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People in Marion County now utilizing ‘Text-to-911’
Those in Marion County can now receive help in an emergency by utilizing the “Text-to-911” feature on their cellphones. All users need to do to utilize the service is enter the numbers 911 in the […]
Charges mount as search continues for Ozark County man
Photo: Jason Laird As the search continues for 42-year-old Jason Laird of Gainesville, three new cases have been filed against him in connection with crimes reported over the last few weeks. Ozark County […]
Charges accusing man of exposing children to drugs dropped by state
Photo: Steven Ray Gauger A number of major charges against a Mountain Home man, including exposing young children to illegal drugs, have been dismissed by the state. One of the charges against 28-year-old Steven Ray […]
MC man arrested less than a week after standing before judge
Photo: Christopher Rowe Less than a week after a Marion County man stood before Circuit Judge John Putman facing charges from an incident last October, 45-year-old Christopher Rowe of Yellville was arrested and jailed again. […]
BC sheriff issues scam alert for door-to-door activities
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery has issued a scam alert for fraudulent activity reported to be taking place in the area. In a news release, Montgomery says two separate incidents have been reported within the […]
Local closures announced for President’s Day
Image courtesy of CC Discovery A few services and government agencies have announced closures for the President’s Day holiday. All Baxter County government offices will be closed on Monday. Offices will re-open Tuesday at 8 […]
Top Stories 2-9 to 2-15
The following are links to the top stories of the week on ktlo.com. Flippin homicide victim, suspect identified Another local district adopts 4-day school week Teen killed in stabbing, murder charges filed against brother, mother […]
Police: Teen-age duo commits burglaries while homeowners absent
Photo: Blake Sterling Lewis Authorities in Marion County have arrested a teen-age duo they say came to the area and committed a series of burglaries over three days while homeowners were away. Sheriff Clinton […]
Woman involved in drug business 20 years gets 15 years in prison
Photo: Rebecca Martin A Mountain Home woman whose involvement in the illegal drug business has caused her to lose her home and who has been in trouble with the law since 1999 was sentenced to […]
Arrest follows man reported knocked unconscious, bound, while home robbed
Photo: Andrew Brandt Clay An Ozark County man, 21-year-old Andrew Brandt Clay of Gainesville, has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident in which he allegedly knocked a man unconscious, beat him while […]
CEO of company operating nearby hospital under investigation
Photo: Izard County Medical Center The CEO of a health-care company whose holdings cover four hospitals, including the Izard County Medical Center in Calico Rock, is reportedly under civil and criminal […]
Camps donate documents for BC Library digitization project
Photo: (from left) Vincent Anderson, reference librarian; Wayne Camp; and Carolyn Camp. Local residents Wayne and Carolyn Camp have donated a collection of historical documents to the Baxter County Library for a digitization project estimated […]
MH Education Foundation focus of Rotary meeting
Photo: (left to right) Committee members Wes Wood, President Kriss Yunker, Renae Schocke, Mark Hopper, Mountain Home Education Foundation (MHEF) Executive Director Jennifer Seaman, Rotarian/Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Jake Long and Trevor Himschoot. Photo: […]
Grandma’s House topic for MH Rotary Club
Photo: Marcia Taylor and her guest speaker, Cody Tatum of Grandma’s House. Photo: Courtesy Marilyn Loveless The Rotary Club of Mountain Home heard a presentation about Grandma’s House Children’s Advocacy Center (GHCAC) headquartered in Harrison […]
Governor addresses the home of history makers
The brick house at 1207 West 28th Street stands at the intersection of the United States civil rights movement and Little Rock. February is Black History Month, and today I’d like to talk about that […]
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Therapist killed at her Hollywood Hills home, ex-boyfriend arrested
bjdlzx/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — A Hollywood therapist once engaged to actor Drew Carey was killed at her home this weekend — and an ex-boyfriend has been arrested for the crime, police said.When officers in the Hollywood […]
Pearl Harbor survivor, USS Arizona crew member dies at 97
Furchin/iStock(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.) — One of three remaining USS Arizona crew members who survived the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor has died.The National Park Service confirmed on Sunday the death of 97-year-old Donald Stratton, while […]
More rain expected for flooded South as new storm moves across country
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Meteorologists are watching a storm system move across the country that will bring more rain to the already flooded South.On Monday morning, flood warnings continue for rivers across the South from […]
Girls basketball coach killed alongside Kobe Bryant honored in private funeral
Courtesy the Mauser family(LOS ANGELES) — Funeral services were held Sunday for Christina Mauser, the youth basketball coach killed in a helicopter crash three weeks ago alongside Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and six others.Mauser, […]
Girl, 6, attacked by mountain lion, saved by adult who punched cat in ribs during mauling
KenCanning/iStock(SAN FRANCISCO) — A 6-year-old girl was attacked by a 160-pound mountain lion as she was walking through a park and was rescued just in time when an adult that was nearby punched the cat […]
Authorities: Pediatrician who killed himself may have forged patients' vaccination records
MarianVejcik/iStock(CHICAGO) — An Illinois pediatrician who died by suicide last year may have forged patient’s vaccination medical records, according to investigators.The Cook County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the vaccinations provided by Dr. Van Koinis, 58, […]
Car full of teenagers drives at, runs over officer who tried to stop them
iStock(BILLINGS, Mont.) — A police officer suffered serious injuries requiring surgery after a car full of teenagers accelerated and drove directly at authorities in what was an alleged deliberate attempt to hit them.The incident occurred […]
Doctor allegedly took $26 million from insurers with phony medical procedures: Prosecutors
iStock(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — Federal prosecutors charged a Florida doctor for allegedly taking $26 million from Medicaid, Medicare and other health insurance for phony health procedures.Dr. Moses D. Degraft-Johnson pleaded not guilty to several criminal counts […]
Rain in the forecast for parts of the water-logged South
iStock(JACKSON, Miss.) — Much of the nation is seeing a rather quiet Sunday, however, a new storm is set to track across the country, and another blast of cold air is lurking right behind it.The […]
One dead, four injured in nightclub shooting
iStock(HARTFORD, Conn.) — A shooting at a nightclub in Connecticut has left at least one person dead and four others injured.The incident occurred shortly before 3 a.m. at Majestic Lounge and Bar in Hartford, Connecticut, […]
Grandmother arrested after abducting granddaughter at gunpoint from hospital
iStock(BOGALUSA, La.) — A 12-year-old girl who was abducted from a hospital room by her armed grandmother has been found unharmed.Evelyn Miller, 66, was arrested by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office at a hotel in […]
6 police officers hospitalized after colliding with each other responding to call
iStock(CHICAGO) — Six police officers have been hospitalized after their squad cars collided with each other when they were both responding to a call.The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday on Chicago’s West […]
Teen on the run after allegedly killing mom and younger brother: Police
iStock(MIDLAND, Va.) — A manhunt is underway for a Midland, Virginia, teen after he allegedly killed his mother, younger brother and injured his father.Officials with Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office said they’re looking for Levianthan “Levi” […]
Child 'accidentally' suffers bullet wound after older sibling plays with parents' gun
iStock(DALLAS) — A 5-year-old was grazed in the back by a bullet after his older brother was playing with a gun they found in their parents’ bedroom closet drawer, police said.Police in Dallas, Texas, are […]
Embattled singer R. Kelly facing additional sex abuse charges
iStock(CHICAGO) — Federal prosecutors in Illinois, filed an amended indictment against singer R. Kelly on Friday in which an additional victim and a forfeiture request of over $1.5 million to dismantle his production companies, were […]