KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

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 sho...

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.

Faulkner County accident fatal to 24-year-old woman; several South Conway County School District teachers awarded merit pay for test scores; Arkansas Graveler bike ride to come to Morrilton next month; we talk with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart School about this weekend's bazaar.

Fourth suspect nabbed in shooting at UCA; Antique auto swap meet set for June on Petit Jean; Morrilton High School's Golden Reunion to bring in class of 1975; "CATCH My Breath" program targets youth vaping; Razorback baseball set to host regional this weekend; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

KVOM NewsWatch, Monday, May 26, 2025