KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

KVOM NewsWatch, Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Local political announcements; Highway 113 relocation projection now completed; firefighters respond to weekend blaze; pilot instruction school opens at Morrilton airport; MedTech employees earn awards; we talk with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School.

August 1 2025 Genesis of Conway Friday Morning Football Preview Show with Conway Christian Head Coach Justin Kramer, Kyle Cain, & Jason Carson joining JR Runyon and Matt Wilcox to talk 2025 Conway Christian Football

KVOM NewsWatch, Friday, August 1, 2025

Plans underway for 2nd annual Morrilton Fall Festival; this is Tax Free Weekend in Arkansas; ARDOT working on median barriers in central Arkansas; break in high temperatures this weekend; jobless numbers up fractionally; Chamber plans lunches for teachers; Berry commits to UCA; Winnen named Arkansas Special Olympics swimming coach; we visit with Jan Cummings of the Morrilton Parks and Recreation department.

Conway County Hospital Board updates construction project; Little Rock man convicted in death of Conway resident; UACCM celebrates 101 GED graduates; Kiwanis plans Back to School Bash; Morrilton offense previewed; we visit with Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester.

Update on shooting at Conway; FBI seeks suspect in party shooting at Conway; Conway County Quorum Court approves funding for title search to move forward on consolidating levee districts; JPs establish Housing Task Force; local teachers selected to participate in Master Teachers program through Arch Ford; local students awarded scholarships from Farm Bureau; AGFC offers tips on safe boating during excessive heat events; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

KVOM NewsWatch, Monday, July 28, 2025 - Shooting leaves two dead in Conway; Renovations completed for meeting space for children at DHS; SCCSD school year nears, orientations and parent night events planned; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

JR Runyon, Eric King, & Matt Wilcox talk Faulkner County Sports live each Friday Morning on KAT Country 98.9/92.5, 92.7 JACK FM and My Country Y107.

CHI-SVM hospital in Morrilton earns honors from American Heart Association; Bargains Galore on Highway 64 to be held first full weekend in August; Westrock Coffee opens additional facility in Conway; today's the deadline to sign up for Leadership Conway County 2025-26 class; 2025 high school football season starts in five weeks; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Extreme Heat continues; Cambiano announces run for City Attorney; UACCM to hold campus fair to connect students to Morrilton community; Rotary plans next Community Wash Night for August 5; we continue our pre-season series on Morrilton Devil Dog football; we visit with Morrilton High School principal Craig Pinion.

Wickliffe announces for circuit judge position; It's time to sign up for fair talent show and pageants; fire at scrap yard; Devil Dogs preparing for upcoming football season; we talk with Debbie Flowers about Bargains Galore on Highway 64.

Excessive Heat Warning in effect; officer assaulted during apprehension; Conway County's earliest days were 200 years ago; Hector without Mayor following meeting Monday; Playland to host 'Christmas In July' event this Saturday; officials warn of EBT scams; Tourism Ticker shows 2024 to be a strong year for Arkansas; we visit with Morgan Zimmerman and Courtney Martin about the Conway Co. Fair pageants.

Fire damages workshop housing classic cars in various stages of restoration; Faulkner County officials capture one fugitive, another still at large; ASP announces drug arrests along I-40; TOLM Group completes restoration of AGFC fish hatchery; visitor spending contributes robustly to state economy; 4H competitions winding down for the summer; Nemo Vista superintendent names to SAU sports hall.

Extreme Heat Warning in effect; SCCSD Superintendent discusses 'Bell to Bell No Cell' law; jobless rate increases fractionally locally; MHS student recognized for leadership efforts; Another D-1 offer for Morrilton quarterback Maddox Berry; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Perry County man, 75, receives 15-year sentence for production of CSAM; Russellville couple arrested for torture of 7-year-old; bill to transfer US Forest Service building to Perry County advances in House; UACCM Nursing Center almost complete; MHS reports record numbers in AP testing; Koontz ranked first among electrical subcontractors; Hillcreek FD responds in highway fuel spill.

Morrilton man arrested in stabbing assault of his mother; South Conway County School Board approves extra-curricular budgets; State announces funding for county fairs; Third Thursday Farmer's Market to be held tomorrow; we visit with Tiffany Landon about the First United Methodist Church VBS.

Morrilton City Council authorizes Mayor to seek grant for new baseball and softball complex; Report shows Conway County has highest year-over-year sales tax collection so far in 2025; Virden to seek re-election to Court of Appeals; Moose Home Tour attracts many; seven more Hogs drafted by MLB; we talk to Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Overnight fire destroys vacant home in Morrilton; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board to hold meetings tonight; Literacy Action program comes to Conway County; Youth Art Show opens at Rialto tonight; River tonnage down; Berry gets another D1 offer.

Huett announces run for Conway County Sheriff; Morrilton Police warn of uptick in vehicle break-ins; Koontz completing major water project; Chamber to host Lunch and Learn about homebuying; Wayne Farms opens new mill; Parks and Rec registering for baseball, softball, volleyball; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Russellville man given maximum sentence for negligent homicide; AGFC reports fewer holiday arrests, but two deaths on Arkansas waterways; UACCM registration pacing toward another strong enrollment year; Nemo Vista librarian honored; Governor joins other national leaders in farm security efforts; we visit with Hanna Jones and Amanda Jones about the Chamber of Commerce's upcoming lunch and learn program on home buying.

Public hearing held to discuss potential new baseball and softball complex; LIHEAP application period opens; Arkansas State Police announce results of child exploitation crackdown; we visit with Mary Clark of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

September trial date set for Drake; former ARDOT director, trade organization establish endowed scholarship at UACCM; Conway County observing bicentennial this year; Governor touts summer feeding program for the food-insecure in the state; Long to play in All-Star game; we talk with Jay Carter, Conway County Librarian.

Swaffar announces run for Mayor; East End School District to make $8 million in improvements to Bigelow High School; Piecemakers hold quilt presentation to veterans on 4th; City observing Parks and Recreation month with special pricing; Greenbrier business sued for violations of deceptice trade practices act.

City of Morrilton hosting Fabulous Fourth; ASP reminds drivers of 'Move Over' Law; ATU hosting Governor's School; Morrilton Country Club holding 4-Ball Tourney this weekend

Multiple opportunities to celebrate Independence Day locally, including 'Fabulous Fourth' fireworks show at city park; Corps encourages safety on the water during the holiday weekend; temperatures to heat up this weekend; historic home to offer tours.

Body identified in White County cold case from 1989; Pope County appoints new Sheriff; Fire fatality rate in 2025 has already surpassed total in 2024; Fair pageants planned; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.

Morrilton Parks and Recreation to hold public hearing about potential new ballfields; Conway School District parts ways with superintendent; new children's literature-themed mural officially completed; UACCM named best two-year college in the state by Arkansas Money and Politics.

Vilonia woman killed in weekend accident; Fire destorys mobile home in Overcup; Norton named Perryville HS principal; Local club takes part in Ham Radio Field Day; Perry Co. authorities investigating mailbox vandalism; Morrilton Parks and Rec hosting camp to promote physical activity

AR Food HOF finalists announced; "Little Shop of Horrors" at Rialto again this weekend; Chamber hosting next Lunch and Learn July 15th; Submissions still being accepted for youth art show; Russellville native taken in NBA Draft; We visit with Kevin Van Pelt with the Conway Co. Extension Service

KVOM NewsWatch, Thursday, June 26, 2025

Effort underway to consolidate levee; Michigan man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop; Morrilton Chamber to publish vacation guide; local-area lottery players win prizes; Teachers eligible for state merit pay program; Heat Dome brings advisory to much of the country; we talk with Roger Alabach with the Arkansas Diamond Amateur Radio Club about this weekend's Field Day event.

KVOM NewsWatch, Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Van Buren County man pleads guilty in rape case; Med Tech EMS launches fundraising efforts to establish Baby Box locally; Conway County Quorum Court to meet; 'Out of Ashes' car show to be held this weekend on mountain; Aloy wins Golden Spikes Award; we visit with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

It's been one year since Morrilton was cast into the national spotlight for apprehending serial killer; Rialto to open 'Little Shop' tonight; results of Petit Jean auto show; 96th annual St. Joseph picnic set for Saturday; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Juneteenth celebration being held in Menifee; Conway Co. ranks among state's fastest-growing counties in 2024; WRI awarded grant to increase local community reach; UACCM, Chamber collaborating on "College Town" working group; Sr. Girls bball team camp continues in Morrilton; We visit with John Phillips from the First United Methodist Church

New home construction increasing in Morrilton; Roller honored for community service; UACCM to host business startup presentation; Main Street Morrilton's Third Thursday is this week; Lady Devil Dog basketball hosting team camp; We visit with Rev. Adrian Pickens about the Juneteenth celebration in Menifee

Conway County Regional Water to take over Menifee water system; firefighting business relocating to Morrilton Municipal Airport; ARDOT to hold meeting to discuss Highway 60 improvements in Perry County; Hogs hold on in World Series; we talk with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Bigelow man arrested after pursuit that leaves deputy with broken hip; farmers face extreme difficulty in getting crops in the ground; UACCM health sciences building construction is on target for planned opening; we talk with Dustin Taylor of Main Street Morrilton.

KVOM NewsWatch, Friday, June 13, 2025

High speed chase results in death of suspect; Petit Jean Auto Show and Swap Meet underway; Petit Jean Fire Department working with community association to build new fire station; we talk with the Rialto's Shane Boen and Jesse Burgener about their upcoming production of 'Little Shop of Horrors' play.

Conway County, Perry County Farm Families of the Year are featured; Firefighters on Petit Jean Mountain respond to three different emergency calls simultaneously; South Conway County School Board approves purchase of school supplies for all students; local dance program accepting applications; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Head-on collision in Hot Springs claims life of Plumerville man, 22; Kentucky woman identified as fatal victim in chain-reaction crash on I-40 in Morrilton; Parks and Recreation presents proposal for new baseball and softball complex, repurposing current fields for soccer; Parks and Rec summer league registration open; we talk with Clint O'Neal of AEDC.

Murder convictions following pleas in recent cases; another arrest made in mass shooting at Conway; firefighters respond to two car fires; Petit Jean Extension Homemakers mark 100th anniversary; we preview governmental meetings; and we visit with David Norman of the Petit Jean Mountain Community Association.

Hundred of bicyclists expected as 'Arkansas Graveler' ride makes overnight stop in Morrilton; Conway County Library's Summer Reading Program to kick off Saturday; State Police remind motorist of Move Over law; local student-athletes and coaches named to All-Star baseball, softball and soccer; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Nemo Vista School District breaks ground on new building that connects existing buildings and improves safety on campus; Conway County Care Center exceeds goal for cereal drive; state launches pilot program for outdoor education to support tourism efforts; AAA realigning sports conferences; we talk with Beula Ivy with the Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean about next week's auto swap meet and show.

Green Bay Packaging's $1B 'Power Pack' expansion groundbreaking held, called the largest-ever investment in Central Arkansas; Mural now complete on downtown building soon to be home to children's library; early plans announced for Perry County Fair; Free Fishing Weekend; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.

Murder charges filed in Yell County; Perry County investigators make arrests in child pornography cases; Perry County Chamber banquet is tonight; Camp inducted into Arkansas County Hall of Fame; Stell's music deal expanded; college baseball playoffs update; we talk with Jay Carter, Conway County Librarian.

Perry County man found guilty in production, possession of child pornography; Sacred Heart School Bazaar draws hundreds, winners announced for raffle prizes; Perry County Chamber to start 'Music and Market' event this month; Dicamba restrictions detailed; watch out for military convoys on area highways; UACCM's Foundation golf tournament set for this Thursday.

Search continues for escaped murderer; Sacred Heart Bazaar is this weekend; Pope County Sheriff resigns; Severance Tax projected to have two-year slide; city pool now open; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Forecasters call for a warm, dry weekend; Atkins names new high school principal; Chamber to host 'Lunch and Learn' series; jobless report; UA softball standout earns high honors; we talk wtih Jan Cummings of Morrilton Parks and Recreation.