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
A Douglas County man has been arrested for the sexual assault of an Ozark County woman. Two felony charges have been filed against 37-year-old Brandon Wayne Williams of Ava. According to the probable cause affidavit from
Image courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey Another minor earthquake has been reported in northern Marion County near Bull Shoals Lake. The United States Geological Survey says the magnitude 2.2 quake was recorded 8.9 miles east of South
Image courtesy of National Weather Service Following an abnormally dry October, the National Weather Service is looking at the possibility for flooding over the next couple of days. A flood watch will be in effect for Baxter,
With one day left for early voting, ballot totals have passed 14,000 in Baxter County and 5,000 in Marion County. Saturday concluded with 484 early voters at First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home. The total of
Eric Gunter was sentenced to three years in prison after having his probation revoked during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court October 21. The 45-year-old Gunter who now lists an address in Rogers was initially put
Registration for Spring 2025 is now open at Ozarka College, and both current and new students are encouraged to sign up early to get the best class options. Classes start January 21, and Ozarka officials say early
Pictured: Fall 2024 ASPSF Award recipient, Megan Thiesse Single parents pursuing higher education in Arkansas can now apply for scholarships of up to $1,600 from the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) for the Spring 2025 semester.
The early voting numbers went back up on Friday in Baxter and Marion counties following a drop on Halloween. The day concluded with 1,246 registered voters casting their ballots at First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home.
Christopher Jorsch Jr. (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) The possession of a weapon by a 20-year-old Midway man left him facing new charges in Marion County and triggered the revocation of his probation handed down
The top teams were announced from the eighth-annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Cookoff held Friday at Real Life Church in Mountain Home. Twin Lakes Radio took the win. Little T’s Just Say Cheese was the runner-up, and
Pinkston Middle School invites area veterans to its first annual “Take a Veteran to School” event this Friday, Nov. 8, honoring veterans and giving students a chance to learn about military service during their Social Studies classes.
Daylight Saving Time ends early Sunday morning at 2. Clocks should fall back an hour before going to bed Saturday night.Many electronic devices, such as smartphones, computers, and tablets, will automatically adjust for the semiannual time change.
The Great Bowls of Fire Chili event will take place Saturday morning at 11 at Car-Mart. Plates will be $5 and all proceeds benefit the Bob Davis Veterans Center. There will also be prizes and giveaways and
The St. Peter’s Craft and Quilt Show is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Peter’s Family Life Center. Sponsored by the St. Peter’s Quilting Club, a large portion of the event’s proceeds
In an announcement Thursday afternoon, NEXT, Powered by NAEC, has decided to discontinue its television service, citing a cyber incident at their provider, OzarksGo, causing an indefinite TV outage. Efforts to develop a new TV offering fell
The City of Yellville announced that Waste Connections will adjust trash collection services within city limits for the next four weeks. Starting October 31, Waste Connections will shift trash collection to Fridays due to staffing shortages. Officials
Early voting turnout in Baxter in Marion counties was down slightly from previous days for Halloween.Thursday concluded with 935 registered voters casting their ballots at First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home. Baxter County’s ten-day total stands
Atlas Asphalt is set to begin construction in Cotter on the Big Spring Park parking lot and road leading to it. Work is expected to begin Nov. 4 and end Nov. 12. Depending on weather conditions, dates
Brett Tschetter (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) When police went searching for a man to serve an outstanding arrest warrant, they ended up taking three people into custody in one apartment. On Sept. 7, a
A notice of appeal has been filed in the Marion County pay-for-stay case of Nicholas Steven Jackson. In his original motion for post-trial relief, the 26-year-old Jackson asked the court to declare that the pay-for-stay system was
The latest unemployment numbers from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services and the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center show significant improvement in September’s unemployment rates in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri counties when compared to
Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allyson Dewey will host a Drop In With Dewey event on Monday night at 5 at the Old Buford Schoolhouse. The event aims to give district stakeholders a chance to share their
After several days of battling a wildfire along the Glade Top Trail southwest of Ava, firefighters were finally met with relief as rain swept through the area last night, helping bring the wildfire to full containment. The
The Salvation Army’s 8th annual Red Kettle Cookoff will kickoff Friday from 11-1 with tastings from 14 area restaurants and businesses. To accommodate the growing popularity of the event it will be hosted this year at Real
The Bull Shoals City Council will meet in regular session Thursday night at 6:30 in the Council Chambers of Bull Shoals City Hall located at 706 C S Woods Blvd. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
The burn ban in Boone County has been lifted as of Thursday morning. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
After what seemed to be one of the driest Octobers in memory, early morning rain in Mountain Home on Thursday will keep the area out of the top ten driest on record. At KTLO, Classic Hits and
As trick-or-treaters head out Thursday evening for Halloween there are many family friendly events taking place across the area. Hiram Shaddox Health and Rehab will host their annual Halloween Trunk or Treat Festival starting at 5
Early voting turnout in Baxter in Marion counties remained steady although down slighty Wednesday as the election now stands less than a week away. In Baxter County a third of registered voters have cast their votes for
A Marion County man has been arrested after he fought with five law enforcement officers at a Mountain Home convenience store early Sunday morning. Multiple charges have been filed against 35-year-old Richard William Lepri of Flippin
Jeremy Mullins (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A rural Mountain Home man arrested after firing shots inside and outside a residence in early January appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Oct 21. Thirty-two-year-old Jeremy Kelley
Food stocks at the new Oakland food pantry A new food pantry in Oakland aims to provide families in need with supportive food supplies in Marion and Baxter Counties. The pantry will serve families from the
Firefighters from the Mark Twain National Forest are continuing to fight the wildfire along the Glade Top Trail. The fire, located nearly 12 miles southwest of Ava and nearly 1,500 acres in size, was about 75% contained
Fire personnel have been on the scene of a fire Wednesday morning in forest areas of Buzzard Roost. The blaze has been extinguished, and there were no reports of injuries or property damage. According to a Baxter
A Boone County man has been arrested after leading police on a pursuit that had speeds reach 145 miles-per-hour. Twenty-year-old Samuel Sumers of Everton is free from the Boone County Detention Center after posting $10,000 bond. According
NWS graphic shows marginal risk of severe weather for NCA After one of the driest Octobers on record relief is on the way Wednesday night into Thursday morning as a strong cold front marches across the state
Baxter County’s early voting total went over 10,000 on Tuesday, and Marion County more than doubled Monday’s turnout with the opening of a second voting center. Tuesday concluded with 1,285 registered voters casting their ballots at First
A Baxter County man, noted to have five prior felony convictions, is facing charges for allegedly stealing a motorcycle. Forty-seven-year-old Chadwick Whitlow is facing felony charges of theft and criminal mischief for the incident. According to the
Jacob Stewart (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man charged with passing a bogus check to a local pawn shop appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Oct 21. Thirty-eight-year-old Jacob Lee Stewart of Yellville entered
With Halloween approaching, the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is sharing essential safety tips for families and trick-or-treaters planning to be out in neighborhoods Thursday night. Trick-or-treating usually occurs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., although times are
Photo courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Anglers are encouraged to be mindful when fishing for walleye on area waters. There was a recent report of a walleye being caught on Bull Shoals Lake, and the
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has been called in to investigate the deaths of a couple found in their home in Searcy County.The couple, 69-year-old Theresa Harris and 68-year-old Tony Osborn were found in their home in
Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service Firefighters from the Mark Twain National Forest continue to battle the wildfire along the Glade Top Trail. The fire, located nearly 12 miles southwest of Ava and nearly 1,500 acres in
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) is now registering students for its upcoming winter term, offering a fast, flexible way to earn college credits entirely online. ASUMH’s fully online winter courses start December 16 and run through January
As the second week of early voting continues in Arkansas, a second Marion County polling location will open. County residents will be allowed to cast their ballots at Bull Shoals City Hall beginning Tuesday and continuing through
As Monday began the second week of early voting in Arkansas, Baxter County’s registered voter turnout reached 30%. The day ended with 1,382 ballots cast, bringing the county’s seven-day total to 9,268. Marion County had 333 ballots
Amanda George (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) Due to various factors, it took more than three years after her arrest on drug charges to close the case of 43-year-old Amanda Lynn George of Mountain Home.
An Izard County duo has been arrested after trying to set her ex-boyfriend’s house on fire. The incident Saturday night in Sage sent 30-year-old Courtney Denise Keathley and 27-year-old Luke Asher Vest, both of Melbourne, to the
The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, or NWAEDD, based in Harrison, has received the 2024 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations, known as NADO, for its 2023 Northwest Arkansas Wellness Innovative Readiness
The City of Gassville’s Parks Committee will meet Tuesday afternoon at 1 in the Community Center. Items on the agenda include discussion of parks projects for consideration in the 2025 fiscal budget. The meeting is open to
Marion County jurors on both the pink and yellow panel do not have to report for jury duty this week. Both panels are scheduled to next report on December 16. Jurors are also reminded to call the
During parent teacher conferences last week, the Mountain Home Public Schools released their annual report to the public. To view the report in its entirety, visit the link below. Mountain Home Annual Report WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
NWS graphic shows rainfall potential Wednesday evening into early ThursdayAfter weeks of dry weather, the Twin Lakes area is set to receive welcome rain later this week, providing much-needed relief to North Central Arkansas. According to the
William Herren (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Norfork man who tried to set himself on fire at a local motel in an attempted suicide has been arrested after being released from the hospital. Fifty-four-year-old
While the first week of early voting was a busy one for Baxter County, the numbers are down compared to the last presidential election in 2020 by over 900 ballots. This year’s election has one early polling
Summer Overmyer (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A partially clothed woman who was reported to have been sleeping in a vehicle at an apartment complex on Highway 62 West when arrested made an appearance in
Guard members Taya Foster and Madison Carpenter along with Drum Major Emerson Walls (center) pose with the trophies the Bomber Band won at the Paragould Marching Invitational on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Tom Chentnik) The Mountain Home
Medicare enrollment is in full swing and Baxter Health is urging community members to carefully review their plans to ensure they are in-network with the hospital. Kattie Laney, Revenue Cycle Director at Baxter Health, advises people to
Sales tax numbers for Baxter County and the City of Mountain Home continue to climb for the month of October. According to the Mountain Home Director of Finance and Treasury, Alma Clark, the city collected a total
The Baxter County Election Commission will hold a public meeting Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Election Commission Headquarters. Officials say that due to the high number of absentee ballots received, commissioners and staff will begin canvassing the
The Flippin School Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 6 in the Administration Building. Items on the agenda include the resignation of Jessica Crawford as Elementary Sped Paraprofessional, effective Oct. 4; the
The Mockingbird Hill Water Association’s South Lead Hill booster station had its water line repaired as of Sunday. According to the association, tanks are slowly being refilled, and a boil water order will not be a required,
The Baxter County Airport Commission has scheduled a special session for Sunday evening at 5:30. The commission is set to finalize the layout plan for the new hangars. The meeting will be held at the airport.
The first week of early voting is in the books in Arkansas, and nearly a quarter of Baxter County’s registered voters have cast their ballots. Saturday ended up with 411 county residents going to First United Methodist
A Norfork man has been arrested after fighting with his son, pointing a gun at both his wife and son and threatening to kill his wife and burn down a house she had gone to stay at
Tabatha Johnson (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home woman charged with cashing two bogus checks at a local pawn shop appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. It was announced that 39-year-old Tabatha
The Mountain Home Cemetery stands as more than just a resting place for the community’s deceased — it serves as a vital connection to the area’s rich history, preserving the legacy of its earliest families and the
Farmers & Merchants Bank recently donated $3,400 to the Baxter Health White Coat Program which will provide local students in the program with white coats, t-shirts, and essential clinical supplies like blood pressure cuffs, reflex hammers, and
Phillip Maugaotega (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A man who managed the local Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant is now facing charges of stealing $41,000 from the business during a five-month period. Thirty-five-year-old Phillip Maugaotega appeared
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, or TOPS, is a nonprofit organization that offers wellness education and a network of weight loss support groups. TOPS provides tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, emphasizing group fellowship and
Mountain Home NJROTC reached its highest score of the season, defeating Hoke County AJROTC 1052.1 to 1008.7 in the 2024 National Sporter Air Rifle League. This latest victory brings the team to a 2-1 record. Dylan Prins
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is accepting applications for its next class of game warden cadets. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 30, with plans to fill 15 vacancies across the state. Game wardens, also
A major water outage is affecting a portion of the customers of the Mockingbird Hill Water Association. The outage is being reported at the South Lead Hill booster station. According to the association, the discharge line going
Friday morning ended up with Mountain Home’s first rainfall of October. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, .13 of an inch were recorded. Since
As storms moved through the Twin Lakes area for the first time in 28 days, a handful of residents are without power. As of 10:15 Friday morning, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative is reporting 20 members without power
Baxter County has issued a burn ban until further notice due to continued drying conditions. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
A fire caused extensive damage to a home in eastern Mountain Home Thursday morning, but no injuries were reported.According to the Mountain Home Fire Department, the blaze at 1114 Heatherdown Trail was reported at 10:10 a.m. Firefighters
Thursday saw another busy voter turnout in Marion and Baxter Counties as polling locations remained busy. First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home ended up with 1,428 ballots cast for the day. Baxter County’s four-day total is
A Bull Shoals man has been arrested after he assaulted two people and barricaded himself in a house. Thirty-three-year-old Devin Henry is facing multiple charges for the incident, including assault and resisting arrest. According to the incident
Nicholas Koskinen (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man who has faced mainly drug-related criminal charges since 2009 was back in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. When 39-year-old Nicholas Thomas Koskinen pled not
A former city councilman in Izard County has been sentenced to probation as part of a negotiated plea deal after he stole over $30,000 in city funds. Josh Daniel Jackson of Horseshoe Bend, who is now 40
Due to ongoing drought conditions and heightened wildfire risk, Buffalo National River is now under a temporary fire ban. This ban prohibits all wood-fueled fires, including charcoal grills, in developed campgrounds and backcountry areas. However, camp stoves,
The City of Mountain Home has issued a burn ban until further notice. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI
Wednesday saw early voting trends holding steady in Marion and Baxter Counties as polling locations remained busy. First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home ended up with 1,492 ballots cast for the day. Baxter County’s three-day total
Nykola Kotyk Jr. (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office A rural Mountain Home man diagnosed with mental problems and reported to have been off his medications for some time was arrested September 10 for chasing a
One person was killed and another injured in a single-vehicle crash in Ozark County Tuesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 80-year-old James C. Hagedorn of St. Louis was flown by air ambulance to Mercy Hospital
Grace Abounds, a local nonprofit offering counseling and mentorship programs for mental health therapy is holding a fundraising event Saturday afternoon starting at 3 to raise money to renovate a section of the old college dorm building
On October 10th, the Mountain Home High School Bomb Squad, along with other competitive robotics teams from across the state gathered at the State Capitol to rally behind a new bill aimed at expanding robotics education. The
When the colder weather returns this winter, some of the watches, warnings and advisories issued by the National Weather Service will have different names. Starting this month, the agency has revised its products for the cold. Meteorologist
The Cotter City Council will meet Thursday night at 6 in the Cotter City Hall Council Chamber. Items on the agenda include: – a budget resolution to receive funds from the Arkansas Game Fish Commission (AGFC) Marine
Marion County jurors on both the pink and yellow panel do not need to report for jury duty on Thursday. The next day to report will be October 28. Jurors are reminded to call the night before
The City of Norfork has issued a burn ban for residents inside the city limits. According to a press release from city officials, the burn ban was put into place due to the continued dry conditions
Arkansas Forestry Division burn ban map as of Wednesday morning Dry conditions are causing more Arkansas counties to issue burn bans and as of Wednesday morning 59 of 75 or 84 percent of counties across the state
The Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department has cancelled the remainder of the U12 co-ed soccer league following a fight after a game recently. The fight between a fan and an assistant coach led to two arrests
A section of the Baxter Health emergency department parking lot will be temporarily closed for maintenance starting Nov. 1. The left side of the lot, located directly in front of the Peitz Cancer Support House, will be
Early voting locations for the upcoming general elections in Baxter and Marion counties remained busy on Tuesday. First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home ended up with 1,550 ballots cast for the day. Baxter County’s two-day total
Nicholas Jackson (Photo courtesy of Marion County Sheriff’s Office) The motion of Nicholas Steven Jackson to have the pay-for-stay system in Marion County declared unconstitutional has been denied, but the almost $19,000 pay-for-stay amount charged to Jackson
Two Bakersfield men have been arrested after one allegedly assaulted a man with a machete. Chad McKee and Christopher McKee were both taken into custody on charges related to the incident. According to a Facebook post from
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office will once again take part in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday at Tractor Supply, located at 1025 U.S. Highway 62 East, from 10 until 2. The event aims to
Lucky Star Handmade, a new artist cooperative, is set to open Thursday on the square in Yellville. The newly remodeled located at 303 E. Old Main Street will feature a wide variety of art, including paintings, jewelry,
A burn ban is now in affect for residents of Marion County. According to a press release from Marion County Judge Jason Stumph, the burn ban was issued due to extremely dangerous and dry conditions. No outdoor
Low water levels observed at Cotter Springs as drought conditions continue – photo Linda Zdora With the final week of October approaching, locals are beginning to ask if they will see any rain this month. No rain
Monday was a busy day for ballots to be cast in the Twin Lakes Area as the early voting period for the upcoming general election got underway. Nearly 5% of registered voters in Baxter County went to
A Fulton County man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill someone. Sixty-year-old Kevin Anderson is facing charges of terroristic threatening for the incident. According to the probable cause affidavit, on Oct. 20, deputies with
An Ozark County man has been arrested for a sex crime that occurred over one year ago. Forty-year-old Robert Dillon Walker of Gainesville has been charged with a felony count of first degree sodomy. According to the
The North Central Board of Realtors serves as the voice of real estate in Baxter and Marion counties, but there’s more to the local organization that some may not be aware of. The Board of Realtors aims
Pictured are Finis Brewer, Karen Brewer and Michael Stewert. A local jail’s GED program was recently recognized at a state conference as it is having a positive effect on inmates. The Stone County jail started the program
The Prevention Awareness through Youth Support (PAYS) Coalition is inviting the community to take a stand against drug use by participating in Red Ribbon Week from October 23-31. The annual event aims to raise awareness about drug-related
On Thursday, Mountain Home Public Schools will present the annual report to the public at 5 in Dunbar Auditorium. The presentation will take place on Parent-Teacher conference day and is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by
The Mountain Home Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) recently received a generous donation of $1,302.08 through the Twin Lakes Community Foundation, highlighting the vital role community support plays in shaping the future of our youth.
More information has been released on Friday night’s hit-and-run accident, including the names of both individuals involved. The deceased pedestrian has been identified as 27-year-old William Herrmann of Mountain Home, and 62-year-old Sarah Alsup was identified as
The City of Cotter has issued a burn ban for its corporate city limits due to dry weather conditions and a lack of precipitation in the forecast. Mayor Mac Caradine announced that no outdoor burning of any
The City of Gassville has issued a burn ban, effective immediately, due to ongoing dry conditions. The announcement was made in a joint press release from Gassville Mayor Jeff Braim and Fire Chief Michael Glotzl. No outdoor
Early voting for Arkansas’ general election begins Monday, giving residents a chance to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day, which is set for Nov. 5. Polls will open at 8 Monday morning, and voters can take
A Yellville man accused of stealing jewelry while working on a project for his employers at a residence in Midway appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-three-year-old Jessie Benjamin Brown pled guilty to charges of breaking
An Ozark County man has been indicted by a grand jury in Douglas County for sex crimes involving a juvenile girl. Facing three felony charges is 58-year-old Henry D. Parker of Gainesville. According to court documents in
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Randy Zook (standing) speaks during the Workforce Development Summit Friday at ASU-Mountain Home. More than 60 business leaders, educators and public officials were joined by Arkansas State Chamber of
The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society will host their monthly meeting on Tuesday night featuring local radio personality Brad Haworth. The event, which begins at 6 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County, will
Eden Village, a community project aimed at providing permanent housing for the chronically homeless in Mountain Home and the surrounding region, is seeking donations to help complete its initiative. Organizers say they have secured 70% of the
The Norfork Public Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday night at 5 in the Central Office. Items on the agenda include: – an update on Apptegy; – an update on test scores; –
A Fulton County woman was one of three females transported to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains following a two-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Howell County. Thirty-six-year-old Alisha Castor of Salem suffered moderate injuries. In addition, 65-year-old Tonya
A Mountain Home man pled guilty October 7 to his fourth driving while intoxicated charge. He was sentenced to three years in prison with a judicial transfer to one of the community correction centers in the state
A Conway man pled guilty to charges of possessing a large cache of drugs and was sentenced to 12 years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court on October 7. Twenty-nine-year-old James Adrian Peer,
Baxter Health recently announced the addition of cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Natalie Ostro to its medical staff at the Baxter Health Heart and Vascular Clinic. Dr. Ostro will be joining a team of specialists that includes Dr. F.
Calico Rock Museum and Visitors Center will host a short-distance road trip to Norfork to tour the historic structures at the Jacob Wolf House Historic Site on November 2. The tour group will meet at the Calico
A game night fundraiser for Pinkston Middle School will take place Monday night, starting at 6. The event will feature bingo and carnival games for the whole family. Entry to the fundraiser is $5, which includes two
Two minor earthquakes occurred in north central Arkansas within a 13-hour period. According to the United States Geological Survey, the first was recorded in eastern Stone County Friday night, and the second was Saturday morning in northern
A hit-and-run accident Friday night in Mountain Home resulted in the death of a city resident. The deceased pedestrian is an unidentified 27-year-old male. A 62-year-old Mountain Home woman, whose name has also not been released, was
Due to ongoing dry conditions across the Ozarks, officials at Buffalo National River have implemented new restrictions on campfires. Effective immediately, the lighting or maintaining of campfires is prohibited throughout the park, with limited exceptions. Campfires
The Cotter Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday night at 7 with all members present. Superintendent Jayme Jones and Misty Haynes presented the Annual Report to the Public, highlighting the district’s achievements and goals. Additionally, the
A Stone County man has been arrested on 32 counts of viewing or possessing child pornography. Forty-nine-year-old David Scott Slauson of Mountain View was arrested Thursday on the 32 felony counts. According to Stone County Sheriff Brandon
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
On Thursday, Customer Service Manager Mark Martin on behalf of Entergy presented ASU-Mountain Home’s Coulter Celebration of Lights with a $2,000 donation. Martin spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News and says although Entergy has
The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas is partnering with Petco Love for an adoption event this weekend. The two nonprofit organizations will host “Adopt at Petco” Saturday from 10 to 2 at the Petco location in
Zane Darracq and Hannah Baker (Photo courtesy of Savannah Claire Photography) Mountain Home High School named its 2024 homecoming royalty before Friday night’s football game. Senior Hannah Baker was crowned as the homecoming queen. Hannah is the
Freshmen The freshman class at Mountain Home Public Schools won the parade float contest from this year’s homecoming event. The freshmen ended up with 1,190 votes for 47%. The sophomores ended up in second place with 912
A boil water order has been lifted for residents in the Lakeview-Midway Public Water Authority. The boil order was issued on October 10 for customers along Baxter County road 900 on Arkansas Highway 178, east along Arkansas
LeMoore NJROTC defeated Mountain Home NJROTC 1058.7 to 995.9 in the 2024 National Sporter Air Rifle League. LeMoore NJROTC was led by Chance Garner who shot a 281.4. The remaining contributing members were Romeo Montoya, Michaela
The Marion County Sheriffs Office is investigating a death following a structure fire Wednesday night in the rural Pyatt area. According to a press release from Sheriff Gregg Alexander, emergency responders received a call about the fire
One of three people arrested for breaking into a house in late December 2022 appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Thirty-seven-year-old Cory Scott Shelton pled guilty to allegations that he had violated the
The Howl-o-Ween Scary and Hairy Fest, hosted by Lucky Dawg Rescue and C12 Athletics, will be held Sunday afternoon from 1 to 5 on the campus of ASU-Mountain Home. The day will have two main events: a
The Mountain Home City Council moved quickly through their agenda Thursday night, approving spending 2024’s remaining ARPA funds and rezoning of property in the Big Creek subdivision. Matt Sharp has the story. Listen: click to download audio
In a short session, the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday night prior to the Mountain Home Education Foundation Hall of Honor presentation. KTLO’s Heather Link has the report. Listen: click to download audio
