election day. KTLO’s Heather Loftis spoke with Baxter County Clerk Canda Reese after all unofficial results had
Marion County voters rejected two sales tax proposals tied to construction and long-term maintenance of a proposed community center along Highway 14 in Yellville during Tuesday’s election.The proposal for a 0.25% sales and use tax failed, with
Baxter County voters elected Danny Woods to the Quorum Court Tuesday as justice of the peace for District 11. Woods defeated Tom Canta with 487 votes (60%) to 320 votes (40%). KTLO News spoke with Woods, who
Fulton County voters returned incumbent Sheriff Jacob “Jake” Smith to office and elected Heath Everett as county judge in Tuesday’s Republican primary. Smith won a second term as sheriff with 1,460 votes (66.15%), defeating Wendell A. Lane,
Boone County elected Tim Roberson as it’s next Sheriff Tuesday evening while the County Judge race heads to a runoff at the end of the month. Roberson who received 73 percent of the vote will take the
Three people, including a former Boone County official and the current Boone County Judge, are facing charges following a multi-agency investigation into alleged financial misconduct involving county funds.According to probable cause affidavits filed in Boone County Circuit
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery stopped by KTLO Studios to speak with Sammy Raycraft about the upcoming election night, and share his experience at the memorial for the slain Christian County officers.
A woman being taken into custody for a probation violation got into more trouble when drugs and drug paraphernalia were found in her belongings. Forty-two-year-old Adrienna Zoe Speak, who lists an address along State Highway 5 in
A Searcy County man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. According to the probable cause affidavit, released just last week, 33-year-old Richard Allan Bradley
Tuesday is Election Day in Arkansas for the 2026 the Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election.Polls open at 7:30 a.m. and will remain open until 7:30 p.m. In Baxter County polls will be open at the Baxter
A Veteran Town Hall will be held Wednesday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 at VFW Ozark Post 3246. The event will feature staff from the Mountain Home VA Clinic and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, including
Mountain Home High School’s NJROTC unit will host a sponsorship dinner March 3 to help fund a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C. The dinner will begin at 6:00 at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. Tables of
In a meeting lasting just under 20 minutes the Baxter County Quorum Court met Monday with a light agenda one day before their regularly scheduled time due to Tuesday’s Primary Election. A notable moment happened at the
Baxter County recorded it’s highest daily totals as 625 votes were cast on the final day of early voting, bringing the overall total to 4,778, or about 15 percent of registered voters in the county. In Marion
The Briarcliff Improvement District will meet Tuesday at 6 at the Briarcliff City Office. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese has announced that members of Jury Groups X and Z will not need to report on Monday.However, Group X and Z members are required to report Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Baxter County recorded it’s highest daily totals as 625 votes were cast on the final day of early voting, bringing the overall total to 4,778, or about 15 percent of registered voters in the county. Election day
The burn ban for all of Boone County has been lifted, effective immediately. The ban had been in place due to lack of rain and dry conditions in the area. Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway has declared
Photo taken by ADEQ of old quarry pit as part of investigation A state investigation into allegations of hazardous dumping at the old Baxter County quarry has found no water quality violations, according to an inspection report
Brother Sam and Annette are safe now in Cairo awaiting to return home 30 residents from the Twin Lakes Area touring the Holy Land say they are all safe and waiting to return home after a last
Voters across North Central Arkansas will head to the polls Tuesday for the Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election, with several county leadership races, local ballot issues and statewide contests to be decided. Polls will open at
A Mountain Home woman facing charges of destroying washers, dryers, mirrors, signs and doing damage in a bathroom at a local laundry appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division February 23. Fifty-two-year-old Allison Paige
A Harrison man is free on bond after leading a Baxter County deputy on a high-speed chase that nearly ended in a head-on collision. 33-year-old Dillon Kelly is charged with fleeing by vehicle or conveyance, first-degree reckless
A warm and dry February saw only two days of rain, ending the month at less than half the normal average precipitation.The month began on a cold note, with Feb. 1 marking the coldest day, recording a
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet Monday evening for it’s monthly scheduled meeting, one day earlier than its normal schedule due to Tuesday’s Preferential Primary Election.Items scheduled under new business include several budget appropriation ordinances involving
The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation meeting previously scheduled for Monday has been moved to 4:30. The meeting will be held at City Hall Chambers and is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The City of Gassville Tree Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting Monday at 9:00 at the Community Center, located at 204 S. School Street. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday at 11:00 at Mountain Home High School. The agenda includes a public comment opportunity followed by classroom visits with honors chemistry teacher Mr.
In a statement released Saturday evening the Arkansas Department of Agriculture stated that forestry crews had responded to 42 wildfires statewide with the greatest concentration being in North Central and Northeast Arkansas. A map provided by the
Saturday’s early voting wrapped up two weeks of ballot casting with the March Preferential Primary a couple days away on Tuesday. Baxter County recorded 215 early votes Saturday, bringing the overall total to 4,153, or about 13
The former president of the Mountain Home Hurricane Swim Team charged with theft of property after slightly more than $11,500 in team funds turned up missing appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Twenty-four-year-old Olivia Norris
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a Harrison woman wanted on an active warrant. Kala Marie Nelson is wanted on a body attachment for non-payment of child support. Nelson, 5’6″, 163
Most political yard signs tied to the 2026 primary election must be removed by Sunday, March 8, under a City of Mountain Home ordinance outlining rules for the signs. The ordinance allows residents to display political yard
As spring approaches, gardeners across the Twin Lakes Area are preparing for a new growing season. To help kick things off, the Baxter County Master Gardeners will host the annual Developing an Ozarks Green Thumb seminar Saturday,
The Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding hunters and anglers that several annual permits expired at the end of February. Permits expiring February 28th include 2025 small game, fishing, trout fishing, and combination hunting and fishing licenses.
Heavy smoke observed in Mountain Home from controlled burn south of town Smoke from a controlled burn in southern Baxter County and neighboring Stone County is impacting visibility Saturday across Mountain Home and portions of the Twin
Additional details have emerged following the Friday arrest of Boone County Judge Robert Daniel Hathaway in connection with an investigation into the misuse of county funds.According to a Friday night news release from the Arkansas State Police
Two Boone County residents have been arrested following a child abuse investigation in which authorities say an infant tested positive for methamphetamine exposure. According to court documents, 50-year-old Mark W. Gandy of Omaha and 22-year-old Lilly A.
Early voting wrapped up its second work week Friday with moderate turnout reported across the region, with only two more days of early voting remaining before Election Day on Tuesday. Baxter County recorded 486 early votes Friday,
An in-home caregiver, Lauralye Irene Lunday, charged with defrauding her elderly female client by running up almost $7,000 in unauthorized credit card charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Her attorney entered a not guilty
The Mountain Home High School track program is rolling out its annual bulk laundry and dish detergent fundraiser to support student athletes as they prepare for the season ahead. Head coach Nathan Chagnon says the buckets sell
Norfork Dam (pictured) is a renewed focus along with Bull Shoals in Corp initiative A new initiative announced Monday by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), following direction from President Trump, will bring a local focus
Baxter County saw 486 votes cast Friday.The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 3938 representing 12% of the 30,972 registered voters in the county. Early voting continues 10 to 4 on Saturdays and ends Monday
Boone County Judge Robert Daniel Hathaway was arrested Friday afternoon on charges including abuse of office and failure to report the loss of public funds. According to booking information, Hathaway, 68, of Omaha, was arrested at approximately
Mayor Hillrey Adams, surrounded by supporters Friday morning, announced his bid for a 3rd term as Mayor of Mountain Home. The announcement was made at the All Inclusive Playground at Hickory Park an accomplishment he touted as
Officials in Harrison are responding to the possible closure of one of the region’s primary employers, expressing concern about the impact on local families and the broader community. In a statement released by the city and
Week two of early voting continued Thursday with strong turnout reported across several area counties.Baxter County reported 377 voters cast ballots Thursday, bringing its overall early voting total to 3,452 – representing 11 percent of registered voters
A man pled guilty to negligent homicide charges during an appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division February 23. Forty-five-year-old Ian Michael Tice of Mountain Home was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He has been an
A Mountain Home man is free on bond after authorities say he punched a paramedic in the face during a response to a possible overdose Sunday. Baxter County deputies were called to a residence on Buzzard Roost
Tax statements for the 2025 taxes, due in 2026, are being mailed out and Baxter County Collector Teresa Smith says this year residents will notice key changes on their statement. Paper statements are scheduled to go out
The 2026 Polar Plunge annual fundraiser benefiting the Special Olympics of Arkansas is returning to the area Saturday. The event will take place at Henderson Marina on Norfork Lake beginning that morning with on-site registration at 10,
Baxter County officials report an increase in sales tax revenue based on collections from December 2025 sales. The county’s portion of the tax rose 6.7 percent, an increase of $36,161 compared with the same month last year.
Week two of early voting continued Thursday and Baxter County reported 377 voters cast Ballots.The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 3452 representing 11% of registered voters in the county. Early voting will continue tomorrow
Thirty-four-year-old Gary Lee Palmer, Jr. pled guilty to charges in four new felony cases and revocations in three other cases during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and was sentenced to six-years-probation with a judicial
A Fulton County man has been arrested for assaulting his parents, including choking his mom into unconsciousness, and then resisting arrest while he was naked. Facing three charges for the incident is 33-year-old Lance Keith Goodman of
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has received its 2025 annual inspection report for the Baxter County Detention Center, showing the facility met all state standards. The inspection was conducted Nov. 3, 2025, by the Arkansas Criminal Detention
Local businesses have until Friday to sign up for this year’s Be Pro Be Prouds Draft Day a career event held on the campus of Arkansas State University Mountain Home (ASUMH) that connects students with local businesses
An in-person Hunter Education course will be offered Saturday at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center in Yellville. The session will include instruction led by wildlife officer Tim Davenport, along with additional staff from the Arkansas
Cotter residents are invited to join the mayor for an informal morning gathering Friday at Cotter City Hall from 8 to 9. The event will feature coffee and pastries while the mayor shares upcoming news and events.
The Bull Shoals City Council will hold its regular meeting Thursday at City Hall. Among the more notable items on the agenda, the council will address IRS penalties totaling $4,323 issued for overdue payroll payments during the
The Baxter County Conservation District will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 6 in the Board Room of Farm Bureau, located at 1424 Highway 62 SW in Mountain Home. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM
The Cotter City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 6:00 at Cotter City Hall. The council has several significant items on the agenda. First, residents interested in filling the vacant Ward 2, Position 1
Baxter County saw 410 votes cast Wednesday as week two of early voting continues.The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 3075 representing 9% of registered voters in the county. Early voting will continue from 8
No injuries were reported Tuesday afternoon after a Baxter Health Ambulance caught fire in Cotter along Highway 62/412. According to a report from Cotter Fire Chief Lyle Jack, the Cotter, Gassville and Cotter-Gassville rural fire departments responded
A Mountain Home man was assaulted and his truck damaged during a Super Bowl party earlier this month, and authorities are looking for the woman believed to be responsible. Baxter County deputies responded to Castle Hill Drive
A West Plains man charged with two counts of rape appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Thirty-eight-year-old Corey Cauthen entered a plea of not guilty to the charges against him. A Little Rock attorney, Eugene
A Fulton County man has been arrested for assaulting his parents, including choking his mom into unconsciousness, and then resisting arrest while he was naked. Facing three charges for the incident is 33-year-old Lance Keith Goodman of
A speed limit change has gone into effect for a portion of Highway 62/412 in the City Cotter in an effort to reduce speeds and improve safety. The change made by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT)
Baxter Health Foundation has announced the addition of Gianna Sherry as its newest gift officer, bringing two decades of experience in education to the organization’s fundraising efforts. Sherry spent 20 years in education building relationships with students,
Sales tax revenue in Mountain Home rose compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures.City sales tax collections totaled $666,209 for the month, an increase of $20,654, or about 3.2 percent, over last
With week two of early voting underway, Baxter County saw 386 votes cast Tuesday. The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 2665 representing 8% of registered voters in the county. In Marion County an additional
Marion County Jurors on both the Green and White panels have been excused until March 23 at 9 a.m. according to a release this afternoon from Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Briarcliff Improvement District will hold an emergency meeting Tuesday at 6 at the Briarcliff City Office. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Baxter County man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he inappropriately touched a minor. According to the probable cause affidavit, 55-year-old Matthew Randolph Balsdon has been charged with rape, a Class Y felony under
Highway 178 will be closed across Bull Shoals Dam from Tuesday to Thursday for routine maintenance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The closure will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
A Harrison-area family is making a name for itself in the rodeo arena, and they’re just getting started. Adam Sutterfield recently spoke with KTLO about his three children – Brodie, Addilynn, and Taylee – who together formed
The Flippin City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 6 in the Flippin District Court Room. Three ordinances are on the agenda, all presented by Administrative Records and Finance Officer Jessica Beals. Ordinance 369 would
The Bull Shoals Food Pantry continues to serve residents across portions of Marion and Baxter counties while expanding its outreach through a newly launched website. Manager Bonnie Sumner, who has been with the organization for five years
The Norfork Fire Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday at 6. The public is invited to attend. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Monday marked the beginning of week 2 of early voting for the March 3 Preferential Primary. Baxter County reported 380 votes cast.The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 2279 representing 7 percent of the 30,972
A registered sex offender has recently changed addresses in Baxter County from within Mountain Home city limits to 621 E. Main St., apartment #112 in Gassville.Douglas Wayne Bean has registered with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office after
Marion County Jurors on the Green Panel are to report Tuesday at 9 a.m. according to a release from Dawn Moffet, Marion County and Circuit Clerk.White Panel jurors have been excused until the week of March 23.
An arrest was made last week in the case of a young Missouri man following a high speed chase that ended in a rollover on Highway 5 South in late November 2025.19-year-old Gary Wayne Sterling II of
The Baxter County Airport at Midway has been approved for funding to build seven new hangars, with a state agency covering nearly 87 percent of the cost. The airport received $632,973 from the Arkansas Department of Commerce
The Mountain Home High School NJROTC has been selected to provide color guard for the State of Arkansas at America’s National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The once in
The Baxter County Genealogical and Historical Society is kicking off 2026 with a busy agenda, including an upcoming public meeting, a new website launch, and long-awaited repairs to one of Mountain Home’s oldest structures. The society’s first
A red-carpet prom for individuals with special needs will return to the area next month as East Side Baptist Church hosts it’s fourth annual Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Pastor Scott Spear said
The Flippin School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at 6 in the boardroom at the central administration building. Along with routine business including approval of minutes and the financial report, the board will
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating four men currently wanted on active warrants. Nicholas Gunner Lowry, 5’11”, 135 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes, is wanted on a body attachment
Highway 178 will be closed across Bull Shoals Dam from Tuesday to Thursday for routine maintenance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The closure will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.Local
Mountain Home Public Schools has a new tool in its safety arsenal, thanks to support from two local businesses. Clay Maxey Chevrolet and Teamwork Roofing and Construction have partnered with the district to provide a dedicated Safety
As spring approaches, gardeners across the Twin Lakes Area are preparing for a new growing season. To help kick things off, the Baxter County Master Gardeners will host the annual Developing an Ozarks Green Thumb seminar Saturday,
Marion County Jurors on the Green and White panels do not need to report Monday, Feb 23.The Green panel is to report on Tuesday, Feb 24. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Baxter County Democratic Party is offering a new scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors with an interest in public service. The inaugural “Future Leaders Scholarship” will award $500 for the 2026 academic year to a
With the first week of early voting wrapped for the March 3rd Preferential Primary, Baxter County has had 1 in 20 registered voters cast their ballots so far.The clerk’s office reported that 149 votes were cast during
A Marion County man was recently arrested after he was discovered naked in the middle of the night trying to enter a church. Thirty-seven-year-old Leon Dode Gowen of Yellville is facing two charges for the incident. According
A Fulton County man has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and all of the other charges were dropped as part of a plea deal with the state for a drunk driving accident that killed his 17-year-old daughter
Thirty-eight band students from Pinkston Middle School, Mountain Home Junior High, and Mountain Home High School have qualified for the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Region VI Honor Bands. Students auditioned on prepared etudes, major and
7th graders pictured from L to R: Carter Ezell, Makenzie Broad, Pinkston math teacher, Margie Holland; Liam Bremer, Oakley Blagg.Seventh and eighth grade students from Mountain Home Public Schools showcased their competitive edge at the American Mathematics
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has announced a new three-year partnership with the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas aimed at expanding outdoor recreation safety education across the state. Under the agreement, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas will
In a meeting lasting just over two hours on Thursday evening the Cotter Public School Board had a busy agenda and approved a new virtual academy, renewed principals contracts and renewed insurance.Superintendent Jayme Jones recommended, and the
Friday marked Day 4 of early voting for the March 3 Preferential Primary and Baxter County saw 405 additional votes cast. The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 1750 representing 5 percent of the 30,972
Three days into early voting for the Preferential Primary, Baxter County recorded 422 additional ballots cast. The total number of early votes in Baxter County now stands at 1,345, representing about 4% of the county’s 30,972
The state case against Samar Nawaz who was allegedly dispatched to Baxter County by a scammer to collect cash from a person they believed to be an elderly local resident has been dismissed. A $3,000 cash bond
A Harrison man was killed Monday in a three-vehicle accident in Harrison. The victim was identified as 70-year-old William G. Elting. One of the other drivers, 54-year-old Eric G. Kirk of Bolivar, Missouri, was injured and taken
The Mountain Home City Council approved an ordinance Thursday night to issue $20 million in bonds for water and sewer improvements. Public Works Director Steve Hill says the funds will be used on a project that is
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education accepted resignations, approved the 2026/27 school calendar and a salary schedule amendment for a lead mechanic during its regular meeting Thursday night, which lasted about 90 minutes.Board members voted
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time deputy sheriff position in the patrol division. The position includes all applicable county benefits and a starting base salary of $45,162 per year, which may increase
To ensure public safety, a large portion of the Lower Buffalo Wilderness in Marion County will be closed to horse and foot traffic between Feb. 22 and March 23, while the National Park Service conducts a prescribed
Three days into early voting and today Baxter County saw 422 additional votes cast. The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 1345 representing 4% of the 30,972 registered voters in the county. Early voting will
A town hall will be held at the Marion County Courthouse Thursday evening to discuss windmills and wind turbines in Arkansas and their future in North Central Arkansas. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 in the courtroom
The second day of early voting for the Preferential Primary is complete, with additional ballots cast across the Twin Lakes Area. In Baxter County, 437 votes were cast on the second day, bringing the county’s total to
A lawyer for one of the people recently charged in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division with drug trafficking has filed a motion to have evidence against her thrown out because it is alleged to have been illegally
A former Mountain Home real estate broker and radio announcer has died. William “Larry” Black passed away Tuesday at the age of 74.Black moved to Mountain Home in 1975 and went to work at KTLO Radio where
Mountain Home High School Bomber Theatre delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Arkansas State Thespian Festival, earning the festival’s highest honor as State Champion in One Act competition. The troupe competed against 60 schools from across
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 6 on Thursday in the Central Office Board room. The agenda includes a request to approve the 2026-2027 school calendar, with the recommendation
Mountain Home business and community leader Heather Maxey has been appointed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to serve on the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees, bringing North Central Arkansas representation to the system’s governing body.
The Mountain Home City Council will hold a public hearing Thursday afternoon on a proposed bond issue to fund major improvements to the city’s water distribution system.The hearing is scheduled for 4:50 in the council chambers of
The Cotter School Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening at 7.The meeting will take place at Cotter Schools and is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway has declared a countywide burn ban effective Wednesday.According to Hathaway, the decision was made after consulting with the county fire coordinator, the Office of Emergency Management and the Arkansas Forestry Commission. The
The Baxter County Library Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday at noon. The meeting will take place at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The second day of early voting is complete and Baxter County saw 437 votes cast adding 1% of total registered voters.The overall number of early ballots cast comes to 923 representing 2% of the 30,972 registered voters
The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of north central Arkansas, including areas near Mountain Home.The warning is in effect from 9 until 7 Thursday for Marion, Baxter, Boone,
The first day of early voting for the Preferential Primary is complete, with voters casting ballots across several counties in the region. Fulton County reported 134 voters on the opening day, while Izard County recorded 59
The first day of early voting for the Preferential Primary is complete, with voters casting ballots across the Twin Lakes Area. In Baxter County, 486 votes were cast on the opening day, representing about 1% of the
A Marion County man has been arrested for shooting at a woman who was moving off his property. Facing a felony charge of aggravated assault is 45-year-old Richard Aaron Gilbert of Flippin.According to the probable cause affidavit
A Newton county woman is facing multiple charges for shooting at two men, one of them her husband, in December. Thirty-seven-year-old Cassandra Beth Bolin of Mount Judea is being held in the Newton County Jail on three
Mountain Home Public Schools is reminding voters that they are not being asked to approve a millage increase when they see millage language on their ballots for the March 3 Preferential Primary.District officials said in a statement
Architectural drawing shows proposed community center With early voting now underway, Marion County voters are beginning to decide the future funding of a new community center, elect a county treasurer and choose new representation for Quorum Court
Arkansas college students interested in conservation careers have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience this summer through paid internships with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Applications are being accepted through March 15, 2026, at agfc.com/internships. Funded
The Baxter County Library Foundation has reached its fundraising goal for the Library Hill Trail following a major donation from Kyle and Lynn McAlister. Foundation officials said the McAlisters’ gift pushed the campaign to its target, representing
The first day of early voting is complete and Baxter County had 486 votes cast. That number represents 1% of the 30,972 registered voters in the county. Early voting will continue from 8 to 6 on weekdays,
Grant Hardin, the former police chief from northwest Arkansas who escaped from the Arkansas Department of Corrections North Central Unit at Calico Rock last year, pleaded guilty in Izard County Circuit Court Tuesday morning. He was charged
The Fulton County Prosecutor has announced no charges will be filed at this time in the double murder of a mother and her step-daughter last fall following the suicide of the primary suspect in the case. Thirty-two-year-old
The Baxter County Coroner’s Office has a new employee, but this employee has four legs and a tail. Kairos is a cadaver dog that has joined the coroner’s office and it’s the first one in the Twin
Voters across Arkansas and the Twin Lakes area will begin casting their ballots in key races as early voting opens Tuesday for the March 3 Preferential Primary. In Baxter County voters will begin the process of selecting
Gamma (left to right) Steph Rhoades, Misty Gigliotti, Paul Gigliotti, Marsha Partney, and George Truell The White River Marathon has donated $20,500 to three local nonprofits through its 2025 Charity of the Year initiative, organizers announced Thursday.
The City of Gassville Water-Wastewater Committee will meet Tuesday morning at 9:30 at the Community Center, located at 204 S. School St. Agenda items include discussion of the water tank painting project with Trey Foster of Civil
Mountain Home city committees will hold a series of meetings Tuesday at City Hall. The Streets Department Committee will meet at 12:30, followed by the Public Safety Committee at 2. The Water and Sewer Committee is scheduled
The City of Bull Shoals Budget Committee will meet Tuesday from 2 to 4 at City Hall located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. The meeting is open to the public, and citizens are welcome to attend. WebReadyTM
The Gassville City Council will meet Tuesday at 6 at the Community Center located at 204 S. School St. Under unfinished business, council members will consider the third reading of Ordinance No. 2025-14, which would allow the
The Briarcliff Improvement District will meet Tuesday at 6 at the Briarcliff City Office. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The City of Bull Shoals will hold a city council workshop on Tuesday, at 6:30 at City Hall in the Council Chambers, located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. The workshop is open to the public. Items listed
The Norfork City Council will hold a combined workshop and regular meeting Tuesday beginning at 6:30. The session will include a workshop followed by the council’s regular meeting, with city business expected to be discussed and considered
The Lakeview City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 7. Agenda items include approval of the January council minutes and financials, along with reports from the police department and code enforcement/building official. Under old business,
An arrest has been made in connection with vandalism at a Mountain Home laundry mat that caused an estimated $15,000 in damage. The owner had surveillance video of the incident that helped Mountain Home police catch the
With early voting for the March 3 Preferential Primary in Arkansas beginning in only one day, the Baxter County Clerk’s Office is making sure voters are ready to cast their ballots. At a recent political forum hosted
A nearly 30-year tradition continues Tuesday as St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hosts its annual Mardi Gras fundraiser to benefit the church’s food pantry. The Fat Tuesday celebration begins at 6 p.m. and is open to all in
Arkansas State University Mountain Home will host Astronomy Night on Monday, offering the public a free evening of science, stargazing and a special presentation by a NASA scientist with local roots. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.
Baxter Health announced that Beverly Clark, DNP, APRN, has transitioned to Baxter Health Family Clinic at Mountain View effective Feb. 2. Clark now practices alongside Candice Caldwell, APRN, and Brooke Whitt, APRN, at the clinic located at
The Cotter Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing Monday evening to gather comments regarding the proposed closure of an alley connected to a planned downtown development. The hearing is scheduled for Monday evening at
The Norfork School Board will meet Monday at 5 in the Board Room to consider approval of any special meeting minutes along with financial reports and bills. Principals Reports will also be presented by Elementary Principal Stacey
The Marion County Regional Airport Board will hold its February meeting Monday at 6. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Last Wednesday saw Sheriff Candidates face off, catch the rebroadcast Tonight Ahead of early voting Tuesday, KTLO FM 97.9 will rebroadcast recordings on Sunday night from the political forums it hosted last week for Baxter County Sheriff,
A Baxter County man was arrested last Sunday after authorities responding to a welfare check found his 67-year-old father suffering from severe facial injuries at a residence on County Road 900. 38-year-old Darrell “Shane” Smith faces a
A West Plains woman is facing felony drug charges after authorities say she was found with a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine concealed on her person following a traffic stop in Howell County. According to a probable
Boone County authorities have placed three individuals on the county’s Most Wanted list in connection with body attachments for unpaid child support. Each is being held on a $1,500 cash-only bond. Mary Helen Grayson, last known to
With so much focus on area wide races some voters may not realize they will also decide several key state and regional races in the upcoming March 3rd Preferential Primary. Baxter County Clerk Canda Reese was a
Baxter Health Behavioral Health has introduced a new therapeutic tool aimed at improving the quality of life for patients living with advanced dementia, becoming the first hospital in Arkansas to offer evidence-based dementia doll therapy. The program
The 2026 Sweetheart King and Queen were crowned Friday night during the Mountain Home High School basketball games. Senior Lauren Rauls was selected as queen. She is the daughter of Russ and Tenille Rauls. This year’s kings
A Mountain Home man walking on a highway was struck by a vehicle and killed this week. The Arkansas State Police identified the victim as 82-year-old Thomas Sumner Tannen. According to the report released Friday, the accident
A Baxter County resident is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a recent vandalism incident. According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies took a report Jan.
A Boone County man who was arrested earlier this year on a charge of sexual indecency with a child involving a family member is now facing 15 counts of rape involving another family member. Being held in
A man locked up in Izard County since November for trying to scam an elderly woman out of nearly $20,000 has picked up 11 additional charges, eight of them felonies, for an incident in the jail this
Voters in Stone County will decide several key races in the March 3 Preferential Primary, including contests for sheriff and county judge, along with two school district questions. Incumbent Sheriff Brandon Long is seeking a second term.
Team members pictured are Tanner Pool, Victor Jackson, Christian Belicek, Aidan Kerr, Laurel Smeltzer, Kynleigh Reynolds, Savannah Mathews, Kohler Mathews, Jack Coleman, Wave Simmons, Dylan Prins, Brandon Munson and Caiden Kaspar. The Mountain Home High School Quiz
A winter walk through Stone Prairie Wildlife Management Area reveals a quiet landscape of golden grasses, muted browns and scattered green pines – prime habitat for northern bobwhite quail and a variety of other wildlife. The Arkansas
A man’s behavior during three recent appearances in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division January 5, January 12 and February 2 were a study in contrast. During his January 5 appearance, 55-year-old Jason Falls wasted no time in
An Ozark County man has been arrested stalking, harassment and other crimes involving his step-father and warrants have been issued for the same crimes involving the same victim along with burglary and stealing. Robert Reese Richie of
A portion of the Cotter River Trail will be closed to the public beginning Monday.The upper section of the trail will be closed from the north gate at HIS Place Resort to just downriver beyond the new
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show unemployment rates have rose slightly in north central Arkansas and were improved a bit in southern Missouri
Boy Scout Troop 156 will host a food drive Saturday from 9 to 1 at the old Harps location in Mountain Home. All donated items will remain local and will be delivered immediately following the drive to
Baxter Health is offering a limited time discount for patients and employees with outstanding hospital account balances.Effective immediately, the hospital is providing a 15 percent discount on all hospital accounts if balances are paid in full before
A Baxter County man has been charged following a late-night domestic disturbance that left a woman hospitalized with a stab wound. 41-year-old Wesley Watts faces a charge of third degree domestic battery. According to the Baxter County
One of two men charged with committing new crimes while in jail serving time on old crimes appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (February 2). Thirty-four-year-old Matthew Kyle Ford and Twenty-nine-year-old Ryan
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas is preparing for one of its largest annual fundraisers as the Empty Bowls event returns Thursday, at the Mountain Home High School cafeteria. KTLO News spoke with Jeff Quick, CEO
The Baxter County Conservation District’s regular board meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 19, at 6.The meeting will take place in the board room of Farm Bureau, located at 1424 Highway 62 SW in Mountain Home.
The Lakeview Planning & Zoning Commission will meet Thursday at 9 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. According to meeting information released by the city, the only item on the agenda is discussion of a potential change
The 2026 Arkansas Fishing Guidebook is now being delivered to bait shops and license dealers statewide, including locations around Bull Shoals and Norfork, with updated regulations that directly affect anglers on local tailwaters. The guidebook, also available
Wednesday morning’s political forum for Baxter County Judge presented by KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News saw roads, the old quarry and a bridge dominating the conversation between the candidates. The public forum held at the
Baxter County Sheriff Candidates fielded a wide range of topics Wednesday morning during KTLO’s live political forum at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. Each candidate spent time laying out their case on why voters should
A public political forum featuring candidates for Baxter County sheriff and Baxter County judge was held Wednesday morning at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, hosted by KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot. The forum
Wednesday morning at 9 a public political forum featuring candidates for Baxter County Sheriff and Baxter County Judge will be held at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas hosted by KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot.
Parole for a former Mountain Home resident sentenced to 18 years in prison in late January 2016 on 1st degree sexual assault charges has been denied again.Parole hearings in the case of 43-year-old Zachery Adam Smith have
If you or someone you know has had the flu lately, you’re not alone. Flu numbers in the Twin Lakes Area and around the state of Arkansas are surging once again according to local and state officials.
The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County is marking the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a series of exhibits, educational programs and community activities exploring American history, civic
Baxter Health announced that Amanda Winford, APRN, will transition to new roles at Baxter Health Family Clinic at Mammoth Spring and Baxter Health Fulton County Family Clinic in Salem. Winford, who has been with Baxter Health since
The Bull Shoals Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Wednesday at 6 in the City Council Room at City Hall. Items on the agenda include a public hearing on proposed light industrial language, followed by citizen comments
The originally scheduled session of Baxter County District Court(Gassville Division) for Wednesday has been canceled according to a release from Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim.The court’s next scheduled session will be March 11 at 9:00 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered
Baxter County Justice of the Peace candidates took part in a live political forum at KTLO on Tuesday afternoon covering a wide range of topics in the lead up to the March 3 Preferential Primary in Arkansas.
As voters prepare for the pivotal March 3 Preferential Primary in Baxter County KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot will host a series of live political forums on the mornings of Tuesday and Wednesday. Starting Tuesday morning
A man with 43-years of law enforcement experience in north central Arkansas, including time as Sheriff in Sharp County and a detective in Fulton County, has died after a battle with cancer. Dale Weaver died Saturday at
A 19-year-old arrested last year after his mother found a pipe bomb taped under a dresser in his room has pled guilty to federal charges of possession of a destructive device. The plea was entered by Gavin
A Gainesville man has been arrested for sex crimes involving his adopted daughter when she was underage. He also forced her to marry him and they now have seven children together. Seventy-one-year-old Edward Allen Britt is being
A Marion County man has been arrested for an incident that happened in December at the scene of a brush fire at his residence where he threatened a fire chief and claimed to be “affiliated.” Thirty-nine-year-old Christopher
Senate Page Hunter Coy and Senator John Boozman in his office on Capitol Hill. Mountain Home High School student Hunter Coy, the son of Randy and Stacie Coy, recently spent several months in Washington, D.C. serving as
The City of Mountain Home issued $91,092 in building permits in January, including residential additions and a commercial addition. Among the larger projects, Kevin Spillers filed permits for four residential additions to properties on West Road, each
Mountain Home NJROTC opened the 2026 National Air Rifle New Shooter League season with a win, defeating Nevada AFJROTC of Nevada, Missouri, by a score of 965.8 to 581.3 in Week 1 competition. Mountain Home, coached by
The Baxter County Economic Development Committee will be meeting on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Baxter County Courthouse. On the agenda for the committee will be a discussion on the
The regular monthly meeting of the Marion County Quorum Court will take place at the Marion County Courthouse Tuesday evening at 5:30. Reports will be given from the Treasurer, Planning Commission, Budget Committee, Personnel Committee, Law Enforcement
Marion County Jurors on the green and white panels, DO NOT need to report the week of February 9. The next time they are to report is February 24, at 9 a.m. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Baxter County Justice of the Peace candidates for 5 districts will participate in a live political forum at KTLO Tuesday morning ahead of the March 3 Republican Preferential Primary. The forum will begin at 9 Tuesday morning
A sting operation run by an Indiana-based group known as “Bikers Against Predators” has resulted in the arrest of a Baxter County man. Forty-eight-year-old Kenny Ray Slack made his first appearance in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division
An Ozark County woman who worked at a nursing home has been arrested for using a patient’s credit card to steal money from the victim. Facing three charges, two of them felonies, is Hannah Vaughn of Gainesville.
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Chancellor Dr. Bentley Wallace has been appointed to the Presidents Academy Executive Committee of the American Association of Community Colleges(AACC), a national leadership body focused on the future of community college presidencies. Wallace
With just over three months remaining until the projected opening of Mountain Home’s new Aquatic and Community Center, the Parks and Recreation Department staff is updating its processes with new technology.The application ACTIVENet is designed to assist
The City of Mountain Home reported 20 business licenses were issued in January, including four home-based operations, according to Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The new business licenses include: -The Thinking Cap LLC , tutoring service, Katherine
The Mountain Home Planning Commission will tackle a proposed new development and a residential rezoning request when it meets Monday afternoon. Commissioners are scheduled to consider approval of a preliminary plat for Ozark Valley Retreat, a development
The Yellville-Summit School District Board of Education will consider a proposal Monday night to purchase safety film for campus windows as part of its regular February meeting. The board will meet at 5:30 Monday evening at the
The City of Gassville Personnel Committee will meet Monday at 11 at the Community Center located at 204 S. School St. Agenda items include an update on Cybersecurity, AI policies and discussion of the city wage scale
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Salesville City Council for Monday has been canceled due to a lack of agenda, according to city officials.The council will meet next on March 9 at 6 p.m. WebReadyTM Powered by
The case of a former male nurse at the Baxter County Detention Center charged with making inappropriate sexual contacts with female inmates appeared to be headed to a resolution short of a trial but hit a
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has released an updated list of individuals currently wanted on outstanding warrants. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating the individuals listed below, who are wanted on charges ranging from
Fulton County voters will decide the future of the sheriff’s office, several key county leadership positions and a proposed land annexation in Mammoth Spring when they cast ballots in the March 3 Preferential Primary. The Fulton County
The public is invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early at a free astronomy program called “Love Among the Stars” on Monday at the Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center. The event is co-sponsored by the
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas is preparing for one of its largest annual fundraisers as the Empty Bowls event returns Thursday, at the Mountain Home High School cafeteria. KTLO News spoke with Jeff Quick, CEO
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists beat the winter storm for as much surveying as possible in the final January aerial waterfowl survey of the season. The four fliers were able to cover the Arkansas Delta, the
Twenty-eight-year-old Austin Douglas Potts who has listed addresses along Webber Road and on Highway 5 North in Mountain Home on court documents appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (February 2)on new charges. A local attorney,
A man with a history of arrests in recent years in behind bars again, this time after he made multiple calls to law enforcement to report prowlers in his house. Twenty-six-year-old Joseph Walker Langston Jr. of Pineville
The Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD) has received a new utility vehicle for its School Resource Officer Division, donated by the Second Amendment Legacy Foundation. The donation is a Bobcat UV34XL gas utility vehicle. The foundation received
Boone County voters will decide several key races in the March 3rd Preferential Primary Election, including county judge, sheriff and coroner, along with multiple Justice of the Peace races and two City of Harrison tax ordinances. Five
Maynard’s truck was filled to the gills with decoys headed to new forever homes after duck hunting season ended last year. AGFC photo. As February brings another Arkansas duck season to a close, hunters are packing up
The boil order for a portion of Briarcliff Waterworks has been lifted. The boil order had affected 20 customers on North to South Alexandria and West to Southwest Scenic Road.The order was issued Monday due to a
Ryan James Lindsey is set to go on trial facing the death penalty September 14 for his alleged role in the murder of then 35-year-old Cody Stradford in 2020. A hearing was held in Baxter County Circuit
A man facing negligent homicide charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Forty-five-year-old Ian Michael Tice of Mountain Home pled not guilty to the charges against him. He is an inmate in the Baxter County
Architectural drawing shows proposed community center As Marion County voters prepare for the upcoming 2026 Preferential Primary, they’ll decide proposed taxes to fund a new community center, elect a county treasurer and choose new representation for Quorum
With just over three months remaining until the projected opening of Mountain Home’s new Aquatic and Community Center, the city has opened up membership registration for local residents. Membership applications opened up on Monday with many options
Despite the recent winter weather, most of the area is still dealing with drought conditions that, on a scale of 1-5, are getting into the 4-5 range. The U.S. Drought Monitor released their weekly maps Thursday and
The Mountain Home City Council approved the sale of a small tract of land during a quick 17-minute session Thursday evening. The tract of land is in the Indian Creek Subdivision the city owns and uses to
The Marion County Election Commission will conduct Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing on county voting machines this Saturday. Testing will begin at 10 a.m. in the basement of the Marion County Courthouse. The process is designed to
Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese announced that members of the Group A and B jury panel’s service has concluded. Court officials thanked jurors for their participation and noted that no further reporting is required. WebReadyTM
During his monthly radio visit on KTLO FM on Thursday morning Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams took time to praise his crews as well as discuss ongoing projects in the city. Mayor Adams spoke of his pride
A Howell County man has been arrested on a Baxter County warrant charging him with two counts of rape. Being held in the Baxter County Detention Center is 38-year-old Corey Evvan Cauthen of rural West Plains. He
A Mountain Home woman charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of then 27-year-old William “Billy” Herrmann in mid-October last year appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday.Sixty-two-year-old Sarah Alsup pled guilty to leaving the scene
A 32-year-old Boone County man has been arrested for assaulting his 79-year-old grandfather last month. Brandon Ray Whittenburg of rural Harrison has a history of violence towards his grandfather as this marks his fifth arrest involving either
Voter View when logging in online Voters preparing for the March Primaries in the Twin Lakes area and across Arkansas can see an early view of sample ballots for their local races by accessing an online tool
City leaders are set to vote on a budget amendment and the sale of city owned property when the Mountain Home City Council meets Thursday night.Council members will consider a resolution amending Resolution No. 2024-29 to adopt
The rejuvenating effects of prescribed, controlled fire are critical to the management of wildlife habitat and native plant species, though its use is often misunderstood. “The Southeast has a long history of naturally and culturally applied fire,”
The Arkansas State Highway Commission has opened applications for the Arkansas Transportation Alternatives Program and the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program, offering federal grant funding to local public agencies for transportation and recreation projects. Both programs operate on
During his monthly scheduled visit to KTLO, Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty spoke with KTLO’s Heather Loftis on how crews fared through the recent winter weather as well as new equipment being added to aid in their
A man charged with murder appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on Monday. Forty-four-year-old Dusty Wheeler was set to go to trial this month but his lawyers – Ben Gibson and Ben Burnett
A Marion County woman, employed as a caregiver for an elderly woman in Baxter County, has been arrested for stealing from the woman. Fifty-five-year-old Laurelye Irene Lunday of rural Yellville is facing four felony charges in the
Quick action by a city employee and a fast response from firefighters helped rescue two people and limit damage during a house fire Tuesday morning in Flippin. The Flippin Fire Department was dispatched at 11:43 a.m. to
Two inmates at the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office detention center are facing charges following a fight inside a housing pod last Thursday afternoon. According to an incident report, jail staff were preparing to serve the evening meal
The Baxter County Quorum Court met in regular session Tuesday evening in the second-floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse, approving all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda. Justices of the peace heard a presentation from Dan
Twin brothers Trace and Levi Loe of south Arkansas doubled up on trophy bass Sunday at DeGray Lake, becoming the first anglers to enter the lake into the Arkansas Legacy Lunker Program record book. The brothers were
A boil order has been issued for a portion of Briarcliff Waterworks. The order affects the 20 customers on North to South Alexandria and West to Southwest Scenic Road.The order was issued due to a main break.
