KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Perry County man, 75, receives 15-year sentence for production of CSAM; Russellville couple arrested for torture of 7-year-old; bill to transfer US Forest Service building to Perry County advances in House; UACCM Nursing Center almost complete; MHS reports record numbers in AP testing; Koontz ranked first among electrical subcontractors; Hillcreek FD responds in highway fuel spill.

Morrilton man arrested in stabbing assault of his mother; South Conway County School Board approves extra-curricular budgets; State announces funding for county fairs; Third Thursday Farmer's Market to be held tomorrow; we visit with Tiffany Landon about the First United Methodist Church VBS.

Morrilton City Council authorizes Mayor to seek grant for new baseball and softball complex; Report shows Conway County has highest year-over-year sales tax collection so far in 2025; Virden to seek re-election to Court of Appeals; Moose Home Tour attracts many; seven more Hogs drafted by MLB; we talk to Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Overnight fire destroys vacant home in Morrilton; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board to hold meetings tonight; Literacy Action program comes to Conway County; Youth Art Show opens at Rialto tonight; River tonnage down; Berry gets another D1 offer.

Huett announces run for Conway County Sheriff; Morrilton Police warn of uptick in vehicle break-ins; Koontz completing major water project; Chamber to host Lunch and Learn about homebuying; Wayne Farms opens new mill; Parks and Rec registering for baseball, softball, volleyball; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Russellville man given maximum sentence for negligent homicide; AGFC reports fewer holiday arrests, but two deaths on Arkansas waterways; UACCM registration pacing toward another strong enrollment year; Nemo Vista librarian honored; Governor joins other national leaders in farm security efforts; we visit with Hanna Jones and Amanda Jones about the Chamber of Commerce's upcoming lunch and learn pro...

Public hearing held to discuss potential new baseball and softball complex; LIHEAP application period opens; Arkansas State Police announce results of child exploitation crackdown; we visit with Mary Clark of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

September trial date set for Drake; former ARDOT director, trade organization establish endowed scholarship at UACCM; Conway County observing bicentennial this year; Governor touts summer feeding program for the food-insecure in the state; Long to play in All-Star game; we talk with Jay Carter, Conway County Librarian.

Swaffar announces run for Mayor; East End School District to make $8 million in improvements to Bigelow High School; Piecemakers hold quilt presentation to veterans on 4th; City observing Parks and Recreation month with special pricing; Greenbrier business sued for violations of deceptice trade practices act.

City of Morrilton hosting Fabulous Fourth; ASP reminds drivers of 'Move Over' Law; ATU hosting Governor's School; Morrilton Country Club holding 4-Ball Tourney this weekend

Multiple opportunities to celebrate Independence Day locally, including 'Fabulous Fourth' fireworks show at city park; Corps encourages safety on the water during the holiday weekend; temperatures to heat up this weekend; historic home to offer tours.

Body identified in White County cold case from 1989; Pope County appoints new Sheriff; Fire fatality rate in 2025 has already surpassed total in 2024; Fair pageants planned; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.

Morrilton Parks and Recreation to hold public hearing about potential new ballfields; Conway School District parts ways with superintendent; new children's literature-themed mural officially completed; UACCM named best two-year college in the state by Arkansas Money and Politics.

Vilonia woman killed in weekend accident; Fire destorys mobile home in Overcup; Norton named Perryville HS principal; Local club takes part in Ham Radio Field Day; Perry Co. authorities investigating mailbox vandalism; Morrilton Parks and Rec hosting camp to promote physical activity

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