KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Class 1A-3 Regional Girls Final, March 1, 2025 - Wonderview v. Sacred Heart

Applications open for Main Street Morrilton's Farmers Market; MedTech EMS earns recognition for stroke care; Russellville state rep looking to regulate certain vape products; Rialto to host 'Bourbon on Broadway' next Tuesday; applications open for Arkansas Food Hall of Fame; regional basketball tournament wrap-up, what's on our schedule today; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extensi...

Morrilton Police Department wants any citizen video of area where car break-ins occurred; CEO of Flywheel discusses new drilling activity in Fayetteville Shale; Morrilton Junior High School shows growth in ATLAS testing; Morrilton sneaks past Fountain Lake, Wonderview's girls and boys split with Marvell-Elaine in regional tournaments; we talk with Jan Cummings of the Morrilton Parks and Rec depart...

Fire officials say blaze at lumber processor was a $2 million loss; Daffodil Festival starts this weekend on Wye Mountain; Governor touts Arkansas LAUNCH program to connect workers and employers; Projects at Petit Jean among those discussed by state tourism officials; high school basketball regional tournaments underway today; we talk with Krisi Strain from the Rialto Community Arts Center about u...

County Jail gets "best review" ever, says Judge; UACCM to offer horizontal drilling class; MHS Beta students earn scholarships; RPCC elects leadership; Sacred Heart boys' season ends in District, Regional tournaments set; we talk with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

Mayor says pothole repair, street paving projects on the horizon; Koontz Electric, TOLM Group ranked nationally; Extension Service to hold forage conference; high school post-season brackets shaping up.

Special tribute to longtime community leader Barry McKuin; Governor signs school bills; fire destroys building at Hixon Lumber; Hope Alive presents work plan to Morrilton City Council; Wonderview student named DAR Good Citizen; Kiwanis Club's annual Pancakes with Princesses set for Saturday; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Sunshine helps clear main roads, still slick spots, says Sheriff; Governor to sign 'Healthy Moms' bill today; UACCM to hold Preview Day next month; TOLM completes major water project; Gospel Explosion event planned for Rialto to mark BHM; Long named Pitcher of the Week; we talk with Bill Sardin, pastor of First United Methodist Church.

Winter storm followed by extreme cold causes difficult driving conditions, prompts warnings from Weather Service; CHI-SVM Auxiliary donates over $170,000 to local hospital; Flywheel to dig three new wells in Fayetteville Shale Play, the first in seven years; Mayor reflects on Playland Bowling and Skating project; Hendrix named 'Outstanding Senior' at OSU; high school baseball, softball and soccer...

Winter Storm Warning, Cold Weather Advisory in effect, prompting closings; UACCM construction project updates; local economic development officials to participate in '75Strong' program; Morrilton boys win conference championship in thriller against Pulaski Robinson; we talk with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Winter storm set to move in Tuesday afternoon; Decker announces run for City Clerk/Treasurer; more court action expected on Pope County casino issue; Governor announces higher education reform bill; tickets available for SCCSD Hall of Distinction banquet; Morrilton's senior boys to play for conference championship tonight, while Morrilton's girls playing for third seed; high school roundup.

Morrilton Kiwanis Club marks 100th anniversary; UACCM reports increase in Spring enrollment; Arkansas Legislature approves free breakfast for all students; high school basketball preview; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Two perish in separate accidents in Pope County; Allen Lipsmeyer to seek re-election as Morrilton Mayor; 2024 was a record year for the Morrilton Fire Department; Conway County native starts organization to assist African Americans with land ownership issues; we visit with Diane Barnes with Conway County Community Visionaries.

Morrilton Kiwanis Club to celebrate 100th anniversary; South Conway County School Board hears about Pre-K learning program; Fire Department Explorer posts to participate in 'Battle of the Boot' in May; ASP offers Safer Internet tips; high school basketball roundup; we visit with Mary Clark of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

Morrilton Mayor's "State of the City" addresses highlights of past year, looks forward to 2025; city council appoints new board members of Housing Authority; Four from MHS make All-State Choir, girls Ag Mech team places first in competition; blood shortage; important high school basketball games on the schedule tonight; we talk with Michael Tindall of the Morrilton Kiwanis Club about their 100th a...

UACCM Foundation Gala approaching; Conway County Community Foundation 'Giving Tree' grant program to accept requests; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board to meet tonight; Morrilton basketball team sweep Heber Springs; we check other area high school results.

Groups rally around surviving brother of family killed in auto accident; Yell County man wins over $5 million in LOTTO; Governor introduces maternal health bill; Morrilton to host Heber Springs tonight as team copes with loss of teammate; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Hear Morrilton High School coach Keith Zackery discuss CJ Clemons and his teammates' reaction to his passing last weekend in the coach's show that aired today on KVOM-FM 101.7.

State Police release details in weekend crash that killed Morrilton High School student, his mother and sister; NWS says we get a few more mild days before cold weather returns; Perfectly Loved Transitional Living Center to hold gala this weekend; jobless rate inches up in December; Self promoted at F&M; two MHS football players sign to play college ball; area teams wrapping up regular basketball...

Morrilton High School basketball player, his mother and sister perish in weekend auto accident; State tourism on the increase, area facilities to get upgrades in 2025; federal trial set for Pope County casino issue; MHS boys win at Pulaski Academy in an emotional game; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.

United Way offering free tax preparation services to certain area residents; Petit Jean Meats announces elimination of red dye in hot dogs; private pesticide operator license class set for tonight; area teams advance in Quiz Bowl; high school basketball teams have big games tonight.

Perryville Chamber applying to Main Street Arkansas to become part of Downtown Network; Extension Service to hold 'Best Care' program for childcare providers; MJHS Quiz Bowl qualifies for state; MHS boys avenge their only conference loss with big win over Clinton.

Menifee Town Council, having missed deadline, to meet tonight to discuss fire department; South Conway County School District Hall of Distinction announces 2025 class; new Plumerville aldermen sworn in; Leadership Conway County to wrap up session in April; we visit with Jan Cummings of Morrilton Parks and Recreation.

Menifee resolves fire department issue; Sacred Heart Day of Giving successful; Governor proposes no smartphones in schools; ATU student from Bigelow attends Washington DC event; high school basketball preview; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Greenbrier man dies in ATV accident in Faulkner County; Menifee Fire Department has 5:00 p.m. deadline today to make decision about fire department; Quorum Court approves equipment purchase; Baker updates JPs on hospital improvements; Hoover elected to AIA board; athletes named to All-Star teams; important high school basketball matchups tonight; we talk with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.