Pictured left to right, Coach Ryan Benedict, Bryson Roberts, Lucy Benham, Grayson Hughes, Eleanor Barnett, and Coach Lisa Coots The Cotter Elementary Chess Team delivered a strong performance at the OUR Educational Cooperative Chess Tournament, on
On Tuesday night, the Marion County Quorum Court passed a resolution to vacate the Marion County Library Board permanently after County Judge Jason Stumph temporarily disbanded the Library Board on December 5th. Judge Stumph spoke with KTLO,
The jury trial for an Irving, Texas man charged with involvement in a multi-state theft ring where items were purchased with counterfeit checks was made unnecessary when he pled guilty to the charges against him Wednesday afternoon
A Mountain Home man is in the Baxter County Detention Center after being arrested for fighting with officers during a traffic stop. Forty-three-year-old Joseph David Young is facing seven charges for the incident, two of the felonies.
A community working together has led to new literacy opportunities for young children. On Wednesday afternoon a ribbon cutting was held to dedicate two Little Free Library (LFL) boxes in the city of Norfork. The project involved
The Cotter Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday night at 7. Items on the agenda include: – financial reports; – academic reports; – dedication of new building; – monthly petition for student
An Izard County man has been arrested for assaulting his girlfriend and ramming her vehicle into the ditch with his work truck when she tried to escape, pushing her grandmother and trying to take her three-year-old son.
A Theodosia man sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash late Monday night in Ozark County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 25-year-old man was driving south on Missouri Highway P, about two miles west
Jason Tomes (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Jason Arnold Tomes, a self-admitted addict who has picked up mainly drug related charges in two counties, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court on December 2. The 36-year-old
A special Christmas celebration is set to light up Calico Rock this Saturday. The festivities include Living Windows and the Lighted Christmas Parade, presented by the Calico Rock Museum and Visitor Center, Main Street Calico Rock, and
It’s been nearly two years since Lucky Dawg Rescue was established as a local nonprofit to provide a path to loving homes for pets that can no longer be cared for. In that amount of time, the
Baxter County Jurors in Group X do not need to report for jury duty Wednesday. A new reporting date is not available at this time. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Richard Druckrey (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man entered a guilty plea to three counts of sexual assault during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and was sentenced to 35
The City of Bull Shoals Council Workshop will be held in the City of Bull Shoals Council Chambers on Tuesday, 10, 2024 at 6:30 pm located at 706 CS Woods Blvd. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
No injuries were reported in a fire in the Bakersfield school gym Tuesday morning. Students were in the gym at the time the fire broke out, but quick work by maintenance worker Jason Marsh helped keep the
Disaster seems to have been avoided last week when a power outage on Bull Shoals Dam had an effect on the White River trout fishery. Some trout did not survive after water was drained from the shallowest
Tyler Yount (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) One of the three people involved in an attempted theft of drugs from a Mountain Home residence that involved gunfire and left the home’s occupant wounded appeared during
A rural Baxter County teen suffered what was termed a suspected minor injury Friday afternoon when her vehicle bounced off a tree and slid for nearly 35 feet. Eighteen-year-old Isabella Rossman was transported by ambulance to Baxter
The North Arkansas Fly Fishers (NAFF) will host their annual Beginners Fly Tying Class on select Monday evenings in January and February. Sessions will run from 6 to 8 on Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 27, and
Baxter County 4-H is gearing up for its annual Chili Fundraiser, set to take place this Friday from 11 to 6 at the Baxter County Extension Office. The event, which occurs every fall, is open to the
The Marion County Quorum Court will meet Tuesday night at 6. Items on the agenda include the 2025 budget, American Rescue fund transfer, federal audit funds, ARPA revenue replacement and Administration of Justice funds. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Baxter County Election Commission will meet Wednesday at Noon to address general housekeeping tasks and discuss future planning considerations. The meeting will take place at the Election Commission office, located at 213 East 5th Street in
Baxter County Jurors in Group X will not need to report for jury duty on Tuesday. Jurors will need to report for jury duty Wednesday morning at 9 to the Baxter County Court Complex located at
The Gassville City Council will meet Thursday night at 6 for a budget work session at the Gassville Community Center. The session will focus on financial planning and discussions for the upcoming fiscal year. WebReadyTM Powered by
Work on the signal tower for 99.7 The Boot is still being completed, and as a result, there has been a delay on when the station will be back on the air. As of Monday afternoon,
Arkansas State Police has announced 10-year-old Chevelle Cummings, who was reported missing from her home early Monday morning, has been found safe. PREVIOUS STORY Authorities are searching for a 10-year-old girl reported missing and endangered from her
The Northeast Public Water Authority will have its annual meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the Northeast Lakeside Fire Station Auxiliary building located at 5520 Highway 62 E. in Mountain Home. Two directors will be elected to
The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include: – update on city sign; – update on Memorial; and an – open appointment
The City of Briarcliff Council Meeting and Briarcliff Improvement District will hold a meeting December 10th at 3:00 p.m. he meeting is open to the public and will be held at Tracy Area Fire Department located
Following a week of uncertainty for the Marion County Library last week when its director was arrested for misuse of funds and the county judge dissolved the library board, the judge wants county residents to be assured
On Saturday, a special christening was held in Newport News, Va., for the the USS Arkansas, and a group representing Mountain Home was among those in attendance. A group of students from the NJROTC at Mountain Home
It’s been over a month since a dispute between the Baxter County Airport Commission and County Judge Kevin Litty was turned into legal action. At the end of October, Chairman Dr. Steven Vester announced the commission filed
Makaylah Riffle (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A second woman involved in a “Thelma and Louise” type joy ride through Arkansas in a stolen pickup truck appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court on December 2.
The Yellville-Summit Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 5:30 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include: – petition for student transfers; – proposed fixed assets disposal; – proposal
The Salesville CIty Council will meet in regular session Monday night at 6 at Salesville City Hall. Items on the agenda include the 2025 budget and discussion of vacant council seat. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Jakob McFarland (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) The charges against a man reported to have threatened to kill his father were dismissed during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court on December 2. Nineteen-year-old Jakob
Terry Johnson (Photo courtesy of Sharp County Sheriff’s Office) A man who was sentenced to 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections earlier this year for possessing child pornography, and has open rape cases in Fulton
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is urging waterfowl hunters and wildlife watchers to remain alert for sick or dead birds in the wild, as avian influenza could pose risks to humans, pets, and domestic animals.
Baxter County jurors in Group X will not need to report for duty Monday morning. At this time, jurors should plan to report Tuesday morning at 9. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Join the Retracing Our Roots team as we delve into the fascinating history and unique origins of town names across the Twin Lakes Region. We begin with Yellville, the county seat of Marion County, Arkansas, originally known
Photo courtesy of NEXT powered by NAEC The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce has announced its winners of the float contest from the parade during the Mountain Home Christmas-Town Festival. After finishing second a year prior, NEXT
Vincent Walrath (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Missouri man whom allegedly stole a car in Baxter County Thursday afternoon and led law enforcement on a lengthy pursuit after waving at a deputy to start
Two Norfork residents suffered what were termed suspected minor injuries in a head-on collision Friday morning. Fifty-two-year-old Travis Prillwitz and 55-year-old Kelly Henderson were transported by ambulance to Baxter Health. According to the crash report from the
William Smith (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A hearing on motions filed by a man arrested in mid-July after making alleged threats to kill a number of people was canceled after he withdrew the motions
The citizens of Cotter are grieving the loss of Peter Peitz, a cherished leader and philanthropist, who passed away on Nov. 26, 2024. Known for his boundless generosity and unwavering commitment to the community, Peitz’s impact on
One of our stations is going to be off the air for the weekend. The signal tower for 99.7 The Boot is needing to be relocated, and as a result, the station was taken off the airwaves
In just two minutes and 24 seconds, the Marion County Library Board was dissolved during a special meeting Thursday night.The meeting, called by County Judge Jason Stumph and board chair Linda Ramos, focused on personnel matters following
Jason Boisclair (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Gassville man whose charges include negligent homicide and second-degree battery stemming from a traffic accident in which a Yellville woman was killed appeared in Baxter County Circuit
The Flippin Police Department is connecting with the community of Marion County this holiday season with their annual Shop with a Cop program set for Saturday morning at 11 at the Flippin Walmart. The event pairs officers
The City of Mountain Home issued 5 business licenses in October, including three home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The five business licenses include: – Sofa City, LLC, a retail store, located
The Baxter County Airport Commission will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6 in the Baxter County Airport Terminal Building Conference Room. Items on the agenda include project status and other business. WebReadyTM Powered by
A birds nest appears to be the cause of a fire in the parking lot sign at Walgreens. The Mountain Home Fire Dept (MHFD) responded to reports of fire at the Walgreens on Highway 62E in Mountain
The holiday season will officially kick off this Friday evening with the Mountain Home Christmas Parade and the 6th annual First Security Bank Tree Lighting Ceremony. Festivities around the Mountain Home town square begin at 4:30, featuring
Heidi Cobler (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A woman caught on video striking a three-year-old developmentally disabled child on the head with her hand shortly after spanking the child appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court
A law enforcement official accidentally shot himself in an office on the campus of the Lead Hill School District Tuesday. The injury was not believed to be life threatening. The man was not identified.According to a statement
In November, 11 building permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson. Two commercial remodel permits were issued in November with the first issued to North Arkansas
A Marion County Library employee has been arrested and charged with felony offenses, including failure to file tax returns and tampering with public records, following an investigation into alleged misuse of county funds and a county credit
A licensed law enforcement officer employed by the Lead Hill School District accidentally discharged his firearm, injuring himself. In a letter to parents, the district’s superintendent explained that the incident occurred around noon on Tuesday in a
A 16-year-old Ozark County girl who was a high school student at Gainesville was killed in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol no longer identifies those involved in accidents, but the Ozark County
A new milestone has been achieved for the creation of the Mountain Home Community Center and aquatic facility under construction at McCabe Park. A topping out ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon to signify the completion of the
Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty took a stop by KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News on Wednesday morning to give an update residents what’s going on in Baxter County. During Judge Litty’s talk with KTLO’s Heather
A Baxter County man suffered what was termed a suspected minor injury early Friday morning when his vehicle struck a tree. Fifty-one-year-old Jason Ragsdale of the Jordan area was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health. According to
The Baxter County Quorum Court’s final regular session of 2024 lasted less than a half hour, but it ended with nearly half of the court being recognized for their service. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click
A Boone County man faces charges after allegedly attempting to use a stolen credit card. Twenty-three-year-old Triston Keith Breger is facing charges of felony theft by receiving and misdemeanor criminal use of prohibited weapons following the Nov.
Cotter Robotics Team at Reed Springs Cotter’s first year of competition for its newly formed 7th-grade robotics team is already getting noticed at area robotics competitions. The Cotter robotics team recently secured the Judges Award at the
A Boone County man has been arrested for raping multiple female family members. Facing nine counts of rape is 44-year-old David Earl Hunt of Omaha. According to the probable cause affidavit from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office,
The city of Bull Shoals will have another new mayor when the new year begins. Challenger William “Bill” Stahlman defeated incumbent Carol Duss in Tuesday night’s runoff election. Stahlman ended up with 283 votes for 53% of
Nicholas Koskinen (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man was sentenced to 16 years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-nine-year-old Nicholas Thomas Koskinen pled guilty to the
Monday was the final day for early voting for Tuesday’s runoff elections. Bull Shoals ended up 102 ballots cast on Monday, bringing the four-day total to 376. Polls will be open until 7:30 Tuesday evening as Bull
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, or NAEC, has announced members served by the Salem 1 and 2 substations will experience a planned power outage late Wednesday night. The outage, scheduled to begin Wednesday night at 11, is expected
The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department has announced that Dec. 31 will be the final day for storm brush drop-off and roadside pickup related to the 2024 tornadoes, according to Superintendent Larry Carter. Residents may drop
Lakin Greer (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Baxter County Detention Center inmate is accused of spitting on and later assaulting another inmate. Thirty-two-year-old Lakin Greer of Jordan is facing charges of third-degree battery and
Nonprofit organizations across the Twin Lakes Area are gearing up for Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity set for Dec. 3. The annual event encourages individuals and businesses to donate money, time, or resources to causes
A Cotter man was arrested last week after threatening to injure his father and assaulting law enforcement. Thirty-one-year-old Cody Wayne Sallee is facing five charges for the incident, including two counts of aggravated assault on a law
The Mountain Home City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday night has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 19. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Baxter County Quorum Court will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night at 6 in the second-floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. The agenda includes: – an ordinance to rename the Animal Control Department as
The Yellville City Council will meet Monday night at 6. Items on the agenda include discussion of the 2025 state holiday calendar and a resolution for the 2025 budget. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
As Cyber Monday deals flood the internet, it is important to stay cautious while shopping online to avoid scams and fraud. Shoppers should stick to trusted, well-known retailers and verify that websites are secure by looking for
Another election day is coming up for two area cities. Runoff races will be held Tuesday for the Bull Shoals mayoral position and Ward 3, Position 1 on the Harrison City Council. Incumbent Bull Shoals Mayor Carol
After an abnormally dry October, early November flooding resulted in last month becoming the fourth-wettest November on record. While no daily records were broken, one day entered the top 10 among wettest days in recorded history. At
Monday is the last day nominations can be submitted for the 2024 Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce Awards. The Chamber is seeking nominations to honor individuals and organizations that inspire the community and excel in their
The North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education (NAPHE) will be hosting a workshop on a comprehensive approach to the prevention of substance use. NAPHE’s Region 2 Prevention Task Force will present “Learning the Strategic Prevention Framework” Tuesday
The holiday season can be a difficult time for those mourning the loss of a loved one and to provide comfort and support, Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services will hold its Annual Holiday Remembrance Program
An area man is dead after he was partially ejected from the pickup truck he was occupying early Sunday morning in southern Missouri. The unidentified 25-year-old Mammoth Spring resident was pronounced dead at the scene of the
A local physician is being remembered for his service to the medical field and various other organizations in the Twin Lakes Area. Dr. Peter Mackercher II died Monday at the age of 78. Dr. Mackercher was originally
A 20-year-old man charged with attempting to force his way into two vehicles occupied by females in Baxter County, and with two counts of sexual indecency with a minor in Prairie County has now pled guilty to
A Boone County woman has been arrested and is facing multiple charges following an alleged assault at a local truck stop. Thirty-six-year-old Dannielle Heath has been charged with felony terroristic threatening in the first degree and several
The Ozarka College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Josh Wilson, currently serving as vice president of advancement at Ozarka, as the next president of the institution. Wilson, a native of Izard County, brings extensive experience in
The jury trial for an Irving, Texas, man suspected of being involved in a multi-state theft ring where items were purchased with counterfeit checks is set for the week of December 9. Forty-four-year-old Roberto Jose Flores appeared
A Boone County man faces multiple charges following an alleged physical altercation with his girlfriend earlier this month. Twenty-one-year-old Christopher Waits is facing two felony counts of aggravated assault on a family or household member and one
Norman Wilber of Mountain Home is being remembered as a dedicated servant to his community in the legal profession and through civic duties. Wilber died Monday at the age of 75. Wilber was born in New York
As the holiday shopping season swings into full gear, local businesses in the Twin Lakes Area are preparing for Small Business Saturday. This annual event, celebrated the Saturday after Thanksgiving, encourages shoppers to “shop small” and support
Details have now been released on the fire that heavily damaged the downtown Harrison Dollar General and an arrest in connection with the blaze has been made. Facing two charges in the case, including arson, is 25-year-old
Friday night marks the start of the 4th annual Coulter Celebration of Lights on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home with the lighting ceremony and the Candy Cane 5K walk/run. Those participating in the Candy Cane 5K can
Sales tax numbers for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home continue to increase for the month of October. According to the Mountain Home Director of Finance and Treasury, Alma Clark, the city collected a total
Peter Peitz of Cotter is being remembered as a man who went through the experience of wartime in Germany as a child and later became an accomplished businessman and philanthropist in the Twin Lakes Area. Peitz died
A man said to have admitted being distracted by changing the music selection on his cellphone when he crossed the centerline and struck another vehicle, killing its driver, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. The case
Third Graders from Calico Rock Throughout November, representatives from North Arkansas Electric Cooperative’s (NAEC) Sole Power Project have been delivering new shoes to third-grade students across the Twin Lakes Area. “Concern for Community” is one of the
During a recent episode of Talk of the Town, KTLO’s Sammy Raycraft spoke with Brother Sam Bailey about the upcoming Christmas program at Twin Lakes Baptist Church. When asked if he had a Thanksgiving message for the
The City of Bull Shoals has selected a new flag design following a community-wide contest. The contest received more than 800 submissions, with 186 residents from Marion and Baxter counties voting on their favorite designs. The top
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas has received a $40,000 grant from the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas to support its efforts to combat food insecurity in the region. The grant, announced last Sunday, will further the
The case of Kristy Leedham-Johnston who faces charges stemming from the shooting death of then 48-year-old Mark Dennis Mucha has been continued until March 10, 2025. The continuation was necessary because no report has been returned on
92 voters cast their ballots Wednesday in early voting in the run-off race for Bull Shoals mayor between William “Bill” Stahlman Jr. and incumbent Carol Duss. According to Marion County Clerk Dawn Moffett, early voting in the
Crew members at the Dels getting ready for Thursday’s free meal at Rio Burrito A local burrito shop will be changing its menu this Thanksgiving to a share a meal with anyone who may be in need.
The Marion County Budget committee will meet December 3 at 5:30 at the Marion County Annex. Items on the agenda include an application for the tornado disaster relief fund. The public is invited to attend. WebReadyTM
A quaint country church south of Mountain Home is serving their community in a big way for Thanksgiving this year. The Free Will Harmony Baptist Church will hold their 2nd annual Thanksgiving dinner Thursday from 11
One local restaurant is giving back this Thanksgiving by sharing it’s signature flavors with those in need. On Wednesday, Holy Smokes BBQ will provide 24 smoked turkeys for the Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving drive-thru meal. Owner Matt Wood
A Baxter County woman arrested twice in a short span of time last year pled guilty to charges against her during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court on November 18. Thirty-two-year-old Laiken Fox, who has listed
116 voters cast their ballots in the first day of early voting in the race for Bull Shoals mayor. The race for Bull Shoals mayor is being decided in a runoff election on December 3rd between William
Gaston’s White River Resort is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual Thanksgiving buffet, with every table fully booked for Thursday’s feast. The popular event is expected to draw approximately 800 guests, continuing the long-standing tradition of
The latest Baxter Health bond rating has been released, and while many healthcare facilities in the country have seen their rating go down since Covid, Baxter Health stayed the same. Moody Ratings released their ratings last week
The Free Will Harmony Baptist Church will hold their 2nd annual free Thanksgiving dinner Thursday from 11 to 7. The dinner will include turkey, ham, potatoes, stuffing, green beans and corn. Nathan Buck says the event served
The Baxter County Airport Commission will hold a special meeting tonight Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Conference Room at the Baxter County Airport Terminal building. Agenda will include discussion about acquisition of
Details have been released on a wild pursuit of a Mountain Home man who tried to elude a sobriety checkpoint set up earlier this month by the Arkansas State Police (ASP) in which multiple Tactical Vehicle Intervention’s
A fire destroyed a house north of Mountain Home Monday evening. No injuries were reported in the blaze that leveled the home owned by Tammy McCalmont. According to the report from the Mountain Home Fire Department, the
Several restaurants are serving Thanksgiving meals in the Twin Lakes Area. Salvation Army Annual drive-thru Thanksgiving feast Wednesday, November 27 from 3 until 6. The Dels Annual Meal at Rio Burrito Free meal on November 28 from
The Flippin School Board met in regular session Monday evening at 6. On the agenda were new hires, policy updates and approval of Christmas bonuses. Superintendent Kelvin Hudson shares the details. Listen: click to download audio WebReadyTM
A Gassville man died in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning. According to a report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, the victim was identified as Matthew C. Madden. Authorities state Madden was traveling westbound on
A man charged with stealing shoes from one business and a woman’s wallet from another pled guilty to the charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court on November 18. Eighteen-year-old Javias Rankin, Jr.
Following over 12 inches of rainfall on Nov. 4 and 5, Marion County is pushing forward with repairs to the Moccasin Creek bridge on County Road 8060, which was impacted by recent and earlier flooding. The heavy
Members of The Chamber Leadership Class visiting Central High School In a recent trip to the states capitol the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Leadership class took time to reflect on the history of the desegregation of
Employees at ASC Warranty gathered last Friday morning to give back to the community they credit with contributing to their success. The company’s meal-packing event, now in its third year, has become a holiday tradition. Held annually
A Flippin woman who is reported to have hit her boyfriend with a car during an argument appeared during a session of Baxter County Court on November 18 and pled not guilty to charges stemming from the
Through the first 10 months of 2024, the year has overall been slightly warmer than normal. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, the average
Operation Christmas Child is collecting donations of shoeboxes filled with gifts to send to children around the world. Drop off for boxes will be accepted at East Side Baptist Church from nine to noon on Monday. Operation
Dr. Brendan Kelly (Photo courtesy of Arkansas State University System) It’s been nearly two months since the Dr. Brendan Kelly began his tenure as the third president of the Arkansas State University System. On Friday, Dr. Kelly
The Flippin School Board will hold a meeting Monday evening at 4 in the boardroom of the central office for board financial training. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot and Jiffy Cleaners are teaming up its annual winter coat drive to keep children warm this season. New or gently used coats are
Mountain Home NJROTC was narrowly defeated by Eldorado NJROTC with a score of 1057.2 to 1054.4 in the 2024 National Sporter Air Rifle League. Despite the loss, Mountain Home NJROTC shot their highest team score of the
The Baxter County Historical Society will hold their next meeting Tuesday night at 6 in the Knox Room of the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. The program, titled “My Favorite Things,” invites members and guests
Twenty-year-old Christopher Richard Jorsch, Jr., was sentenced to five years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday. Jorsch had pled guilty to charges in four existing cases last month. Even before he
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, and Historic Cane Hill have announced a nationwide art contest to feature artwork on the 2025 Arkansas Northern Bobwhite Conservation Stamp and Eastern Wild Turkey
An Indiana man charged with the 2021 rape of a female juvenile while living in Mountain Home appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday. Twenty-five-year-old Juan Martin Blankenship who lists an address in Lake Station, Indiana
Arkansas patients have spent $227.8 million on medical marijuana in 2024, according to data from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. This figure, which covers sales from January through October, is slightly below the $234 million
Chamber Leadership Class on steps leading to AR Senate Chamber A delegation of 22 local community members made a trip this week to the state capital with the goal of learning more about the inner workings of
The Baxter County Conservation District is offering a $500 scholarship to a local high school student as part of a statewide education program. The scholarship winner will also have the opportunity to compete at both the area
Allyson Tilley earned the Grand Champion Poultry Chain and Junior Poultry Showmanship awards at the Arkansas State Fair, showcasing her dedication to the 4-H poultry project. Tilley said she enjoyed caring for her poultry this year, often
A rural Baxter County woman suffered what was termed a suspected minor injury late Monday afternoon when her vehicle ran off the road and struck a tree. Seventy-nine-year-old Carol Cox was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health.
The Mountain Home High School football team is less than 24 hours away from attempting to make its first state semifinal appearance in 18 years. While the Bombers are getting ready for their quarterfinal game in the
In a short session Thursday night, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met in regular session. Heather Link has the details. Listen: click to download audio TRANSCRIPT Director of Operations Chris Knight reported on the
The Mountain Home City Council approved four members to the Advertising and Promotion Commission during its meeting Thursday night. The council approved the four nominees selected by the Advertising and Promotion (A&P) Commission. One of the nominees,
One of two people currently charged with involvement in breaking into and stealing items from a storm-damaged storage unit located along State Highway 5 South appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-six-year-old Morgan Miller who shows
Kids MH, a new branch of Kidspiration, has recently opened to provide mental health services to kids who need it. Noticing that there were not enough providers for children with mental health needs, Kidspiration has made it
The West Plains Police Department has released the names of the victim and the suspect from Wednesday night’s homicide. Forty-eight-year-old John Lee Wilson Sr. was pronounced dead at the scene, and 49-year-old Brandy Gale Wilson has been
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet Thursday night at 6:30 in the Council Chambers of Bull Shoals City Hall located at 706 C S Woods Blvd. Items on the agenda include water towers, the city flag,
A Gainesville man suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon, three miles north of Gainesville. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash occurred as a 73-year-old man was making a left turn. A 74-year-old
The Boone County Regional Airport has received a $7 million federal grant to construct a new terminal, marking a significant upgrade to its infrastructure. According to a report from KYTV, construction is set to begin in fall
Historical photo of the Baker Building now home to Rapps Barren on the square in Mountain Home. Colorized by Vincent Anderson When people think of the iconic Baker building on the North East corner of the Mountain
One of the three people involved in an attempted theft of drugs from a Mountain Home residence that involved gunfire and left the occupant wounded appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Eighteen-year-old Tyler
The Mountain Home Public School District Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6 in the District Administration Building. Items on the agenda include: – discussion of an urgent need to replace the
With the holidays approaching, Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is preparing for the fourth edition of an annual month-long event to celebrate the season and bring the community together. The Coulter Celebration of Lights, starting near the end
The Cotter City Council will meet Thursday night at 6 in the Cotter City Hall Council Chamber. Items on the agenda include an amendment of an ordinance to change the hours to allow alcohol sales on Sunday
A Mountain Home couple charged with keeping a 15-year-old male described as “low functioning” locked in a dark bathroom, naked and unfed for days appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Forty-year-old Daniel Wright and 42-year-old Jaclyn
An Ozark County man sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle accident Monday night, two miles southwest of Thornfield in Ozark County. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver, a 22-year-old male from
A Mountain Home man has been arrested for threatening to kill a woman, shooting a house multiple times, breaking into the house and ramming a truck with his truck which caused damage. Facing multiple charges for the
The Friends of the Baxter County Library will host a used book sale this weekend at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. The sale will run Thursday from 8:30 to 5, Friday from 9 to
The Twin Lakes Playhouse has sold out all scheduled performances of its production of A Christmas Story, based on the classic holiday film. In response to high demand, the Playhouse has added two new show dates. Tickets
A Baxter County Budget Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 3:30 P.M. in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Baxter County Courthouse to discuss changes and corrections to the 2025 Budget Ordinance.
The Marion County Election Commission will be meeting on Wednesday, November 20 at 6 p.m. in the Marion County Annex. This meeting will be to perform Logistic and Accuracy Testing on the Election Machines, for the Bull
The Lakeview City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday night at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. Items on the agenda include: – discussion of the State Aid Street Program; – an ordinance for vacating
On Wednesday, the Briarcliff Improvement District will have an emergency meeting at 3 at the temporary office located at 945 Scenic Drive. The meeting will address resolutions related to bids received for concrete work and a shop
A very windy start to the week coupled with a heavy downpour in the evening hours has moved this November up to the 4th wettest on record. Monday’s rainfall total was 0.77 inches making the monthly total
The race for Bull Shoals mayor will be decided in a runoff election between William Bill Stahlman Jr. and incumbent Carol Duss.The runoff is scheduled for December 3 with early voting will take place from November 25-29
A Mountain Home man has been arrested for pointing a gun at the driver and a passenger of a vehicle during a road rage incident in Fulton County last week. Being held in the Fulton County Detention
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot and Jiffy Cleaners are teaming up its annual winter coat drive to keep children warm this season. New or gently used coats are now
The Mountain Home Symphony will present its annual winter holiday concert Sunday at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. Doors open at 2 and the performance begins at 2:30.
A Boone County woman faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting several individuals at her residence and striking a deputy during her arrest. Twenty-year-old Lillie Benton is facing charges of battery, terroristic threatening and resisting arrest for the
The Gassville City Council is set to meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. The agenda includes the second readings of ordinances establishing new commercial water and sewer user rates. The council will also consider the 2023 water and
The burn ban issued for Briarcliff has been lifted. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Marion County Budget Committee has changed the date of their regular November meeting from November 26, 2024 to November 21, 2024 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Any budget changes or any ordinances that need to be
The Northeast Public Water Authority Board of Directors will have a special meeting on November 27, 2024, at 2:00 pm. This meeting is a make-up meeting for the November 15th meeting, which was canceled. The meeting will
The Flippin Airport will host the monthly Airport Board meeting on Monday, November 18th at 6:00pm. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Marion County Election Commission will be meeting on Monday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the Elections Office. The purpose of this meeting will be to certify the 2024 General Election and to discuss the upcoming
The Cotter City Council will meet for a budget workshop Monday night at 5 at Cotter City Hall. Mayor Mac Caradine will present and review the 2025 operating budget. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A strong cold front is set to sweep across Arkansas Monday, bringing a risk of severe weather to North Central Arkansas. The front will move from west to east, with the greatest impacts expected this afternoon into
A Yellville woman sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in Stone County, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 8:30 Saturday night on Missouri Highway 376, approximately one mile
A Boone County woman was arrested after allegedly breaking into an RV and a home’s basement. According to a probable cause affidavit, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported break-in in progress, where the caller
Military veteran Gary Smith (center) pictured with students from Hackler Intermediate School’s EAST program Students from Hackler Intermediate School’s education accelerated by service and technology (EAST) program got the chance to say “Thank You” to local residents
The Salesville City Council will meet in regular session Monday night at 6 at Salesville City Hall. Items on the agenda include the October financial report, sewer, permits and planning and zoning reports, in addition to reports
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Tourism The U.S. Forest Service has announced the allowance of electric bikes (e-bikes) on the Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail following the release of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests’ final environmental assessment. Full implementation
The Norfork City Council will meet Tuesday night at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include a resolution to appropriate ARPA funds, the purchase of Doug Simpson’s property in the city’s wellhead protection area,
The Norfork Public Schools Board of Education will meet Monday night at 5 in the Central Office. Items on the agenda include a test score update, Gym AC project update, consideration of an elemantary special ed paraprofessional
A Bull Shoals woman being booked into the Baxter County Detention Center faces an extra accusation of grabbing a jailer’s arm and digging in her fingernails. Fifty-four-year-old Melanie Whitman is facing a felony count of second-degree battery
The Baxter County Historical Museum has officially opened, coinciding with the Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society’s 50th year of service and its incorporation as a nonprofit organization. The museum, located at 300 Bomber Blvd., will operate
Landowners interested in learning how to utilize prescribed burns for habitat management will have an opportunity to gain certification at a two-day Qualified Burner Class hosted by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The event will take
Listeners of KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot will have an opportunity to get a free turkey leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. The annual Turkey Shoot is scheduled to begin Monday and continue Nov. 26. Listeners
Baxter Health has been awarded with a Diamond Award in the Social Media category at the 2024 Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) Annual Meeting. The award, presented on October 31, recognizes exceptional healthcare marketing and public relations efforts
Claire Walker was recently awarded the Grand Champion PeeWee Showmanship award at the Arkansas State Fair. Walker has been competitively showing and raising meat rabbits for three years. This trade involves hard work to keep the rabbits
A boil water order issued for a portion of customers in Flippin Waterworks has been lifted. The order was issued by the Arkansas Department of Health late Tuesday afternoon due to a water line break. WebReadyTM Powered
With the new community center and aquatic facility under construction at McCabe Park, city officials are outlining its impact on the existing Youth Center at Cooper Park. Enoch Pepin and Andrew McNair of Mountain Home Parks and
A Harrison man is facing a long list of charges for a lengthy two-state high speed pursuit during which he passed a stopped school bus that was letting kids off while he was driving 112 miles-per-hour. A
Mountain Home is gearing up for its first home playoff game in 16 years in a big way Friday night at Bomber Stadium. “Tailgate at the Plane” presented by Bomber Sports Network (BSN) KTLO, Classic Hits and
Carl ‘Bubba’ Doty, Dick House and Rocky Fratesi where part of the chain gang from 74′-91′ 3 generations of Mountain Home’s famous Chain Gang gathered Wednesday night to share stories and reflect on the current Bomber season
The lawsuit filed last month by the Baxter County Airport Commission against Baxter County and Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty has been put on hold until Dec. 18 after legal counsel for each side met with the
A Cotter woman was struck by a car and killed while she was walking on U.S. Highway 62/412 Wednesday night. The victim is identified at 74-year-old Barbara L. Flippin.The driver of the vehicle, 64-year-year old John Michael
Prosecutor David Ethredge plans a face-to-face meeting with the head of the Arkansas Department of Human Services to discuss the case of a 15-year-old male who was locked in the bathroom of a Mountain Home apartment naked
The Mountain Home Marching Bomber Bands will take the home field for the final performance of the season with an exhibition Thursday evening at Bomber Stadium. The Mountain Home High School and Junior High Bomber Bands have
Two fishermen were rescued Tuesday night after their boat ran aground near Ozark Isle on Bull Shoals Lake, according to Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander. Sheriff Alexander states the Sheriff’s Office received a call for assistance Tuesday
A woman from Flippin has been arrested after hitting her boyfriend with a car following an argument between the two. The incident Monday afternoon has led to two charges against 21-year-old Kyleigh Jocelyn Brown while the victim
A man from Baxter County who is serving time in the Arkansas Department of Corrections for convictions of sexual assault out of Marion and Fulton counties is facing his second rape charge this year. Thirty-four-year-old James Eric
On October 31, Baxter Health’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications Tobias Pugsley, was honored with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2024 Regent’s Award for Early Career Healthcare Executive at the Arkansas Hospital Association’s Annual
The Calico Rock Museum & Visitor Center is asking for community support to help fund its expansion into the historic Calico Rock Hardware Co. building. With a major contribution from the Windgate Foundation, the museum has made
Mountain Home NJROTC narrowly defeated Milton NJROTC, scoring 1026.2 to 1021.7 in the 2024 National Sporter Air Rifle League, marking their second consecutive win. The team was led by Lukas Pool, who posted a score of 269.5.
The City of Cotter will host Coffee with the Mayor this Friday morning from 8 until 9 at the Cotter Bridge Market. Citizens are invited to have coffee and pastries with Mayor Mac Caradine, meet other residents
A movie filmed on popular tourist sites around North Central Arkansas will have a special screening at Gaston’s November 30. ‘Whispers’ is described as ‘A period paranormal drama’ that is set in 1858 Arkansas, where 3 strangers’
Dr. Dani Pugsley with the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce sat in on KTLO’s morning show Wednesday with Heather Loftis and host Kim Szecsi to discuss Christmas in Mountain Home, continued growth, and how the Chamber is
A dispute between the Baxter County Airport Commission and County Judge Kevin Litty may need to be decided in court. Near the end of October, Chairman Dr. Steven Vester announced the commission filed legal action against the
Dustin Pippin (Photo courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) An arrest was made over the weekend from an area hit-and-run occurring nearly four years ago and resulting in the death of a pedestrian. Dustin Pippin was booked
Several hunters began to hit the woods throughout the Twin Lakes Area and other portions of Arkansas over the weekend. Saturday marked the start of the modern gun deer season for zones covering north central Arkansas. Arkansas
Pinkston Middle School Honor Students with KTLO’s Sammy Raycraft Honor students from Pinkston Middle School will conduct a mock trial with a local retired judge Friday morning at the Baxter County Courthouse. The mock trial is based
The 16th annual Be a Santa to a Senior has begun in Mountain Home and will run through the first week of December. Christmas trees have been set up around different businesses in Mountain Home. The trees
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) recently confirmed that a deer in Stone County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The deer was harvested during the recent alternative firearms season. The deer was taken
A boil water order has been put into effect for a portion of customers for Flippin Waterworks. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, the order was put into effect late Tuesday afternoon due to a water
The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday night at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Items on the agenda include A resolution to appropriate ARPA Funds, the purchase of Doug Simpson’s property in the city’s
Motorists traveling in Flippin Tuesday night will need to exercise caution. According to Flippin Mayor Heith Hogan, the railroad crossing on Arkansas Highway 178 will be closed from 9 to midnight to allow for maintenance to be
Commander Mike Huber addresses the crowd during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Mountain Home Plaza 2000. The commanding officer of the future USS Arkansas submarine was the keynote speaker during the Veterans Day ceremony in Mountain
An Ozark County man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a camper trailer and later threatening to kill its owner. Jamie Carrillo is facing charges of harassment and theft. According to a Facebook post from the Ozark
Kyler Thompson (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man charged with using a hatchet to damage a building housing a laundromat along Wilderness Point Road and who was identified and caught largely because he waited
Baxter Health announced the addition of Amorie Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, to the Baxter Health Bone and Joint Clinic as a board-certified family nurse practitioner. Smith will work alongside Dr. Win Moore, Dr. Thomas E. Knox, Dr.
The 4th annual Coulter Celebration of Lights will begin Nov. 29 on the ASU-Mountain Home campus. Throughout the event, the ASUMH campus will transform into a drive-through light festival, featuring nightly displays through Dec. 29. A lighting
The Cotter Planning Commission and Zoning Board is set to meet Tuesday night at 5 to review a request to close an alley between View Street and Hazel, from College Street to State Street. The application, if
The Marion County Quorum Court will meet Tuesday night at 6. Items on the agenda include the Marine Fuel Tax, vehicle purchases, reimbursement appropriations, millage, appointments and an update on the community center. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
It’s been just over three weeks since a Mountain Home man was killed in a hit-and-run accident in the city, and while the investigation continues, it may be quite a while before the case wraps up, according
An unlicensed contractor accused of taking thousands of dollars from Baxter County customers and either doing no work or slipshod work appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court November 4th. Court records show four criminal cases have been
KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot’s Heather Loftis speaks with (left to right) Zane Loftis, Ryman Pugsley, Laile LeGarde and Parker Koehler with Audrey Plumlee (standing) watching. Several programs to honor the country’s military veterans are scheduled
Community adults are being invited to an informative session on the dangers of the digital world and ways of protecting children. The program titled “Keeping Kids Safe Online” is scheduled for Monday evening at 6 at Dunbar
The annual Lions Club auction begins Monday night and will run each evening through Thursday from 6 to 10. The auction can be heard on KTLO FM 97.9 or streaming online at KTLO.com or www.lionsclubauction.com. Wednesday will
The Briarcliff City Council and Briarcliff Improvement District will meet Tuesday afternoon at 3 at the Tracy Area Fire Department. The meeting is open to the public. The Tracy Area Fire Department is located at 82 Co
The Yellville-Summit School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at 5:30 in the district’s administration building. Key topics include a review of the monthly budget and financial reports, several proposed purchases for
When the current month is over, it will be in the top five among wettest Novembers. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, .19 of
A Gassville woman accused of breaking into a residence on Arkansas Highway 5 South in mid-December 2023 appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-eight-year-old Kathleen “Michelle” Smith pled guilty to a breaking or entering charge against
The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting proposals for 12 concession contracts to operate canoe and kayak rentals, along with transportation (shuttle) services, at Buffalo National River. The opportunity was announced in a Prospectus issued on Nov.
Flippin High School and Middle School will be holding their annual Veterans Day Remember and Honor Program Monday morning at 8:30 in the Flippin High School gymnasium. The public is invited to join the students and staff
Cotter English Teacher Keri Raycraft (3rd from left) receives $500 for classroom from Arvest Twelve local teachers recently received $500 each from local Arvest Bank representatives to help with the purchase of school supplies. The “We Love
Baxter Health Heart and Vascular Clinic has announced the addition of Blake Throne, APRN, a board-certified family nurse practitioner. Throne joins an experienced team of providers, including Dr. Nestor Arita, Dr. F. Michael Bauer, Dr. Heath J.
Saturday’s workday at the Fairview Cemetery has been canceled. According to a spokesperson, the event was called off due to the rainfall. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A man from Mississippi was killed last weekend in a motorcycle crash in Fulton County. The Arkansas State Police say 27-year-old Joshua P. Albers of Perkinston was killed in the crash. According to the crash report, the
Ozark Campground under flood waters as seen from the entrance to the campground (Photo courtesy of National Park Service) The Buffalo National River watershed received several inches of rain earlier this week, causing damage to many roads
In an update to a story KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News aired Friday, 29-year-old Michael Anthony Smith, Jr., has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with seven to serve and 13 suspended in his
Tyler Sutterfield (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A rural Mountain Home man pled guilty to the charges in three criminal cases during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Twenty-nine-year-old Tyler Sutterfield was sentenced
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will waive day-use fees for boat launch ramps and swim beaches at its recreation areas nationwide on Monday for Veterans Day, in honor of U.S. military veterans.The fee waiver is
The American Legion Auxiliary Alley White Post 52 will host its first annual “In Remembrance” program this Sunday afternoon at 1, honoring deceased Veterans. For a $10 donation, a bell will be rung in memory of a
Baxter Health will host its second annual craft sale on Nov. 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 19 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. The event will feature 26 booths
The Baxter County Election Commission has announced there will be a recount of votes for the City of Norfork Ward 3, Position 1 Tuesday morning at 9.The recount will be held at the Commissioner’s Headquarters located at
The Mountain Home City Council had a busy agenda Thursday night, passing several ordinances including a new trash contract for city residents, the sale of the soon to be vacant fire station number two and a raise
Mountain Home Public Schools will hold a presentation for parents and guardians on the risks of social media for children. The event, titled Keeping Kids Safe Online, is set for Monday night from 6 to 7:30 at
The first phase of the ADA handicap accessible fishing pier for McCabe park will open Friday. Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams says the pier will be a great addition to the park due the amount of visitors
The annual Veterans Day Commemoration, organized by the North Central Arkansas Veterans Council, is set for Monday at 11 a.m. at Veterans Plaza. Hosted by the United States Submarine Veterans – Twin Lakes Base, the ceremony will
Modern gun deer season kicks off this Saturday in north central Arkansas, running through Dec. 1. An additional holiday hunt is scheduled for Dec. 26-28, with some wildlife management areas remaining closed. Hunters can bag up to
In a follow up to a story we first reported Thursday morning, the 15-year-old boy who was locked in a bathroom naked and forced to sleep on a pallet was turned over to the custody of the
Michael Smith Jr. (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man charged with sex crimes in two counties reappeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday, pled guilty to his local charges and was sentenced to 12
The Mountain Home Bomber Bands marching exhibition originally scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed to November 14 due to the conference game. The exhibition will begin at 6:30 at Bomber Stadium and will feature the junior
Mayor Adams made a stop at KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot News Thursday morning to give an update for the listeners in Mountain Home. In this discussion, Mayor Adams gives details on trail cleanup after the
Log jam surrounds docks at Mallard Point. Photo courtesy of Peter Kirch With heavy rains over the last week inundating the Twin Lakes area with nearly 10 inches of precipitation, log jams have been forming on Norfork
Richard Druckery (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man facing three counts of rape and one count of second-degree sexual assault appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and turned his case upside
A Mountain Home couple has been arrested for keeping their 15-year-old son locked naked in a bathroom, making him sleep on a pallet and only letting him out to go to school. A total of 114 felony
The City of Mountain Home issued 5 business licenses in October, including two home-based, according to a report from Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The five business licenses include: – Agree Central LLC, a leasing or rental
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday night at 5 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include an ordinance directing and ordering removal or razing of the buildings located at
Mountain Home residents are reminded to remove political yard signs by this Sunday, following Tuesdays general election. City ordinance allows political signs up to 60 days before an election but requires removal within five days after. A
The Baxter County Airport Commission will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6 at the Baxter County Airport Terminal Building Conference Room. Items on the agenda include project status updates and other business. WebReadyTM Powered by
Harrison Police arrested a motorcyclist last Friday after a high-speed chase, marking the second time in six weeks the man has faced felony charges for fleeing law enforcement. According to a Facebook post from the City of
The City of Mountain Home has been awarded a $25,000 Tennis Venue Services (TVS) grant from the United States Tennis Association, with an additional $20,000 from USTA Arkansas. The $45,000 total grant will fund the reconstruction of
The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society invites the public to the Grand Opening of the Baxter County Historical Museum on Thursday. The Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at noon. A reception will follow
Baxter County Road 229 near Bennetts River will be closed until further notice. According to Baxter County OEM Director David Stults, Baxter County Road and Bridge will be closing Baxter County Road 229 in the area of
As of 10:05 Wednesday morning, power has been restored to Entergy customers. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A few area state legislature races were decided on Tuesday. John Payton will remain the state senator for District 22, which includes southeastern Fulton County and eastern Izard County. With 83% reporting, the Republican incumbent had 27,103
While there were no local races in Ozark County, a large number of voters there turned out to vote in the General Election. A total of 4,826 of the 7,673 registered voters, or 62.9%, cast ballots on
While most election results in Arkansas are in, Fulton County was the lone portion of the Natural State that was not able to complete its count. According to Fulton County Clerk Vickie Bishop, officials had an issue
Marion County’s election results ended up with the Bull Shoals mayoral race being forced to a runoff. Incumbent Mayor Carol Duss will square off again in a few weeks with William “Bill” Stahlman Jr., who advanced to
Two positions for the Mountain Home city council saw the incumbents hold their positions in the general election Tuesday evening.For Ward 1, Position 1 incumbent Bob Van Haaren secured 2,868 votes to challenger Paige Wolfe’s 2,276 votes.
Incumbent Rick Steiner retained his seat on the Baxter County Quorum Court Tuesday, while newcomers Bob Nault and Mike McDonald won contested race in election results. For Justice of the Peace District 2 Mike McDonald received the
Two thirds of registered voters in Baxter County participated in the 2024 General Election marking little change from the previous presidential election.A total of 21,024 ballots where cast in the county out of 30,883 registered voters placing
Norfork voters decided Tuesday to allow short-term rentals to continue within city limits, voting down a measure to repeal the existing ordinance. The ballot measure read: “Repeal ordinance 2023-03 that permits short-term rental of homes in all
Several close races took place in Norfork Tuesday night, with seats for City Council and Recorder decided by narrow margins. In the race for Norfork Recorder/Treasurer, unofficial results show incumbent Hannah Martin retained her position, receiving 113
Cotter residents approved a measure Tuesday night to allow off-premise alcohol sales on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. According to unofficial results, the measure passed with 243 votes in favor and 155 against. WebReadyTM Powered
Low-water crossing at Missouri Route PP (Photos courtesy of Ozark County Sheriff Cass Martin) Several roads and low-water crossings in Ozark County remain under water, and the water is continuing to rise in some areas. Missouri Highway
The traffic signal at the west end of the Sheid-Hopper Bypass is back in service. According to the Mountain Home Street Department, the stop light went out of commission Tuesday morning after the rainwater caused a short
The majority of Baxter County’s roads are passable following the recent flooding, and crews are working to assess the damage. According to Baxter County Road and Bridge Superintendent Larry Carter, there are still some county roads washed
Crews in Marion County are beginning work to assess road damage. According to the Marion County Office of Emergency Management, water is starting to recede in the county. Some low-water crossings remain flooded, and a number of
Tuesday is election day and polls will be open from 7:30 until 7:30. In Baxter County, polling locations include the Baxter County Training Center, Big Flat City Hall, East Side Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, Henderson
Early voting came to an end Monday with Baxter County’s total making up 50% of its registered voters. There were 1,273 ballots cast Monday at First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home, bringing the county’s final total
In their meeting that was moved up a day from the original schedule due to the election, the Baxter County Quorum Court adopted its 2025 budget. Matt Sharp has the recap. Listen: click to download audio Prior
The Gassville City Council will meet Tuesday night at 6 for a special meeting to consider bids for the sale of two fire department vehicles. Following the meeting, the Council will meet for a 2025 budget work
In October, 20 building permits were issued according to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson, with over half being residential. A parking lot permit issued to Turn-Key Investments, LLC topped
Images courtesy of National Weather Service More rain is expected for the Twin Lakes Area, and some areas may see severe weather. North central Arkansas is under a flood watch through 6 Monday morning, a flood warning
While some area roads have reopened after the rainwater has receded, other remain impassible due to flooding. According to Baxter County Road and Bridge Superintendent Larry Carter, most of the county’s roads are once again open to
The rainfall has led to the Buffalo National River going above flood stage in four areas. As of 1:45 Monday afternoon, the river was at its highest at 20.59 feet at St. Joe, over 9 feet above
Image courtesy of National Weather Service The Twin Lakes Area has had a significant amount of rainfall, causing some flooding issues in various portions, and more is expected. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official
Power has been restored for the majority of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative members. As of 9:50 a.m., 12 members in Baxter County, 28 in Fulton, 10 in Izard, and six each in Marion and Sharp counties remain
According to Baxter County OEM Director, David Stults, heavy rain fall has caused County Road 108 and Newts Road to be impassable.Newts Road is off Buford Road and CR 108 is in the Norfork area near the
The Marion County Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to exercise caution on area roads Monday due to flooding. Multiple county roads are currently underwater, and low water crossings are not passable. County road crews are
Four more burn bans were lifted Monday morning.The cities of Mountain Home, Gassville and Salesville. The burn ban for Baxter County has also been lifted. A burn ban remains in effect for Newton County. WebReadyTM Powered by
North central Arkansas and parts of southern Missouri are bracing for more severe weather and potential flooding as showers and thunderstorms continue to sweep through the region.Heavy rainfall has already soaked several areas over the past 24
Following the recent rainfall in the Twin Lakes Area, the burn ban for Marion County has been lifted. Marion County Judge Jason Stumph announced the lifting of the ban Sunday afternoon. The burn bans for Fulton, Izard,
Last Tuesday, Oct. 29, was the deadline in Arkansas for candidates running opposed in the General Election Tuesday to file their campaign contribution and expenditure report, showing how much money their campaign has taken in, how much
Monday is the final day of early voting for the general election, and Marion County will open a third polling location for the day. Residents will be able to cast their ballots from 8 to 5 at
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 45 is holding a new fundraiser for its holiday program. The Inaugural Shop with a Cop Two-Man Scramble is scheduled for Friday at Big Creek Country Club and sponsored by Clay
The Baxter County Quorum Court will meet Monday night at 6 in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse. The meeting was moved to Monday night due to the General Election. Items on the agenda
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot and Jiffy Cleaners are teaming up for its annual winter coat drive to keep children warm this season. New or gently used coats are
