KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

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.

Green Bay Packaging to make large investment in local Paper Mill; Conway County Christmas Parade is tonight; Casa gets RTP Grant for walking trail; Lake Sylvia Dedication planned for Friday; Point Remove Brewing Company recognized by Congressman Hill; Hill also recognizes Morrilton High School quarterback Maddox Berry; we visit with Anna Walthall with the Conway Women’s Chorus.

Morrilton Police seize illegal drugs during traffic stop; 'Best Christmas Pageant Ever' play opens at Rialto Theatre this weekend; Governor Sanders joins GOP cohort urging new Farm Bill; Winter Weather Awareness Week; high school basketball roundup; we visit with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.

Wife of Yell Co. sheriff reaches plea deal in theft case; Winter Wx Awareness Week continues; Nabholz to receive Legacy of Leadership Award; Conway Co. 4-H Banquet set for Dec. 16; Shipp resigns as ATU football coach; We visit with the Rialto's Shane Boen and Mike Boen about the upcoming production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Faulkner County Sheriff's Office looking for details in weekend homicide; Quorum Court committees meeting tonight to discuss 2025 budget; it's Winter Weather Awareness week in Arkansas; Chamber officials, Mayor attending AEDC's 'Retail Academy'; area schools back to the basketball court this week, we update you on local athletes playing college ball; we visit with Stephanie Lipsmeyer about the Con...

Morrilton Fire Chief encourages safety when decorating for Christmas; local EAA chapter to present awards at next meeting; jobless rates increase slightly in October; Chamber encourages shoppers to buy locally on Small Business Saturday; Click-It-Or-Ticket campaign continues through holiday weekend; state football playoffs continue tonight.

Cold snap for holiday weekend; new tourism brochure produced for Perry County; the cost of a Thanksgiving meal; application deadline nears for single parent scholarship fund; local schools participate in holiday tournaments; we present the late May Hope Moose's Thanksgiving message.

Conway County Economic Development Corporation obtains AEDC grant to certify industrial site; law enforcement officers hold raffle drawing to raise funds for 'Shop With A Cop' program; man arrested in Russellville shooting; Extension Service offers turkey cooking safety tips; high school football playoffs continue Friday night; we feature the Arkansas Hunters Feeding The Hungry program.

One dead, two seriously injured in Saturday evening accident in Morrilton; 'Arkansas Graveler' to bring hundreds to Morrilton for overnight stay in June of 2025; Conway County Quorum Court meets; ASP offers tips to avoid Road Rage; area high school teams playing in tournaments; we talk with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Morrilton Christmas Parade set for December fifth; construction nears completion on UACCM Clock Tower; Conway County Quorum Court to meet tonight; local teacher gets grant from Arvest; Morrilton's record-breaking football season ends in playoffs at Valley View; Bigelow's football season ends in playoffs; we talk with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

State Police make drug busts on I40, including two stops in Conway County; Governor proposes state budget for 2025 that includes large increase for school voucher program; Summit Utilities' rate increase approves, Entergy proposes hike; Forte Reach Church to present 'Journey to Bethlehem' next month; State Playoffs Round Two games set for tonight; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County E...

Former Perry County Chief Deputy pleads not guilty to DWI charge; Morrilton Police get drug tester; John Payne Drive adjacent to fairgrounds is repaved; Morrilton Parks and Rec plans Christmas display, pickleball tournament; Issue 2 lawsuit update; Conway obtains loan to build additional water line from Lake Brewer; Class 5A's top scoring offense, top scoring defense square off Friday night; we ta...

Little Rock man arrested following high speed chase on I-40; Main Street Morrilton awards building improvement grants; UACCM to host 'Night of Luminaries' after parade; SCCSD offering ACT Prep Class; high school basketball roundup; we talk with Sheena Mourot with Forte Reach Church.