KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

National Weather Service says we'll get a few pleasant days to melt snow and ice before another round of arctic air comes in; ARDOT updates on efforts to clear roads; Morrilton child injured in sledding accident; National Guard deployed to help with emergency response; private citizens partner with emergency responders in helping teens who ran out of gas on the Cadron while duck hunting; retailers working to keep up with demand during storm; area high schools reschedule games; we visit with Kristi Strain of the Rialto Community Arts Center.

Crews working to clear roads from ice and snow, hope sunshine and temperatures in mid-30s will help; Chamber reminds residents to be sure to visit local restaurants and others after thaw; it's National Catholic Schools Week, Sacred Heart's Day of Giving is Wednesday; Senator Breeanne Davis of Russellville discusses bipartisan effort to pass maternity leave act for teachers; area games canceled or postponed; we visit with local retailer Brian Porterfield of Ace Hardware about effect of ice on business.

Winter storm, extreme cold warning prompt closings, travel warnings - we offer extensive local coverage; we visit with Donnie Crain of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Winter Storm Warning, Extreme Cold Warning this weekend; we'll discuss timing, preparations, tips for getting through it all; fire destroys home under renovation in Oppelo; Morrilton Human Relations Council awarded $10,000 grant; country star Bryan White coming to the Rialto in May; Green Bay Packaging recognized for Power Pack $1B project; Morrilton boys defeat Robinson to finish first half of conference race in first place; Morrilton girls lose nail-biter to Robinson; we visit with Alicia Hugen of the Conway County Extension Service.

Winter storm expected to impact most of Arkansas; Hot Springs woman perishes in auto accident in Perry County; Safe Haven Baby Box blessing ceremony set for Wednesday; Drilling's impact on fight against election fraud highlighted; Morrilton High School's basketball games moved to tonight to avoid inclement weather; we visit with Jan Cummings of the Morrilton Parks and Recreation department.

Human remains found in Faulkner County; Morrilton Street Department prepared for winter weather; UACCM putting grants to work; smoky sky attributed to controlled burn in western Pulaski County; high school basketball roundup; the 'Wonderview Word' news segment.

Parade held in downtown Morrilton to mark Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Faulkner County Sheriff's Department investigating death; construction nears completion on new building at Nemo Vista; repairs, upgrades underway for pool at Morrilton Community Center; Rialto announces cast of dinner theatre; high school basketball preview; we visit with Morrilton Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer.

Bigelow woman dies in auto accident; Morrilton Rotary Club donates hundreds of books to Morrilton Elementary School; Game and Fish to hold meeting to update progress on Lake Conway renovation; November's jobless rates are out; Morrilton Junior High earns high ATLAS test marks; high school basketball roundup.

Morrilton's MLK parade set for Monday; Children's library project update; Entergy offers tips for winter electricity usage; Conway County Fire Department reports record year for calls; WRI wins three awards from Arkansas Business; high school games set for tonight; we visit with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

28 Arkansas counties now under burn bans; 911 funding shortfall issue to be addressed by committee; UACCM reports nearly 40% increase in enrollment; Russellville couple facing child abuse charges; warrant issued following boating accident last year; United Way offers free tax preparation services; we visit with Rev. Bill Sardin of the First United Methodist Church in Morrilton.