KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Beck's Royalty Owner bill clears House; Munchin' on Main set for March 22nd; Rialto to open 'Grease' tonight; two Med-Tech EMTs honored; Morrilton senior boys to play for state basketball championship this afternoon in Hot Springs; we talk with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Eric Tyler's Play-by-Play broadcast of the Morrilton senior boys state championship game against the Mills Comets from March 14, 2025.

Royalty owners bill clears committee, heads to House floor; Utility investment bill clears Senate; UACCM to host Workforce Summit Friday; State Treasurer heading up effort to find lost savings bonds; Pottsville superintendent retires, assistant is promoted; Farm Bureau's 'Arkansas Farm Trail' to include local-area ranches; Morrilton basketball senior boys make final preparations for state champion...

13-year-old facing attempted murder charge in Pope County; Morrilton Municipal Airport has a number of projects in the works; Mural underway on side of new children's library downtown; Senator Davis addresses Arkansas ACCESS; Morrilton senior boys continue preparations for Friday's 4A State Championship game; we visit with Mary Clark of the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

Two Conway residents arrested in multi-state retail theft operation; Morrilton City Council approves partnership with Hope Alive; South Conway County School Board approves security upgrades; tickets available for Morrilton High School state championship boys' basketball game; we talk with Clint O'Neal of AEDC.

ASP investigating officer-involved shooting in Faulkner County; fire destroys home on Petit Jean; Beck, Davis sponsor bill for rights of royalty owners; Morrilton senior boys to play for basketball state championship; we visit with Shane and Michael Boen of the Rialto Community Arts Center.

Bill introduced to benefit Green Bay Packaging expansion; Koontz Electric hosts Entergy subcontractors for safety meeting; TOLM Group earns national safety award; Single Parent Scholarship Fund to hold Day of Giving; Morrilton boys advance to semi-finals of state basketball tournament; Sacred Heart girls, Bigelow girls eliminated in state tournament play; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway...

Sheriff's Department, Police, DTF make arrests at Overcup; bill to allow utilities to restructure rates ahead of expansions fails, to be reintroduced; Koontz to welcome over 125 electric utility contractors to Morrilton for meeting; Morrilton's boys pull out last-minute win in state tournament; we talk with David Norman of the Petit Jean Mountain Community Association.

Governor Sanders introduces bills for grocery tax elimination, protections for those who donate food; United Way facilitating free tax prep; several local residents participating in Conway leadership course; high school state tournaments underway; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.

Betty Thines of Morrilton recognized on her 107th birthday; DOGE lease terminations impact NRCS office in Conway; Portal opens for Education Freedom Accounts; MJHS Beating the Odds; FUMC of Morrilton to hold pancake supper; state tournament basketball begins today; we talk with Michael Frazier and Austin Foshee from TOLM Group.

Work underway on new downtown mural on side of forthcoming Children's Library; Representative Hill pushing for addition of Perry County land to Flatside Wilderness; ASP announces new fleeing crackdown; local 4H students to participate in Capitol Day; Wonderview girls, Sacred Heart girls, Morrilton boys to play in state tournaments this week; we talk with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic Scho...

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.