KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Congressman Hill introduces bill to transfer Forest Service building to Perry County; Care Center's cereal drive wrapping up this week; Sacred Heart Bazaar set for May 30-31; ASP hold memorial for fallen officers; rain moves 4A regional tournament from Morrilton to Robinson; other local high school teams to play in 1A at Center Ridge; we talk with Becca Caldwell of AEDC about rural economic develo...

Escaped murder suspect caught in Morrilton last summer has court appearance; Sheriff Mike Smith to retire at end of this term; Legislative session ends; Nemo Vista FCCLA raising funds to attend Nationals; Hendrix gets grant to restore historic dormitory; baseball and softball regionals to start Thursday; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.

Farm Bureau announces county Farm Families of the Year; as school year ends, UACCM prepares for graduation ceremonies; Tourism Ticker shows increase; Dunlap named to 'Fast 15' group; Five MHS pitchers combine for a one-hit shutout; seven area teams to play in regional tournaments; we talk with Caleigh Pennebaker, Wyatt Pettry and Whitney Howe with Nemo Vista FCCLA.

SCCSD names Teachers of the Year; Chamber holds ribbon cuttings; two local students recognized as ATU Tradition Keepers; regional tournaments set for baseball and softball.

Quorum Court considering tax abatement for large solar project; Judge orders pause on enforcement of crypto mining regulations; mid-week storms cause damage at Rabbit Ridge; Perry County Chamber seeking nominations for awards; Conway's Toad Suck Daze starts today; local students earn Conway County Fair Board scholarships; Long sets win record at Harding; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway Cou...

South Conway County School Board approves staff raises, summer maintenance; Perryville Chamber makes application to join Main Street Downtown Network; Perryville student to tour Washington D.C., Philadelphia as part of First Electric Youth Tour; district tournaments, other high school sports roundup.

Community-spread measles case reported in Faulkner County; Plumerville man wins $50K in lottery; Judge calls recent spring cleanup a success; Hope Alive pitches partnership to Conway County Quorum Court; Morrilton splits double-header at Robinson; we talk with Greg Donaldson of the Petit Jean Relationship Ministry.

Food processing operation coming to Blackwell, other economic development projects; Conway County Quorum Court meets; Southern Christian Home to hold Homecoming this weekend; first 'Rialto Rewind' movie afternoon to be held Sunday; high school sports roundup; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Conway Police hold press conference to update public on recent shootings; City holds ceremony to remember toddler who died in building collapse 14 years ago at site of new children's library; community comes together to celebrate Henry Turner's 100th birthday; local American Legion recognized for 'Wreaths Across America' efforts; high school sports roundup; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilt...

High school students witness Mock Crash aimed at preventing driving under influence; American Legion to hold Family Day, VA consultations; Jessica Virden-Mallett named president of attorneys assocation, her father Bart named Judge of the Year; High school sports roundup; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Mural dedication at children's library to be held Sunday afternoon, ahead of completion, to recognize girl who was killed on the site; UACCM to host student recognition event tonight; ATU-Ozark student from Perryville inducted into honor society; AG launches financial fraud task force; high school games likely to be rescheduled due to forecasted rain; we visit with Jan Cummings of the Morrilton Pa...

Longtime business, farming leader Hall Calhoun passes; South Conway County School District shows improvements at three campuses; Royalty bill signed; Morrilton Parks and Recreation to hold Youth Obesity Class, funded by grant; Russellville School District names new Superintendent; MHS coding champs; high school sports roundup; we visit with Joann Gardenhire for the Vinson Chapel Cemetery Decoratio...

Weather Service confirms tornado; Conway County Care Center's cereal drive is underway; Library plans summer reading program; high school sports roundup.

Pope Francis passes; UCA reports weekend shooting; fire destroys home west of Morrilton; weekend tornado uproots trees, no injuries reported; UACCM construction project on track; ISO visit expected tomorrow; high school sports roundup; we visit with Gary Lovell with the American Legion.

Wet weather in store for Easter weekend; Perryville senior wins Beta's top scholarship; School Counts holds recognition ceremony; high school sports roundup; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Giving Tree grants announced; Leadership Conway County class completes course, community project; Legislative Session ends; UACCM to hold camps this summer; high school sports roundup; we visit with Bill Sardin, pastor at the First United Methodist Church in Morrilton.

Conway Mayor, Police hold press conference regarding mass shooting; natural gas royalty bill approved; Morrilton City Council partners with Conway County Economic Development Corporation to get aggressive on retail recruitment; CHI-SVM's new stroke response program has already saved six; Governor proposes restrictions on SNAP; high school sports roundup; we spotlight the Arkansas Farm Bureau's new...

Names released of two fatal victims in mass shooting at Conway park; South Conway County School Board hears about Kindergarten 'Nurturing Minds' program; fight at Morrilton High School requires response by Morrilton Police, Med Tech EMS; Royalty Owner bill set for final vote in House today; high school sports roundup; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Conway Police investigating mass shooting at park that killed two; Perryville man killed in Saline County auto accident; SCCSD holds 'Hall of Distinction' banquet; producers reporting delayed planting following rains earlier this month; Governor delays tax deadline for those affected by flooding; Perry Chamber announces plans for banquet; we look at the agendas for meetings tonight, have a roundup...

Conway County couple arrested in retail theft sting; Representative Beck's bill to benefit GBP expansion passes, royalty owners bill to be voted on; Conway County cleanup wrapping up; high school sports roundup; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Tri-Peaks Tourism Association holds awards banquet; Conway takes steps to try to land large data center; Petit Jean Mountain Community Association to meet tonight, discuss park master plan; Nemo Vista FFA to hold fundraiser this weekend; high school sports roundup; we visit with Michael Frazier and Austin Foshee about the TOLM Foundation Pickleball Tourney.

Royalty bill clears Senate committee, heads to floor; Opportunity Zone program amended by legislature; MHS students receive honors; Main Street Morrilton finalizing plans for Farmers Market; high school sports roundup; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Beck bill to benefit Green Bay Packaging expansion heads to Senate committee today, while another regarding transparency in royalty payments gets another chance before the Senate; Taber Extrusions breaks ground on major expansion at Russellville; Morrilton High School, School Counts set award ceremonies; high school baseball and softball roundup; we talk with Dustin Taylor of Main Street Morrilton...

Flood warning in effect; impact of severe weather, stories of heroic rescues; county cleanup underway; new Morrilton Police officers; Hendrix announces $1 million gift; baseball and softball to resume after storms postponed games; we visit with Tiffany Landon of the First United Methodist Church.

Flood warning to go into effect this weekend; weather cancels planned festival in Perry County; economic incentive bill passes to benefit $1 billion expansion by Green Bay Packaging; Hollis County Store highlighted in AAA Magazine article; more 'good news' about Morrilton Rotary, UACCM and the Rialto theatre; weather causes shifts in sports schedules; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway Coun...