KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Beloved local musician perishes in motorcycle accident; Fire departments work large blaze in forest east of Jerusalem, burning not recommended; Perry County's Fourche River Festival planned for April 11; Deputy Secretary of Agriculture speaks at WRI about farm bill; Morrilton baseball team wins two games at Robinson Invitational, Wonderview baseball goes one-and-one at their tournament; we hear fr...

Entire state at high risk of wildfire, Perry County among 52 counties now under burn bans; UACCM Advisory Committees from local industry guide technical and professional training programs; Senator Brianne Davis remembers her colleague, Rep. Stan Berry, who passed earlier this week; Special Session set for next month; Conway woman wins $130K in lottery; MHS baseball team opens Robinson Invitational...

Conway man arrested for alleged role in Van Buren County homicide; Leadership Conway County works on downtown mural; state report uptick in boat accidents and fatalities; Community Movie Night planned for Easter Weekend at CT Church; Morrilton High School baseball team playing in Robinson Invitational today; we visit with Jan Cummings of Morrilton Parks and Recreation.

Conway County Spring Cleanup plans announced; Conway County OEM Search & Rescue Team earning recognition for training; Chamber president recaps 'Munchin on Main' festival, Mo-Con card show; ATU Upward Bound wins engineering competition; Morrilton High School baseball team playing in the Robinson Invitational; we visit with Chantel Poor with Communities Unlimited.

Conway County Fire Departments, Arkansas Forestry Department work large fire near Plumerville, wildfire risk now rated 'high' as more area counties enact burn bans; CCCEDC provides seed money, support to new rock climbing business on Petit Jean; Conway County Quorum Court meets; early voting underway for GOP primary runoff; MHS student earns perfect ACT score; MHS prevails in softball event Monday...

Firefighters battle structure fire at Plumerville, large forest fire at Center Ridge; Conway County Quorum Court to meet tonight; Green Bay Packaging featured in business magazine; Petit Jean Meats to keep Mock Chicken Loaf after public response to limited run; Sacred Heart School to get batting cages after anonymous donation; Greenbrier fiddler named 'Living Treasure' by Arkansas Arts Council; we...

Munchin' on Main Street, Mo-Con Card Show highlight a busy weekend; Texas homicide suspect arrested near Dover; Perryville Parks Department to hold fundraiser to continue expansion of sports park; fire departments fire wildfires, car fires; ATU student union opens; TOLM Group has multiple projects in region; Forestry company plants 3000 acres in Conway County; high school baseball and softball rou...

Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart says water supply is top priority; tickets still available for SCCSD Hall of Distinction banquet; Nemo Vista FCCLA teacher up for national award; Sacred Heart School accepting applications for next school year; CHI-SVM announces winners of 'Lucky Guess' contest; multiple local student-athletes named to All-State and All-State Tournament teams; we visit with Tiffany L...

Cahill donates bronze moose statue to honor Moose family, installed on Moose Street; Petit Jean State Park has lots of free activities for spring break; Rep. Beck says expenses and reimbursements tied to busy work in energy; Hendrix College the latest to join AG's 'One Pill Can Kill' initiative; Morrilton softball uses 17-run sixth inning to beat Heber Springs; Sacred Heart and Nemo Vista split in...

Doug Cahill of Edward Jones in downtown Morrilton talks about the 7 foot tall bronze statue of a moose that he donated for the corner of Moose Street and Railroad Avenue, across from Rockefeller Plaza.

Faulkner County officials investigating shooting at party; UACCM Car Show, Day of Giving bring in funds for programs; Morrilton Farmers Market seeking vendors; Free Tree Friday event planned for Harps later this month; Morrilton softball team pounds Dardanelle, 20-4; area teams to play today, including our broadcast feature, Nemo Vista softball v. Sacred Heart; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen...

Conway County Election Results officially certified; Run for the Fallen comes through Conway County; Superior RV in Conway owner accused of fraudulent business practices; Conway County Fire Department releases final February run totals; newly-formed Perryville Alumni Association elects officers; 4A All-State, All-Conference honors for Morrilton players; we visit with Dustin Taylor of Main Street M...

Shooting victim, assailant identified by Morrilton Police; Concerned Citizens group to gather this weekend; Green Bay Packaging's "Powerpack" project on target; Gas prices continue to rise, says AAA; Yell County opens new 911 center; few tickets remain for Rialto dinner theatre production this weekend; Crackerjack Cruise; area baseball and softball teams have games today; we visit with Alicia Huge...

Morrilton Police investigating shooting; South Conway County School District thanks community following successful state tournament; food truck festival, trading card show set for March 21; state releases estimated losses to poultry industry following storm; DHS warning of scam; All-State, All-Conference recognitions; we visit with Bill Holt of the Conway County History Museum.

Overnight tornado warning affected Yell, Pope counties; Morrilton Community Alliance looking to restart; fundraiser for Morrilton Police Officer Kris Wilson brings in $40K; School Board hears results of ATLAS assessment, approves retirements and resignations; Flowers recognized for local tourism efforts at Tri-Peaks banquet; Morrilton, Nemo Vista softball teams get wins; we visit with Mary Clark o...

Election Commission approves, counts provisional ballots; Morrilton City Council turns down proposal for certain building permits; Safe Haven Baby Box blessing ceremony held at Med-Tech EMS; funds coming for improvements to Morrilton Pocket Park on Broadway; high school baseball and softball teams trying to work in games between raindrops; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care C...

Menifee man sentenced to life in assault; CSAM arrest of Morrilton man; fire causes serious damage to home on Petit Jean Mountain; Morrilton City Council, South County County School Board to meet tonight; speaker slated for Depot this weekend; Morrilton's softball team gets second consecutive win; we spotlight Coach Dave Wilbers, retiring from leading the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns basketball team.

Election Commission to meet Monday to review provisional ballots, plan to certify election in a week; Conway County Regional Water implements small rate increase; UACCM Business Department seeking input on degree program; Clayton Homes opens new manufacturing facility in Conway; All Conway County teams now eliminated from state basketball tournaments; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway Cou...

Wonderview girls basketball season ends with a first-round loss in the 1A State Tournament. Eric Tyler reports from Lafayette County.

Morrilton's Betty Thines celebrates 108th birthday; it's Severe Weather Awareness Week; Med-Tech to observe Baby Box Blessing ceremony next week; Green Bay Packaging establishes scholarship at UACCM; WRI to host Archeology Day this Saturday; Wonderview, Sacred Heart girls have 1A State Tournament games today; we visit with Dean Cato and Stuart Holleman of Hope Alive.

Hart narrowly re-elected as Conway County Judge; Kissire wins Conway County Sheriff's seat by 77% margin; most other races very close; Skinkle gets clear majority in four-person Perry County Judge's race; Henry's Aerial Service opens at Morrilton Airport; Green Bay Packaging named to two lists in Forbes; Voss elected to Petit Jean State Bank and Bancshares boards; Rockefeller named to WRI board; S...

It's Election Day; Hospital improvement bonds sold; Update on move of Petit Jean Fire Station; Firefighters work hay blaze; Fire Chiefs meet for workshop at WRI; Arkansas Tech launches STEM program for low-income students; Best Care childcare program to be offered locally; State basketball tournaments get underway today, include games featuring Sacred Heart girls, Morrilton boys; we visit with Jef...

Conway County firefighters work five blazes Saturday afternoon, urge no burning; UACCM Automotive Service Technology Lab gets $150K sponsorship by Winrock Automotive Group; Clarksville data center project progressing, Mayor encourages positive discussion; Pope County Judge discusses need for jail, additional courthouse office space; Morrilton boys, Wonderview girls, Sacred Heart girls to play in s...

Investigators use high-tech resources to identify woman in 1994 cold case; Kansas man wanted in attempted homicide arrested in Clinton; local sales tax collections continue upward trajectory; drought continues, wildfire risk leads to more burn bans in state; absenteeism due to illness flat in Conway County, increases in Perry County; ATU board passes increases; Sacred Heart girls advance in region...

South Conway County School District's Hall of Distinction class announced; Wye Mountain Daffodil Festival returns next month; Sacred Heart School gets new bus; Koontz Electric's safety record continues to draw national attention; TOLM recognized as ABC 'Top Producer' again; The Coffee Bean to hold fundraiser for local police officer; Wonderview girls, Morrilton boys headed to state basketball tour...