KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

Single-vehicle accident fatal to Conway woman; high winds, heavy rainfall move though Morrilton causing damage; Piecemakers hold annual quilt presentation to veterans; thousands enjoy fireworks at Morrilton's Fabulous Fourth; Perryville to offer virtual instruction option for certain students; Bray advocates for Firefighter Mental Health; Hollis Country Store earns national recognition; Long picks up win in first affiliated minor league appearance; we visit with Helen Charton about Barnyard Friends' 20th anniversary.

We detail area Fourth Festivities; Conway County Fire Chief encourages fireworks safety; Conway County Regional Water notes residents are conserving water; Officials investigating Yell County EMT-related shooting; investigation continues in disappearance of Yell County woman and her infant; Center Ridge woman takes gold in the USA Special Olympics.

Arrest made in Hector homicide; Care Center wraps up Cereal Drive, meets goal; Med Tech EMS launches additional ambulance; Jobliess rates increase in May; Governor touts Arkansas Forward dashboard; Registration open for fall sports through Morrilton Parks and Recreation; we visit with Dale Gifford, manager of the Conway County Regional Water Distribution District.

Conway County Bicentennial Roadshow kicks off with recreation of 1912 community picture; investigation continues into homicide at Hector; Heat advisory in effect for several days; Morrilton Parks and Recreation launches 'Movin' in Morrilton' campaign; Teeter elected to District 44 State House seat; Pre-construction work underway for Russellville Braum's location; Morrilton volleyball program to host skills camp; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

City of Morrilton still seeking funding for proposed ballfield complex; Longing named President/CEO of Conway Regional Health System; SNAP reform to go into effect Wednesday; Conway Co. Fair Pageants, Talent Show set; Highway litter control campaign underway; Long signs minor league deal with Detroit Tigers; We visit with Jan Cummings from Morrilton Parks and Rec

Local crews continue search effort for Dardanelle woman and infant daughter; Greenbrier man arrested for CSAM possession; Conway Co. Roadshow Kickoff set for Tuesday; Local Ham Radio club takes part in Field Day event; We visit with Conway Co. Judge Jimmy Hart

Search continues in Dardanelle for missing woman and infant; Morrilton area branding meeting to take place; Reminder of local fireworks laws; Local teachers receive merit pay; Local producers eligible for federal drought assistance; Morrilton 4-Ball set for July 3-5; We visit with Alicia Hugen with the Conway Co. Extension Service

Suspect in custody following fatal shooting in Morrilton; Victim ID'd in Hector homicide; Med-Tech adding to fleet amid high call volume; SCCSD reports improved K-2 ATLAS scores; Local project to benefit from AARP Community Challenge grant; Boozman introduces "Farm Bill 2.0"; AAA dead period underway; Jerry Smith with the Conway Co. Bicentennial Committee discusses County Roadshow Kickoff

Fatal shooting reported in Morrilton; Quorum Court resolves personnel matters in Treasurer's office; Atkins man sentenced in CSAM case; South Conway County School District recognizes students who earn Biliteracy designation; Perryville to host 'Music and Market on the Square' this Saturday; Casa issues boil order; Donkey stalls traffic on Harding Street; former Morrilton Devil Dog football player, heart transplant recipient, represents state in Transplant Games of America in Colorado; we visit with Krista Jackson of Because, Healthy Kids.

Storms cause damage locally; Pope County officials investigating homicide in Hector; South Conway County School board approves free school supplies for students, new elementary science curriculum; Leadership Conway County seeking applicants; St. Vincent Morrilton named 'best place to work' by Arkansas Business; new hires in SCCSD sports programs.

KVOM NewsWatch, Monday, June 22, 2026 by Rich Moellers

Governor touts ATLAS results; Auto Show continues today and tomorrow on Petit Jean; Water quality grants awarded; Rotary donates funds to wrap up cereal drive; Tattooed Jewel cuts ribbon on downtown shop; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Perry man sentenced to life in prison for rape, sexual assaults going back decades; Pocket Park gazebo renovation continues; UACCM Innovation Hub to open at Russellville; OBI says blood shortage is critical, encourages donations; Koontz completes major electrical project; Travs split doubleheader with Frisco; we visit with Dale Gifford of the Conway County Regional Water Distribution District.

Missing Conway juvenile located safe; Green Bay Packaging updates Power Pack project at Arkansas Kraft paper mill; fire destroys Russellville restaurant; Petit Jean Swap Meet underway at car museum; UACCM registration underway for second summer term, fall term; fly over planned as part of nation's 250th; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Conway County 200 seeking participants for photo reenactment; Third Thursday Farmers Market to be held this week; Russellville City Council to consider moratorium on data centers; Perry County Quorum Court renews contract of ambulance provider; Conway Police seeking missing juvenile; Florida truck driver buys $200K winning lottery ticket in Morrilton.

American Legion retires over 300 flags at ceremony; downtown buildings opened for tours; Conway native wins Miss Arkansas; Juneteenth celebration set for this Saturday; voters in District 44 will still see runoff, in spite of candidate dropping out; Long gets second pro win; we visit with Dustin Taylor of Main Street Morrilton.

Conway County Election Commission votes to leave Blackwell voting center closed after storm damage, aligns voter precincts; Morrilton city sales tax continues to climb; Entergy addresses concerns about data center in Conway; Fabulous Fourth to be a larger celebration this year for USA's 250th; Casa mayor reports water system now in compliance; Rotary holds end of year awards; Travs get win over Naturals; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Morrilton Chamber conducts branding survey, using results to plan promotional work; Morrilton Primary School's ABC preschool earns top marks in region from UA, second in state; Beginnings Preschool also earns awards; American Legion to hold flag retirement event this Sunday for Flag Day; UACCM examines alignment with UA system pillars; Russellville School District has options in filling empty board seat, must act quickly; Morrilton Parks and Rec to host baseball and softball camps this summer; we visit with Dianne Barnes and Bill Holt for the Conway County History Museum.

Morrilton man facing murder charge connected to death of a one-year-old; Conway County, Perry County Farm Families of the Year profiled; local gas prices below national average; jobless rates declined locally; unfilled Russellville School District seat may be up to the Quorum Court; Conway baseball player named Player of Year; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Morrilton City Council purchases land from sewer department for additional landfill cell; Miller uses AI tools to create depiction of coin flip that determined name of city; fire chief attends executive training; we visit with Jay Carter of the Conway County Library.

KVOM NewsWatch, Monday, June 8, 2026 by Rich Moellers

UA system board increases tuition at UACCM; Drought Monitor report shows improvement in conditions; OEM makes water rescue at Brewer Lake; Petit Jean Swap Meet to be held later this month; Braums holds groundbreaking in Conway; Pope County to cease accepting tires at county shop; AAA announces conference assignments for Spring sports; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Perry County Chamber holds banquet and awards; Phillips bows out of District 44 runoff; The Sound of Music to open at the Rialto; Cotton discusses developments in Middle East; we visit with farmer Robert Stobaugh about the water shortage and its effects on agriculture.

Election held in Pope, Van Buren counties to fill District 44 House seat; Morrilton Civic Alliance reforms, hears from Arkansas Community Foundation at meeting; Morrilton High School Golden Reunion planned for later this month; firefighters get training at Fireboat School; Conway County Library children's program underway; Russellville City Corporation investigating alleged theft; horseshoe tournament planned for this weekend; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

Water Department manager says involuntary curtailment won't affect livestock producers yet; late night storms lead to fire, downed trees, power outages; Perry County Chamber to hold annual banquet tonight; DAR to hold dedication of Petit Jean gravesite; Care Center reopens after renovations; Leslie named interim director of Southern Christian Children's Home; we visit with Trent Reese and Auburn Freeman about the Rialto Theatre's upcoming production of The Sound of Music.

Kidd sentenced on arson, criminal mischief charges; Jail officials recommending expansion to house up to 40 additional inmates; New St. Vincent Hospital president impressed with local operation; Hoelzeman wins truck at Bazaar; local student-athletes recognized as All-State Tournament team members; we visit with Jerry Smith and David Norman of the Morrilton High School Golden Reunion.

Quorum Court hears update on water supply, rain raises lake level 8 inches; Sacred Heart Bazaar is this weekend; two new local businesses hold ribbon cuttings; downpours lead to accidents on I-40; watch out for military traffic in coming weeks; Long gets first win as a pro pitcher; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service, along with extension intern Haydn Richardson.

Museum of Automobiles to observe 50th anniversary with special events this weekend; Morrilton Municipal Airport obtains weather station; Stell signs with new label; Conway County Quorum Court to meet tonight; area student-athletes named All-State; we visit with Dale Gifford of the Conway County Regional Water Distribution District.

GBP signs pilot agreement with Conway Co. for $1 billion expansion; Arson trial for Koyt Kidd underway in Pope Co.; Perry Chamber Banquet coming up June 2nd; Care Center remains closed this week for renovations; One lane of Toad Suck bridge to be closed June 2nd; Perryville hires new baseball coach; We visit with Beula Ivy from the Museum of Automobiles

American Legion holds service for Memorial Day at Elmwood Cemetery; Rialto Community Arts Center to produce The Sound of Music next month; UACCM holding a variety of summer camps; we visit with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

New summer food distribution for kids starts this week; Vacant Morrilton home damaged by fire; Livestock producers facing growing concern of Asian longhorned tick; ATU tuition rates to increase

Moose Street Moose now stands majestically atop a large boulder; Perryville 'Music and Market' on Saturday among several Memorial Day weekend activities in area; Conway Police say no danger following threat made at junior high; Sacred Heart Bazaar is next weekend; ATU holds fire academy, new tech demonstrated; CHI-SVM Auxiliary holds drawing; sports camp opportunities for kids in coming weeks; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

Conway County Regional Water Board discusses Brewer Lake water level, conservation may move to involuntary June 1; Morrilton hospital exec named President of St. Vincent Infirmary; fire departments extinguish structure fires; NWS forecaster says stationary front should bring good rainfall to area over next few days; SCCSD board handles personnel matters, bus purchases; Conway County Fair Board announces scholarship recipients; school announce coaching changes; we visit with Rev. Bill Sardin, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Morrilton.

Voluntary water conservation efforts could become involuntary if there's no significant rain by June 1; Mayor touts several ongoing downtown revitalization projects; Morrilton Curbside promoting local dining this summer; Presyterian Church to host speaker on new homeless park in SWLR; mural being painted at new local restaurant; we feature "Wonderview Word," a student-produced program of goings-on in the Wonderview School District.

Vilonia man facing charges in slaying; UACCM awards over 1000 certificates and degrees at graduation; area mostly sees population increase in Census estimates; SCCSD recognizes retiring teachers, staff, others; Third Thursday Farmer's Market to be held this week; couple seriously injured in accident at car wash; new football coach named at Perryville; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

US Census Bureau says Morrilton, Conway County have grown over three percent; Car wash owner says business is down 75%, and that's just fine with him; mural developed in partnership with MIS students unveiled at City Hall; Downtown Pocket Park renovations expected to be completed by early summer; Riverview Baptist to participate in state EFA program for the first time; roundup of high school state tournament results; we visit with Dustin Taylor with Main Street Morrilton.

Ten-year historic levels of Brewer Lake, long-term prospects for additional water supply; two arrested after State Police say street race caused accident; Atkins Council meets, discusses improvements to park, Picklefest; two women with local ties profiled in "501Der Women" issue of magazine; Buc-ee's announces planned opening date for Arkansas store; Wonderview girls, Morrilton girls, Nemo Vista boys advance to round two of state tournament; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Mural created by Morrilton Intermediate School students in collaboration with UCA to be unveiled Friday; UACCM to graduate 700 at ceremony Saturday; Registration underway for next class of Leadership Conway County; Parks and Recreation offering special passes to Playland for the summer; GBP-AK featured in recycling industry magazine; high school softball, baseball, soccer state tournaments begin today; we visit with Rick Houston with the Conway County History Museum.

South Conway County School Board approves an English and Language Arts curriculum to align K-6; Board approves multiple personnel issues, hears excellence awards; Norris earns recognition at ABC Awards; public hearing held to discuss Conway Data Center; local student named 4H Teen Star; high school baseball and softball state tournaments set for this week; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Conway County Regional Water District provides update to Morrilton City Council; City Council grants approval for Laidback Lounge to serve alcohol; Care Center to close Friday for two weeks due to expansion; Koontz Electric earns Eagle Award at ABC; Mayor says paving project to begin today; CT scanner blessed; Casa gets grant for community center; Morrilton native named head girls' basketball coach at North Little Rock; area teams gearing up for state tournaments; we visit with Jay Carter of the Conway County Library.

Arisa Health closing over two dozen locations, including its Morrilton office; Morrilton City Council, South Conway County School Board to hold meetings tonight; two women airlifted following UTV accident; roundup of activity from the Conway County Fire Department; Beck touts tax cuts, saying the move makes the state more competitive; iconic Russellville restaurant closes; five Conway County baseball and softball teams, three Perry County teams advance to state tournaments.

What a great ending for Morrilton softball in this 4A-3 Regional Semifinal!

Family of boy with extremely rare condition seeking Medicaid waiver, placed on long waiting list; man rescued from lake; fire department holding fundraiser for family that lost their home; large crowd of contractors from several states gather at UACCM for safety seminar; National Day of Prayer observance at Conway County Courthouse; country star Bryan White performs at Rialto; five local teams play in Regionals today, will play in state next week; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Perryville restaurant halts plans to seek alcohol permit after landlord scotches plan; special session wraps up with passage of tax cuts; Care Center's cereal drive underway; Kuettle recognized for service; Crains launch tourism consultancy; high school baseball and softball regional tournaments underway, as we plan six broadcasts today; we visit with Scott McDonald, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Morrilton, about today's National Day of Prayer.

Conway County Regional Water manager says customers are heeding requests to reduce water usage; Conway man jailed on capital murder of infant; officials work a pair of unrelated chases; country star Bryan White to perform in Morrilton Thursday; South Conway County School District promoting summer meal programs for kids; Regional baseball and softball tournaments to begin tomorrow; we visit with Cindy Lucariello of the Conway County Care Center.

National Weather Service says short-term outlook isn't great for rainfall to replenish Brewer Lake; Missing Pope County woman located safe; South Conway County School District names Teachers, Staff of the Year; Sacred Heart Bazaar to be held at the end of the month; Moose House offering free tours as part of county's bicentennial; regular baseball and softball seasons come to an end as regional tournament brackets are now in place; we visit with country music star Bryan White ahead of his concert at the Rialto Theatre in Morrilton this Thursday.

Southern Christian Home in Morrilton celebrates 100th anniversary; repairs complete to Lone Grove Road; Conway County firefighters work two vehicle fires; jobless rates fall; local residents are among recipients of Single Parent Scholarship; possible renovations to Lake Atkins, Game and Fish seeking comments; Morrilton baseball, softball wrapping up regular season today with regional tournaments later this week; we visit with Alisha Koonce of Sacred Heart Catholic School.

Morrilton man, 'career criminal,' behind bars on federal charges; Perry County Chamber seeking nominations for annual awards; Chartons named Farm Family of the Year locally; Governor calls special session for next week to address tax cuts; UACCM holds Mock Crisis event for nursing students; OBI to hold blood drive at Toad Suck Daze, donors have opportunity to win trip; Conway County Library to offer summer reading program for children; Byers named head girls' coach at Wonderview; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Conway County Regional Water Distribution District Board holds special meeting to discuss water shortage, offers short-term, long-term solutions; Davis elected Senate Pro-Tempore Designate as fiscal session ends; Head-on crash sends three to hospitals; Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart says recent county cleanup was successful; Morrilton High School baseball headed to postseason after double-header sweep of Robinson; Morrilton softball team clinches conference championship; lots of other baseball and softball results; we visit with Jan Cummings of Morrilton Parks and Recreation about alternatives to swimming pool closure.

Update on water shortage; CCEDC, city leaders attend grant presentation in Little Rock for new water line; Saint Vincent Morrilton brings new $1.3 million CT scanner online; Menifee Mayor discusses park improvements, other plans in presentation to Rotarians; Dispatchers assist man trapped in vehicle while help arrives; Morrilton Chamber to host Outdoor Business Pitch contest; UACCM SkillsUSA chapter excels in competition; Wonderview's Dockery signs to play basketball at Central Baptist; high school baseball and softball games postponed until today; we visit with Woneda Grayham of Our Blood Institute.