A Baxter County man was seriously injured Thursday afternoon when he was ran over by his Bobcat machine he was working on. Seventy-six-year-old Charles Slack, who has a Norfork address but lives in the Old Joe area,
Taking his mother’s truck without permission and fleeing from a deputy has led to the arrest of an Izard County man. Thirty-three-year-old Matthew Joseph Sollock of Melbourne faces two charges for the incident.According to the probable cause
A man accused of harassing and threatening a woman described as his girlfriend pled guilty to charges against him in Baxter County Circuit Court/criminal division Monday (March 30). Forty-one-year-old Duane Mark Dean, Jr., of Mountain Home was
An out of control brush fire Wednesday evening burned approximately 600 acres in Fulton County. According to a report from the Viola Fire Department, the incident happened on Browns Chapel Road northeast of Viola. Viola firefighters were
Political yard signs tied to the 2026 primary election and the runoff election must be removed by Monday morning according to City Clerk, Scott Liles. A City of Mountain Home ordinance allows residents to display political yard
Record breaking heat dominated the later part of March with rainfall received still not enough to lift the area out of an extended drought.Four days broke high temperature records, March 22 hit 91 degrees, March 23, March
Runners and walkers are invited to take part in the Annual Cotter Warrior Foundation 5K on Saturday, April 11. The event will begin at Big Springs Park in Cotter, with registration opening at 7:30 and the race
A hand recount Friday afternoon of the Secretary of State runoff election in Baxter County found no changes from the vote totals reported on election night Tuesday. Baxter County was one of a select number of counties
One of two people arrested following an unusual type of pursuit where speeds reached a low of about 18-miles-per-hour at one point pled guilty to her charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday
A Marion County man has been arrested for assaulting and threatening to kill his pregnant girlfriend. The incident happened near two children. Facing six charges for the incident is 28-year-old Zachary Michael Plant of Yellville.According to the
North Arkansas College and Buffalo National River Partners are inviting the public to enjoy spring in the Ozarks during a guided wildflower walk at Lost Valley Trail in the Buffalo National River. The event is scheduled for
Students at Calico Rock High School had the opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths Thursday during the school’s Career Day event, aimed at preparing them for life beyond graduation. Calico Rock High School
Churches across Mountain Home will be observing Holy Week with a full schedule of services leading up to Easter Sunday. Good Friday services will be held throughout the community. Redeemer Lutheran Church will offer services at 10
The Mountain Home City Council had a quick but busy meeting Thursday night, dealing nine agenda items in just 27 minutes.The council approved rental rates for various parts of the new Aquatic and Community Center. The rates
Baxter County officials are warning residents about a scam involving fake traffic violation messages. According to Baxter County Circuit Clerk and Recorder Canda Reese, multiple people contacted the office Thursday reporting they received text messages or emails
Mayor Adams stopped by KTLO Studios to discuss the community center, starting to fill the indoor pools, and the upcoming City Council meeting.
In a wide-ranging interview covering both national and local issues, Senator John Boozman visited with KTLO News Wednesday afternoon. After spending the morning at the fish hatchery, Senator Boozman stopped by the studios at KTLO, Classic Hits
A Mountain Home man was arrested Monday after failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements. According to a report from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies made contact with 61-year-old Ronnie Dale Reece at the Baxter
The Baxter County Board of Election Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting Friday for a Primary Runoff recount in the race for Secretary of State. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00 at the Baxter County Election Commission
The jury trial for a former male nurse at the Baxter County Detention Center charged with making inappropriate sexual contacts with female inmates has been delayed due to a change of lawyers. The case was filed in
A man from Springfield has been arrested on a sexual abuse charge in Ozark County. The incident leading to the arrest of Sylvia Joe Wages happened in July of last year.According to the probable cause affidavit from
The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday at 5 in the council chambers of the municipal building on Hickory Street, with key items including community center rental rates and a zoning ordinance. Council members are scheduled
Registration for kindergarten students at Viola is set for April 10. The registration will run from noon until 4:00 at the elementary school for students turning five years old prior to Aug. 1.Parents will need to bring
The application window is now open for Bomber Virtual Academy for the 2026-2027 school year. Students in grades K-8 will have the opportunity to take electives on their home campus while completing core classes virtually. Students in
The Marion County Election Commission will meet Thursday to process provisional ballots and certify results from the Primary Runoff Election. The meeting is scheduled for 6 at the Marion County Courthouse. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Senator Boozman (center) inspects raceway at hatchery Wednesday afternoon U.S. Senator for Arkansas John Boozman visited the Norfork Fish Hatchery Wednesday afternoon to meet with agencies involved in restoring the critical trout population that was lost in
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public that a registered sex offender has returned to the area. 36-year-old Kenneth Wayne George is now residing at 263 Crownover Street in Gassville. Authorities say he has been
State Sen. Kim Hammer has secured the Republican nomination for Arkansas Secretary of State following Tuesday’s primary runoff, despite trailing in much of the Twin Lakes Area. Hammer narrowly defeated Bryan Norris statewide and will advance
Stone County voters finalized the Republican race for county judge Tuesday. Tim Hudspeth won the race, defeating Darryl Sullivan with 1,251 votes, or 66.05 percent. Sullivan received 643 votes, or 33.95 percent. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Searcy County voters returned incumbent Sheriff Kenny Cassell to office Tuesday as Republican primary runoff results were finalized from all precincts. Cassell won reelection, defeating Troy Dye with 803 votes, or 56 percent. Dye received 631
Boone County voters finalized results in the race for county judge Tuesday. Tyler Gentry won the race for Boone County Judge, defeating Bobby Woods with 2,278 votes, or 58.74 percent. Woods received 1,600 votes, or 41.26 percent.
A Mountain Home man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident near Kansas City Monday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 46-year-old was taken to Cameron Regional Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. The Patrol
Two people from Alabama accused of being “money mules” as part of a scamming operation appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday and pled guilty to theft by receiving charges. Twenty-five-year-old Josiah Kamal
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) and Henderson State University have announced a new transfer pathway agreement for teacher education degrees, while also exploring a future partnership in aviation. Officials from both institutions recently signed the agreement establishing
As spring projects get underway, April has been designated as National Safe Digging Month, and officials are reminding Arkansans to take precautions before breaking ground. Black Hills Energy is encouraging residents and contractors to call or click
Approximately 300 students from 14 North Arkansas high schools will take part in North Central Draft Day Thursday at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. The event, hosted by Be Pro Be Proud Arkansas, will feature hands-on career exploration
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting that occurred Monday evening on Bayhill Place, off Mallard Point Road northeast of Mountain Home. According to the Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, deputies were dispatched at
The future of the Baxter County Sheriff’s department will be decided today in the Republican Preferential Primary runoff election.Voters will decide between the two candidates who garnered the most votes in the March 3 Primary, Brian Davis
Two area residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident Monday morning in Ozark County. The 42-year-old man from Mountain Home and 54-year-old Gainesville woman both received moderate injuries according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). Both
The ongoing drought in north central Arkansas is continuing to cause problems for area farmers. From the lack of hay production forcing them to have to buy hay from out of the area to ponds going dry,
High early voting totals in Baxter County are painting a picture of an engaged electorate as the runoff election day is to be decided Tuesday. Baxter County Clerk Canda Reese spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The
Turkey hunters across North Central Arkansas are looking to another strong season as the spring opener approaches in just a few weeks on April 20. New data from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) shows the
The City of Mountain Home has announced dates for its annual residential spring cleanup, giving city residents an opportunity to dispose of large household items. According to information from the mayor’s office, Methvin Sanitation, a Waste Connections
The final day of early voting has ended and according to Baxter County Election Coordinator Lindsay Roberts 679 votes were tallied bringing the overall total to 3389 votes cast. This represents approximately 10% of the county’s
Hollingsworth Live on KTLO following Tuesday’s victory Mark Hollingsworth will be the next sheriff in Baxter County following Tuesday’s runoff election that saw heavy voter turnout. With 3,278 votes Hollingsworth defeated Brian Davis who received 2,324 votes.
Due to scheduling conflicts the Flippin City Council has postponed the meeting set for Monday. No makeup date has been announced. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Monday is the final day of early voting for the Preferential Primary Runoff Election. Voters can cast their ballots starting at 8 and until 4:30 in Baxter County at First United Methodist Church on 6th St in
Two men were taken into custody after an alleged school bus theft in Cotter, according to a report from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. Corporal Conner Stanton responded to a report of a reckless driver operating a
The Mountain Home Farmers Market is set to return for the 2026 season, with opening day scheduled this Saturday. The market will be held at the corner of Fifth Street and Shiras Avenue in downtown Mountain
Mountain Home Public Schools will host kindergarten registration on Friday, April 10, by appointment only. Students must attend the appointment with a parent or guardian at the Mountain Home Kindergarten Center, located at 1310 Post Oak Road.
A long running fishing fundraiser supporting cystic fibrosis research will return to Norfork Lake on April 18, marking the 41st year of the Buddy Bass Tournament. The event begins at 7 that morning at the Henderson Marina
The Flippin City Council is scheduled to meet Monday evening at 5 in the Flippin District Court Room. Items on the agenda include consideration of Resolution 2026-6 to amend the city’s 2026 budgets, including the general, water,
The Norfork Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Monday at 6:30. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
One man died and one man was injured in an Izard County crash earlier this month that led to a hazmat team having to clean up a fuel spill. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has identified the
A former Mountain Home High School football coach and teacher was recently honored on a Springfield television station for his military service. Perry Brantly was interviewed on KYTV March 18 during the show “The Place” and also
The Twin Lakes area was among the most active regions in the state for boating accidents last year, according to a report from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Seventeen people died in boating incidents across Arkansas
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest Most Wanted list, featuring individuals sought on multiple charges.Kenneth Raymond Sanders, whose last known address is 401 S. Vine St. in Harrison, is wanted on a body attachment
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home is inviting the community to a special performance as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. The event, titled The Magic Continues, will feature internationally acclaimed illusionist Rick Thomas on Sunday, April 19 at
Taney County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, April 7, for Missouri’s General Municipal Election with city races, school board contests and several district positions on the ballot.One of the municipal races will be in the
An annual spring carnival is planned for Saturday at the L.C. Sammons Youth Center in Cooper Park. Recreation Coordinator Enoch Pepin says the carnival is geared toward younger children, with games, activities, prizes and more. Listen: click
Photo care of Cotter-Gassville Rural Fire Department A fire Wednesday morning at Cranor’s White River Lodge left heavy damage to the main lodge building. The call for the lodge, located along the White River near Cotter, came
A man described as a “money mule” and accused of being sent by scammers to collect cash and other valuables from elderly residents in Baxter County appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Sixty-two-year-old Melvin K.
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows the dry conditions in the north central Arkansas are getting worse and the National Weather Service in Little Rock says there isn’t much relief in sight. The newest drought monitor was
Howell County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, April 7, for Missouri’s General Municipal Election with city races, ballot questions and school issues to be decided across the county.In Mountain View, voters will choose a mayor
Early voting totals for Day 4 have been reported by Baxter County Election Coordinator Lindsay Roberts. 642 votes were cast which brings voting totals to 2710 votes representing 8% of the county’s 31,056 registered voters. Early voting
Baxter County Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says jurors assigned to Groups X and Z will need to report for jury duty Monday, May 18. Jurors are to report at 9 at the Baxter County Court Complex
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is notifying residents of a registered sex offender now living in the Lead Hill area. According to the sheriff’s office, Christopher John Bordeaux is residing in the 3000 block of Black Ranch
A missing hiker that was overcome with exhaustion Thursday evening was located in the National Forest and emergency crews worked to remove him safely and return him home. According to Lieutenant Brian Davis of the Baxter County
A Gamaliel man classified as a registered sex offender was taken into custody Thursday morning after authorities say he failed to comply with reporting requirements. Thirty-six-year-old Jesse Aaron Avant reported to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office for
A man listing a Texas address who was arrested and charged with attacking staff at the Baxter County Detention Center and the psychiatric ward at Baxter Health has been found not fit to proceed. The case of
The Brunner Hill Water Association is moving forward with plans to convert into a Public Water Authority after securing enough support from its members. KTLO News spoke with Board President, Danny Woods, who says the effort has
Ozark County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, April 7, for Missouri’s General Municipal Election with school funding, emergency services and several local races appearing on the ballot.One of the most closely watched issues is a
Families are invited to attend a community Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home hosted by the Mountain Home Junior Auxiliary. The event will begin that morning at 10 on the ASUMH campus
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home will host a family-friendly TrailGate event Saturday morning beginning at 11. The event will be held at Lester White Baseball Field at Cooper Park and will include free hot dogs and hamburgers sponsored
Runners get ready for the 2025 White River Marathon The White River Marathon is preparing for its 23rd year this November, continuing to draw runners from across the country and beyond. Race Director Paul Gigliotti said the
Sales tax collections in Mountain Home continued to trend upward in the latest report reflecting January 2026 sales. According to Finance and Treasury Director Alma Clark, the city’s total sales tax collection for March was $532,315, an
Residents will have an opportunity to visit with city leadership this week during Coffee with the Mayor. The event is scheduled for Friday morning from 8 to 9 at Cotter City Hall, located at 115 McLean Ave.
Early voting totals for Day 3 have been reported by Baxter County Election Coordinator Lindsay Roberts. 663 votes were cast which brings voting totals to 2068 votes representing 6% of the county’s 31,056 registered voters. Voting will
Multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in trying to capture the suspects involved in trying to steal an entire ATM at Stockmen’s Bank in Gainesville early Thursday morning. According to Ozark County Sheriff Cass Martin, deputies responded
The Bull Shoals City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6:30 in the City Council Chamber at 706 CS Woods Blvd. Ongoing buisness includes the third reading of ordanance 2026-03 pertaining to golf carts
The trial of a Salesville man whose initial charges included the simultaneous possession of guns and drugs and trafficking Fentanyl was set to begin in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (March 23) but the trial was
Day 2 of early voting saw 660 ballots cast according to Baxter County Election Coordinator Lindsay Roberts. The turnout brings voting totals to 1,405 votes representing 4% of the county’s 31,056 registered voters. Voting will be open
Check-signing authority has been reinstated for Mayor Heath Hogan following the March 19 city council meeting. The Mayor requested the reinstatement after presenting the results of the annual legislative audit. Following the presentation, Hogan requested that his
Douglas County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, April 7, for Missouri’s General Municipal Election to decide local city issues, countywide questions and several school board races. Missouri does not offer traditional early voting, but voters
Trainers from Baxter Heathcare Corporation with nurses Sarah Oelschlaeger and Rachel Delargy Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital has added new IV pumps with enhanced safety features, made possible through a donation from an anonymous local donor. Hospital
Mountain Home Public Schools has named Kristi Seawright as its Teacher of the Year. Seawright, a first grade teacher at Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary, was selected by her peers for the honor. District officials say the recognition reflects her
Sales tax revenue in Baxter County continues to show strong growth, according to the latest report from the county treasurer’s office.Deputy Treasurer Misty Teague said the county’s portion of sales tax collections is up 6.4% compared to
The Boone County Quorum Court will hold a special meeting April 9 to address a vacancy in the office of Boone County Judge.The meeting is scheduled for 6 that evening at the Boone County Office of Emergency
The Cotter City Council will hold a public hearing Thusday night at 6 followed by its regular meeting to address several items of unfinished and new business, along with updates and community information.The public hearing will be
A partnership between Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is helping balance deer populations while providing food to families in need. Program leaders updated commissioners during the AGFC’s March meeting, highlighting
The City of Gassville Public Safety and Personnel Committees will meet Thursday beginning at 5. The Public Safety Committee will meet first, followed by the Personnel Committee upon adjournment. Both meetings will be held at the community
Day 2 of early voting saw 660 ballots cast according to Baxter County Election Coordinator Lindsay Roberts. The turnout brings voting totals to 1405 votes representing 4% of the county’s 31,056 registered voters. Voting will be open
Early voting is got underway Tuesday with 745 ballots cast on the first day, according to Baxter County Election Coordinator Lindsay Roberts. The turnout represents approximately 2% of the county’s 31,056 registered voters. Voting will be open
A Mountain Home woman accused of hitting the jackpot in the Arkansas State Lottery illegally was due to go on trial this week but it was announced in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday that she intended
A weekend heat wave shattered temperature records in Mountain Home, with highs soaring well above previous marks at KTLO Studios, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service. On March 22, the temperature reached 91 degrees,
Several closely contested races across North Central Arkansas will be decided in the March 31 Preferential Primary runoff election after no candidate reached the required 50 percent plus one vote needed in their respective races to win
Besided deciding local races Arkansas voters will also weigh in on several issues in the November election, including the “Citizens Only Voting Amendment,” a proposed gun rights amendment, an economic development districts amendment and a $500 million
One of Mountain Home’s signature outdoor events is set to return later this week as the 29th annual Sowbug Roundup comes to the Baxter County Fairgrounds. The event will be held Thursday though Saturday from 9 to
A Mountain Home High School graduate will be featured on a national television stage this week. Delia Lee Takagi, a 2003 graduate of Mountain Home High School, is set to appear as a contestant on “Wheel of
The Marion County Depository Board will meet Thursday at 11 in the courtroom of the Marion County Court Complex. The meeting will include a review of the county’s financial status and the designation of financial institutions where
Hot and dry conditions have prompted widespread burn bans across north central Arkansas, with much of the region now under restrictions. As of Tuesday morning, Marion, Boone, Newton, Searcy, Fulton, Izard, Sharp and Baxter counties are all
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative has postponed a planned outage for the Salem 1 Substation. The outage, originally scheduled for tonight, has been moved to Tuesday, March 31. It will still begin around 11 p.m. and is expected
The Briarcliff Improvement District will meet Tuesday at 6 at the Briarcliff City Office. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A burn ban is now in effect for Baxter County due to hot, dry conditions and increased fire danger. The order, issued Tuesday by Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty, states an emergency exists and prohibits all outdoor
Voters will return to the polls Tuesday for early voting to decide remaining races in the Republican Preferential Primary runoff election, with all eyes in Baxter County on who will be elected the first new sheriff in
The Flippin School Board has approved new leadership for its schools as part of several personnel moves during its meeting Monday night. Board members approved Troy Hullett as elementary principal and Monica Springfield as high school principal
Baxter Health has added a new physician to its medical staff. Internal medicine physician Dr. Adam Kilgore is now accepting patients at North Arkansas Medical Associates in Mountain Home. Kilgore is a board-eligible physician who recently completed
Marion County residents are encouraged to take part in community cleanup efforts as part of the statewide Great Arkansas Cleanup program. County Judge Jason Stumph said Keep Arkansas Beautiful events will be held in Marion County from
An annual spring carnival is planned for Saturday at the L.C. Sammons Youth Center in Cooper Park. Recreation Coordinator Enoch Pepin says the carnival is geared toward younger children, with games, activities, prizes and more. Listen: click
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reviewed thousands of public comments on proposed hunting and fishing regulation changes during its March 18-19 meeting in Hot Springs. According to AGFC staff, more than 24,000 responses were submitted, with
An 8-year-old boy reported missing Monday afternoon in the Promise Land area was found safe. The boy was reported missing from 6823 Promise Land Road at 1:43 and was found at 2:22. A member of the Oakland-Promise
Hot and dry conditions have prompted multiple local counties and municipalities to issue burn bans. As of Monday afternoon, Marion, Boone, Newton, Searcy, Fulton, Izard and Sharp Counties were all under burn bans with the cities of
An Ozark County man has been arrested for the rape of a minor female family member. Chevy Logan Mahan of Brixey was booked into the Ozark County Jail Thursday on one count of rape. The incident happened
The familiar “ding” ringing in the top of every hour on KTLO FM 97.9 will soon be a sound of the past following news that CBS Radio will be shuttering its service after 100 years on the
Sid will share stories Tuesday night about his life on the road Glenn Campbell, Waylon Jennings, The Beach Boys and Ray Charles are names that evoke a golden time in music history and this Tuesday the Baxter
Baxter County residents are being encouraged to take part in a series of community cleanup events set for this week as part of the statewide Keep Arkansas Beautiful campaign. The local cleanup effort will take place Monday
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists spent long nights on Lake Catherine earlier this month working to produce hundreds of thousands of walleye for stocking across southern Arkansas. Jeff Newman, hatchery manager at the Andrew H. Hulsey
Baxter County Jurors in group X will not need to report for jury duty on Monday according to a release Friday from County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese. There will be no Circuit Court trials the week
The Flippin School Board will meet in regular session Monday evening.The meeting is scheduled for 6 at the administration building. Under new business, board members will hear principals reports, including a student data report. The board will
The Baxter County Planning Board will hold a meeting at 11 Monday morning. The meeting will take place in the third floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. On the agenda is a lot combination request.
Hot and dry conditions have prompted Boone County, Izard County and the city of Salesville in Baxter County to issue burn bans. Izard County Judge Eric Smith placed the county under a burn ban Sunday until further
Hazmat crews will be in Izard County Monday to clean up spilled fuel from an overturned tanker following an accident that occurred last Wednesday. Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton tells KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News
A Yellville man is facing additional charges following an altercation with staff at the Baxter County Detention Center. According to an incident report, 28-year-old Jeremiah Selfridge became agitated while in the booking area and refused multiple orders
Spring Break has kicked off, and Mountain Home High School students are looking forward to their time away from school. Whether it’s going on vacation to Florida, visiting family in Arkansas, or just spending time at home,
The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County will offer a week of spring break activities, with each day centered on an America 250 theme. The programming is part of a broader series of events and exhibits
The Christian Clothing Exchange is hosting a fundraiser just in time for Easter to help cover operational costs for the nonprofit that provides clothing and household items to families in need. Jennifer Reed, president of the organization,
The Mammoth Spring School District has announced that Tina Taylor, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) adviser at Mammoth Spring High School, has been named Arkansas FCCLA Adviser of the Year by Arkansas FCCLA.Taylor was
Spring break kicks off this weekend with a heatwave as temperature records are expected to be broken across the state with wildfire dangers increasing. In Mountain Home the average high for March 21 is 61 degrees with
A Mountain Home woman is facing a felony theft charge after authorities say she failed to pay for thousands of dollars in merchandise over multiple visits to a local business.46-year-old Jill Morgan is charged with theft of
A Mountain Home man was arrested Saturday after making multiple non-emergency calls to 911, prompting a welfare check by the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. 35-year-old Michael F. Strange Jr. is facing a charge of harassing communications. According
Harrison voters approved one sales tax measure but rejected another earlier this month, leaving the city’s police and fire departments facing a potential loss of about $1 million in annual funding. Voters on March 3 passed a
Baxter County residents are being encouraged to take part in a series of community cleanup events set for next week as part of the statewide Keep Arkansas Beautiful campaign. The local cleanup effort will take place Monday
Nearly 500 students participated in CSI Day at the Baxter County Fairgrounds, an annual event connecting classroom lessons on criminal justice, anatomy and science in a tangible way. Organized by the Health and Human Services Academy at
Baxter County Jurors in group X will not need to report for jury duty on Monday according to a release Friday from County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese. There will be no trials the week of March
A Level 3 sex offender was arrested Friday morning after authorities say he had been living in Baxter County without registering or notifying the Sheriff’s Office of his residency.According to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Timothy
With Spring Break kicking off this weekend visitors from around the country and locally will take advantage of camping at campgrounds, getting boats out on the lakes and fishing the rivers.US Army Corps of Engineers Chief Ranger
A nearly three-year-old homicide case has been resolved in Izard County Circuit Court. Thirty-three-year-old Stacie Hickman pleaded guilty Wednesday to first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in connection with the death of 59-year-old David Southerland. The
A Boone County woman was killed Tuesday when her vehicle left the roadway and hit a tree. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) identified the victim as 48-year-old Lila Hill of Harrison.According to the ASP report, the crash
A Norfork man with a long history of arrests is behind bars again after a short pursuit. Thirty-four-year-old Jesse Ray Bowman is facing charges from the pursuit and also had a warrant from an incident in February.The
Baxter County voters will return to the polls for early voting starting Tuesday to decide two remaining races in the Republican Preferential Primary runoff election, with all eyes on who will be elected the first new sheriff
Flu cases in Arkansas showed a drop this past week in Arkansas according to the latest numbers released from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and five new deaths have been reported in the state. The Viral
During its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Mountain Home City Council approved several items including re-upping the economic development contract and they heard the State of the City address from Mayor Hillrey Adams. This will be the
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday, approving several items and recognizing achievements across the district.During board discussion, members highlighted a week full of positive news. Mrs. Partney noted social media has reflected many
The Cotter Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday and approved a series of items, including board reorganization, the 2026-27 school calendar and multiple contracts. During reorganization, Allen Franks was unanimously approved as board president. Cameron Ross
The Marion County Transfer Station will be closed Thursday from 11 to 1 for safety training. In addition to the Transfer Station, several county departments will also be closed during that time, including the Road Department, Maintenance,
A disturbance involving an intoxicated individual led to an arrest last Wednesday evening in Mountain Home. According to a report from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Belle Air Circle after
Arkansas legislator’s expenses for 2025 have been released and the second highest reimbursement total in the Senate is from a local lawmaker. Scott Flippo’s expenses totaled $35,022 last year, which includes mileage, daily per diem and other
Crews sinking cedar trees at Bennett’s Bayou Fishing habitat improvements were recently completed in the Bennett’s Bayou arm of Norfork Lake as part of an effort to improve shoreline fishing, enhance habitats and improve conditions for campers
The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening at 6 in the Central Office Board Room. A series of board officer elections is scheduled, including president, vice president, secretary and
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. Under old business, council members will consider the second reading of
The Flippin City Council will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 6 in the Flippin District Court Room. The agenda includes the council reviewing the city’s 2024 legislative audit. New business items may also be addressed before
A Yellville man is in custody after authorities say he violated state law by entering a public park. Twenty-eight-year-old Jeremiah Wayne Selfridge was arrested Monday on a warrant stemming from a March 3 incident at Lancaster
Details have been released about a January crash that killed a Fulton County woman. The Arkansas State Police report, released Sunday, says the accident claimed the life of 78-year-old Mary Bates of Mammoth Spring.According to the crash
The 2026 Pinkston Showcase will be held this Thursday from 5 to 7 as students show off their work and accomplishments to the public. The featured community resources fair, student performances and displays will be free admission
The Mountain Home Lions Club is inviting the community to take part in a creative new event aimed at promoting recycling while bringing families together for outdoor fun. The club’s inaugural Recycle Regatta Jug Boat Race will
In a meeting lasting 45 minutes the Gassville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday Night. Council member Earnest Adkins was absent from the meeting. Under new business, the council approved several items including selecting a
The Baxter County Election Commission has announced it will conduct public testing of the county’s voting equipment ahead of the 2026 Preferential Republican Primary Runoff. The logic and accuracy testing will begin at 11 on Thursday and
The Marion County Election Commission will conduct Logic and Accuracy testing on voting machines ahead of the upcoming run-off election. The testing is scheduled for Thursday morning at 9 in the Election Office at the Marion County
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a firearms qualification shoot for retired law enforcement officers Friday, April 10, beginning at 8:30 that morning.The event will take place at the sheriff’s firing range located at the former
The City of Bull Shoals has announced that they will hold a budget meeting Tuesday at 2. This will take place in the Council Chambers at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. This meeting is open to the public.
An Izard County man was killed early Sunday in an officer-involved shooting in Augusta south of Newport, according to the Arkansas State Police (ASP). Special Agents with the ASP Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the shooting, which
A Texas man, formerly from Marion County, has been arrested for the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in 2013. Forty-year-old Cody Clinton Dennis of Silsbee was arrested in Hardin County, Texas and extradited back to Marion
An Ozark County man has been arrested after driving into a group of people in the early morning hours Saturday morning, hitting one man and sending him to the hospital. Hunter Ray Warren of Dora is facing
A residential fire early Friday morning caused heavy damage to a home on Old Tracy Road in Mountain Home. According to the Mountain Home Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 2:00 on Friday morning to a residence
A new statue honoring women veterans has been commissioned for installation on the Veterans Plaza 2000 in Mountain Home and the group behind the effort is seeking donors to make the tribute a reality. The proposed bronze
MHHS Bomber Band at the ASBOA Region VI Concert & Sightreading Assessment held in Harrison All three Mountain Home school bands earned Superior First Division ratings at the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association Region VI Concert
Mountain Home city committees will hold a series of meetings Tuesday at City Hall. The Streets Department Committee will meet at 12:30, followed by the Public Safety Committee at 2. The Water and Sewer Committee is scheduled
The Norfork City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Under ordinances and resolutions, the council will consider Ordinance 2026-02, which would establish the duties and responsibilities of the city attorney.
The Marion County Library Board will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 5. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The Gassville City Council will meet Tuesday at 6 at City Hall, located at 204 South School Street. Under new business, the council will hear a presentation from the City Tree Board regarding Tree City designation. Council
The Lakeview City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday. Under old business, the council is scheduled to consider the second reading of Ordinance 26-01 regarding accessory dwelling units. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM
The Bull Shoals City Council will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday. Under old business, the council will consider Ordinance 2026-03 on its third reading and Ordinance 2026-04 on its second reading. New business includes discussion of the
Steven Michael Manson, Steven Lawrence Manson and Dezarae Shae-Lynn Manson Three Marion County family members have been arrested in connection with the rape of an underage girl. Facing charges for the incident are 35-year-old Steven Michael Manson;
Wind damage to an awning on the square in Mountain Home “If you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes,” rang true on Sunday as a warm humid day quickly descended into a frozen mess with
An elderly Fulton County man has been arrested for shooting out the tires of a man’s vehicle following an accident on his property. Facing two charges for the incident is 88-year-old Lester Kunst of Viola. According to
A woman working as a cashier at Town and Country Foods in Mountain Home charged with stealing and cashing lottery tickets and with pocketing money from what are claimed to be “fake” product returns pled guilty to
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has announced they are going to install in-car computers in their patrol vehicles. The computers are expected to arrive by March 30 and will go into nine vehicles. Fulton County Sheriff Jake
Mountain Home High School will host Junior Parent Night on Monday from 5:30 to 7. The senior year preview event is designed for MHHS juniors and their parents and will be held in the 100 hallway near
The Baxter County Early Literacy Project is inviting the community to help support young readers through a children’s book drive at the Baxter County Library. The “Donate to the Book Crate!” drive is collecting new or gently
The Terre Ware Author Lecture Series at Arkansas State UniversityMountain Home will present “A Conversation with Local Authors” on Tuesday at 7 in the Trout Room at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. The event will feature
The Baxter County Airport Advisory Board has scheduled a meeting for Monday. The meeting will begin at 10 in the conference room of the terminal building at the Baxter County Airport. The meeting is open to the
The Marion County Regional Airport Board will hold its March meeting on Monday. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 at the Flippin Court Complex. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by
A Stone County man was killed Friday afternoon when he was run over by his own truck at a boat ramp. The Stone County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim as 62-year-old Vincent Lafon Rutledge of rural
A line of storms Sunday afternoon will bring a shocking drop in temperatures and even light snow as winter makes one more appearance before spring arrives in five days. A report from the National Weather Service (NWS)
Two elderly Mountain Home residents were seriously injured in a four-vehicle crash near Ava Saturday morning. The 86-year-old male driver, and an 85-year-old female passenger in the vehicle, were both transported by ambulance to Cox Medical Center
Three young men from Kansas charged with stealing thousands of dollars in fishing equipment and other items from boats at three local marinas are expected to enter pleas to their charges during a session of Baxter County
A former Mountain Home teacher and Flippin Elementary School principal has been named vice president for technical education and workforce development at North Arkansas College in Harrison. Lewis Villines, who currently serves as assistant superintendent for the
The Baxter County Library is inviting the community to explore Arkansas history and the nation’s early years with a special exhibit and a week of family-friendly programs celebrating America 250. America 250 marks the 250th anniversary, also
Officials with Buffalo National River have begun developing a River Management Plan to guide the long-term stewardship of the river corridor. The plan will update the river’s 1983 River Use Management Plan and provide a framework for
The Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation is now accepting applications for Guide ARK, a new online directory designed to connect visitors with licensed outdoor guides and adventure providers across the state. According to a release, guides and
A strong cold front moving through Arkansas on Sunday will bring the threat of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and a hard freeze to the Twin Lakes Area through early next week, according to the National Weather Service
A woman who has been arrested in Arkansas, Illinois, and Tennessee pled guilty to her local charges during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division March 2 and was put on probation for five years. Thirty-six-year-old
A Little Rock man, recently released from the Arkansas Department of Corrections, has been arrested on two outstanding warrants from 2022 from Marion County. Thirty-one-year-old Dylan Fredrick Holloway is facing a total of 16 charges, eight of
Baxter Health recently announced the retirement of Dr. Corey Jackson who has served the Harrison community as a family medicine physician since 2006.Dr. Jackson began practicing at Premier Family Care in Harrison in 2006, where he provided
One of Mountain Home’s signature outdoor events is set to return later this month as the 29th annual Sowbug Roundup comes to the Baxter County Fairgrounds. The event will be held March 26, 27 and 28 from
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is inviting schools across the state to apply for its conservation education initiative and earn designation as an Arkansas School of Conservation Leadership. The program is designed to help schools incorporate
Salem First Baptist Church will host a one-day missions event called “Salem One Day” on Saturday. The event will take place from 10 to 2 and will include several activities at the church as well as service
The Marion County Election Commission meeting scheduled for Saturday to conduct Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing for the upcoming runoff election has been canceled. According to the Marion County and Circuit Clerk Dawn Moffet, the meeting will
A dedication ceremony officially renaming the prison at Calico Rock to the Benny Magness Unit was hosted Friday afternoon by the Arkansas Department of Correction (ADC). More than 100 people attended, including Mr. Magness, his family, prison
An 18-year-old male charged with robbery appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division (March 2) and entered a guilty plea to the charges against him and was put on probation for 10 years. Kaiden Nicholas Knight and
The Ozark County Ambulance District has added power loading cot systems for all three of their ambulances. A fourth ambulance is on the way this summer and it too will have the same system that helps prevent
Flu cases in Arkansas increased this past week in Arkansas according to the latest numbers released from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and five new deaths have been reported in the state. The Viral Respiratory Diseases
The Bridges of Mountain Home food pantry recently received a large donation that will help support families within the Mountain Home Public Schools district. E Bar A Butchery of Salem, donated and delivered 709 pounds of ground
A community event centered around pies, music and family activities will take place Saturday on the Mountain Home Square. Pi Squared will run from 11 to 5, with all proceeds benefiting the Baxter Health Foundation.Event creator and
Baxter Health has announced its pain management department will now be known as the Baxter Health Pain Clinic. The clinic will continue to be located at 17 Medical Plaza in Mountain Home. Dr. Ryan Krafft and physician
KTLO’s Heather Loftis spoke with Mountain Home Education Foundation Executive Director Mollie Morgan, who announced an initiative aimed at encouraging high school students to travel to Hot Springs to support the Lady Bombers in Saturday’s State Basketball
Archers from across Arkansas gathered in Hot Springs for the 18th annual Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Archery in the Schools State Championship at Bank OZK Arena and the Hot Springs Convention Center. Magnet Cove High
An explosion heavily damaged a home west of Mountain Home Wednesday night. No injuries were reported. According to a report from the Mountain Home Fire Department, when firefighters arrived, they found a small fire in the basement
A 36-year-old Henderson man charged with making threats toward a neighbor, law enforcement officers and saying he intended to go to a local school and commit suicide in front of the students pled guilty to the charges
A Boone County man is continuing to rack up charges while he is in the Boone County Jail. Twenty-six-year-old Jacob William Gentry-Cape of Lead Hill was arrested on seven charges in January following a traffic stop. Since
Two family-centered events will return to Mountain Home this month, with both taking place earlier in the year than usual.Mountain Home Christian Academy (MHCA) will host “Night With Your Knight,” a mother-son dinner event Friday at The
The Baxter Health Foundation is asking for community support to help purchase a specialized twin baby bassinet for the hospital’s Women and Newborn Care Center.The bassinet, which costs $6,500, is designed to give each baby their own
The City of Mountain Home issued more than $7.1 million in building permits in February, led by a new senior living facility on Burnett Drive and a major commercial renovation for the future Ulta Beauty. The largest
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam to allow crews to perform conduit maintenance on the dam. The road will be fully closed Thursday and again next Wednesday and Thursday,
Baxter Health is inviting patients, staff, and community members to provide feedback as the organization seeks redesignation through the Magnet Recognition Program. The Magnet Recognition Program, administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is considered the highest
State Legislators spent most of last week combing through Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ proposed budget for 2026 which aims to increase funding for voucher education and increase pay for correctional and state police officers. The Governor’s letter
A 26-year-old Mountain Home man who was charged with stealing a truck in late 2025 pled guilty to a similar crime in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on March 2 and was put on probation for three
A Baxter County man with a lengthy arrest history is behind bars again after passing a deputy while driving 85-90 miles-per-hour Sunday afternoon. Facing multiple charges is 43-year-old Christopher Cody Tabler of rural Mountain Home who didn’t
The Friends of the Library continues to play a key role in supporting the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County through fundraising and community engagement. Acting President Terry Wilson says the organization was formed in 1980
Several new business licenses have been issued in Mountain Home, reflecting continued commercial activity across the city. According to the a report from Jeannie Anderson, manager of the Planning and Engineering Department, Ozark Cadcam LLC received a
The Mountain Home High School Quiz Bowl team were able to capture third place on Saturday at the 6A-3 Regional Tournament in Marion and punch their ticked to the state tournament. The team consisting of Christian Belicek,
Salem First Baptist Church is still seeking volunteers for its upcoming “One Day” community outreach event scheduled for Saturday. Church leaders say several ministry sites already have enough volunteers, including the Work Project, Kitchen Ministry, No Sale
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on several days in March to allow crews to perform conduit maintenance on the dam. The road will be fully closed today through
Tuesday night into early Wednesday is showing the chance of severe weather with hail strong winds leading as top threats.According to a release from the National Weather Service (NWS) most of the state is under a slight
A West Plains man, and a former candidate for State Representative, has been charged with murder for shooting an intruder who broke into his home in November. Larry Lindeman is facing felony charges of first degree murder
One of three men charged with involvement in an attempted theft of drugs from a Mountain Home residence during which an occupant of the home was shot is set to go on trial May 18 in Baxter
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a new scam where residents are receiving text messages claiming they have outstanding violations associated with their vehicle. These messages include a link to a website requesting payment, which is
Emergency responders in southwest Sharp County are expected to see improved radio communication following the installation of a new repeater system on an existing tower near Sidney north of Cave City. According to the Sharp County Sheriff’s
Students from Mountain Home Christian Academy’s eighth-grade class recently spent a morning at Baxter County Airport, learning about aviation and potential career opportunities in the industry. The visit was hosted by pilots with the Leading Edge Aviation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on several days in March to allow crews to perform conduit maintenance on the dam. The road will be fully closed Tuesday through
The Marion County Quorum Court will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 5:30.Justices of the peace are scheduled to consider several items of new business, including a request from the sheriff’s office for county general funds for
The Norfork City Council will hold a workshop Tuesday at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Council members are scheduled to review an ordinance establishing the duties and responsibilities of the city attorney. Under new business, the council
A Baxter County man has been arrested in Marion County after five children tested positive for THC. Facing ten felony charges is 36-year-old Michael Solon King of Gassville. THC is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid found in the
A Gassville woman facing three counts of rape is scheduled to go on trial in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division during the week of September 8. Fifty-six-year-old Alice Alaine Mclean turned herself in at the sheriff’s office
A Shirley man is facing multiple felony charges following a countywide sex offender compliance check conducted in Stone County. According to an affidavit from the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Allen K. Godfrey of Shirley is charged
A Lakeview resident has announced his candidacy for Congress. Steve Parsons will run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arkansas’ 1st Congressional District as the Libertarian Party nominee. Parsons received the party’s nomination during its convention
A new mural honoring the life and legacy of renowned fly fishing pioneer Dave Whitlock will be unveiled later this month in Bull Shoals. The mural, created by local artist and fly fisherman Duane Hada, has been
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on several days in March to allow crews to perform conduit maintenance on the dam. The road will be fully closed Tuesday through
The Marion County Election Commission will meet Monday to finalize the results of last week’s primary election.The commission is scheduled to meet Monday at 11:30 to count provisional ballots and certify the results of the March 3
The Salesville City Council will hold its regular meeting Monday at 6. Under new business, the council is scheduled to discuss records destruction, review the legislative audit report, and consider a request regarding items removed from the
The Mountain Home Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting Monday afternoon. The meeting is scheduled for Monday at 1 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Under new business, commissioners will consider the approval of
The Yellville-Summit School District Board of Education will meet Monday at 5:30 at the district’s Administrative Building.Board members are scheduled to consider several action items, including approval of the monthly budget and financial reports, petitions for student
A man charged with involvement in a shooting incident in January last year in which a 32-year-old male was killed appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (March 2). Fifty-eight-year-old Danny Paul Whitsel and his wife,
Dylan Edwards (center) with Brig. Gen. George Walter, Corps Southwestern Commander, and Col. Eric Swenson, Little Rock District Commander Dylan Edwards, Chief Ranger for Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was
The Baxter County Coroner’s Office has expanded it’s fleet with a new truck thanks to donations from community partners. On Monday last week the Baxter County Quorum Court passed a resolution to transfer $15,000 in donated funds
Two family-centered events will return to Mountain Home this month, with both taking place earlier in the year than usual.Mountain Home Christian Academy (MHCA) will host “Night With Your Knight,” a mother-son dinner event Friday at The
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on several days in March to allow crews to perform conduit maintenance on the dam. The road will be fully closed Tuesday through
The Marion County Transfer Station will be closed Saturday after morning storms has left the facility without power. According to a release from the Marion County Judge’s Office the facility will reopen Monday morning at 7 thru
Two Baxter County residents charged with keeping a then 15-year-old male described as “low functioning” locked in a dark bathroom, naked and unfed for days are set to go on trial May 18. Forty-one-year-old Daniel Wright and
A Fulton County man has been arrested on a sexual assault charge involving a minor. Twenty-three-year-old David Christopher Sisk of Salem also has an open case in Baxter County from an incident following a Halloween party. According
Flu cases in Arkansas were lower this past week in Arkansas according to the latest numbers released from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), however six new deaths have been reported in the state. The Viral Respiratory
Drivers across Arkansas are seeing higher prices at the pump this week. According to data from AAA, the statewide average price for regular unleaded gasoline is now about $2.93 per gallon, an increase of more than 30
Voters in Baxter County will return to the polls on March 31 to finish deciding their future Sheriff but what can past elections teach us about voter turnout and voting patterns in a runoff election? This last
Circuit Judge Jody Carney has been appointed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to serve on the Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission. Carney will serve on the seven-member commission, which oversees the certification and professional standards for mediators
2026 Polar Plunge Committee The annual Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics Arkansas made a splash last Saturday at Henderson Marina on Norfork Lake, raising more than $14,000 for local athletes. Organizers say the total nearly doubles
The Terre Ware Author Lecture Series at Arkansas State UniversityMountain Home will present “A Conversation with Local Authors” on Tuesday, March 17, at 7 in the Trout Room at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. The event
The murder trial of 46-year-old Dusty Wheeler will not be held next week as planned and has been put over until May. Defense attorneys were reported to have needed more time to address issues with information provided
Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese has announced changes to the jury duty schedule for two groups of jurors.Group X jurors will not need to report for jury duty on Monday, March 9. Instead, those jurors
A registered sex offender pled guilty to a number of charges including willfully exposing another person to HIV during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.The charges
A Mountain Home man is facing felony charges following a reported stabbing early Sunday morning. According to a report from the Mountain Home Police Department, officers were dispatched to Baxter Health Hospital around 2:14. March 1 after
A Hardy woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation into an incident involving an unresponsive juvenile in January. According to an affidavit from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Brandy Leonard is charged with
Most political yard signs tied to the 2026 primary election must be removed by Sunday, March 8, under a City of Mountain Home ordinance outlining rules for the signs. The ordinance allows residents to display political yard
Proposed changes to Mountain Home’s zoning code were introduced Thursday evening during the City Council meeting at City Hall, beginning what will likely be several weeks of discussion before a final vote. Clay Strain presented the ordinance
The Cotter Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host its annual Chili Lunch and Auction Fundraiser Saturday at the Cotter Firehouse. Auxiliary President Linda McCarthy and member Linda Collier said the event will feature a chili luncheon beginning
The Izard County STEM School has been awarded a $30,000 Joint Use Agreement grant to support improvements to outdoor facilities on its elementary campus. School officials say the project will be a partnership with the City of
The Marion County Library Board will hold a special meeting Saturday at 5:00 to discuss personnel and finance issues. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Mayor Hillrey Adams stopped by KTLO Studios to talk about the recent rain, sales tax numbers, and the new community center.
Authorities in Boone County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 37-year-old man. Officials say Samuel Fogger was last seen around 10 a.m. Tuesday in the 4100 block of Terrapin Road in Boone County. Fogger
Forecasters say the area will get a brief break from widespread storms today, though scattered rain chances remain throughout the day. Most of the stronger rainfall is expected to stay limited, with any thunderstorms tonight likely
A man charged with murder is set to go on trial next week in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division. Forty-six-year-old Dusty Wheeler is currently free on a $500,000 bond. He is required to live with his mother
A Yellville man is facing multiple felony charges following a domestic dispute and fire earlier this month. According to an affidavit from the Marion County Circuit Court, 72-year-old Kenneth Lee Nelson is charged with three counts of
Guides for Cranor’s and Gaston’s are staying busy catching beautiful trout Resorts and guides on the White River are reporting a busy season despite being under strict trout limit regulations set by the Arkansas Game and Fish
Proposed updates to the City of Mountain Home’s zoning regulations will headline Thursday night’s City Council meeting scheduled for 5 at City Hall. The ordinance would revise the city’s zoning code by splitting the current C-2 commercial
The Baxter County Library Foundation has received an additional donation of more than $5,000 from Sonny Sharp for the Library Hill Trail project. Foundation officials say the contribution will help fund enhancements beyond basic construction and address
The Baxter County Conservation District is accepting applications for its scholarship program. The deadline to apply is March 31. Officials say additional details on required documents and the complete application packet are available on the districts website.
A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night on U.S. Highway 62 in Mountain Home. According to a crash report from the Mountain Home Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:04 p.m. March
Baxter County Circuit Clerk Canda Reese says jurors assigned to Groups X and Z will now need to report for jury duty Monday, March 9 at 9:00. Court officials say the change was made after the
A man facing a number of charges stemming from his attempt to flee from a pursuing Baxter County sheriff’s deputy at speeds reaching in excess of 100-miles-per-hour on State Highway 178 West appeared during a session of
Marion County jurors serving on both the Green and White panels have been dismissed for the remainder of the current court term. Court officials announced the dismissal Wednesday. Jurors on both panels will not be required to
The Twin Lakes Area will get it’s first taste of severe weather this season as strong storms move through the area in the afternoon with flooding rains possible overnight.National Weather Service Meteorologist Eric Greene tells KTLO News
Stone County voters reelected Sheriff Long Tuesday night while the County Judge’s race will be decided in a runoff on March 31st.Incumbent Sheriff Brandon Long won a second term carrying 75 percent of the vote with 2,257
Baxter County voters will decide the next sheriff in a runoff election after no candidate received a majority in Tuesday’s primary.Mark Hollingsworth received 3,346 votes (46%), while Brian Davis finished with 2,917 votes (40%). The two candidates
With nearly two-thirds of the vote, Baxter County Judge Kevin Litty secured a second term following the March Primary Tuesday evening. Judge Litty received 4567 votes while his opponent Eric Payne who serves as JP for District
Baxter County saw almost 8,000 total votes cast during the Preferential Primary with the majority of voters turning out on election day. KTLO’s Heather Loftis spoke with Baxter County Clerk Canda Reese after all unofficial results had
Marion County voters rejected two sales tax proposals tied to construction and long-term maintenance of a proposed community center along Highway 14 in Yellville during Tuesday’s election.The proposal for a 0.25% sales and use tax failed, with
Baxter County voters elected Danny Woods to the Quorum Court Tuesday as justice of the peace for District 11. Woods defeated Tom Canta with 487 votes (60%) to 320 votes (40%). KTLO News spoke with Woods, who
Fulton County voters returned incumbent Sheriff Jacob “Jake” Smith to office and elected Heath Everett as county judge in Tuesday’s Republican primary. Smith won a second term as sheriff with 1,460 votes (66.15%), defeating Wendell A. Lane,
Boone County elected Tim Roberson as it’s next Sheriff Tuesday evening while the County Judge race heads to a runoff at the end of the month. Roberson who received 73 percent of the vote will take the
Three people, including a former Boone County official and the current Boone County Judge, are facing charges following a multi-agency investigation into alleged financial misconduct involving county funds.According to probable cause affidavits filed in Boone County Circuit
Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery stopped by KTLO Studios to speak with Sammy Raycraft about the upcoming election night, and share his experience at the memorial for the slain Christian County officers.
A woman being taken into custody for a probation violation got into more trouble when drugs and drug paraphernalia were found in her belongings. Forty-two-year-old Adrienna Zoe Speak, who lists an address along State Highway 5 in
A Searcy County man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. According to the probable cause affidavit, released just last week, 33-year-old Richard Allan Bradley
Tuesday is Election Day in Arkansas for the 2026 the Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election.Polls open at 7:30 a.m. and will remain open until 7:30 p.m. In Baxter County polls will be open at the Baxter
A Veteran Town Hall will be held Wednesday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 at VFW Ozark Post 3246. The event will feature staff from the Mountain Home VA Clinic and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, including
Mountain Home High School’s NJROTC unit will host a sponsorship dinner March 3 to help fund a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C. The dinner will begin at 6:00 at the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. Tables of
In a meeting lasting just under 20 minutes the Baxter County Quorum Court met Monday with a light agenda one day before their regularly scheduled time due to Tuesday’s Primary Election. A notable moment happened at the
Baxter County recorded it’s highest daily totals as 625 votes were cast on the final day of early voting, bringing the overall total to 4,778, or about 15 percent of registered voters in the county. In Marion
The Briarcliff Improvement District will meet Tuesday at 6 at the Briarcliff City Office. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese has announced that members of Jury Groups X and Z will not need to report on Monday.However, Group X and Z members are required to report Tuesday at 9 a.m.
