KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Historic drought designation in Perry County, recent rains not enough to replenish water supply in Conway County; Nemo Vista holds ribbon cutting for new building; Communities Unlimited holds meeting to discuss grant funds; new legislation offers better insurance coverage for care of brain injuries; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Children's Library project back on track; Conway School District admin building struck by bullet; horseback group bringing awareness to foster care to come to Morrilton today; Perryville students observe mock crash ahead of prom, graduation season; report: Conway data center undergoing study; if weather holds out, there will be lots of high school baseball and softball today; we visit with Pastor Bill Sardin of the First United Methodist Church in Morrilton.

CCEDC obtains $1.67 million grant for new water line; 13 year old arrested in Conway bomb threat; Morrilton City Council addresses zoning issues; Morrilton Primary School holding Kindergarten registration event; Corder profiled by Arkansas trucking magazine; rain in forecast, wildfire risk increasing, water conservation order in place; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Richard McCaskill about the Faith to Recover Golf Tournament.

School Counts recognizes 140 Conway County graduating seniors; Conway County Fire Chief expects no significant changes in response during water conservation effort; Rep. Westerman touts SPEED Act for economic development; law enforcement remind drivers not to drive under the influence ahead of "4/20" marijuana day; Morrilton drops non-conference softball game to Sheridan, we look at other high school baseball and softball games; we visit with Conway County Library Director Jay Carter.

Petit Jean Extension Homemakers celebrate 100 years as a club; vehicle reported stolen in Little Rock recovered in Perry County waterway; UACCM transfer program expanding; Morrilton City Council to meet tonight; high school baseball and softball roundup.

Spring Conway County Cleanup wraps up this weekend; UCA becomes the latest campus to join "One Pill Can Kill" initiative; UACCM to host "Retirement Reality" seminar; UP working on train tracks through Conway County; TOLM project in Hot Springs completed; Petit Jean State Bank makes donation to Rialto; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Shannon Autrey from the Conway County Extension Service and Karen Hoffard and Coe Wilson from the Extension Homemakers.

UACCM Ranked 4th out of 22 community colleges in Arkansas; Leadership Conway County graduates this year's class; Childcare Aware to hold family fun event Saturday; Morrilton Car-Mart among 42 stores closed; Governor touts LEARNS act in State of State address; area fire departments busy with response efforts; cleanup continues; water conservation request reminders; large number of weekend activities in the area; Morrilton gets conference win over Heber Springs; we visit with Jerry Smith of the Conway County History Museum.

Fourche River Outdoors Fest set for this weekend; Rain chances are slight for this weekend, water conservation effort underway; Communities Unlimited to hold event Saturday at Morrilton Pocket Park; Governor declares disaster for drought; Morrilton Police warn of text messaging scam; Morrilton wins two run-rule games at Heber Springs; more high school baseball and softball profiled; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Conway County Regional Water encouraging water conservation; Fourgerousse wins JP seat via coin flip; Conway County School Counts to hold ceremony for qualifying grads; Kelly hired as head football coach at PA; we visit with Carol Crockett and Dana Cockrum of Childcare Aware.

Brush fire near active natural gas well successfully extinguished; Conway Firefighters called to hospital, patients briefly evaluated; Conway County Spring Cleanup begins today; Election Commission to meet to open a provisional ballot in JP race; Perryville Alumni Association to meet Thursday; high school softball and baseball roundup; we learn about an economic development issue on November's ballot.

Pope County works with multiple agencies to make large dug bust; Perry County 4H to host 'Outdoor Day'; Morrilton Primary School to hold registration for ABC preschool next week; Arvest Bank's food drive underway; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Conway Police say victim in fatal stabbing at Walmart store did not know her attacker; forecasted rain probably not enough to end drought; Conway County Care Center's Cereal Drive is underway; Our Blood Institute to offer Route 66-themed tee shirt for blood donors; Judge rules to remote Ten Commandments monument from capitol grounds, state is appealing; CARTI Russellville expands; Senator Davis to run for Senate Pro Tempore; local youth win state Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition; rain may postpone high school baseball and softball games today; we visit with Tessie Mix and Blake Erbach of the Perry County Extension Service.

JP District One race in Conway County still undecided, Hammer nominated by GOP for Secretary of State; Menifee gets park grant; Governor announces Maumelle Pinnacles outdoor recreation program; CCCEC to hold screening events; Conway Police investigating stabbing death; bees swarm fire hydrant at Morrilton High School; Morrilton baseball splits doubleheader at CAC; results from Sacred Heart, Wonderview games; we visit with Cindy Lucariello from the Conway County Care Center.

It's Election Day for a GOP runoff for Secretary of State nomination, a local JP race; Morrilton Municipal Airport adds automated weather observation system; Petit Jean State Park to get historical marker from Arkansas250 Commission; Morrilton Primary School holding registration today; Dispensary lawsuit over legal fees tied to Morrilton dispensary suit four years ago; Arkansas Tech to offer AI degree; MHS softball drops close non-conference game to Greenwood; MHS baseball travels to CAC for a conference doubleheader today; we profile the Secretary of State's race.

Beloved local musician perishes in motorcycle accident; Fire departments work large blaze in forest east of Jerusalem, burning not recommended; Perry County's Fourche River Festival planned for April 11; Deputy Secretary of Agriculture speaks at WRI about farm bill; Morrilton baseball team wins two games at Robinson Invitational, Wonderview baseball goes one-and-one at their tournament; we hear from Arden Stamps and Christina Donoho from the Conway Co. Center for Exceptional Children.

Entire state at high risk of wildfire, Perry County among 52 counties now under burn bans; UACCM Advisory Committees from local industry guide technical and professional training programs; Senator Brianne Davis remembers her colleague, Rep. Stan Berry, who passed earlier this week; Special Session set for next month; Conway woman wins $130K in lottery; MHS baseball team opens Robinson Invitational with 4-0 shutout of Booneville; Hogs' basketball season ends in Sweet 16; we visit with Jean Fitzwater, president of the newly-formed Perryville Alumni Association.

Conway man arrested for alleged role in Van Buren County homicide; Leadership Conway County works on downtown mural; state report uptick in boat accidents and fatalities; Community Movie Night planned for Easter Weekend at CT Church; Morrilton High School baseball team playing in Robinson Invitational today; we visit with Jan Cummings of Morrilton Parks and Recreation.

Conway County Spring Cleanup plans announced; Conway County OEM Search & Rescue Team earning recognition for training; Chamber president recaps 'Munchin on Main' festival, Mo-Con card show; ATU Upward Bound wins engineering competition; Morrilton High School baseball team playing in the Robinson Invitational; we visit with Chantel Poor with Communities Unlimited.

Conway County Fire Departments, Arkansas Forestry Department work large fire near Plumerville, wildfire risk now rated 'high' as more area counties enact burn bans; CCCEDC provides seed money, support to new rock climbing business on Petit Jean; Conway County Quorum Court meets; early voting underway for GOP primary runoff; MHS student earns perfect ACT score; MHS prevails in softball event Monday over Nemo Vista, Southside; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Firefighters battle structure fire at Plumerville, large forest fire at Center Ridge; Conway County Quorum Court to meet tonight; Green Bay Packaging featured in business magazine; Petit Jean Meats to keep Mock Chicken Loaf after public response to limited run; Sacred Heart School to get batting cages after anonymous donation; Greenbrier fiddler named 'Living Treasure' by Arkansas Arts Council; we visit with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Munchin' on Main Street, Mo-Con Card Show highlight a busy weekend; Texas homicide suspect arrested near Dover; Perryville Parks Department to hold fundraiser to continue expansion of sports park; fire departments fire wildfires, car fires; ATU student union opens; TOLM Group has multiple projects in region; Forestry company plants 3000 acres in Conway County; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart says water supply is top priority; tickets still available for SCCSD Hall of Distinction banquet; Nemo Vista FCCLA teacher up for national award; Sacred Heart School accepting applications for next school year; CHI-SVM announces winners of 'Lucky Guess' contest; multiple local student-athletes named to All-State and All-State Tournament teams; we visit with Tiffany Landon with the Morrilton First United Methodist Church about this weekend's 'Breakfast with the Easter Bunny' event.

Cahill donates bronze moose statue to honor Moose family, installed on Moose Street; Petit Jean State Park has lots of free activities for spring break; Rep. Beck says expenses and reimbursements tied to busy work in energy; Hendrix College the latest to join AG's 'One Pill Can Kill' initiative; Morrilton softball uses 17-run sixth inning to beat Heber Springs; Sacred Heart and Nemo Vista split in baseball and softball games; we visit with Spencer Kilgore of CT Church in Morrilton.

Doug Cahill of Edward Jones in downtown Morrilton talks about the 7 foot tall bronze statue of a moose that he donated for the corner of Moose Street and Railroad Avenue, across from Rockefeller Plaza.

Faulkner County officials investigating shooting at party; UACCM Car Show, Day of Giving bring in funds for programs; Morrilton Farmers Market seeking vendors; Free Tree Friday event planned for Harps later this month; Morrilton softball team pounds Dardanelle, 20-4; area teams to play today, including our broadcast feature, Nemo Vista softball v. Sacred Heart; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Conway County Election Results officially certified; Run for the Fallen comes through Conway County; Superior RV in Conway owner accused of fraudulent business practices; Conway County Fire Department releases final February run totals; newly-formed Perryville Alumni Association elects officers; 4A All-State, All-Conference honors for Morrilton players; we visit with Dustin Taylor of Main Street Morrilton.

Shooting victim, assailant identified by Morrilton Police; Concerned Citizens group to gather this weekend; Green Bay Packaging's "Powerpack" project on target; Gas prices continue to rise, says AAA; Yell County opens new 911 center; few tickets remain for Rialto dinner theatre production this weekend; Crackerjack Cruise; area baseball and softball teams have games today; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Morrilton Police investigating shooting; South Conway County School District thanks community following successful state tournament; food truck festival, trading card show set for March 21; state releases estimated losses to poultry industry following storm; DHS warning of scam; All-State, All-Conference recognitions; we visit with Bill Holt of the Conway County History Museum.

Overnight tornado warning affected Yell, Pope counties; Morrilton Community Alliance looking to restart; fundraiser for Morrilton Police Officer Kris Wilson brings in $40K; School Board hears results of ATLAS assessment, approves retirements and resignations; Flowers recognized for local tourism efforts at Tri-Peaks banquet; Morrilton, Nemo Vista softball teams get wins; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Election Commission approves, counts provisional ballots; Morrilton City Council turns down proposal for certain building permits; Safe Haven Baby Box blessing ceremony held at Med-Tech EMS; funds coming for improvements to Morrilton Pocket Park on Broadway; high school baseball and softball teams trying to work in games between raindrops; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

Menifee man sentenced to life in assault; CSAM arrest of Morrilton man; fire causes serious damage to home on Petit Jean Mountain; Morrilton City Council, South County County School Board to meet tonight; speaker slated for Depot this weekend; Morrilton's softball team gets second consecutive win; we spotlight Coach Dave Wilbers, retiring from leading the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns basketball team.

Election Commission to meet Monday to review provisional ballots, plan to certify election in a week; Conway County Regional Water implements small rate increase; UACCM Business Department seeking input on degree program; Clayton Homes opens new manufacturing facility in Conway; All Conway County teams now eliminated from state basketball tournaments; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Wonderview girls basketball season ends with a first-round loss in the 1A State Tournament. Eric Tyler reports from Lafayette County.

Morrilton's Betty Thines celebrates 108th birthday; it's Severe Weather Awareness Week; Med-Tech to observe Baby Box Blessing ceremony next week; Green Bay Packaging establishes scholarship at UACCM; WRI to host Archeology Day this Saturday; Wonderview, Sacred Heart girls have 1A State Tournament games today; we visit with Dean Cato and Stuart Holleman of Hope Alive.

Hart narrowly re-elected as Conway County Judge; Kissire wins Conway County Sheriff's seat by 77% margin; most other races very close; Skinkle gets clear majority in four-person Perry County Judge's race; Henry's Aerial Service opens at Morrilton Airport; Green Bay Packaging named to two lists in Forbes; Voss elected to Petit Jean State Bank and Bancshares boards; Rockefeller named to WRI board; Sacred Heart girls advance in state tournament with upset win; Morrilton boys fall to Magnolia in close first-round state tournament game.

It's Election Day; Hospital improvement bonds sold; Update on move of Petit Jean Fire Station; Firefighters work hay blaze; Fire Chiefs meet for workshop at WRI; Arkansas Tech launches STEM program for low-income students; Best Care childcare program to be offered locally; State basketball tournaments get underway today, include games featuring Sacred Heart girls, Morrilton boys; we visit with Jeff Ward, director of 'The Conundrum on the Crackerjack Cruise' at the Rialto Theatre, and Theatre board member Theresa Bertram.

Conway County firefighters work five blazes Saturday afternoon, urge no burning; UACCM Automotive Service Technology Lab gets $150K sponsorship by Winrock Automotive Group; Clarksville data center project progressing, Mayor encourages positive discussion; Pope County Judge discusses need for jail, additional courthouse office space; Morrilton boys, Wonderview girls, Sacred Heart girls to play in state basketball tournaments this week; we visit with Aaron and Mitch Spivey about the upcoming Mo-Con Cards and Collectibles Show.

Investigators use high-tech resources to identify woman in 1994 cold case; Kansas man wanted in attempted homicide arrested in Clinton; local sales tax collections continue upward trajectory; drought continues, wildfire risk leads to more burn bans in state; absenteeism due to illness flat in Conway County, increases in Perry County; ATU board passes increases; Sacred Heart girls advance in regional tournament, one of three Conway County teams to advance to state; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

South Conway County School District's Hall of Distinction class announced; Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival returns next month; Sacred Heart School gets new bus; Koontz Electric's safety record continues to draw national attention; TOLM recognized as ABC 'Top Producer' again; The Coffee Bean to hold fundraiser for local police officer; Wonderview girls, Morrilton boys headed to state basketball tournaments with first-round regional wins; three more local teams open regional play today; we feature the "Wonderview Word" program.

Legislative audit reveals lack of bidding process for children's library improvements, project on hold due to safety concerns; Governor Sanders touts Petit Jean State Park in address at tourism conference; USDA assistance possible for some farmers and ranchers following winter storm; dozens attend wildland fire course at UACCM; high school regional tournament basketball begins tonight; we visit with Tommy Huett with the SCCSD Hall of Distinction Committee.

Conway Police report fatal victim, suspect in weekend stabbing; Conway County Quorum Court approves measures to officially start bond process for hospital improvements ; UACCM, First Presbyterian Church to host speaker about nursing in rural Arkansas; regional tournaments set for this week; we visit with Wes McKinney of the Arkansas Forestry Division.

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.