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 with Tommy Huett with the SCCSD Hall of Distinction Committee.

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 Tournaments set for this week, we review the brackets; we visit with Amanda Jones of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

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, Sacred Heart girls lose in semi-finals; we visit with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

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 championship tonight; high school district play continues at Wonderview; we visit with Bill Sardin, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Morrilton.

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 possibility for post-season; Wonderview headed to Regionals; season ends for Sacred Heart boys; we visit with Brenda Wilson of the Morrilton Kiwanis Club.

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 Extension Service.

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.