KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Legislative audit reveals lack of bidding process for children's library improvements, project on hold due to safety concerns; Governor Sanders touts Petit Jean State Park in address at tourism conference; USDA assistance possible for some farmers and ranchers following winter storm; dozens attend wildland fire course at UACCM; high school regional tournament basketball begins tonight; we visit wi...

Conway Police report fatal victim, suspect in weekend stabbing; Conway County Quorum Court approves measures to officially start bond process for hospital improvements ; UACCM, First Presbyterian Church to host speaker about nursing in rural Arkansas; regional tournaments set for this week; we visit with Wes McKinney of the Arkansas Forestry Division.

Wildfire risk increasing, city not issuing burn permits, firefighters have a busy weekend; arrest made in Conway stabbing; Quorum Court to continue process toward hospital bond issue; Highway 154 to get improvements by state; South Conway County School District drops relationship with Lifetouch Photography; accidents Sunday night, early Monday on I-40 require emergency response; Regional Tournamen...

State Police looking for driver of SUV involved in fiery crash; flu activity increases, we talk with local Dr. Lydia Trauth; County Judge Jimmy Hart says road improvements are underway near rock quarry; Conway Police arrest man accused of predatory behavior; fire departments working grass fires, wildfire risk increasing; Wonderview's boys playing for district championship tonight; Daredevil girls,...

Non-life threatening injuries reported following crash on interstate; Senator Breanne Davis encourages large primary voter turnout; another unseasonably warm day today, cooler weather expected; Morrilton Kiwanis Club's annual Pancake Breakfast set for Saturday; Tri-Peaks banquet approaching; 2026 Morrilton High School football schedule released; Morrilton junior boys playing for district champions...

UACCM Day of Giving to be held in March; OEM reports no assistance forthcoming following storms; Governor Sanders announces board and commission appointments; Koontz Electric ranked nationally for safety initiatives; two motor vehicle accidents reported Tuesday, minor injuries; Morrilton's boys get their 20th win of the season, secure number one seed in regional; Morrilton girls still have possibi...

Early voting for the March 3 primary begins today, we look at the ballot; Conway Regional donates $25K to UACCM's new nursing college; City of Morrilton working with Communities Unlimited on wastewater project; January was a busy month for Conway County Fire Department; Morrilton girls fall short in double OT game with Clinton; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Dr. Ronnie Williams to speak at Morrilton History Museum; Card show planned for Pt. Remove Brewery next month; UACCM to hold "More in Morrilton" preview day in March; Morrilton boys secure district championship; Morrilton girls hope to earn berth in Regional tonight.

Perry County Area Chamber plans Fourche River Outdoors Festival; UACCM Nursing program touts high NCLEX pass rates; Counseling offered to first responders after fatal fire; Rainey honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from economics group; Game and Fish warns of contact with sick birds; Morrilton boys seek share of conference title tonight; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extensi...

UACCM to hold car show, auction off 1957 Triumph; new Motown Players theatrical group to hold first production; Wastewater department seeking public's help in reporting problems with manholes; Morrilton Golden Reunion to welcome class of 1976; golf tournament planned to benefit local faith-based recovery ministries; we visit with Rick Houston with the Conway Co. History Museum.

Mayor, Chamber tout 'Pull Factor' data showing growth of local economy; South Conway County School Board offers positive evaluation of superintendent; Chamber publishes Morrilton Vacation Guide; ASP offers tips on 'Safer Internet' day; state Tourism Ticker reveals fractional drop in sales tax revenue; former Devil Dog named head football coach at Vilonia; we visit with Mary Clark of the University...

In 'State of the City,' Mayor calls 2025 'historic;' Morrilton City Council approves building permit fees; Morrilton Fire Chief reminds residents to get burning permits; Morrilton High School Jazz Band to host fundraiser; 1A teams playing last games tonight before district tournament play; Kemp leads UCA to win in A-SUN play; we visit with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School.

Official report: fatal blaze caused by space heater, victims named; we preview tonight's Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board meetings; scholarship established in honor of Poole; Leadership Conway County class working toward new mural for downtown; several MHS students earn honors; Templeton pours in 35 in MHS boys' win over Heber Springs; Nemo Vista sweeps Guy-Perkins; we visi...

American Legion's Veterans Food Box program changing; in spite of snow, state still in drought; train derails at Russellville; Rialto to host 'Bourbon on Broadway' on Fat Tuesday; Sacred Heart splits with Wonderview; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Chamber looking for vendors, others for 'Munchin' on Main' festival next month; Pool at community center reopens following renovation; Arkansas Special Olympics to hold 'Polar Plunge' fundraisers; fire departments respond to grass fire, auto accident; Sandidge signs to play football at ATU; we visit with Jerry Ashby with the American Legion.

Investigation underway into the cause of fatal fire north of Morrilton; bond sale approaching to finance renovation of CHI-St. Vincent hospital building owned by county; CNB seeks to reinstate lawsuit fighting repeal of its Pope County casino license; renovation continues on Lake Conway; Morrilton splits with PA, Sacred Heart sweeps Guy-Perkins; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County...

Three children perish in late-night house fire north of Morrilton; CCEDC announces Select Site Certification achievement; Centennial Bank donates $25K to UACCM nursing college; SCCSD announces makeup day; Blackwell vote center to be shuttered for primary after storm damage; high school basketball games set for tonight; we visit with Gregory Popovich, who is bringing a rescue animal circus act to t...

Thaw underway, schools return to class with modified bus routes; Quorum Court approves measure to use bond forfeitures for law enforcement or jail; Morrilton Police hold fundraiser for one of their own; Pet Theatre program coming to Rialto this week; Perry residents encouraged to conserve water; blood shortage, donations encouraged; update on court calendar for Stacy Drake; high school basketball...

Storm damage reports sought by OEM; Sacred Heart reports over $71k from Day of Giving; UCA partners with UACCM, others to create innovation campus; Bigelow High School band going to concert festival in Kansas City; high school basketball games cancelled due to inclement conditions; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

ARDOT cautions motorists about problems caused by overnight refreezing; events rescheduled after postponements caused by winter storm; Perry Water System trying to recover from loss of pressure; Blackwell Fire Station undergoing temporary repairs after roof collapse; UACCM professor honored by math group; Parks and Recreation extending soccer signup period; we visit with Woneda Grayham with Our Bl...

National Weather Service says we'll get a few pleasant days to melt snow and ice before another round of arctic air comes in; ARDOT updates on efforts to clear roads; Morrilton child injured in sledding accident; National Guard deployed to help with emergency response; private citizens partner with emergency responders in helping teens who ran out of gas on the Cadron while duck hunting; retailers...

Crews working to clear roads from ice and snow, hope sunshine and temperatures in mid-30s will help; Chamber reminds residents to be sure to visit local restaurants and others after thaw; it's National Catholic Schools Week, Sacred Heart's Day of Giving is Wednesday; Senator Breeanne Davis of Russellville discusses bipartisan effort to pass maternity leave act for teachers; area games canceled or...

Winter storm, extreme cold warning prompt closings, travel warnings - we offer extensive local coverage; we visit with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Winter Storm Warning, Extreme Cold Warning this weekend; we'll discuss timing, preparations, tips for getting through it all; fire destroys home under renovation in Oppelo; Morrilton Human Relations Council awarded $10,000 grant; country star Bryan White coming to the Rialto in May; Green Bay Packaging recognized for Power Pack $1B project; Morrilton boys defeat Robinson to finish first half of co...

Winter storm expected to impact most of Arkansas; Hot Springs woman perishes in auto accident in Perry County; Safe Haven Baby Box blessing ceremony set for Wednesday; Drilling's impact on fight against election fraud highlighted; Morrilton High School's basketball games moved to tonight to avoid inclement weather; we visit with Jan Cummings of the Morrilton Parks and Recreation department.