KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Former Conway County resident arrested on arson and criminal mischief; state to submit waiver request for Medicaid work requirement; Sacred Heart School's Day of Giving is underway; Willenberg named Arkansas Influencer by AMP; Governor celebrates UCA Aviation Hangar; high school basketball recap; we visit with Tommy Huett with the SCCSD Hall of Distinction.

Local schools recognized, awarded by state for performance; massage parlors in Russellville, elsewhere shut down as part of trafficking sting; Conway County Quorum Court to meet tonight; Dogs sweep Robinson; Long named Pre-Season DII All-American; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Mayor: Morrilton Street Department to purchase new equipment; Sacred Heart to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week with special events, fundraisers; Morrilton High School's annual Ayer Pageant set for this weekend; review of gas prices; area high schools to play tonight; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Historic snow events across the south test readiness; Munchin' on Main set for March in downtown Morrilton; major HIghway 64 resurfacing project set to begin; ANO self-reports violation by employee; Perfectly Loved to hold fundraising gala; area teams set to play tonight; Pinion, ASU Red Wolves play on national TV tonight; special feature with AEDC's Clint O'Neal.

UACCM and Green Bay Packaging develop partnership for workforce training; Perry County Sheriff's Department recovers items believe stolen by theft ring; progress being made on children's library in downtown Morrilton; LIHEAP Pop-Up Event being held; Criswell headed to East Tennessee State for final season; high school basketball wrap-up; we visit with Mary Wetherington with Perfectly Loved Transit...

MLK Parade, ceremony held in chilly conditions in Morrilton Monday; Adelaide Club finalizes plans for fundraiser; Mentoring 4 Life program seeks to help foster families, others; ARDOT deploys help to Louisiana; Perry named National Student-Athlete of the Week; Sacred Heart visits Nemo Vista tonight; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Duck hunters rescued from Cadron Creek after boat began to sink; Conway couple sentenced in sex sting; state launches new trafficking webpage; Sacred Heart to host Trivia Night; Morrilton boys get back-to-back wins over CAC, PA in conference play.

Arctic Blast to bring dangerously cold temperatures to area early next week; UACCM clock tower project nearing completion; Conway County Sheriff's Office warns of scam; Nemo Vista to host regional baseball and softball tourneys; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Entrepreneurs interested in starting businesses focusing on outdoor recreation invited to special presentation at UACCM; Rep. Beck weighs in on Sanders' legislative agenda; MHS band members earn All-Region honors; Criswell enters portal; we visit with Rev. Bill Sardin of the First United Methodist Church.

South Conway County School District using learning data to improve results; Royalty owners gather to discuss payment issues; Governor has "State of State" address to open legislative session; high school basketball roundup.

South Conway County School District approves 2025-2026 school year calendar; Morrilton City Council outlaws hunting on all city-owned property, clarifying 1998 ordinance; MLK parade set for Monday in downtown Morrilton; Hope Alive joins Morrilton Chamber, holds ribbon cutting; WRI launches Civic Commitments Guide; area high school basketball teams are in action tonight; we talk with Dean Lowman of...

Snowstorm wrap-up; Conway County Fire Department working to lower insurance rates for residents, improve response times; several meetings set for tonight; Arkansas Legislative Session begins today; Pinion helps ASU to conference win over Troy; other former Devil Dogs contribute at college level.

Weather related information, including travel and cancelations; Tokusen to reportedly close operation in Conway; Rep. Beck to address abandoned mineral rights in legislature; new festival coming to Perry County; UACCM makes plans for 2nd annual fundraising gala.

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.

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