KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Voluntary water conservation efforts could become involuntary if there's no significant rain by June 1; Mayor touts several ongoing downtown revitalization projects; Morrilton Curbside promoting local dining this summer; Presyterian Church to host speaker on new homeless park in SWLR; mural being painted at new local restaurant; we feature "Wonderview Word," a student-produced program of goings-on in the Wonderview School District.

Vilonia man facing charges in slaying; UACCM awards over 1000 certificates and degrees at graduation; area mostly sees population increase in Census estimates; SCCSD recognizes retiring teachers, staff, others; Third Thursday Farmer's Market to be held this week; couple seriously injured in accident at car wash; new football coach named at Perryville; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

US Census Bureau says Morrilton, Conway County have grown over three percent; Car wash owner says business is down 75%, and that's just fine with him; mural developed in partnership with MIS students unveiled at City Hall; Downtown Pocket Park renovations expected to be completed by early summer; Riverview Baptist to participate in state EFA program for the first time; roundup of high school state tournament results; we visit with Dustin Taylor with Main Street Morrilton.

Ten-year historic levels of Brewer Lake, long-term prospects for additional water supply; two arrested after State Police say street race caused accident; Atkins Council meets, discusses improvements to park, Picklefest; two women with local ties profiled in "501Der Women" issue of magazine; Buc-ee's announces planned opening date for Arkansas store; Wonderview girls, Morrilton girls, Nemo Vista boys advance to round two of state tournament; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Mural created by Morrilton Intermediate School students in collaboration with UCA to be unveiled Friday; UACCM to graduate 700 at ceremony Saturday; Registration underway for next class of Leadership Conway County; Parks and Recreation offering special passes to Playland for the summer; GBP-AK featured in recycling industry magazine; high school softball, baseball, soccer state tournaments begin today; we visit with Rick Houston with the Conway County History Museum.

South Conway County School Board approves an English and Language Arts curriculum to align K-6; Board approves multiple personnel issues, hears excellence awards; Norris earns recognition at ABC Awards; public hearing held to discuss Conway Data Center; local student named 4H Teen Star; high school baseball and softball state tournaments set for this week; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Conway County Regional Water District provides update to Morrilton City Council; City Council grants approval for Laidback Lounge to serve alcohol; Care Center to close Friday for two weeks due to expansion; Koontz Electric earns Eagle Award at ABC; Mayor says paving project to begin today; CT scanner blessed; Casa gets grant for community center; Morrilton native named head girls' basketball coach at North Little Rock; area teams gearing up for state tournaments; we visit with Jay Carter of the Conway County Library.

Arisa Health closing over two dozen locations, including its Morrilton office; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board to hold meetings tonight; two women airlifted following UTV accident; roundup of activity from the Conway County Fire Department; Beck touts tax cuts, saying the move makes the state more competitive; iconic Russellville restaurant closes; five Conway County baseball and softball teams, three Perry County teams advance to state tournaments.

What a great ending for Morrilton softball in this 4A-3 Regional Semifinal!

Family of boy with extremely rare condition seeking Medicaid waiver, placed on long waiting list; man rescued from lake; fire department holding fundraiser for family that lost their home; large crowd of contractors from several states gather at UACCM for safety seminar; National Day of Prayer observance at Conway County Courthouse; country star Bryan White performs at Rialto; five local teams play in Regionals today, will play in state next week; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Perryville restaurant halts plans to seek alcohol permit after landlord scotches plan; special session wraps up with passage of tax cuts; Care Center's cereal drive underway; Kuettle recognized for service; Crains launch tourism consultancy; high school baseball and softball regional tournaments underway, as we plan six broadcasts today; we visit with Scott McDonald, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Morrilton, about today's National Day of Prayer.

Conway County Regional Water manager says customers are heeding requests to reduce water usage; Conway man jailed on capital murder of infant; officials work a pair of unrelated chases; country star Bryan White to perform in Morrilton Thursday; South Conway County School District promoting summer meal programs for kids; Regional baseball and softball tournaments to begin tomorrow; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

National Weather Service says short-term outlook isn't great for rainfall to replenish Brewer Lake; Missing Pope County woman located safe; South Conway County School District names Teachers, Staff of the Year; Sacred Heart Bazaar to be held at the end of the month; Moose House offering free tours as part of county's bicentennial; regular baseball and softball seasons come to an end as regional tournament brackets are now in place; we visit with country music star Bryan White ahead of his concert at the Rialto Theatre in Morrilton this Thursday.

Southern Christian Home in Morrilton celebrates 100th anniversary; repairs complete to Lone Grove Road; Conway County firefighters work two vehicle fires; jobless rates fall; local residents are among recipients of Single Parent Scholarship; possible renovations to Lake Atkins, Game and Fish seeking comments; Morrilton baseball, softball wrapping up regular season today with regional tournaments later this week; we visit with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School.

Morrilton man, 'career criminal,' behind bars on federal charges; Perry County Chamber seeking nominations for annual awards; Chartons named Farm Family of the Year locally; Governor calls special session for next week to address tax cuts; UACCM holds Mock Crisis event for nursing students; OBI to hold blood drive at Toad Suck Daze, donors have opportunity to win trip; Conway County Library to offer summer reading program for children; Byers named head girls' coach at Wonderview; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Conway County Regional Water Distribution District Board holds special meeting to discuss water shortage, offers short-term, long-term solutions; Davis elected Senate Pro-Tempore Designate as fiscal session ends; Head-on crash sends three to hospitals; Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart says recent county cleanup was successful; Morrilton High School baseball headed to postseason after double-header sweep of Robinson; Morrilton softball team clinches conference championship; lots of other baseball and softball results; we visit with Jan Cummings of Morrilton Parks and Recreation about alternatives to swimming pool closure.

Update on water shortage; CCEDC, city leaders attend grant presentation in Little Rock for new water line; Saint Vincent Morrilton brings new $1.3 million CT scanner online; Menifee Mayor discusses park improvements, other plans in presentation to Rotarians; Dispatchers assist man trapped in vehicle while help arrives; Morrilton Chamber to host Outdoor Business Pitch contest; UACCM SkillsUSA chapter excels in competition; Wonderview's Dockery signs to play basketball at Central Baptist; high school baseball and softball games postponed until today; we visit with Woneda Grayham of Our Blood Institute.

Hospital renovation costs come in $3 million over budget, officials working on scale and seeking other funds; Quorum Court passes library matter regarding renovation of downtown facility; Perryville restaurant seeks beer and wine permit; fire destroys Conway County home; Sacred Heart student signs to enter seminary; UALR genealogist who assisted in Conway County cold case profiled; games scheduled today if no rain; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

KVOM NewsWatch, Monday, April 27, 2026 by Rich Moellers

Morrilton sales tax collections continue trending upward, now over $100k from this time last year; Petit Jean Farmer's Market set for Saturday, includes strawberry festival, live music, hot air balloon; Petit Jean Garden Club to hold annual sale Saturday; Morrilton Devil Dogs well represented on All-Star basketball teams; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Morrilton City Pool to be closed this summer due to water shortage; Regional Water says they won't hinder local businesses that depend on water unless supply worsens; South Conway County School District recognizes outstanding student and staff accomplishments; Vinson Chapel decoration to be held this weekend; Hughes Hall on Arkansas Tech Campus reopened after renovation; high school baseball and softball games on the calendar today; we visit with Ginny Murray and Annette Miller of the Petit Jean Garden Club.

Conway County Community Foundation awards 'Giving Tree Grants' to multiple agencies; Voluntary water curtailment request continues; South Conway County School Board awards raises to staff; Morrilton High School named to GreatSchools list; high school baseball and softball roundup; the 'Wonderview Word' program updates listeners on happens at the school.

Perry County Extension Service working with Heifer Project to offer equipment rental service to producers; UACCM Career Fair to be held this week; it's National Library Week, and Conway County Library is offering special programs; Fire Departments conduct training and tests; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

SCCSD holds Hall of Distinction induction; Green Bay Packaging says crane collapsed during overnight storm, no injuries; SCCSD school board to meet tonight; UACCM to host author of book about 1921 basketball team; MHS Awards Assembly is this week; high school baseball and softball roundup; we visit with Blake Erbach of the Perry Co. Extension Service and Christine Hernandez of Heifer International.

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.