KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Conway County Judge reports on efforts made to prepare for winter weather; Sacred Heart names alum awards; Talk Business and Politics reports on Tourism Ticker, local officials talk about local tourism efforts; Stell ties the knot; Morrilton swept by Clinton; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Winter storm coming; county officials sworn in; state legislature to start new session next week, and we talk with Senator Breanne Davis; high school roundup; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Houston cattleman named to state ag Hall of Fame; LIHEAP program opens for utility assistance; Conway County Care Center says 2024 was a great year for mission; UACCM registering for Spring classes; MHS basketball heads to Clinton, while Sacred Heart goes to Bee Branch; we talk with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School.

Governor issues state of emergency ahead of forecasted winter storm; Rialto Community Arts Center announces production team for 'Grease,' set for March; jobless rates increase locally; weekend high school hoops roundup.

Arrest made in Conway shooting; Conway County Judge excited about road projects in 2025; January is School Board Month; area high schools back on the basketball floor; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Morrilton Chamber touts new tourism expansions, events for 2025; 2024 local weather recap; Conway police investigating shooting; city officials sworn in; area high school teams to resume play tonight.

County Judge reviews highlights of 2024 in Conway County; Petit Jean State Park to host 'First Day Hikes' programs; new laws go into effect today; Nimrod has fee increases; area high school basketball teams return to play this week.

Conway County to observe bicentennial in 2025; UACCM nursing building construction progresses; Morrilton Police warn of scam; we talk with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

Morrilton mayor has positive outlook for 2025; Med-Tech recognized for support of National Guard and Reserves; OBI urges blood donations for winter; CHI SVM Auxiliary announces winners of Christmas raffle; MHS boys finish 2nd in Neosho Tourney; We visit with Conway Co. Judge Jimmy Hart

Chamber president touts eclipse, millions in construction projects as highlights of 2024; Maus appointed to hospital facilities board; state reports record year so far for medical marijuana sales; US Senator Boozman pleased with passage of veterans, farm legislation; area high school teams playing in holiday tournaments; US Congressman Bruce Westerman discusses passage of the EXPLORE act.

Mayor touts building projects, police department as highlights of 2024 in Morrilton; UACCM holds graduation and pinning ceremonies for nursing college students; state parks encourage hiking on first day of new year; area high schools playing in holiday basketball tournaments.

Merry Christmas to all of you! Today is our radio station's 72nd anniversary, and this edition of NewsWatch is dedicated to the station's history.

KVOM NewsWatch, Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Conway Co. Fire Board negotiating municipal agreement with Menifee Fire Dept.; local law enforcement officers hold annual Shop with a Cop event; governor appoints new Secretary of State, two Supreme Court Justices; judge postpones ruling on LEARNS case; MHS splits with DeQueen; Pinion has another big game for A-State; We visit with Donnie Crain with the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce

UACCM gets $2M grant from HIRED program; Conway County Quorum Court passes 2025 budget; funding announced for broadband services; gas prices increase ahead of holiday; Wonderview gets two wins over Nemo Vista; Morrilton plays non-conference games with DeQueen tonight; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Morrilton officials investigate using waste at landfill to create energy; new mill manager named for Arkansas Kraft; Conway County was on short list for new prison location; 529 program offers option for meaningful gifting; Morrilton splits with Greenbrier; Neme Vista sweeps Midland.

National Weather Service says no 'White Christmas' for Arkansas; Chamber sponsors 'Keep the Cheer Here' event tonight; several local students named to All-State Debate; Arkansas Game and Fish encourages Christmas Tree Disposal at designated lakes; Nemo Vista and Wonderview play basketball tonight; we visit with FUMC Pastor Bill Sardin.

Rialto wraps successful 'Best Christmas Pageant,' plans more productions for '25; another local choir performs at state capitol; Sacred Heart to hold Trivia Night event; area high school teams play tonight; we talk with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Wreaths Across America events held in Morrilton, Petit Jean; UACCM earns additional accreditation; local 4Her invited to participate in "CALL" program; high school basketball results.

Attorney General recognizes 'Officers of the Year' for each county; Morrilton Police make drug bust on Tennessee Street; UACCM project to construct Clock Tower nearing completion; Chamber sponsors 'Keep the Cheer Here' shopping event; area high school teams play tonight; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Arkansas Nuclear One at Russellville marks 50th anniversary of operations; police seize illegal marijuana in two separate traffic stops on I-40 at Blackwell; retiring UA System President donates sportscar to UACCM auto department to use as fundraiser; Natural State Wireless announces merger; Governor seeks to end use of SNAP for junk food purchases; ATU hires new football coach; we talk with Alish...

Crain reports millions in economic development pipeline locally; Wreaths Across America event to be held this Saturday at Elmwood Cemetery; local choirs participate in 'Sounds of the Season' at Capitol; Wonderview sweeps Sacred Heart Tuesday night; we visit with Mary Clark of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

Morrilton City Council approves 2025 budget; Conway County Quorum Court partners with Perry County, Central Arkansas Intermodal Authority on road project; South Conway County School Board approves staff bonuses; area high school teams to play tonight, including Wonderview vs. Sacred Heart.

New playground, pump track at Lake Sylvia dedicated; Care Center reports successful Harvest of Hope; Guenther awarded MPD Officer of the Year; Morrilton City Council, Conway Co. QC Budget Committee, SCCSD Board all meet Monday; SH, WV sweep conference bball games, Pinion had big game as ASU gets highest-ranked win in program history

It's the season for Christmas parades; Hospital employees, board members, and stakeholders celebrate passage of bond issue; National Weather Service urges everyone to pay close attention to cold temperatures; two Morrilton athletes sign letters of intent to play college sports; Sacred Heart to host Nemo Vista tonight; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.