KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Wildfire risk increasing, city not issuing burn permits, firefighters have a busy weekend; arrest made in Conway stabbing; Quorum Court to continue process toward hospital bond issue; Highway 154 to get improvements by state; South Conway County School District drops relationship with Lifetouch Photography; accidents Sunday night, early Monday on I-40 require emergency response; Regional Tournaments set for this week, we review the brackets; we visit with Amanda Jones of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

State Police looking for driver of SUV involved in fiery crash; flu activity increases, we talk with local Dr. Lydia Trauth; County Judge Jimmy Hart says road improvements are underway near rock quarry; Conway Police arrest man accused of predatory behavior; fire departments working grass fires, wildfire risk increasing; Wonderview's boys playing for district championship tonight; Daredevil girls, Sacred Heart girls lose in semi-finals; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Non-life threatening injuries reported following crash on interstate; Senator Breanne Davis encourages large primary voter turnout; another unseasonably warm day today, cooler weather expected; Morrilton Kiwanis Club's annual Pancake Breakfast set for Saturday; Tri-Peaks banquet approaching; 2026 Morrilton High School football schedule released; Morrilton junior boys playing for district championship tonight; high school district play continues at Wonderview; we visit with Bill Sardin, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Morrilton.

UACCM Day of Giving to be held in March; OEM reports no assistance forthcoming following storms; Governor Sanders announces board and commission appointments; Koontz Electric ranked nationally for safety initiatives; two motor vehicle accidents reported Tuesday, minor injuries; Morrilton's boys get their 20th win of the season, secure number one seed in regional; Morrilton girls still have possibility for post-season; Wonderview headed to Regionals; season ends for Sacred Heart boys; we visit with Brenda Wilson of the Morrilton Kiwanis Club.

Early voting for the March 3 primary begins today, we look at the ballot; Conway Regional donates $25K to UACCM's new nursing college; City of Morrilton working with Communities Unlimited on wastewater project; January was a busy month for Conway County Fire Department; Morrilton girls fall short in double OT game with Clinton; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Dr. Ronnie Williams to speak at Morrilton History Museum; Card show planned for Pt. Remove Brewery next month; UACCM to hold "More in Morrilton" preview day in March; Morrilton boys secure district championship; Morrilton girls hope to earn berth in Regional tonight.

Perry County Area Chamber plans Fourche River Outdoors Festival; UACCM Nursing program touts high NCLEX pass rates; Counseling offered to first responders after fatal fire; Rainey honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from economics group; Game and Fish warns of contact with sick birds; Morrilton boys seek share of conference title tonight; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

UACCM to hold car show, auction off 1957 Triumph; new Motown Players theatrical group to hold first production; Wastewater department seeking public's help in reporting problems with manholes; Morrilton Golden Reunion to welcome class of 1976; golf tournament planned to benefit local faith-based recovery ministries; we visit with Rick Houston with the Conway Co. History Museum.

Mayor, Chamber tout 'Pull Factor' data showing growth of local economy; South Conway County School Board offers positive evaluation of superintendent; Chamber publishes Morrilton Vacation Guide; ASP offers tips on 'Safer Internet' day; state Tourism Ticker reveals fractional drop in sales tax revenue; former Devil Dog named head football coach at Vilonia; we visit with Mary Clark of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

In 'State of the City,' Mayor calls 2025 'historic;' Morrilton City Council approves building permit fees; Morrilton Fire Chief reminds residents to get burning permits; Morrilton High School Jazz Band to host fundraiser; 1A teams playing last games tonight before district tournament play; Kemp leads UCA to win in A-SUN play; we visit with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School.

Official report: fatal blaze caused by space heater, victims named; we preview tonight's Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board meetings; scholarship established in honor of Poole; Leadership Conway County class working toward new mural for downtown; several MHS students earn honors; Templeton pours in 35 in MHS boys' win over Heber Springs; Nemo Vista sweeps Guy-Perkins; we visit with Shane Boen with the Motown Players.

American Legion's Veterans Food Box program changing; in spite of snow, state still in drought; train derails at Russellville; Rialto to host 'Bourbon on Broadway' on Fat Tuesday; Sacred Heart splits with Wonderview; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Chamber looking for vendors, others for 'Munchin' on Main' festival next month; Pool at community center reopens following renovation; Arkansas Special Olympics to hold 'Polar Plunge' fundraisers; fire departments respond to grass fire, auto accident; Sandidge signs to play football at ATU; we visit with Jerry Ashby with the American Legion.

Investigation underway into the cause of fatal fire north of Morrilton; bond sale approaching to finance renovation of CHI-St. Vincent hospital building owned by county; CNB seeks to reinstate lawsuit fighting repeal of its Pope County casino license; renovation continues on Lake Conway; Morrilton splits with PA, Sacred Heart sweeps Guy-Perkins; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

Three children perish in late-night house fire north of Morrilton; CCEDC announces Select Site Certification achievement; Centennial Bank donates $25K to UACCM nursing college; SCCSD announces makeup day; Blackwell vote center to be shuttered for primary after storm damage; high school basketball games set for tonight; we visit with Gregory Popovich, who is bringing a rescue animal circus act to the Rialto Theatre in Morrilton tonight.

Thaw underway, schools return to class with modified bus routes; Quorum Court approves measure to use bond forfeitures for law enforcement or jail; Morrilton Police hold fundraiser for one of their own; Pet Theatre program coming to Rialto this week; Perry residents encouraged to conserve water; blood shortage, donations encouraged; update on court calendar for Stacy Drake; high school basketball returns after week off for weather; Blaylock announces mayoral run in Morrilton.

Storm damage reports sought by OEM; Sacred Heart reports over $71k from Day of Giving; UCA partners with UACCM, others to create innovation campus; Bigelow High School band going to concert festival in Kansas City; high school basketball games cancelled due to inclement conditions; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

ARDOT cautions motorists about problems caused by overnight refreezing; events rescheduled after postponements caused by winter storm; Perry Water System trying to recover from loss of pressure; Blackwell Fire Station undergoing temporary repairs after roof collapse; UACCM professor honored by math group; Parks and Recreation extending soccer signup period; we visit with Woneda Grayham with Our Blood Institute.

National Weather Service says we'll get a few pleasant days to melt snow and ice before another round of arctic air comes in; ARDOT updates on efforts to clear roads; Morrilton child injured in sledding accident; National Guard deployed to help with emergency response; private citizens partner with emergency responders in helping teens who ran out of gas on the Cadron while duck hunting; retailers working to keep up with demand during storm; area high schools reschedule games; we visit with Kristi Strain of the Rialto Community Arts Center.

Crews working to clear roads from ice and snow, hope sunshine and temperatures in mid-30s will help; Chamber reminds residents to be sure to visit local restaurants and others after thaw; it's National Catholic Schools Week, Sacred Heart's Day of Giving is Wednesday; Senator Breeanne Davis of Russellville discusses bipartisan effort to pass maternity leave act for teachers; area games canceled or postponed; we visit with local retailer Brian Porterfield of Ace Hardware about effect of ice on business.

Winter storm, extreme cold warning prompt closings, travel warnings - we offer extensive local coverage; we visit with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Winter Storm Warning, Extreme Cold Warning this weekend; we'll discuss timing, preparations, tips for getting through it all; fire destroys home under renovation in Oppelo; Morrilton Human Relations Council awarded $10,000 grant; country star Bryan White coming to the Rialto in May; Green Bay Packaging recognized for Power Pack $1B project; Morrilton boys defeat Robinson to finish first half of conference race in first place; Morrilton girls lose nail-biter to Robinson; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Winter storm expected to impact most of Arkansas; Hot Springs woman perishes in auto accident in Perry County; Safe Haven Baby Box blessing ceremony set for Wednesday; Drilling's impact on fight against election fraud highlighted; Morrilton High School's basketball games moved to tonight to avoid inclement weather; we visit with Jan Cummings of the Morrilton Parks and Recreation department.

Human remains found in Faulkner County; Morrilton Street Department prepared for winter weather; UACCM putting grants to work; smoky sky attributed to controlled burn in western Pulaski County; high school basketball roundup; the 'Wonderview Word' news segment.

Parade held in downtown Morrilton to mark Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Faulkner County Sheriff's Department investigating death; construction nears completion on new building at Nemo Vista; repairs, upgrades underway for pool at Morrilton Community Center; Rialto announces cast of dinner theatre; high school basketball preview; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Bigelow woman dies in auto accident; Morrilton Rotary Club donates hundreds of books to Morrilton Elementary School; Game and Fish to hold meeting to update progress on Lake Conway renovation; November's jobless rates are out; Morrilton Junior High earns high ATLAS test marks; high school basketball roundup.

Morrilton's MLK parade set for Monday; Children's library project update; Entergy offers tips for winter electricity usage; Conway County Fire Department reports record year for calls; WRI wins three awards from Arkansas Business; high school games set for tonight; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

28 Arkansas counties now under burn bans; 911 funding shortfall issue to be addressed by committee; UACCM reports nearly 40% increase in enrollment; Russellville couple facing child abuse charges; warrant issued following boating accident last year; United Way offers free tax preparation services; we visit with Rev. Bill Sardin of the First United Methodist Church in Morrilton.

Landowners in the Brewer Lake watershed invited to meeting Thursday; application period opens for Giving Tree grants; South Conway County School District reports on cybersecurity, reading; demand for EFA funds outstrips supply; Widner family recognized by diabetes research organization; Morrilton splits with Heber Springs; Sacred Heart varsity teams fall to Bradford; Wonderview sweeps Guy-Perkins; we visit with Mary Clark of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

South Conway County School Board approves academic calendar; 'Men at Rest' mural unveiled; Morrilton City Council holds first meeting of 2026; Morrilton to host Heber Springs for Title IX Night; we visit with Jay Carter of the Conway County Library.

Local fire crews have busy weekend; Officials seek volunteers for Conway Co. Bicentennial Committee; Comedian William Lee Martin coming to Rialto on Saturday; Morrilton City Council, SCCSD Board to meet Monday; MHS Band members qualify for All-Region; High school hoops roundup

KVOM, KASR among group of stations sold in 18-signal deal; cold weather coming, dry conditions persist as burn ban continues; state announces pair of literacy grants; ATU's student union to open this semester; area high school teams play tonight; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Tractor-trailer driver rescued after overnight accident on I-40; Conway County Care Center recaps 2025 efforts; it's National School Board Month; local church to host free community movie night; junior high basketball schedule; we visit with Jerry Smith of the Morrilton Depot Museum.

Mayor invites community to the unveiling of mural at Morrilton City Hall; LIHEAP application period open; Our Blood Institute needs Type-O donors; Sacred Heart Catholic School to hold 'Trivia Night' fundraiser; Morrilton girls and boys open conference race with wins over Clinton; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

County Judge touts road improvements, industrial development among goals for 2026; attorney seeks mental evaluation for Faulkner County doctor accused in assault; Production meetings set for farmers; UACCM to hold orientation this Thursday; Morrilton named 'unsung small town' by online publication; Morrilton begins conference basketball season tonight, hosting Clinton; we visit with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School.

We recap significant weather events of 2025; Blaylock appointed to charter school organization board; single parent scholarship deadline approaching; weekend roundup of fire department runs; cameras to be used to detect mobile phone usage in work zones; high school basketball roundup.

Mayor looks forward to continued growth in Morrilton in 2026; National Weather Service says we're in for warmer temperatures this winter; area residents appointed by Governor Sanders to state boards; Hill touts two Perry County projects among other 2025 achievements; 2006 MHS Girls' State Championship team to be recognized tonight at Devil Dog Arena as Morrilton hosts Maumelle.

Pope Co. deputies locate, save missing man; 2027 trial date set for Stacy Drake; Burn ban issued for Conway Co. as wildfire risk increases; Elimination of grocery tax among new laws in effect; Dogs finish 2nd in Neosho Tourney

Investments by UACCM, GBP lead big year for economic growth in Conway County; Governor announces $208 million in rural health funds; Koontz celebrates nine years without lost time accident; Morrilton boys top Bentonville to advance to finals in holiday tournament; Sacred Heart drops two close games at Perryville; we talk with Joe Gazword, forecaster with the National Weather Service.

Conway County Quorum Court meets, passes budget, props up 911 and Emergency Management; juveniles arrested in Conway, suspected in a string of thefts; blood donations needed, ABI offering $5000 prize; new 4H year to start this week; high school basketball roundup; we visit with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Quorum Court to meet to pass budget, discuss 911 shortfall; Conway County Fire Department discourages burning while winds are high; Mayor says $1B investment by Green Bay Packaging is turning heads toward Morrilton; Arvest names new community president for local market; high school basketball resumes today for several local teams.

Parks and Rec voluntary tax brings in $24K in first year; United Way has significant impact in 2025; Museum of Automobiles to hold several auto shows in the spring; Game and Fish encourages disposal of live trees at lakes for fish habitat; area teams to play in holiday tournaments.

Fire fatal to Pope County teen; home destroyed in Conway County fire; Green Bay Packaging's 'Powerpack' project advancing; Conway County's 200th anniversary plans developing; Farm Bureau recognized as 'Friend of 4H'; hospital auxiliary announces raffle winners; two local basketball teams ranked by media group; we visit with Joe Alzate, pastor at Gracelife Church, about a free Christmas Eve lunch to be held today.

Morrilton City Council approves 2026 budget, including raises; Conway County Quorum Court approves personnel policy; permit issued for Central Arkansas Port Authority; Conway school district board appoints new superintendent; Morrilton lands nine football players on 5A West all-conference team, in addition to four All-State players; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Bond set for man accused in fatal shooting at Atkins; Bigelow man sentenced for production of child pornography; preview of tonight's meeting schedule; Community Assistance Grants coming to agencies in Faulkner, Pope counties; Solgohachia man among this year's class of ASP graduates; Entergy unveils plan for power, economic development in Arkansas; Morrilton's boys get win over 6A runner-up Springdale; Morrilton girls improve to 11-3; two former Devil Dogs help their college teams to wins.

Victim, suspect named in fatal Atkins shooting; no hope of a 'White Christmas,' with temperatures forecasted in the 70s; Morrilton Elementary choir performs at state capitol rotunda; Becki Griffey-Walters retirement; Arvest warns of scam involving video calls; gas prices lowest since 2021; Bratton signs to play softball at ASU; conference assignments released by AAA; high school basketball roundup; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Arrest made in Atkins fatal shooting; Conway County leading region in sales tax growth; Mayor honored with 'Kindness Award' from hospice organization; first confirmed flu death recorded in Arkansas; CHI-St. Vincent to hold blood drive in Morrilton; Cox named vice-chair of ATU board; Wonderview to host Nemo Vista in basketball tonight; we visit with Rev. Bill Sardin, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Morrilton.

Hill leads passage of bill to transfer Forest Service building to Perry County, UACCM on track for record spring enrollment; Rialto bringing comedy show; Morrilton swept at Greenbrier; we visit with Tiffany Landon for FUMC's Cinnamon Rolls with Santa.

Update on children's library project; UACCM holds nursing pinning; winners announced from 'Christmas on the Fourche' holiday event in Perryville; Boozman updates farm aid efforts; All-State honors for four Morrilton football players; we visit with Morrilton Mayer Allen Lipsmeyer.

Wreaths Across America event held at Elmwood Cemetery; Law enforcement officers hold 'Shop with a Cop' Saturday; new indoor practice facility business in Morrilton cuts ribbon; Morrilton girls improve to 10-2, Sacred Heart girls improve to 11-4 in weekend basketball.

Attorney General recognizes law enforcement officers at annual banquet; Wreaths Across America event to be held at Elmwood Cemetery Saturday; Sacred Heart students among those performing in Capitol Rotunda; FUMC to host "Lessons and Carols" Sunday and Monday; area high school basketball teams in action tonight; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.