Despite a sewer plant and collection system that is only five years old and can handle four times that amount of sewage as the prior plant, the city of Bull Shoals is having problems during times of
Local business owner and community member Danny Woods has announced his candidacy for Baxter County Justice of the Peace, District 11. Woods, a first-time candidate, has lived in the county for 35 years. During that time, he
A Boone County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a home and assaulting a resident in the early hours of October 4. 37-year-old Andrew Clark, is charged with aggravated residential burglary, aggravated assault on
The Mountain Home High School Bomber Band claimed first place overall at the Ozark Mountain Music Festival in Reeds Spring, Missouri, on Saturday. Despite the competition moving indoors due to weather, the band’s percussion section also finished
Baxter County Coroner Bradley Hays announced he will not seek re-election in the 2026 primary election, ending more than a decade in the role and nearly 30 years of public service. Hays, who has served as county
The Baxter County Budget Committee will meet Tuesday at 3:30 in the third-floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The committee is scheduled to review budget requests and approve the county’s 2026 budget. To view the
The Lakeview City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. Items on the agenda include filling the Ward 2, Position 2 council vacancy, the swearing in of Chief Morton,
The Norfork City Council will meet Tuesday evening to review financial reports, consider utility rate ordinances, and discuss the city’s 2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. On the agenda are the
The Marion County Library Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday at 5 at the library. Old business items include updates to the Public Computers and Use of the Internet Policy and the Library Card and Circulation
The Gassville City Council will meet Tuesday evening to consider several ordinances and new business items, including updates to city policies and a potential council appointment. The meeting is scheduled for 6 at Gassville City Hall, located
The Marion County Budget Committee will meet Tuesday at 5:30 to review the proposed 2026 budget. The meeting will take place at the Marion County Courthouse in Yellville. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered
The Gassville Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Monday at 6 in the Gassville Community Center at 204 S. School St. The only item on the agenda is the commission’s consideration of a sketch plat for duplexes
Authorities confirmed that a body discovered last Tuesday at Hawksbill Crag belongs to a missing 16-year-old girl from Carroll County. Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said hikers found the body below the bluff line, prompting a response
Anglers on portions of the Norfork and White rivers will now be required to practice catch-and-release fishing under an emergency order approved by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) on Thursday.The order comes after the Norfork
A Pleasant Grove woman has been arrested after authorities say a 14-year-old boy was nearly hit by a shot fired from a nearby property. 56-year-old Earlean Brock is facing a felony charge of terroristic threatening in the
A state inmate at Baxter County Jail is facing a felony charge after allegedly receiving prescription medication from another inmate.According to jail reports, on Oct. 15, jailers noticed that inmate Ryan Gayer was acting unusually, including slurred
Maryanne Edge has announced she will seek re-election to the Baxter County Quorum Court as District 5 Justice of the Peace. Edge is pursuing her fourth term on the court. She previously served a 10-month appointment in
The Twin Lakes Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 30 in Mountain Home will hold its October meeting on Monday afternoon at 2:30. The meeting will take place in the training room of the new Mountain Home Police
The Marion County Regional Airport Board will hold its next meeting on Monday beginning at 6 at the Flippin Court Complex in Flippin.The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A 13-year-old boy from St. Joe has died after falling nearly 260 feet near Brewer Bluff at the Buffalo National River in Searcy County Saturday. The Searcy County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the incident shortly after
Around 400 protesters lined downtown Mountain Home Saturday as part of nationwide protests for No Kings Day. The line of demonstrators stretched along the east bound side of Highway 62/412 from the Mountain Home square up to
A 67-year-old Mammoth Spring man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 63 last Saturday night, according to the Arkansas State Police. Russell Clark Schuh was driving an SUV northbound when the vehicle left the
Ethan Allen Thorgesen who is accused of attacking staff and causing other disturbances at the Baxter County Detention Center and a mental health provider’s office appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court October 6. Almost immediately after coming
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) members served by the Brockwell and Pineville substations will experience a planned power outage early Monday morning. According to NAEC, the outage will begin at 5 a.m. and is expected to last
Saturday saw stormy conditions pass through the Twin Lakes area bringing strong winds and showers across an area that hadn’t experience rainfall for nearly a month. At KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot, the official reporting station
As the holiday season approaches, Hospice of the Ozarks is offering support to those experiencing grief with its annual “Coping with the Holidays” workshop Nov 6 and 7. Outreach & Development Coordinator Marta Rose tells KTLO News
Arvest Bank’s 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament raised $18,000 to benefit three local nonprofit organizations across Boone, Baxter and Marion counties. The tournament, held Sept. 13 at Twin Lakes Golf Club in Mountain Home, provided $6,000 each
ROR: Christian County Bald Knobbers and Mayhem Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson, as we trace the rise and fall of one of the Ozarks’ most notorious vigilante groups, spiraling from mayhem
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a briefing on Saturday warning of severe weather entering the area with threat of damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding and the potential for tornadoes. KTLO, Classic Hits and the
A woman who was arrested on September 19 for drug possession and criminal trespass appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division October 6. Thirty-five-year-old Jehan Herron pled not guilty to the charges against her. She was picked
A man from Arkansas has had his first court date this week after being arrested for fleeing from deputies while throwing drugs out of the window of his vehicle. Thirty-one-year-old Jaycob Luke Anderson of Searcy, who has
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has released updated information on several individuals wanted on active warrants. Steven Ray Black Black is wanted on two warrants. The first is for failure to appear on a body attachment for
Mrs. Hensley recently was awarded the key to Leslie An Arkansas legend, beloved Ozarks icon and Marion County resident is preparing to celebrate a remarkable milestone. Violet Hensley – known as the “Whittling Fiddler” and the “Stradivarius
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has announced two new sex offender registrations in the county. Nelson Lee Daniel, whose address is listed in Harrison, has registered as a Level 3 sex offender. Daniel is described as a
A Mountain Home woman has been charged with felony and misdemeanor offenses following an investigation into a local massage business. 55-year-old Lihua Yu is facing charges of criminal use of property or laundering criminal proceeds, a Class
After more than 20 days without measurable rainfall in Mountain Home, a strong storm system is expected to bring much needed rain and the potential for severe weather this weekend. According to the National Weather Service (NWS),
A Harrison man is behind bars after assaulting his elderly mother and sending her to the hospital. Fifty-six-year-old Jeremy Lee Young is facing two charges for the incident which happened last month. According to the probable cause
Lisa House has announced her candidacy for re-election as Justice of the Peace representing District 6 on the Baxter County Quorum Court. House, who has served since January 2025, said she is seeking another term to continue
City and county officials are considering a request for the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) to conduct a traffic study at the intersection of Hackler Road and Arkansas Highway 178, following growing concerns about safety and congestion
As high school students prepare to take the ACT this Saturday, Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) has been busy this week preparing their students to perform their best.An ACT Boot Camp made possible by Personal Therapy Group
The Mountain Home City Council met in regular session Thursday evening and approved all action items on the agenda unanimously. Council members passed an ordinance amending city zoning regulations to change an area zoned as Residential R-4
The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $3,500 grant to the Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) Alumni Association to support student scholarships. Arvest Bank associates joined Scott Copeland, president of Arvest BankNorth Arkansas, and David McBee, sales manager
After four days on the run a pair of young emus became a local sensation in Mountain Home. With one of the birds safely being held on a local resident’s property the second emu was captured Thursday
Thursday marks day four since a pair of young emus became a local sensation in Mountain Home. At last reporting one of the birds is safely being held on a local residents property while the other continues
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has approved an emergency order temporarily reducing trout limits in the state’s four major coldwater fisheries following significant production losses at the Norfork National Fish Hatchery.Poor water quality at the
Eric Payne has announced his candidacy for Baxter County Judge. Payne, a lifelong resident of the Lone Rock area and current Justice of the Peace for District 11 covering the county’s southern portion, tells KTLO News he
A fire erupted behind the Sonic Drive-In restaurant in Mountain Home Wednesday afternoon, damaging a storage area and a nearby parked vehicle. According to a report from the Mountain Home Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 3:18
A man who told police that he poured charcoal lighter fluid on his body and lit himself on fire has been found not fit to proceed following a psychological examination, it was announced in Baxter County Circuit
An accident in Ozark County Monday morning sent a West Plains woman to a Springfield hospital. The 74-year-old woman sustained suspected serious injuries and was flown from the scene by Air Evac.The Missouri State Highway Patrol does
Brian Ades has announced his candidacy for Justice of the Peace in District 7. He is seeking the Republican nomination in the 2026 primary election. Ades cites his background in public service and long-standing ties to the
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is warning residents about a new scam text circulating across the state that falsely claims to be from the department. The message suggests the department is attempting to deposit a
Residents across Baxter County are encouraged to join millions worldwide Thursday morning for the annual International ShakeOut Day, a global earthquake preparedness drill. The event begins at 10:16 on Thursday when participants will “Drop, Cover, and Hold
The Mountain Home City Council will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 5 in the council chambers of the municipal building located at 720 Hickory Street. Items on the agenda include an ordinance amending city zoning regulations
The Marion County Budget Committee will meet at 5:30 Thursday evening to discuss and review the 2026 budget. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Briarcliff Improvement District will hold an emergency meeting Thursday at 5 at the temporary City Hall located at 945 Scenic Drive. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Cotter Board of Education will hold a training session from 5:30 to 7 on Thursday followed by its regular meeting at 7. Agenda items include financial reports, an academic report, the district’s equity compliance record, the
The Yellville-Summit School Board of Education will meet for regular session Thursday at 5:30 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include approval of minutes from the Sept. 8 regular meeting and Sept. 23 and 25
Emu spotted Wednesday morning on Rodeo Dr. near Hackler Elementary in Mountain Home. Social media feeds have been buzzing locally the last couple days with the sighting of emu birds on the loose in Baxter County and
An Ozark county man who was storing guns for a friend is facing 20 charges after he denied still having the guns but a deputy found them during a search of his property. Dustin Kyle Wallace of
A 6-year-old girl from Yellville was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Missouri Monday afternoon. The girl was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a 35-year-old man from Yellville.The girl was transported by ambulance to Mercy
A man charged with simultaneous possession of drugs and weapons is set to accept a negotiated plea during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday, October 20. Forty-four-year-old Jerry Strauss had earlier pled not guilty
The Mountain Home School Board of Education met Tuesday evening for its regular October session. The meeting included reports on academics, finances, technology, and facilities, along with several action items that were approved unanimously.In the facilities update,
Tom Canta of the Buford area announced Monday that he is seeking election to the Baxter County Quorum Court as Justice of the Peace for District 11. He is running as a Republican. KTLO News spoke with
Wednesday marks the final day for Baxter County property owners to pay their 2024 property taxes before penalties take effect. Payments not received or postmarked by the end of the day will incur a 10 percent penalty
Baxter Health announced Monday that Victoria Belopolsky, MD, has joined its medical staff as a board-certified cardiac anesthesiologist. Dr. Belopolsky brings more than two decades of experience in cardiovascular and thoracic anesthesiology, transplant anesthesia, and perioperative care.
The Marion County Library will hold a special meeting on Wednesday at 3 at the Marion County Library. The agenda includes a public comment period and a discussion of the proposed 2026 library budget. The meeting is
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Twin Lakes Unit 30, will meet Wednesday at 1 at the Heinz-Willett Wellness Center at Lake Forest Senior Living, formerly Good Samaritan, located at 300 Good Samaritan Drive in Mountain Home. Anyone
A special council meeting Monday evening for the City of Flippin ended with no change in the city’s millage rate. The tax rate will remain at 2.2 mills – a rate that has not changed since 1999
The Briarcliff Improvement district will hold an emergency meeting at 2:45 on today at the Briarcliff City Hall located at 945 Scenic Dr. The meeting is open to the public but no public comments will be taken.
Additional charges have been filed against two people already facing allegations of leaving a teen left locked in a bathroom naked and unfed in Baxter County. 41-year-old Daniel Alan Wright and 42-year-old Jaclyn Barnett now each face
A local business owner and lifelong Baxter County resident has announced his candidacy for Justice of the Peace, District 9 on the Baxter County Quorum Court. Jim Baker, who has operated a business in Baxter County for
A man listing a Covina, California address charged with participating in a scam to cheat an 86-year-old Mountain Home woman out of thousands of dollars appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on October
An Ozark County man has been cited for killing a black bear, baiting deer and trapping without a permit. Curtis Hastings of Udall was cited earlier this month by an agent with the Missouri Department of Conservation
Acclaimed author Anne Keene will visit Arkansas State University-Mountain Home on Tuesday evening at 7 as part of the Terre Ware Author Lecture Series. The event will take place in the Vada Sheid Community Development Center and
The Mountain Home School Board will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 6 in the Administration Building Board Room. Reports on academics, finances, enrollment, student transfers, facilities, and technology are on the agenda. The Mountain Home High
The Marion County Quorum Court will meet Tuesday at 5:30 in the courtroom of the Marion County Courthouse. The agenda includes quarterly reports from the treasurer and the planning commission, along with updates from several committees including
The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop Tuesday evening at 6:30 at City Hall. Items on the agenda include consideration of two ordinances, one proposing a water rate increase and another for a sewer rate increase.
The Flippin City Council is holding a special meeting Monday evening at 5 to talk about the City Millage Tax Rate. City officials say the meeting is open to the public and will be held at City
A man arrested after reportedly being overheard saying he had a gun and making verbal threats at the Baxter County Department of Human Services office made an appearance in circuit court October 6. Thirty-four-year-old DeMarkus Brown earlier
The Baxter Health Mobile Mammography Unit (MMU) continues to save lives across North Central Arkansas by bringing breast cancer screenings directly to women who might otherwise go without.Since launching in 2001, the mobile unit has delivered state-of-the-art
As political season approaches, Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim is reminding residents and candidates to follow the city’s rules regarding outdoor advertising and political signs. Braim says the city’s sign ordinance, enacted in 2004, limits when political signs
The Calico Rock Museum is launching a new Community Engagement Program designed to bring classes, seminars, and hands-on workshops to the local community. The program aims to teach practical life skills and traditional crafts and is part
The Salesville City Council will meet Monday evening at 6. The agenda includes reports from several departments, including the treasurer, fire, street, sewer, and planning and zoning departments, along with the mayor’s report. Under unfinished business, the
The Norfork School Board of Education will meet Monday evening at 6 in the district’s board room. The agenda will include approval of previous meeting minutes, consideration of financial reports and bills, and reports from Elementary Principal
The Mountain Home Planning Commission will meet Monday afternoon at 1 at City Hall. City Hall is located at 720 Hickory St. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The appeal filed by a Baxter County man sentenced to 120 years in prison after being found guilty of three counts of rape in 2023 has been denied by the Arkansas Court of Appeals.In the court’s ruling
A woman who said she was having serious money problems and applied for credit cards and a personal loan using her son’s information appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Fifty-six-year-old Lisa Renee Sherrill who formerly
Baxter Health is proud to welcome Joel McMasters, MD, to its medical staff as a board-certified anesthesiologist. Dr. McMasters brings more than 25 years of clinical and military anesthesiology experience to the team, including roles in academic,
Arrie Goforth Elementary School in Norfork is among ten schools across Arkansas chosen to participate in the 2025 Shade Trees on Playgrounds (STOP) program, offered by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. The program gives students hands-on experience
As the leaves change and hunters head into the woods, Arkansas lakes can feel a little quieter this time of year. But even with fewer boats on the water, aquatic nuisance species remain a serious threat. These
𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 Ozark Bald Knobbers and Nat. N. Kinney Welcome to Retracing Our Roots, as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent S. Anderson, invite you on a vibrant journey through the heart of Ozark entertainment and lore. Today,
A man who attacked and seriously injured his 80-year-old father in mid-September appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Nathan Marion Franks is charged with 2nd degree domestic battery. The victim was also in court Monday
Mountain Home High School named its 2025 homecoming royalty before Friday night’s football game.Senior Olivia McCoy was crowned as the homecoming queen. Senior Jeb Cullipher was named the homecoming king. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The 4th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Poker Run is set for Saturday beginning at 10. Entry is $15 per hand, with extra cards available for $5 each. The event will also feature pool and cornhole tournaments, with
Serenity Inc. has appointed a new Executive Director to steer their efforts in providing shelter and outreach services to victim’s of domestic violence. Tracy Hatfield has been promoted from her previous position with the organization for this
Sue Roller Jenkins died Thursday in Little Rock, and many people in Mountain Home and the Twin Lakes Area are remembering her for her kindness and giving spirit from when she lived here. Jenkins is the daughter
Two Boone County men are among the latest additions to the sheriff’s office Most Wanted list. Shawn Robert English of Harrison is wanted on a bench warrant for theft of property. English is described as a white
Arvest Bank has announced that Mountain Home native Cole Barrow has joined the bank’s North Arkansas market as a commercial banker and vice president. Barrow will focus on growing and fostering commercial banking relationships in the area.
An active investigation is underway at the Marion County Sheriff’s office to determine if a tray of fresh chicken may have been used to sneak methamphetamine into the county jail. Thirty-three-year-old Leigh Blackmon, who is facing charges
A group of legislators heard Wednesday that no one has been fired or disciplined at the Arkansas Department of Human Service (DHS) for failing to protect a Mountain Home teen who was kept locked in a bathroom
Two more people accused of being “money mules” were scheduled to appear during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday but arraignment was waived for both and the court was asked to enter not guilty
Tonya Eppes announced her candidacy for reelection as Marion County Assessor. Eppes, who has held the office since 2017, highlighted her efforts to modernize operations and update information across the county’s property system. She said her office
Following a bear attack in Newton County last week that killed a man from Springfield, the Chief of Communications for the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission is offering bear safety tips for those who are camping or
The VFW and Auxiliary Post 9777 will host a Community Fun Day and Family Freedom Festival on Saturday from 10 to 2 at 105 Veterans Way in Salem. The event aims to give back to the community
Four area communities are among the recipients of state funding through the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The City of Cotter will receive $105,000 for improvements to sidewalks at Big Spring Park, while
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is proposing new passing lanes on Highway 62 around Pyatt, between the communities of Harmon and Snow and between Snow and George’s Creek in Boone and Marion counties. The project would
photo credit: Dorothy Gore Firefighters battled an early morning blaze Thursday that destroyed a home on Buford Road just outside Mountain Home. According to the Mountain Home Fire Department, crews were dispatched at approximately 6:02 a.m. to
Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty stop by KTLO to discuss his first executive order and the upcoming budget season.
A Boone County man is facing multiple charges following a wild high speed pursuit last month that nearly led to a head-on collision, went near Goblin Drive during the morning rush hour and caused a police cruiser
A Mountain Home man charged with negligent homicide after a motorcycle he was driving while under the influence crashed killing a female passenger was set to take a plea in his case October 6 but the attorney
Gregory Company has been named the 2025 recipient of the Community Partner Award, an honor recognizing businesses and individuals whose generous support and partnership have strengthened Mountain Home Public Schools. The company was selected for its ongoing
The 79th Annual Turkey Trot Festival returns to Yellville this Friday and Saturday, presented by the Mid-Marion County Rotary Club. This year’s theme is “License to Gobble.” Friday day kicks off early with the American Legion’s All-American
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office will host a firearms qualification shoot for retired law enforcement officers on Friday, October 24, 2025, starting at 8:30 that morning. The event will take place at the new Sheriff’s firing range
The community and generations of Mountain Home students are remembering a teacher who broadened their horizons by opening up the world through her love of language and culture. Nancy Reed of Gassville, known to her students as
The case of a Mountain Home teen left locked in a bathroom naked and unfed will be the focus of a joint meeting of the Arkansas House and Senate Committees on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs today.The
Robert “Bob” Bodenhamer, a proud Mountain Home High School graduate and lifelong community supporter, will be honored on Thursday when he is inducted into the Mountain Home Education Foundation Hall of Honor. Bodenhamer will receive the Bob
A Midway woman accused of 2nd degree murder in the beating death of an 18-month-old baby appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday to review the status of the case. Twenty-nine-year-old Terra Jonell Thompson entered a
Mountain Home High School has announced its 2025 Homecoming Court, recognizing students who demonstrate school spirit and leadership. The maids include Lilee Carlisle, Maycie Carlson, Eliana Pepin, Alexis Bowers, Jayla Yonkers, Libby Dewey, Emma Potter, Olivia McCoy,
The Baxter County Quorum Court met Tuesday evening, approving several appropriations and a new appointment while also hearing a presentation from the county’s extension office.The meeting opened with the treasurer’s report, and officials noted there were no
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show unemployment rates improved in north central Arkansas and were generally steady in southern Missouri in August when
Mountain Home Fire Captain Bob Harris has earned his Commercial Pilot certificate, a major milestone that expands his flying privileges to include carrying passengers or property for hire. Harris, a 30-year veteran of the Mountain Home Fire
The Baxter County Conservation District will host its annual Local Work Group Meeting and Fall Pasture Conference/Field Day at 5 in the evening on Thursday, at the Baxter County Fairgrounds Education Building located at 1507 Fairgrounds Drive.
NATCO Communications has released the 20252026 Ozark Regional Directory and launched its annual recycling program for outdated phone books. This year’s edition celebrates NATCO’s upcoming 75th anniversary, featuring photos and history from the company’s beginnings in 1951
Sheriff Montgomery Discusses Scams, Homecoming and Budget Season with KTLO News.
Bob Nault has officially announced his candidacy for re-election as Justice of the Peace for Baxter County Quorum Court District 7. A resident of Baxter County for more than 40 years, Nault has served on the Quorum
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has named Rascal, an approximately 1-year-old female poodle, as this week’s Shelter Pet of the Week. Rascal was found on October 5 on River’s Edge Trail in Norfork. She’s now safe at
Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler says a bear killed Sunday is believed to be the same bear that mauled a man to death last week. The sheriff has identified the victim as 60-year-old Max Thomas of Springfield.
Mountain Home is celebrating one of its own. Clifton Rutledge, a 1982 graduate of Mountain Home High School, has been named this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award. Rutledge’s career has taken him from local roots
The Norfork Fire Department has announced a new storm shelter is available for area residents during times of severe weather. The department has worked with the City of Norfork to make the Norfork Community Center available. Norfork
Acclaimed author Anne Keene will visit Arkansas State University-Mountain Home on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 7 as part of the Terre Ware Author Lecture Series. The event will take place in the Vada Sheid Community Development Center
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet at 5:30 on Tuesday in the second-floor courtroom of the county courthouse. Justices of the peace will consider several appropriation ordinances and one resolution during the meeting. Items on the
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close Dam Quarry Campground and the tailwater boat ramp on Norfork Lake Oct. 7-19 for park improvements. Work includes paving and major road improvements. During the closure, rangers will
The Norfork City Council will hold a special budget workshop at 6:30 on Tuesday at City Hall to discuss the city’s 2026 budget. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call to establish a quorum, and
Tuesday will see several Marion County government offices closed according to a release from County Judge Jason Stumph. The Marion County Comptroller, Human Resources, and County Judge’s offices will be closed Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 1:30
A Searcy County man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 10 years for the murder and dismemberment of his wife in 2024. As part of a plea deal, the now 76-year-old Jeffrey David Stansbery of
A Baxter County man has been arrested for assaulting and threatening to kill his wife. Twenty-six-year-old Ethan Dwayne Shattuck, who lives in Baxter County but has a Calico Rock address, is facing four charges, two of them
Thirty-six-year-old Ashlyn Rose Collins of rural Mountain Home entered guilty pleas to charges in one new criminal case and admitted she had violated the terms and conditions of her probation in two older cases during a session
Mountain Home High School will celebrate Homecoming 2025 this week.Students at MHHS, Nelson-Wilks-Herron and Hackler Elementary will have the opportunity to complete Homecoming-themed coloring pages Monday. MHHS students in grades 9-12 can participate in class float building
Retired paraprofessional Nancy Russell has been named to the Mountain Home Education Foundation Hall of Honor as the recipient of the Earnest Perry Outstanding Support Staff Award.The award recognizes retired classified employees whose behind-the-scenes dedication helped support
Mountain Home issued $922,823 in building permits during September, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson. The city approved two new residential buildings, including a $500,000 home for Charlie and Holly Aitchison at 4017 Shady Grove Drive
The city of Mountain Home issued 20 business licenses in September, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson. Homebased businesses: Elevate Garage Door Company, general (remodel only), Ethan Bowlin Fayetteville Plumbing & Heating, plumbers, Doris Kisor Red
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 11:30 on Monday at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School as a part of the rotating school visits by the MHPS Board of Education
The Marion County Library Board will hold its regular meeting Monday at 6 at the Marion County Library. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A Henderson woman arrested in late March last year on drug charges after a fugitive task force from the Arkansas Department of Corrections went to a residence along Birch Hill Trail to search for another person appeared
An area bank is warning its customers of scam letters being mailed. First National Bank of Izard County says they have been receiving reports of residents in the area receiving letters claiming to be from the bank.The
Students at Calico Rock Schools are gaining hands-on, real-world experience through partnerships with the Calico Rock Museum that aim to bring history and art to life. High school EAST students are working alongside museum staff to develop
Mountain Home is celebrating a legacy of leadership and mentorship. Senior Chief Ray Gonzalez, a retired educator, has been named the recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award for his decades of service to students and the community.
For nearly four decades, the Mountain Home Food Basket has served as a lifeline for families facing food insecurity in Baxter County. Founded in September 1985, the all-volunteer nonprofit began operations to fill a gap in food
(Courtesy of the AGFC) Arkansas hunters set a new record during the state’s two-weekend alligator season, harvesting 205 alligators before the season closed early Monday morning. The total narrowly surpassed 2023’s mark of 202. The Arkansas Game
The Baxter County Conservation District will not hold its monthly board meeting in October. For more information, contact the district office at 870-425-3527 or visit www.baxtercountycd.com. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Our Nation Is to Be Destroyed Tomorrow Welcome to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent S. Anderson take you on a journey through Ozark religion. We will discover the glorious, the unusual, the tragic, and
The Arkansas State Crime Lab has confirmed that a man found dead Thursday at Sam’s Throne Campground in Newton County was killed by an animal, though investigators have not yet identified the species involved. The Arkansas Game
A man from Texas and his dog were struck by a vehicle south of Mountain Home Thursday morning. The man, 65-year-old Daniel Pasuale Buttino of Georgetown, Texas was seriously injured and flown from the scene by Air
A Fulton County man has been arrested on a rape charge. Forty-year-old Arthur Oneal White of Salem was arrested Tuesday.The case files have been ordered sealed by the judge, so no information about the case will be
A Mountain Home man faces charges after leading authorities on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit Monday evening in Baxter County. 53-year-old Angelo Grosso is facing a charge of felony fleeing. According to a probable cause affidavit, Cpl. Stanton
Two people who were both arrested in the same traffic stop appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court September 22. According to the probable cause affidavit, the two people taken into custody were: the driver,
Baxter County 4-H youth are marking National 4-H Week, Oct. 5-11, by showcasing leadership, learning, and community service through a variety of programs and events. As part of the Beyond Ready initiative, 4-H programs in Baxter County
Mountain Home and Baxter County will host a full lineup of community events Saturday, Oct. 4. Arkansas State University-Mountain Home will host the 20th Anniversary Veterans Outreach and Appreciation Picnic from 11 to 1. The free event,
An area bank is warning its customers of scam letters being mailed. First National Bank of Izard County says they have been receiving reports of residents in the area receiving letters claiming to be from the bank.The
A Missouri man was found dead Thursday at Sam’s Throne in Newton County, and investigators say evidence points to a possible bear attack. Newton County Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said his office received a welfare check request Thursday
A 66-year-old Mountain Home man charged with attempting to break into a building and vehicles at a used car lot and with skipping a court appearance on those charges was in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division September
Arkansas is opening a portal for local groups to share ideas on how to improve healthcare in small towns and rural areas. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders submitted a letter to the federal government on Sept. 30 saying
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is seeking volunteers for the Great Arkansas Cleanup on Saturday from 9 to noon. Participants will assist park staff in litter pickup across various sections of the park. Jackie Rupp, Park Interpreter
With the shutdown of the Federal Government this week, area residents have been wondering about the status of the many Corps of Engineer parks in the area. The good news is they are staying open, for now.Jay
ARktoberfest returns this weekend, and barbecue enthusiasts have an extra reason to attend: YouTube personality Malcolm Reed will be on hand to share his expertise.Reed, the creator behind the popular “How to BBQ” channel, has built a
The Mountain Home City Council heard a presentation Thursday night from Baxter Day Service Center Executive Director Paul Neal asking for funding as the center continues to struggle financially. Neal told the council they have lost $460,000
A Florida man has been arrested for the murder of his sister in Searcy County in July. Sixty-eight-year-old Mark Randolph Brown of Deland was arrested Wednesday afternoon according to Searcy County Sheriff Kenny Cassell. Listen: click to
A Newton County man was has been arrested for the robbery of a liquor store in southern Boone County after store employees identified him by the way he jumped over the counter while watching surveillance video of
A man listing a Covina, California address charged with participating in a scam to cheat an 86-year-old Mountain Home woman out of thousands of dollars appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on September
Bull Shoals-White River State Park will celebrate the grand opening of the Oakridge Mountain Bike Trails on Thursday.The event begins at 11:30 along Powerhouse Road in Lakeview. The new trail system is designed for both hikers and
A bake sale benefit will take place Thursday during the Mountain Home Bomber Junior High football game to support eighth grader Krew Hudson, a Montessori School graduate who has been diagnosed with aplastic anemia. KTLO News spoke
The 411 Street Angels will host their 2nd annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge to raise money for their annual Christmas outreach program, Precious Angels. The event takes place
The Mountain Home High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 50th reunion this weekend, with casual gatherings and events designed to reconnect classmates. The festivities kick off Friday evening at The Back Forty from 6 to
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday evening following a public hearing at 4:55 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 720 Hickory Street. The public hearing will focus on vacating road and utility
The 44th annual Health Fair and Expo returns Wednesday to The Sheid on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) from 9 to 4. Presented by Baxter Health and KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the
A Newton County woman has been arrested after a wild night where, while intoxicated, she urinated on her parent’s floor, fought with her family members and attacked her neighbor while she was topless. Facing a total of
Parole has been denied for a Mountain Home man serving time in prison for possessing, distributing or viewing child pornography. The parole hearing for 28-year-old Anthony Shane Casal, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in
A man charged with stealing the truck of a Good Samaritan who had stopped to help him appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division September 22. Twenty-five-year-old Joseph Walker Langston, Jr., entered a guilty plea to the
Nearly a year after completing a long-awaited citywide sewer system, Viola officials are working to restore residents’ yards impacted by the construction.The City of Viola has budgeted $2,000 each month to repair and clean up homeowners’ yards
From Oct. 1-15, Have a Heart Humane Shelter located at 657 Highway 202 in Yellville is taking part in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event, cutting adoption fees in order to get more dogs and
Silver Dollar City will mark America’s 250th birthday by offering free season passes to all active-duty U.S. military, thanks to a partnership with Arvest Bank. Brad Thomas, president of Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts, said the
The Marion County Election Commission will meet at 5:45 on Wednesday in their office at the Courthouse. The meeting will focus on preparations for the upcoming special election. The public is welcome to attend. WebReadyTM Powered by
A former female paraprofessional at Dora High School has been charged for trying to set up a sexual meeting between a then 16-year-old student and a 34-year-old man. Facing a felony charge of first degree endangering the
A Newton County man who was arrested in Mountain Home in 2023 after he fought with officers trying to take him into custody appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division September 22. In Newton County, 33-year-old Jady
School safety continues to be a top priority at Mountain Home Public Schools (MHPS) with new upgrades and training planned for the new year. MHPS officials reported to the school board last week on recent campus safety
Local anglers will want to mark their calendars: a new fishing tournament is set to launch on Lake Norfork in early November. Baxter Health will host its first annual Bass Classic on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Lake
A planned power outage will affect members served by North Arkansas Electric Cooperative’s (NAEC) Salem Substation early Wednesday morning. The outage is scheduled from about 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. so crews can safely continue maintenance inside
Dove season is now open in Arkansas, running through Oct. 26 and Dec. 8 through Jan. 15, with hunters urged to exercise caution around electrical equipment. The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas warned that doves often perch on
Marion County Jurors on the pink panel have been excused for the rest of the week according to a release from Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffett. Yellow panel only will need to report to the courthouse Wednesday at
A sex offender has been arrested for failing to register and for breaking or entering following a citizen complaint and investigation. On Sept. 25 the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man who showed up on
Just over a week after lawmakers opened hearings into the Department of Human Services'(DHS) admitted failings in the case of a 15-year-old Baxter County boy found locked naked and unfed in a bathroom, a State Senator says
A woman charged with selling methamphetamine to confidential informants on three different occasions appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on September 22. Forty-three-year-old Kimberly Ann Meyers, who has shown addresses in Mountain Home
The 44th annual Health Fair and Expo returns Wednesday to The Sheid on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) from 9 to 4. Presented by Baxter Health and KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot the
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Applications are now being accepted through Oct. 31 for the 2026 Careers for Arkansas Livestock Leaders (CALL) Tour, which will spotlight livestock operations and businesses in Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky. The program is open to 4-H’ers ages
A few Twin Lakes area hunters were among dozens of volunteers who spent recent weekends clearing litter and debris from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wildlife management areas (WMA). One final cleanup is scheduled for Saturday at
Bomber art students will continue adding some color to the downtown crosswalks in Mountain Home today. With is scheduled to continue through the end of business day Monday. The intersections of Baker Street and Sixth Street, as
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6 on Monday in the Administration Building boardroom.Items on the agenda include a work session with an academic focus, featuring presentations from Ms.
A Mountain Home man appeared in Marion County Circuit Court Wednesday and pled guilty to charges filed against him in Baxter and Marion Counties. Fifty-five-year-old Michael Hess was sentenced to 3 years in prison with the sentences
Mountain Home Parks and Recreation is gearing up for one of their biggest events of the year. The 16th annual Trunk-or-Treat is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 9 at the L.C. Sammons Youth Center
The Baxter County Conservation District will host its annual Local Work Group Meeting and Fall Pasture Conference/Field Day at 5 in the evening on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Baxter County Fairgrounds Education Building located at 1507
Fifteen cadets completed 18 weeks of rigorous training to join the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) as new game wardens during a ceremony held Sept. 19 at Antioch Baptist Church. The class began with 18 cadets,
Sales tax collections for the month showed modest gains compared with the same month last year. The county’s portion of sales tax rose 2%, an increase of $11,410, while the jail’s portion also increased 2%, or $5,008.
PINK PANEL ONLY will need to report Monday to the courthouse at 10:00am. Please note the time change.Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffett advises jurors call Sunday night to check for any changes. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Bomber art students will continue adding some color to the downtown crosswalks this weekend. With the same hours as last weekend, work is scheduled to start Sunday at 3 and continue through the end of business day
ROR: Entangled in Murder and Law in Izard County, Arkansas Territory Welcome to Retracing Our Roots as Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson journey back to the early 1800s in the Arkansas Territory along the White River in
Legendary boat designer Randy Hopper of Vexus Boats and longtime bass fishing journalist Craig Lamb were inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame on Thursday. The honor was especially meaningful for the pair, who first met
Mountain Home police responded to a local motel on September 3 after a person called the Suicide Hotline and said he was going to kill himself and was actively cutting himself with a knife. The man, 68-year-old
A familiar voice for sports in the Twin Lakes area begins a new opportunity this weekend lending his voice to a state football organization. Dylan Connolly or as many know him, ‘DConn’ will start Saturday broadcasting home
The city of Bull Shoals is excited to offer an event that City Councilman Mike Howell says showcases the soul of Bull Shoals and who they are. The Dam Jam will take place Saturday at Roy Danuser
The regular archery deer hunting season opens Saturday, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is encouraging hunters to submit samples from their harvested deer to help track chronic wasting disease (CWD). Wildlife health biologist AJ Riggs
Authorities are seeking Timothy Cornell Lane, on multiple felony warrants. Lane, a white male with blonde hair and blue eyes, stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds. Lane faces charges including felony breaking or
A week of much needed rain has seen burn bans across North Central Arkansas and the whole state lifted. As of Friday morning the Arkansas Forestry Division is reporting only two counties in the state under burn
A man who said he was upset by loud music a motel cleaning crew was playing in the room next to his is charged with criminal attempt to commit first degree murder after he shot a motel
A Searcy County man has been sentenced to nine life sentences plus ten years for the rape of his daughter. Sixty-seven-year-old Stephen Phillip Treat of Leslie was sentenced by a Searcy County jury Wednesday following a three-day
The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) has released letter grades for each public school in Arkansas and schools in north central Arkansas did well for the 2024-25 period. For our eight county listening area which includes 22
The 14th annual Art Odyssey featuring 28 artists from Baxter and Marion Counties began Thursdsay and will continue through Saturday from 10 to 5 each day. The 3 day event is a self-guided tour of art studios
Mountain Home reported modest increases in several sales tax categories for the month of September. The city’s total sales tax collections reached $633,780, up $14,128, or 2.3%, from $619,651 in the same month last year. Year-to-date collections
The Baxter County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health will offer free flu vaccinations Friday, at its new location, 850 Buttercup Drive, in Mountain Home. The drive-thru clinic will run from 9 to 4. Residents
Plans are set for the Mountain Home High School Class of 1965 reunion, scheduled for Oct. 10-11. Class historian Jackie Edmonds said registration and an informal meet-and-greet will take place Friday, Oct. 10, from 2 to 6:30
The North Central Arkansas Military Service Sisters will host a dinner at 6 on Friday at Big Creek Golf Club located at 452 Country Club Drive. The event is open to women who have served in any
Two people were arrested Wednesday in connection with an ongoing investigation targeting scammers defrauding elderly victims in the area.25-year-old Josiah Kamal Smith of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and 33-year-old Briana Brittany Norwood of Northport, Alabama are facing felony charges
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that a Level 3 registered sex offender has moved to a new address outside Mountain Home city limits. Shaun David McCague, 38, now resides at 229 CR 672,
A Midway woman accused of murder in the beating death of an 18-month-old baby made a reappearance in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Twenty-nine-year-old Terra Jonell Thompson, who entered a not guilty plea to the charges
A Baxter County woman with a lengthy criminal history in four states has been arrested again for “skip scanning” items at a local store. Thirty-six-year-old Brianna Lee Reese of Mountain Home is facing two charges locally with
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 30 is excited to celebrate its 20th Annual Veterans Outreach and Appreciation Picnic, set to take place Saturday Oct 4. The event will be held at Arkansas State University Mountain Home
Mountain Home will celebrate ARktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 4, featuring craft beer from Arkansas breweries, traditional Oktoberfest games, food vendors, a kid’s zone and live music from the Ozark Mountain Bluesmen and Bad Habit.KTLO News spoke with
The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County has added Pilestone Color Blind Glasses to its Special Collections, thanks to a donation from the Mountain Home Lions Club. The glasses are designed to help individuals with color
The Mountain Home Food Basket located at 1341 Eastside Centre Court, will be closed on Friday so staff can attend a funeral for a long-time benefactor. The Food Basket will reopen on Saturday morning at 10. WebReadyTM
The Marion County Regional Airport Board will meet Thursday at 6 at the Marion County Airport. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Yellville-Summit School Board of Education will hold a special meeting at noon on Thursday at the district’s administrative building. The agenda includes a resolution for a Hazard Mitigation Grant, with board action requested. The meeting is
The Marion County Personnel Committee meeting originally scheduled for Thursday evening at the Marion County Courthouse has been cancelled. Stay tuned to KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News for the latest updates on local meetings. WebReadyTM
The City of Bull Shoals City Council will hold a regular meeting Thursday at 6:30 in the council chambers located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Cotter Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 7 on Thursday. Items on the agenda include an academic report from Airl Cheek, a memorandum of understanding with Arkansas State University-Mountain Home’s career
A correction to a story we ran earlier this week about a Marion County teen being arrested where some of his charges involved threats being made to the pastor at a church in Yellville. The arrest
Parents and families trying to reach the Mountain Home School District by phone on AT&T mobile service have been unable to get through, officials said.The district said the issue is with AT&T and cannot be resolved locally.
The Dominator parked outside the Sheid on Tuesday. Photo credit Christy Keirn Storms in Mountain Home seemed to greet extreme meteorologist and storm chaser Dr. Reed Timmer on Tuesday as he spoke at ASU Mountain Home for
An Izard County man has been arrested in Fulton County for threatening his wife and then assaulting his father-in-law who came to the house when he heard the yelling. Forty-six-year-old Jeffrey Norwood Mason of Horseshoe Bend is
This is the second in a two part series concerning the self-admitted failure of the Arkansas Department of Human Services to deal effectively with the case of a 15-year-old male who was kept locked in a bathroom
A Gassville man arrested in October last year and again in early September this year on drug-related-charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division September 15. Twenty-nine-year-old Justin James Coddington pled guilty to the charges against him
The future of the Contractor’s Truss Company building will be a key topic when the Cotter City Council meets Thursday at 6 at City Hall. The company’s parent, US LBM, has listed the property for sale, and
Baxter County 4-H is inviting the community to “tee up for a cause” at a Mini Golf Fundraiser Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Little T’s Mini Golf on Highway 5 North. Check-in begins at 10:30. Teams
Rain from a passing cool front didn’t slow Arkansas alligator hunters, who harvested 162 alligators during the opening weekend of the 2025 season, according to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The second and final weekend of
The Norfork School Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday evening at 5 in the board room at the administration building. The agenda includes an open discussion for those who signed up and consideration of the fiscal
Baxter County officials have announced that the terms of service for Group X and Group Y have ended. Jurors in these groups are no longer required to report for jury duty. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Flippin City Council will hold a meeting Tuesday at 6 in the Flippin District Court Room. The council is expected to review a police department vehicle purchase funded by a USDA grant, monthly fire and
Severe weather is possible on Tuesday as the Twin Lakes area marks the second day of fall. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for the area through Wednesday and a marginal risk of
A Mountain Home woman was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 16 after authorities said she tried to take a car battery during a family dispute that escalated into threats and property damage. According to a Baxter County Sheriff’s Office
A Marion County teen is facing five new charges after deputies had gone to his residence to arrest him on a misdemeanor warrant. Eighteen-year-old Dakoda James Haff of Yellville spat on one of the deputies multiple times
A woman facing drug-related charges in three felony cases entered a guilty plea to those charges in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division September 15 and was put on probation for 10 years. Thirty-one-year-old Trystina Meadows who had
Extreme meteorologist and storm chaser Dr. Reed Timmer will present a Gaston Lecture Series talk on at 6 on Tuesday evening in the Ed Coulter Performing Arts Center at The Sheid. The lecture is free and open
A Mountain Home family’s recent gift to state education programs will ensure a bright future for students pursuing studies in veterinary medicine. Arkansas State University has announced the creation of the Kathryn and Joe Miles Endowed Scholarship,
The Baxter County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health will offer free flu vaccinations Friday, at its new location, 850 Buttercup Drive, in Mountain Home. The drive-thru clinic will run from 9 to 4. Residents
The City of Bull Shoals Budget Committee will hold a budget meeting on Tuesday from 2 to 5. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers located at 706 C S Woods Blvd. in Bull Shoals.
The Yellville-Summit School Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 5:30 in the district’s administrative building.The agenda includes establishing a quorum and considering approval of the 2025-26 budget. The meeting will be open to the public.
In a meeting lasting just under forty minutes the Flippin School Board met in regular session Monday evening that and discussed personnel, budgets and transportation needs. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson shared the following recap with KTLO News. Listen:
The City of Gassville has lifted the burn ban that was put in place on August 15, according to an announcement from Mayor Jeff Braim. While the ban is no longer in effect, city officials are reminding
Fall begins Monday with rain expected to ease drought conditions throughout North Central Arkansas. The official fall equinox will occur at 1:19 in the afternoon which should follow an active mid morning for rain with a 90
A project by Bomber art students to paint colorful designs on crosswalks in the Baker District has been canceled Monday because of expected rain. Work had been scheduled to continue through the end of the business day
A Jonesboro man is behind bars following a violent attack on his Fulton County girlfriend that sent her to a Springfield hospital for surgery. Forty-year-old Zachery Lynn West is facing charges in two states, with three felony
A 26-year-old Mountain Home woman arrested after drugs and drug paraphernalia were found in her vehicle during a traffic stop on State Highway 5 South in mid-October last year appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit
Baxter Health and KTLO will host the 44th annual Community Health Fair and Expo on Oct. 1 at The Sheid on the Arkansas State University Mountain Home campus. The event runs from 9 to 4 and is
The October 15 deadline for property taxes is quickly approaching and the Baxter County Collector is reminding the public to settle their balances to avoid penalties and interest fees. Teresa Smith, who serves as the County Collector,
The City of Gassville is seeking a civic minded citizen to serve out the remainder of a term on it’s city council. With the recent passing of Councilman Kenneth Smith, the seat for Ward 1 position 2
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District will begin a major roadwork, paving, and park enhancement project starting Monday through Oct. 8 at Buck Creek Park and Lead Hill Park on Bull Shoals Lake. Initial
Mountain Home Parks and Recreation is set to celebrate 10 years of their Fishing Derby on Saturday from 9-12 for ages 15 and under. This year’s event will be held at McCabe park and staff, volunteers and
The Flippin School Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 on Monday at the district’s administration building. Board members and attendees are scheduled for pictures at 5:30. The meeting will include new business items include a
An Ozark County woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning in McDonald County in the southwest corner of Missouri. The 62-year-old from Wasola was the only person in the vehicle.The Missouri State Highway Patrol does
A Marion County man is facing nine charges following a pursuit in Boone County where the speed reached 112 miles-per-hour. Being held in the Boone County Detention Center is 43-year-old Cameron Wayne Ply of Pyatt.According to the
Baxter County has implemented a new fraud alert system designed to notify property owners if documents are filed under their names, providing an extra layer of protection against deed and title scams. Baxter County Clerk Canda Reese
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host its inaugural Natural State Private Lands Expo on Friday at the Benton Event Center to connect landowners with tools for improving wildlife and aquatic habitats. The event, scheduled from
Hope For All will hold a fundraising sale from 9 to 4 on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1718, at First United Methodist Church in the gym. Items for sale will include clothing, shoes, toys, DVDs, CDs, porcelain
A Boone County man has been arrested in connection with a burglary reported early Saturday morning at a liquor store on U.S. Highway 65 South. Deputies responded to the Blue Water Liquor Store after receiving a call
ROR: The Life and Legend of Junior Cobb Welcome to Retracing Our Roots with Sammy Raycraft and Vincent Anderson. Each week, we uncover the stories and characters that shaped the Ozarks, bringing history to life in ways
A vigil held Friday evening at Hickory Park in Mountain Home for slain conservative leader Charlie Kirk drew a large crowd of local residents and supporters for a time of reflection and sharing. The event was organized
A Mountain Home man charged with violating the sex offender registration law appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday and pled guilty to the charges against him. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and
After a record setting first six months of the year rainfall wise in the Twin Lakes area, the last few months have quickly turned dry and drought conditions have continued to worsen. The U.S. Drought Monitor’s weekly
The Melodikats will close out the Hickory Park Summer Concert Series with a performance Saturday. The group, described as a “fellowship of musicians” since its founding in 2012, will perform from 7 to 9 at Hickory Park.
Bomber art students will begin painting colorful designs on downtown crosswalks this weekend. Work is scheduled to start Sunday at 3 and continue through the end of business day Monday. The intersections of Baker Street and Sixth
A benefit will be held Saturday at 10 for Krew Hudson, a Mountain Home Junior High eighth grader and Montessori School graduate. who has been diagnosed with Aplastic anemia.13-year-old Hudson is receiving treatment at St. Jude Children’s
The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser Saturday at the Elks Lodge in Mountain Home to support the society and the Baxter County Historical Museum, located at 300 Bomber Blvd. Lisa
The North Central Arkansas Military Service Sisters will hold a luncheon at noon Saturday at Live Edge Bar and Grill located at 2233 Highway 5S. Women who have served in any branch of the military or reserves
The Fleet Reserve Association Branch 251 will hold its monthly meeting Saturday at the American Legion Post 52 located at 717 Market Street, in the Auxiliary Room. Members are invited to bring their own lunch at noon,
In a September 15 letter to Prosecuting Attorney David Ethredge, a Department of Human Services official writes that the agency fully admits it “fell short of our mission and responsibilities,” in the case of a 15-year-old Baxter
A quick response from multiple area fire departments saved a home north of Gassville after a detached garage caught fire early Thursday morning. The call came in around 4:45 for a structure fire on County Road 715,
A Marion County woman has been arrested for stealing items, including a disability check, from the home of a man she used to live with in Baxter County. Thirty-four-year-old Neoskaleta Amber Lynn Elliott, AKA Amber Elliott, of
Sixty-nine-year-old Dean Thompson pled guilty to new drug charges filed in August and with violating the terms and conditions of his probation handed down in an earlier case during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division
The Mountain Home City Council approved two ordinances Thursday night, one updating zoning regulations for commercial building facades and the other updating landscaping regulations, after discussing them the previous two meetings. One of the big changes for
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met for 1 hour and 16 minutes Thursday evening. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a report from Nicole Hobbs on unsatisfactory facilities for the
A boil water order for parts of the City of Cotter has been lifted as of Thursday afternoon according to the Arkansas Department of Health. The City of Cotter Water Department had issued the order following a
A Baxter County woman says she now has money to build a home after winning $100,000 on a scratch off ticket from the Arkansas Scholarship lottery. Amanda H. won the money playing the $100,000 Golden Ticket $5
A civil dispute between neighbors in Ozark County took a turn Sunday when one of them was arrested for chopping down a fence between their properties. It was the eighth time in less than two months deputies
A woman caught on video striking a three-year-old developmentally disabled child on the head with her hand and shortly after seen spanking the child appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Thirty-one-year-old Heidi Elizabeth Cobler, who
Two people from Mountain Home were injured Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Ozark County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the driver, a 71-year-old female, and a 4-year-old female passenger, were both transported to Baxter
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) is warning taxpayers about a scam that is spreading through text messages in North Central Arkansas and across the state. The fake messages claim people may be owed a
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday evening with several items on the agenda, including updated rules for commercial building facades and landscaping, a property tax resolution, and the proposed sale of city owned land near
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening at 6 in the administration building board room. Reports scheduled for the evening include an academic update which will recognize National Merit
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home will host its 20th Anniversary Veterans Outreach and Appreciation Picnic on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 to 1. The event is open to all veterans and their families. The NJROTC will present colors,
The Mountain Home Advertising and Promotion Commission has canceled its meeting scheduled for Thursday due to a lack of agenda items. A new meeting date will be announced later. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Authorities recovered the body of a Baxter County man from Lake Norfork on Wednesday morning after a two-day search.The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office said 49-year-old Glenn Bradley was reported missing around 11:37 Monday night after entering the
