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A man who stole a car in Mountain Home is in the Baxter County Detention Center after being arrested in Saline County following a foot pursuit there with a deputy. Forty-three-year-old James Andrew Caple of Mountain Home,

A barn and its contents were destroyed by a fire Thursday afternoon west of Midway. Grover Township Fire Chief Jim Sierzchula says the 40X60 pole barn contained a tractor and between 60 and 100 round bales of

The Cotter Police Department took time to recognize the dedication of one of their officers on Wednesday at City Hall.Patrolman Brad Beard was named this year’s Officer of the Year with the department stating he has demonstrated

A duo of Los Angeles based scam busters who have been featured on a Fox Nation show this year recently visited KTLO to share their experience partnering with local and federal enforcement in the arrest of three

The Marion County Regional Airport Board will meet Monday at 6 at the Flippin Court Complex. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Norfork School Board of Education will meet Monday at 5:00 in the board room. The agenda includes Principals Stacey Bradbury and Brooke Chapman presenting reports from Norfork Elementary and Norfork High School. Board members will also

Mountain Home youth sports are set to being registration for ages 3-15 beginning on Jan. 2. Registration will be available through Feb. 16 at the youth center, located at 1101 Spring Street.Recreational Coordinator Meagan Engeler joined Outdoor

Cold conditions remain locked in across North Central Arkansas today as strong winds push wind chill values into the single digits.While afternoon temperatures may attempt to approach the freezing mark, National Weather Service Meteorologist Justin Condry says

A fire Saturday afternoon destroyed a house in southeastern Mountain Home. It was the second fire at the home in just over one year. According to the report from the Mountain Home Fire Department, the home at

A Mountain Home father and son were taken into custody Thursday night after what deputies described as a drunken family brawl that left the mother pushed to the floor and the son injured. Deputies were called to

One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident in Mountain Home Wednesday afternoon. Mountain Home Police say 76-year-old Gwendolyn Kyle of Lakeview was transported to Baxter Health by ambulance with suspected minor injuries. She was a passenger

The Cotter 5th and 6th grade Quiz Bowl team took first place in the Battle of the Buzzers Tournament in the 1A – 3A division Wednesday. Kylinn Black and Grayson HughesKylinn Black and Grayson Hughes earned All-Tournament

The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas recently announced that more than 400 hoodies for students in need were donated this year for the new Hoodie Drive just in time as cold weather falls upon the region.

The boil order for Diamond City Water has been lifted. The order was lifted Friday evening. The boil order for Diamond City water had been issued Wednesday due to a main break. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The coldest air of the season is on it’s way into the Ozarks this weekend making the final days of fall feel like the middle of winter. Saturday begins with average temperatures with a high forecasted at

A Fulton County man has been arrested for attacking his stepfather and threatening to kill him and hitting his mother who tried to break up the fight. Facing three felony charges is 28-year-old Jeremy Lane Hurst of

No injuries were reported in a blaze that destroyed a house north of Gassville early Thursday morning, but the fire is under investigation by the Baxter County Sheriff’s office. The house at 238 Moon Hollow Lane, off

The Mountain Home Theater Arts Collective is inviting the community to gather for a cozy holiday presentation this weekend, a dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol Saturday evening at 5. The event will be held inside Treat

As waterfowl migration peaks in Arkansas, Cayce Guy is watching the skies over Steve N. Wilson Raft Creek Bottoms Wildlife Management Area with more excitement than usual. Guy, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s biologist at the

For the second time in two years, retired Arkansas State University Mountain Home chancellor Dr. Robin Myers has been named interim chancellor for the entire Arkansas State University system. Myers was named to the position Friday by

A Marion County deputy lost site of a Mustang he was pursuing at a high rate of speed recently when the driver turned off his lights during the nighttime chase, but he was able to retrace where

A man charged with leaving the Mountain Home Walmart store 34 times with unpaid merchandise appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division December 1. Thirty-eight-year-old Bobby Greenhaw who lists an address in Oxford pled guilty to misdemeanor

A 15-year-old Yellville-Summit freshman football player is recovering after suffering a life-threatening kidney injury during a game in Melbourne on Oct. 23, his family said. Kolton Layton, a versatile player who lined up as a receiver, running

The Marion County Quorum Court met Monday evening and, after lengthy discussion, approved all measures tied to the proposed Marion County Community Center, clearing the way for voters to decide the future of the project in March.

The Briarcliff City Council will meet Friday at 3 at 945 Scenic Drive. The meeting, originally set for Tuesday, was rescheduled and is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

A Mountain Home woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash in northern Baxter County Wednesday afternoon and the driver that caused the accident is facing seven charges in connection with the accident including negligent homicide.The Arkansas State

The case of a Mountain Home teen kept locked in a bathroom naked and unfed for days continues to bring calls for changes in the state’s procedure for dealing with child abuse reports and in the agencies

Two people were killed and four were injured in a five-vehicle crash north of Harrison Friday afternoon. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) has identified the victims as 30-year-old Breonna M. Martin and 69-year-old James E. Ramsey, both

A rural Mountain Home man charged with barging uninvited into a female’s home where he is alleged to have broken items of personal property and punched a wall entered a guilty plea to a reduced charge of

A Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) trooper has pleaded not guilty to second-degree rape after a woman reported he sexually assaulted her at her home in July, court records show.27-year-old Ethan Minge is accused of forcing sexual

Map shows current and future projects for HWY 412 in north central portion of state The future expansion and development of the Highway 412 corridor through northern Arkansas led a discussion Tuesday between local and state elected

American classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will present a solo recital Friday afternoon at 3 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County. Fletcher, a nationally performing guitarist with a Master of Music from the Eastman School

A Main Street tradition that blends nostalgia, community spirit and Christmas storytelling is set to return as Calico Rock hosts its annual Living Windows event on Saturday. Dozens of downtown storefronts will transform into life-size Christmas displays

Dalton Scott Geer has registered as a level 3 sex offender after moving to the 5000 block of Zoe Drive in Western Grove, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office announced. Geer, a 5-foot-11, 165-pound white male with brown

A boil order has been issued for the Diamond City Water system in Boone County. The order was issued Tuesday afternoon for the entire system following a main break.All customers of Diamond City Water are advised that

An Isabella, Missouri man was arrested Wednesday morning after a high-speed vehicle pursuit that spanned multiple cities in Baxter and Marion counties, officials said. The pursuit began around 6:45 when a Mountain Home sheriff’s deputy attempted to

A Marion County sex offender, arrested recently for threatening to blow his neighbor’s head off, has been arrested again for two incidents, one involving the rape of a minor female and then threatening the victim and an

A Baxter County man who was one of five people recently arrested and charged with federal drug crimes has entered a guilty plea, according to Federal District Court for the Western District of Arkansas records. Fifty-eight-year-old David

The war of words between Baxter County Regional Hospital (Baxter Health) and the original members of the Hospice of the Ozarks board of directors continues. The 11-member Hospice board members, who are listed as plaintiffs in the

Baxter County Interim Coroner Sam Seamans says the office is navigating one of its busiest periods while continuing long-term efforts to modernize death investigations in the county.Seamans, a longtime Mountain Home police officer and former chief deputy

Farm Bureau Insurance has announced the finalists for the 2025 Farm Bureau Insurance Awards, highlighting some of the state’s top high school football players and coaches. The awards recognize the best offensive player, defensive player, coach, and

The City of Bull Shoals Planning and Zoning Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled. A new meeting date has not yet been announced. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

From left to right:Anthony Bernard Howe Jr., Kendarius Earl Black, Lorenzo Couterry Johnson Three Alabama men were arrested within several hours after they broke into a pharmacy in Mountain Home early Tuesday morning. Mountain Home Police were

The Briarcliff City Council meeting for Tuesday has been canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled for Friday at 3 at 945 Scenic Drive. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Marion County Quorum Court regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday has been cancelled due to lack of an agenda. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Photo Credit: Trilogy Media A joint operation involving several law enforcement agencies and Trilogy Media led to the arrest of three suspected “money mules” sent by scammers to collect cash from Baxter County residents, according to the

A high-speed chase on Highway 5 South Wednesday, Nov. 26, ended in a rollover crash and multiple charges for 19-year-old Gary Wayne Sterling II of Missouri. The pursuit began after Sterling’s vehicle was observed with a headlight

A Henderson man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he made violent threats toward a neighbor, law enforcement, and threatened self-harm at a local school. On November 26, a resident on Black Forest Lane reported that

One of the men arrested while reportedly acting as a “money mule” for an overseas scam operation targeting area residents appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division December 1 and pled guilty to his charges. Twenty-seven-year-old Osazuwa

Miles Wellein has announced his candidacy for Justice of the Peace for District 9 in Marion County. Wellein previously served in the role after being appointed in 2023 by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. A decorated Army combat

Mountain Home’s Bomber Bands are getting into the holiday spirit with a pair of Christmas concerts this week. On Thursday the Pinkston 7th Grade Band and the Junior High Band will take the stage at 7:00 in

The City of Bull Shoals will hold a workshop on Tuesday at City Hall. The meeting begins at 6 and is open to the public. According to the agenda, Patrol Officer Haley Herren will present information on

The Gassville Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Monday at 6. The meeting will take place in the Community Center at 204 South School Street. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The City of Flippin will hold a workshop on Monday at 4 in the Flippin District Courtroom. Agenda items include a budget workshop, discussion of an ordinance amending prior ordinances related to the distribution of sales tax

A Harrison man has been arrested following a pursuit after which he fought with officers and then he kicked an EMT at the hospital. Fifty-three-year-old Edgar Allan Mays is facing 15 charges, six of them felonies, for

A man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division December 1 and pled guilty to charges filed against him after a traffic stop resulted in drugs being found on his person and in his vehicle, including a

The Alley-White American Legion Post 52 in Mountain Home will hold its 5th annual Christmas Shopping Event for veterans from Wednesday through Saturday from 10 to 2. Veterans enrolled in the VA system, living in nursing homes,

North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) will return $5,957,140 in capital credits to members this December, marking the 38th consecutive year the cooperative has refunded margins and bringing total returns to nearly $59 million since its founding in

The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County will welcome acclaimed Arkansas nature photographer Tim Ernst for a special slide show presentation and book signing on Saturday at 10. Ernst, considered one of Arkansas’s premier wilderness photographers,

According to a report from the City of Mountain Home’s Building Inspection Manager Jeannie Anderson, seven building permits were issued in November. Topping the report is a new commercial building permit issued to Hometown Storage for property

The City of Mountain Home reported 19 business licenses were issued in November, including seven home-based operations, according to Jeannie Anderson, Building Inspection Manager. The new business licenses include: – Blackwell Plumbing & Construct, a plumbing business

The Marion County Quorum Court will hold a special meeting Monday at 5:30 to consider a series of ordinances tied to the proposed Marion County Community Center and other county business. JPs will take up three ordinances

The Mountain Home Planning Commission is set to meet Monday at 1 to consider several development and zoning items, including two subdivision plats and two rezoning requests.The agenda includes a final plat for Big Creek Estates Phase

The Salesville City Council is set to meet Monday with a light agenda that includes consideration of Resolution 131. The meeting will begin at 6 at City Hall. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Jan.

The Yellville-Summit School District Board of Education will consider several action items at its regular meeting Monday at 5:30 at the district’s administrative building. Board members are expected to vote on monthly budget and financial reports, petitions

A registered sex offender has been arrested for using Wi-Fi in the Flippin City Park. Forty-nine-year-old Danny Shain Winnett of Flippin is facing two felony charges for the incident.According to the probable cause affidavit from the Flippin

A Mountain Home man has reported multiple items stolen from his home, and his former roommate is now under investigation. 33-year-old Jerry “J.D.” Price is accused of taking electronics, sunglasses and other personal property from the residence

Non-operating headlights, a non-operating license plate light and an oddly parked car all resulted in drug charges being filed against 59-year-old Dawn Eilene Spaulding. She appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday (December

Mountain Home welcomed hundreds of young mountain bikers and their families in August as the Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling Association (AR NICA) held a two-day time trial at Clysta-Willet Park. The event featured 750 student athletes, 445 coaches,

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest list of most wanted individuals. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is urged to call 870-741-8404. Shawn Robert English, 5’10”, 325 lbs, bald with blue eyes, of Harrison,

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday recognized 42 Arkansas farm families as the newest inductees into the Arkansas Century Farm Program, including families from Baxter, Izard, Boone, Fulton, and Stone counties. The program honors farms that have

Anglers looking to land a trophy fish in Arkansas can apply for a 2026 Alligator Gar Trophy Tag through the end of December. Alligator gar, a prehistoric-looking species that dates back to the Cretaceous Period, can grow

A packed downtown crowd lined Highway 62 on a cold Friday night as the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas parade and festival, themed “Christmas in Whoville – A Mountain Home Wholiday!”Despite the

A Harrison man has been arrested for stabbing his ex-wife in the leg with a pair of scissors during an argument. Facing two felony charges for the incident is 64-year-old Mark Muhlenbruch.According to the probable cause affidavit

A Mountain Home woman facing federal drug charges has filed a petition seeking the return of her 2021 Infinity automobile. Sixty-two-year-old Kathleen Novy filed her petition acting as her own attorney in the Civil Division of Baxter

The LT Thrift Store at Mountain Home High School is in its busiest season yet, preparing Christmas gifts for 257 students in need, the most the school has ever served. The student run thrift store, renamed in

STEM Flights, a national nonprofit founded in 2018, has been working in the Mountain Home area since 2019 offering free flight experiences to middle and high school students. The organization’s mission is to spark interest in aviation,

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will present The Sounds of Christmas at St. Andrew’s, a free community concert featuring local musicians and guest performers. The event begins Sunday afternoon at 3 with refreshments to follow.April Baily, who helps

The Mountain Home High School Choir and Theatre Departments will present Handel & Gretsky: The Annual Madrigal Feaste, a Renaissance-style evening of music, laughter, and tradition. Performances will be held Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 and Saturday,

With more than 150,000 deer already harvested this season in Arkansas, many hunters may have skipped one of the most flavorful cuts of meat: the shank. These calf muscles of white-tailed deer are often tough and full

    Officials say water service along County Road 4010 in Pyatt has been restored and the road is now open following recent issues with the waterlines. However, the city’s boil water order remains in effect. Residents are

    Baxter County officials have scheduled an emergency ballot draw for the Viola School Board, set for Friday at 2, after the county reported it had not received notice of any races ahead of time. Officials say

A Mountain Home man arrested on drug charges twice in slightly more than three months appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. Forty-four-year-old Jerry Lee Brace has entered not guilty pleas to the charges in both

A Marion County man has been arrested for threatening to “blow off” his neighbor’s head and kill her dogs. Thirty-five-year-old Steven Michael Manson Jr. of rural Yellville is facing a felony charge for the incident.According to the

Volunteers have been working since October to prepare for the 26th annual Cookie Walk, set for Saturday. Beginning at 8, the Family Life Center of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church will be filled with thousands of

The Baxter County and Circuit Clerk’s Office is holding a food drive throughout the month of December to support local residents in need. Donation boxes for non-perishable food items are located on the first floor of the

Redeemer Lutheran Church will host its 12th annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, with all proceeds benefiting the Ozark Center of Hope. The event, organized by the church’s Vesper Society, runs from 8 to 1

Hudson brings over 35 years of experience to the role. Chad Hudson, will become the next Chief Executive Officer of FNBC Bank on January 1 the community bank announced Monday. Hudson, currently president, will also join the

The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce has released new details for Friday’s downtown Christmas celebration, including a change in layout for food trucks and vendors. Vendors and food trucks will now set up in the Farmers

A second issue with waterlines running along CR 4010 in Pyatt has disrupted service, according to the Mayor’s office.Stay tuned to KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot for the latest in updates as they become available. WebReadyTM

A Baxter County man has been arrested for causing a fatal accident in July after he admitted to smoking marijuana prior to the crash. Sixty-seven-year-old Joseph Paul Robinson of Lakeview is facing a felony charge of negligent

Mountain Home Mayor Hillary Adams was a guest on KTLO’s Morning Show Thursday morning with host’s Heather Knight Loftis and Kim Szecsi. The discussion centered around the final stages of construction of the new community center scheduled

A minor earthquake was recorded Wednesday night in Sharp County near Ash Flat, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The magnitude 1.8 quake occurred at 8:15 p.m. local time at a depth of about

A store manager of a Dollar General in Boone County has been arrested for stealing cash and gift cards he activated. Facing one felony charge is 52-year-old Shawn Robert English of Harrison. According to the probable cause

Ethan Dwayne Shattuck charged with assaulting and threatening to kill his wife appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday. The 26-year-old Shattuck, who lives in Baxter County but has a Calico Rock address, had earlier entered

A New York man pardoned by President Donald Trump last month should still have to serve his jail time in Arkansas according to the Arkansas Attorney General. The man, 65-year-old Joseph Schwartz, has local ties as he

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Department announced a new wellness check system on Wednesday with a goal to reduce instances of senior and disabled residents unable to call for help when needed. The system, called CONFIRM OK is

The Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House is celebrating a major milestone this week, 20 years of providing comfort and dignity to families across the Twin Lakes Area. On Friday, the community is invited to join the

The Mountain Home City Council has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, due to a lack of an agenda. The council’s next meeting is set for Thursday, Dec. 18, at 5 at City Hall. WebReadyTM Powered

The Gassville City Council will meet on Thursday evening  for a 2026 budget work session. The meeting begins at 5 and will be held in the Community Center at 204 S. School St. The public is invited

The City of Pyatt has issued a boil order for all residents along CR 4010. The boil order is for this road only. Officials are awaiting a part and hope to have the issue resolved Thursday. WebReadyTM

The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department will begin work on the edges of the roadway along CR 53/Old Tracy Road starting Thursday according to a release from the department Wednesday afternoon. Drivers are advised to use

A Mountain Home woman has been arrested for forging checks at her place of employment and depositing them into her personal account. Thirty-two-year-old Cayla Lee Lynn Johnston was arrested last month on two felony charges. According to

A man in his early 20’s facing serious drug charges appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on Monday. Cameron Baker, Jr., of Calico Rock is charged with trafficking drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Trafficking is

Following a recent outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) in Texas and Oklahoma, both the Arkansas and Missouri Departments of Agriculture issued warnings to horse owners to be cautious and avoid horses that have been at equine events

The Baxter County Road and Bridge Department will be performing roadway edge work on County Road 69 Wednesday and Thursday. Motorists are urged to use caution and drive slowly, as traffic may be delayed and workers will

Lincoln Dunn, Theo Lorenzen, Kaylee Booth Hackler Intermediate School held its fall spelling bees before the Thanksgiving break, with students from third through fifth grades earning top honors, according to GATE teacher Michelle Griffin.In third grade, Lincoln

With the 2026 election cycle approaching, Baxter County Election Coordinator Lindsey Roberts is asking local residents to consider serving as poll workers. “These crucial roles provide the backbone of a fair and functional electoral process, ensuring that

Dry conditions left fall foliage flat compared to other Novembers November was warmer and significantly drier than normal across the Twin Lakes Area, according to data from KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official National Weather

More than 1,000 Arkansas students, from elementary grades through high school, got a hands-on look at conservation work during the first Generation Conservation Summit on Nov. 5-6 at the Bank OZK Arena and Hot Springs Convention Center.

A man and woman were arrested early last Tuesday, Nov. 25 after an hours-long domestic dispute involving a firearm and allegations of assault, according to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched in the early morning

The Baxter County Quorum Court met Monday evening for its December session, convening one day earlier than usual. The meeting lasted 24-minutes, and all agenda items passed unanimously.Justices of the peace approved several appropriations and transfers, including

John Rosenthal has announced his candidacy for Marion County Justice of the Peace District 9.Rosenthal is a Park City, Kansas, native and graduated from Wichita Heights High School. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Rosenthal built a more

A meeting of the Baxter County Airport Advisory Board on Monday ended with discussion of new hangars and future business development around the airport. The board is preparing to submit grant applications to the Arkansas Department of

A high energy holiday musical packed with tap dancing, beatboxing, and audience participation is set to hit The Sheid on Tuesday. Who Brought the Humbug?, presented by the Coulter Holiday Endowment, begins at 7, with a patron

Yellville’s Christmas on the Square returns for its fourth year Saturday, bringing an expanded lineup of holiday activities and the largest crowd organizers have planned for yet. What began as a small grassroots gathering has grown into

The ballot draw for the upcoming March election in Marion County will take place Wednesday at 6 at the Court Annex in Yellville. This draw determines the order of candidates’ names on the ballot for voters in

The Northwest Workforce Board will hold its regular quarterly meeting Tuesday at 1 at the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District office in Harrison and via Zoom. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The National Weather Service has expanded its Winter Weather Advisory ahead of Monday’s expected wintry mix, adding Marion, Boone, Searcy and Newton counties in Arkansas, as well as all of southern Missouri. The advisory now covers all

The Twin Lakes area looks to face its first taste of winter weather Monday with impacts to travel possible in the afternoon.The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Baxter, Fulton, Izard, Stone

A reminder for motorists in downtown Mountain Home Monday, Mountain Home City Street crews will be removing traffic signals at the intersection of Highway 62B and 8th Street. Traffic control measures will be in place and drivers

A Gassville woman facing charges stemming from a series of bizarre incidents, including coming into a person’s house uninvited and attempting to enter other residences and walking her dog while only partially dressed entered a guilty plea

The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the theme for this year’s Christmas parade: “Christmas in Whoville – A Mountain Home Wholiday!” The annual celebration is set for Friday from 4 to 8 in downtown

The Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County is known as a place to learn, gather and explore, and much of that is being powered by the Library Foundation working behind the scenes. This year, the foundation

The Baxter County Quorum Court will hold its December meeting a day earlier than usual, convening Monday, at 5:30 on the second floor of the courthouse. The date was moved from Tuesday so County Judge Kevin Litty

Baxter County sales tax collections showed modest growth in September 2025, according to figures released by county officials. The county’s portion of sales tax rose 3.4% compared with the same month last year, an increase of $16,982,

The Baxter County Board of Election Commissioners will conduct a public ballot position draw for the 2026 Preferential Primary, Nonpartisan General Judicial, and Annual School Elections on Tuesday at 9 in the second-floor courtroom of the Baxter

The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting Monday as part of its ongoing school rotation visits, with members scheduled to tour Mountain Home Junior High School.The meeting is set to begin

The Baxter County Airport Advisory Board is scheduled to meet Monday morning at 10:30 in the terminal building conference room.The agenda includes discussion of hangar funding and land use. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Winter weather advisory Monday for portion of area as freezing rain, sleet and snow expected The National Weather Service in North Little Rock has issued a winter weather advisory for a portion of north central Arkansas starting

A Fulton County man has been arrested for assaulting and threatening to kill his girlfriend. Thirty-nine-year-old Corey Michael Brewer of Viola is facing two felony charges for Nov. 17 incident.According to the probable cause affidavit from the

A man who poured charcoal lighter fluid on his body, lit himself on fire and was found not mentally fit to proceed is still waiting on the Department of Human Services to come up with a treatment

The Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center is transitioning to it’s winter schedule, but visitors have plenty to enjoy during the colder months. As the staff shifts towards more educational programs on and offsite, there are still

STEM Flights, a national nonprofit that uses aviation to spark interest in science and technology careers, is launching free flight-based STEM programs for middle and high school students in the Gassville area. The program pairs students with

A man charged with being involved in stealing, storing and selling items from storage units and homes appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 17.Thirty-one-year-old Carl Jacob Jones of Henderson entered a guilty plea to charges

A Marion County man, previously convicted of raping multiple family members and of carnal abuse, is now facing charges for child pornography and failure to comply with sex offender reporting requirements. Fifty-six-year-old Robert Neil Larue of Yellville

Young exhibitors from Baxter and Izard counties earned top honors and Purple Circle Club recognition at recent Arkansas livestock and poultry competitions, highlighting the strength of local 4-H and FFA programs. Baxter County students excelled in poultry

Ron Peterson, President and CEO of Baxter Health, was presented with the A. Allen Weintraub Memorial Award at the 2025 Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) Annual Meeting, recognizing his outstanding contributions to healthcare and his dedication to both

A blast of much colder air is set to move into Arkansas this weekend, bringing the first chances for winter weather and holding temperatures well below normal through much of next week, according to the National Weather

A man caught up in a major drug bust in the county pled guilty to the charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 17. Fifty-five-year-old Eric Jerome Harris was sentenced to

A Mountain Home man, previously convicted for threatening to harm people, has been arrested again for saying he was going to kill his girlfriend. Forty-one-year-ole Duane Mark Dean Jr. is facing two charges for his latest incident.According

The City of Mountain Home has announced traffic signals in downtown Mountain Home will be removed Monday. The city first announced in July the signals at the intersection of Highway 62B and 8th Street would be removed

Arkansas State University–Mountain Home is preparing for a major expansion of Gotaas Hall, home to the school’s health sciences programs. The project aims to strengthen the university’s role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals for

The city of Mountain Home collected $590,802 in sales taxes for November, reflecting September sales, a 2.96% increase from $573,845 collected during the same period last year. Year-to-date collections are up $65,202, or 1%. Mountain Home’s share

The boil order for the entire Fifty Six Waterworks system in Stone County has been lifted. The order was lifted Wednesday afternoon.The order had been issued Nov. 18 due to maintenance related work. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

A Tennessee man has been arrested for trying to scam an Izard County woman out of nearly $20,000. Thirty-year-old Darren James Burton of Clarksville, Tennessee was arrested in Searcy on Saturday on four felony charges.According to the

A man whose initial felony case was filed 15 years ago when he was a teenager was back in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 17. Thirty-five-year-old Timothy Allan Clark, who lists an address along Grado Lane

Gaston’s Resort has once again been preparing for its famous and always sold out Thanksgiving buffet. Head chef Rick Gollinger, now in his tenth year at the helm, says preparations begin months in advance. Reservations often start

A high-energy holiday musical packed with tap dancing, beatboxing, and audience participation is set to hit The Sheid on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Who Brought the Humbug?, presented by the Coulter Holiday Endowment, begins at 7, with a

The Baxter County Library Foundation has received a $10,000 donation from the Friends of the Baxter County Library to support the Library Hill Trail Project, bringing the vision of a walking and biking trail connecting the Donald

The move by Hospice of the Ozarks to separate itself from Baxter County Regional Hospital (BCRH) was being poorly planned and prepared for, leaving the hospital no choice but to step in and limit Hospice’s ability to

A Harrison man has been arrested for selling a truck in Baxter County through Facebook Marketplace that wasn’t his. Eighteen-year-old Joshua Alexander Cooper was arrested following the transaction Monday evening.According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, his

A Midway man entered a guilty plea to charges against him during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on November 17. Forty-six-year-old Donald Hoyt III was charged with being a felon in possession of a

A Mountain Home couple has been arrested for stealing sports cards from retail stores and selling them online, and their daughter helped police with case. Thirty-seven-year-old Joshua Andrew Enquist and 37-year-old Samantha Michelle Enquist were arrested Wednesday

The Flippin City Council moved through a tense agenda Tuesday night, ultimately voting to override Mayor Heath Hogan’s veto as disputes over check-signing authority dominated the meeting.The meeting opened with a pledge, prayer and a quote from

A Marion County woman has been arrested on a charge of permitting child abuse. Forty-four-year-old Elizabeth Ann Hughes of rural Yellville was arrested last Wednesday on the felony charge along with failure to comply with terms and

For the 13th year in a row, Matt Wood and the team at Holy Smokes Barbecue are preparing a Thanksgiving feast for the Mountain Home community, cooking dozens of turkeys, hams, and other holiday staples for families

An Ozark County teenager was electrocuted Friday morning while he was deer hunting with a friend in the Brixey-Rockbridge area. The name of the 16-year-old boy has not been released by Ozark County Sheriff Cass Martin. Martin

A man who spent 40 years working for the Arkansas State Parks, including 28 years as the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent at Bull Shoals State Park, is speaking out about a change in the organization that has

After leaving a Halloween party, a 23-year-old Salem man wanted to go home but wound up in the wrong house, in the wrong town and the wrong county. David Christopher Sisk appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal

The Salvation Army in Mountain Home is preparing to host its annual Thanksgiving community meal on Wednesday, offering a sit-down dinner for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The meal will be served from 3

The Flippin City Council will meet Tuesday at 6 in the Flippin District Court Room, with the primary focus on a veto override presented by Councilwoman Jodi Howard. In addition to the override consideration, council members will

Two local teachers were recently recognized by Arvest Bank as part of the bank’s annual “We Love Teachers” initiative, receiving $500 each to help purchase supplies for their classrooms. The teachers honored this year are Jessie Jefferson

The ballot draw for the upcoming March election for Marion County will take place Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6 at the Court Annex in Yellville. This draw determines the order of candidates’ names on the ballot for

A Mountain Home man arrested earlier this month on drug charges and being held in the Baxter County Detention Center is facing charges from a high speed pursuit in Marion County this summer. Fifty-three-year-old Kevin Dean Wilson

A former male nurse at the county jail charged with making inappropriate sexual contacts with female inmates is now set to go on trial in February it was announced during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal

The Marion County Procedures and Management Committee voted Thursday to advance three ordinances tied to funding a proposed community center, clearing the measures for discussion at the December Quorum Court meeting. The ordinances outline a pair of

The Baxter County Historical and Genealogical Society will highlight one of the region’s most unique traditions at its next meeting, set for 6 on Tuesday at the Donald W. Reynolds Library. The program, “The Old Language of

The Baxter County Library Foundation announced a $10,000 donation from the Albright Family Charitable Fund to support the Library Hill Trail Project. Rhonda “Tink” Albright presented the gift on behalf of the fund. The trail will create

The Flippin School Board will hold its regular meeting Monday at 6 in the boardroom of the district’s central office. The agenda includes under new business, board members will hear the principals’ report and student data report;

The Baxter County Planning Board will meet Monday morning at 11 in the third-floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. The agenda includes a discussion with Randy Worlow regarding Dogwood Estates. The meeting is open to

Boone County authorities have named Joshua Wayne Blanton of Harrison as this week’s Most Wanted. Blanton is wanted on charges of Theft of Property (less than $25,000 but more than $5,000), Criminal Trespass, Criminal Mischief in the

A man convicted of having sex with a close female relative in 2006 is now jailed and charged with violating the terms and conditions of the sex offender registration law. A jury found 61-year-old Ronnie Dale Reece

The Mountain Home Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a man who has been missing since late July. Andrew Lee Beyer was last seen July 28 according to Corporal Mychal Warno. He states

One of Mountain Home’s most popular holiday traditions returns Sunday as the Coulter Celebration of Lights opens for the season at the Arkansas State University–Mountain Home campus. The annual drive-through light show, created in 2021 through a

The Mountain Home High School Bomber Band spent part of this week doing what they do best: sharing music, spirit and pride with the community. Under the direction of band director Tom Chentnik, the ensemble delivered a

Baxter Health has announced that Dr. Brittney Frisby will be transitioning from the Baxter Health Market Street Family Clinic to the Baxter Health Family Clinic on Burnett Drive, where she will join the practice of Dr. Mary

A lawsuit was filed Friday by members of the Board of Directors of Hospice of the Ozarks against Baxter Health (referred to in the suit as Baxter County Regional Hospital). The suit seeks, among other things, to

    Two Mountain Home men have been arrested for breaking into a residence, assaulting a victim and having a gun fire during a scuffle. Twenty-nine-year-old Blake Alan Arvay and 20-year-old Bryce Wilson Riggan are facing multiple charges

Two people already accused of keeping a then 15-year-old male locked in a bathroom naked and unfed entered not guilty pleas to a long list of new charges that have been filed against them. The pleas for

Following the closest vote of her tenure, Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allison Dewey is outlining next steps for faculty after the district decided to continue block scheduling.The school board voted 4-3 Thursday to preserve the scheduling

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. The program will feature traditional Christmas songs as well as

Duck season officially kicks off Saturday in Arkansas, and that includes hunters in the Twin Lakes area who are preparing for early morning pushes into flooded fields and river timber. According to the AGFC, the first split

The Baxter County Board of Election Commissioners will conduct a public ballot position draw for the 2026 Preferential Primary, Nonpartisan General Judicial, and Annual School Elections on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 9 in the second-floor courtroom of

In a heartfelt Veterans Day tribute, the Rotary Club of Mountain Home placed flags in front of First Community Bank on Highway 62, each labeled to honor a specific veteran. For the first time, the club offered

A West Plains man who was robbing a home has been charged with second degree murder after his accomplice was shot and killed by the homeowner. Thirty-two-year-old Keith W. Geringer was arrested Thursday by West Plains Police

Five people, most in their 20’s, charged with involvement in trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine either entered not guilty pleas or had not guilty pleas entered for them by attorneys during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal

Five counties in north central Arkansas will be among 21 in the state that will be reappraising property values in 2026. A state law passed in 2023, mandates each county appraise all real estate at its current

Block scheduling was the main topic of discussion at Thursday’s three hour Mountain Home Public School (MHPS) board meeting. A final vote decided for no changes to the current scheduling system but included a future look at

During a busy meeting of the Mountain Home City Council Thursday night, the council voted to increase the rates for city owned parking spaces downtown and abandon a portion of 8th street once the signal at 8th

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Ozark Post 3246 has selected Audrey Plumlee, a fourth grade teacher at Hackler Intermediate, as its 2025 Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recipient. “We are so appreciative of Audrey and

The Baxter County Historical Museum will be closed from Nov. 21 through Dec. 1 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Museum staff say the break will also allow employees to spend time with their families. The museum will reopen

Thanksgiving arrives next Thursday, but one of the holiday’s lighter traditions comes a few days early: the presidential turkey pardon. The White House has not yet announced when President Donald Trump will pardon this year’s pair of

    The Cotter City Council will not hold its regularly scheduled meeting tonight. City officials say the meeting was canceled because there is no agenda to act on this month. No new date has been announced. WebReadyTM

A person charged with involvement in breaking into and stealing items from a storm-damaged storage unit located along State Highway 5 South appeared recently in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division. Thirty-two-year-old Victoria Sean Watts who lists an

One of two people arrested just before Christmas last year after they were spotted inside a business where one of them had previously been trespassed for stealing appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court November 10). Forty-year-old Heather

Marion County Judge Jason Stumph spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News after a new jail and law enforcement tax was voted down by residents on Tuesday. With 76 percent of voters opposing the measure

Taylor and Pinkston 6th grader, Zane Loftis with the book. Mountain Home Junior High assistant football coach Phillip Taylor is used to helping young athletes find structure, purpose and confidence on the field. Now, he’s hoping to

The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $4,000 grant to Hospice of the Ozarks to support patient care needs at the nonprofit facility. Arvest Bank associates joined Scott Copeland, president of Arvest in North Arkansas, and executive assistant

The City of Mountain Home will hold a public hearing on Thursday at 4:55 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 720 Hickory Street. The hearing will focus on a proposal to vacate a portion

The Mountain Home Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday at 6 at the District Administration Building. The agenda includes several academic and departmental reports, including an academic update from Ms. Lawrence, an

The Gassville City Council will hold a 2026 budget work session on Thursday at 5. The meeting will take place in the Community Center at 204 South School Street and is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered

The City of Bull Shoals will hold a City Council meeting on Thursday at 6:30. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at 706 C. S. Woods Blvd. The meeting is open to the public.

Two Marion County committees will meet Thursday to discuss ongoing county matters. The Procedure and Management Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:30 to continue discussions regarding the Marion County Community Center. The Personnel Committee will follow

    The Marion County Circuit Court announced that members of the pink and yellow jury panels will not need to report for duty on Monday, marking the end of their service term. Court officials thanked jurors for

A very warm mid November has resulted in two high temperature records being broken in Mountain Home over the past four days. Saturday’s high reached 84 degrees, surpassing the previous record of 83 set in 1953. Tuesday

A man who barged into the midtown Harp’s which was closed to the public at the time and then allegedly pushed over and damaged 23 outside air conditioning units at the nearby Georgetown Square shopping center appeared

When a Baxter County sheriff’s deputy responded to a request for a welfare check on a car parked at a business along Highway 62 West, he found the vehicle with the driver’s side door open and legs

Marion County voters decided Tuesday to not enact a half cent sales tax for jail and law enforcement operations. The vote saw only 24 percent of votes cast for and 76 percent of voters against the measure.

A Mountain Home High School sophomore and a Flippin Middle School eighth grader have earned top local honors in two of the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ longest-running youth essay competitions.The VFW Ozark Post 3246 named Mountain Home’s

The Second Amendment Legacy Foundation highlighted its growing community impact this year by awarding $50,000 in grants to youth shooting sports programs across the region. All nine grant recipients represent area schools and student organizations, underscoring the

Waterfowl hunters heading into the Ed Gordon Point Remove Wildlife Management Area this season will notice a significant shortage of flooded habitat after thieves stripped critical components from the area’s water-delivery system earlier this year. According to

A boil order has been issued for the entire Fifty Six Waterworks system in Stone County. The boil order was issued Tuesday afternoon following maintenance related work. Until the order is lifted, affected residents are advised to

    The City of Bull Shoals Budget Committee will meet Tuesday at 2, at 706 CS Woods Blvd. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Norfork Public School Board will hold a special board meeting Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the boardroom of the administration building. Items on the agenda include a time of discussion for those who have previously signed

A Boone County man is facing 189 felony charges for sex crimes and child pornography involving an underage family member. Sixty-four-year-old Troy Lee Collins, also known as Tory Loftis, of Diamond City, is facing life in prison

A Mountain Home man was seriously injured Friday evening when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Baxter County. The name of the 47-year-old man has not been released by the Arkansas State

A man appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 10 and pled guilty to charges stemming from his decision to try and outrun the police. Thirty-seven-year-old Johnny Sprous of Mountain Home was pursued by police after

A son who took jewelry from his mother’s home while she was out of town and pawned it, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 10. Twenty-two-year-old Douglas Cheever pled guilty to theft by receiving and

Saturday’s Meet the Candidates Dinner hosted by the Baxter County Republicans saw incumbent County Judge Kevin Litty and challenger Eric Payne face off in their first public political meeting.The evening saw nearly all Republican candidates in Baxter

Marion County voters are heading to the polls today to decide whether to enact a half cent sales tax dedicated to jail and law enforcement operations. The measure would replace the original half cent tax approved in

The North Central Board of Realtors recently partnered with the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas to deliver nearly 40,000 pounds of food to pantries in Baxter and Marion counties and Calico Rock during this year’s “Feed

The Gassville City Council will meet Tuesday evening to consider several items of unfinished and new business, including an ordinance that would allow utility task vehicles (UTVs) on city streets. The meeting is set for 6 at

The Norfork City Council will combine its monthly workshop with its regular meeting on Tuesday after the usual workshop date fell on Veterans Day. The meeting begins at 6:30 at Norfork City Hall. Two ordinances are scheduled

The Lakeview City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday at 7 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Marion County Budget Committee will meet Tuesday at 5:30 in the courthouse courtroom to continue discussions on the 2026 budget. County officials noted a second meeting will be held Nov. 25 at 5:30 if needed. Both

A man who is wanted for questioning in connection with the death of a Marion County woman last week has been arrested in Greene County, Missouri. Forty-nine-year-old Jimmy Jay Liverett is being held in the jail in

A new era is approaching for the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, and all three candidates vying to lead the department appeared together Saturday night for their first political event since the close of the filing period on

A man from Missouri has been arrested by Marion County law enforcement for taking over $25,000 to build a pool for a Flippin couple but never started the job. Thirty-seven-year-old Michael John Dancer of West Plains is

A man from Salem was killed Wednesday in a single-vehicle accident just north of his hometown. The Arkansas State Police have identified the victim as 36-year-old Maxwell A. Ward. According to the report, the accident happened when

Christopher Alan Whitman recently appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division, pled guilty to charges against him and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. The 36-year-old Whitman’s charges stem from two related events that took place

A Mountain Home man whose first criminal case was opened 14 years ago appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on November 10. Thirty-seven-year-old Cory David Elling pled guilty to his most recent charges,

The Baxter County Quorum Court voted last week to appoint Samuel Seamans as interim county coroner. Seamans will replace Bradley Hays, who he worked with over the past decade to help build the current coroner’s office.Seamans, who

Eighteen students from the Izard County STEM School recently traveled to Hot Springs to compete in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s 1st Annual Generational Conservation Summit, and 11 of them brought home top awards across multiple

The Cotter City Council will hold a budget workshop on Monday at 6:30 at Cotter City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Yellville-Summit School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 5:30 at the district’s administrative building. Action items on Monday’s agenda include monthly budget and financial reports, student transfer petitions, general disclosure

The Marion County Regional Airport Board Meeting will meet Monday at 6 at the Flippin Court Complex. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Early voting in Marion County has reached roughly 4 percent of registered voters, with a total of 542 ballots cast over the first three days ahead of Tuesday’s election on a proposed half-percent sales tax for jail

Justin Robert Foster who was facing a number of charges in criminal cases stemming from allegedly violent assaults on family members and others appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday, November 3. Foster pled guilty to

One of the drug sellers arrested September 4 during an operation involving a number of federal state and local law enforcement agencies appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday, November 3 and pled guilty to the

The Mountain Home Moose Lodge 1953 will host its first-ever Charity Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament on Saturday at 1, with all proceeds benefiting the Disabled American Veterans.The event, part of Veteran Appreciation Month, will feature $2,500 in

The body of a Marion County woman, reported missing by family members Thursday, was discovered Friday morning. Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander says a family member found the body in a wooded area near the woman’s home.

A person of interest in the Fulton County double homicide last month has died in the Greene County Jail in Paragould. Thirty-two-year-old Jacob Lowell Smith of Ash Flat was arrested Oct. 28 in Paragould by the Greene

Early voting totals released Thursday show light turnout so far in Marion County, with just over 3% of registered voters casting ballots ahead of Election Day. According to Dawn Moffet, Marion County and Circuit Clerk, 111 voters

An Izard County man has been arrested for shooting at three people from his vehicle. Fifty-nine-year-old Charles Joseph Heathcoat of Calico Rock is facing one felony charge for the incident. According to the probable cause affidavit from

Twenty-three-year-old Kaleb Yost appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division on November 3 facing charges including bringing methamphetamine into the Baxter County Detention Center. In addition, Yost has a Baxter County District Court probation violation. He pled

A man who has listed addresses in Northwest Arkansas and now shows to be living in this area appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 3. Twenty-seven-year-old Matthew H. Moore pled not guilty to his charges.

Mountain Home Public Schools are reminding fans that tickets for this Friday’s home playoff game against Sheridan must be purchased online in advance. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Tickets are available exclusively through the

Izard County STEM High School has been awarded a Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant worth $38,590 from the Arkansas Division of Secondary Education. The funding will support the school’s project, “Code to Career: Modernizing Computer Science

A man recently found guilty of sex crimes involving a five-year- old female relative and sentenced to 160 years in prison by a Boone County jury is expected to appeal his conviction. Thirty-seven-year-old William Lee Alvis II,

Longtime healthcare professional and community leader Jon Burnside has announced his candidacy for the Arkansas House of Representatives, District 5. Burnside, who has served in multiple public service roles across Boone County, said his campaign will focus

The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas is pleased to announce that thanks to a donation from Walmart, the Food Bank will be distributing Similac 360 Total Care Infant Formula to individuals in need. The infant formula

The federal government officially reopened Wednesday evening which means SNAP recipients are on track to receive benefits with funding anticipated as soon as midnight on Thursday.KTLO News spoke with Food Bank of North Central Arkansas CEO, Jeff

Seventy-nine boats launched Saturday for the inaugural Baxter Health Bass Classic, where anglers from across the region competed for cash prizes and bragging rights. Corey Cook of Lake Ozark, Missouri, and Roger Cook of Lebanon, Missouri, claimed

A man facing drug-related charges appeared during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 3 and entered a not guilty plea to those charges. The vehicle being driven by 49-year-old Christopher (Chris) Wade, Jr., who

A Norfork man initially charged with shooting at a house in Salesville during an argument with the residents and later for being in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November

The Mountain Home Fire Department has taken possession of a new 2025 Rosenbauer Commander fire engine, marking a major upgrade to the city’s emergency response fleet.The new apparatus features a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump, a 1,000-gallon water tank, a

KTLO’s Jesse Zurcher interviews students Brody Wilson, Cora Fulcher and Kenzie Stickles at Hackler Hackler Intermediate School will honor area veterans and their families with a Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday from 11 to 2 at the

The Flippin Fire Department will hold its final business and occupational license workshop on Thursday at 5 at the Flippin District Court Complex. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

Candidate filings for the 2026 elections in Marion County ended Wednesday at noon, with several incumbents and new contenders entering county and local races. In countywide races, incumbent Jason Stumph has filed as a Republican for county

Candidate filing for the 2026 elections in Baxter County ended Wednesday at noon with races developing for County Judge, Sheriff, and multiple JP seats. For County Judge incumbent Kevin Litty (R) will face Eric Payne (R) who

Four people were killed in a fiery crash in Searcy County Monday afternoon. The Arkansas State Police have identified the victims as 44-year-old Jessica West of St. Joe and an unidentified minor passenger in her vehicle, along

On Wednesday, Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery and Lt. Mike Day of the Mountain Home Police Department, along with KTLO’s Heather Loftis, hosted scam baiters and stars of the FOX Nation show Scammed: Getting Even.Listen to the

Visitors to the First Security Veterans Plaza 2000 in Mountain Home can now see new enhancements with the recent addition of the seals of the military branches to the center columns on the veterans wall. During the

A Norfork man has been arrested for a shooting incident that happened in late August in Stone County. Twenty-year-old Trenton Kole Hall is facing three charges and two penalty enhancements for the incident. According to the probable

A man who is alleged to have attacked and injured his 80-year-old father in mid-September appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division Monday, November 3. Nathan Marion Franks is charged with 2nd degree domestic battery. The victim

Marion County residents will take to the polls with early voting starting Wednesday on a special ballot to continue a sales tax for the county jail.The half cent county wide sales tax was originally enacted in November

Zurcher pictured 3rd from the right after recent crowning as Miss Apple Blossom. Mountain Home and KTLO’s own Rebecca Zurcher has been crowned Miss Apple Blossom 2025, earning the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss

Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery will be joined Wednesday morning on KTLO 97.9 FM by the stars of “Scammed: Getting Even” to discuss how locally thwarted scams have been featured on the national program. Ashton Bingham and

    Road work is now underway in the Arkansas Estates subdivision of Gassville, affecting Jeffrey Court, Magness Drive, and Sherman Street. Crews began milling work on Monday, with paving to follow once temperatures allow. City officials say

Candidate filings continue in Marion County for the 2026 election, with several incumbents and new contenders entering county and local races.In countywide races, incumbent Jason Stumph has filed as a Republican for county judge. Ruby Speak, also

The 2026 election filing period continues in Baxter County, with numerous county, justice of the peace, constable, and school board candidates officially entering local races ahead of the Nov. 12 deadline.Countywide filings include seeing a race develop,

The North Central Arkansas Veterans Council will hold its annual Veterans Day commemoration on Tuesday at 11 at First Security Veterans Plaza 2000 in Mountain Home.The event, hosted by Fleet Reserve Association Branch 251, will mark the

A man familiar to law enforcement in Douglas County is back behind bars after being arrested early Saturday morning for committing an armed robbery at a business in Ava and shooting at law enforcement officers during a

Ethan Dwayne Shattuck charged with assaulting and threatening to kill his wife appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court/Criminal Division November 3.The 26-year-old Shattuck, who lives in Baxter County but has a Calico Rock address, entered a not

A Mountain Home veteran is making history. Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Elesha D. Granniss has been named Arkansas’s first Woman Veteran of the Year, an honor recognizing her decades of military service and her continued

Arkansans have spent more than $240.9 million on medical marijuana through the first 10 months of 2025, according to data released by the state Department of Finance and Administration. That figure marks an increase of about $13

Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese announced Tuesday that Group A jurors do not need to report for jury duty on Wednesday. Reese said jurors will receive a new notification with their next reporting date at

Baxter Health has welcomed Dr. James Day to its cardiothoracic team, adding more experience to the care it provides patients in north-central Arkansas and southern Missouri.Dr. Day joins doctors Natalie Ostro, Michael Bauer, and Phillip Schoettle, who

The City of Bull Shoals Budget Committee will meet on Tuesday at 2 in the Council Chambers located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. The meeting will focus on discussions related to the city’s 2026 budget planning. WebReadyTM

The Lakeview City Council will meet on Tuesday morning at 9 at the Lloyd Travis Municipal Center. City officials said the workshop session will focus on discussion of the proposed 2026 budget. The meeting is open to

The Norfork School Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday morning at 9 for its annual campus walkthrough, district officials announced. The walkthrough allows board members to review facilities and discuss maintenance or improvement needs across

Road work began Monday in Gassville for the following streets located in Arkansas Estates: Jeffrey Ct., Magness Drive and Sherman St. according to Mayor Jeff Braim’s office.Milling work will be done first then the streets will be

Area schools are inviting the public to honor America’s service members during local Veterans Day observances set for Tuesday. Mountain Home High School will host its annual “Freedom Isn’t Free” ceremony at 9:30 in the Dunbar Auditorium.

An Izard County couple has been arrested after one of their children tested positive for methamphetamine. The couple had recently moved to the area and was found living in a tent in the back of a pick-up

A 66-year-old Mountain Home man charged last year with attempting to break into a building and vehicles on a used car lot has been arrested again and charged in a vehicle theft case. Ben David Johnson made

A Stone County man has been arrested on child porn charges. Being held on two felony charges is 47-year-old Kris Aaron Copeland of rural Mountain View. Stone County Sheriff Brandon Long says his office received a tip

On Wednesday morning the stars of ‘Scammed: Getting Even’ will join the Baxter County Sheriff live on KTLO to discuss how locally thwarted scams have been showcased on the show. Listeners can tune in to KTLO FM

Norfork Schools will host a special Parent Night on Tuesday at 6 in the Arrie Gorforth Elementary Cafeteria, focusing on how parents and grandparents can help keep children safe online. The event, titled “Keeping Kids Safe Online,”

The National Park Service plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in the Buffalo Point area of Buffalo National River between November 2025 and early spring 2026, as weather and conditions allow. The work covers three areas totaling

The Marion County Quorum Court will hold its regular meeting on Monday at 5:30 at the Marion County Courthouse. Officials note the meeting is being held a day early due to the Veterans Day holiday on Tuesday.Agenda

The Salesville City Council will meet Monday at 6 at Salesville City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The Bull Shoals City Council will hold a workshop on Monday at 6:30 in the Council Chambers located at 706 C.S. Woods Blvd. The meeting is open to the public. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI

The City of Gassville Personnel Committee will meet Monday at 5. The only item on the agenda is discussion of and a recommendation on AI policies. Following that meeting, the Public Safety Committee will convene to discuss

Baxter County’s first week of candidate filing brought a mostly incumbent-heavy slate to the county races, along with a few new names stepping in.County Judge Kevin Litty filed for another term, as did several other county constitutional