KVOM NewsWatch Podcast

KVOM NewsWatch, Friday, June 13, 2025

High speed chase results in death of suspect; Petit Jean Auto Show and Swap Meet underway; Petit Jean Fire Department working with community association to build new fire station; we talk with the Rialto’s Shane Boen and Jesse Burgener about their upcoming production of 'Little Shop of Horrors' play.

Conway County, Perry County Farm Families of the Year are featured; Firefighters on Petit Jean Mountain respond to three different emergency calls simultaneously; South Conway County School Board approves purchase of school supplies for all students; local dance program accepting applications; we visit with Mary Clark of UACCM.

Head-on collision in Hot Springs claims life of Plumerville man, 22; Kentucky woman identified as fatal victim in chain-reaction crash on I-40 in Morrilton; Parks and Recreation presents proposal for new baseball and softball complex, repurposing current fields for soccer; Parks and Rec summer league registration open; we talk with Clint O'Neal of AEDC.

Murder convictions following pleas in recent cases; another arrest made in mass shooting at Conway; firefighters respond to two car fires; Petit Jean Extension Homemakers mark 100th anniversary; we preview governmental meetings; and we visit with David Norman of the Petit Jean Mountain Community Association.

Hundred of bicyclists expected as 'Arkansas Graveler' ride makes overnight stop in Morrilton; Conway County Library's Summer Reading Program to kick off Saturday; State Police remind motorist of Move Over law; local student-athletes and coaches named to All-Star baseball, softball and soccer; we talk with Shannon Autrey of the Conway County Extension Service.

Nemo Vista School District breaks ground on new building that connects existing buildings and improves safety on campus; Conway County Care Center exceeds goal for cereal drive; state launches pilot program for outdoor education to support tourism efforts; AAA realigning sports conferences; we talk with Beula Ivy with the Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean about next week's auto swap meet and show.

Green Bay Packaging's $1B 'Power Pack' expansion groundbreaking held, called the largest-ever investment in Central Arkansas; Mural now complete on downtown building soon to be home to children's library; early plans announced for Perry County Fair; Free Fishing Weekend; we talk with Cindy Lucariello with the Conway County Care Center.

Murder charges filed in Yell County; Perry County investigators make arrests in child pornography cases; Perry County Chamber banquet is tonight; Camp inducted into Arkansas County Hall of Fame; Stell's music deal expanded; college baseball playoffs update; we talk with Jay Carter, Conway County Librarian.

Perry County man found guilty in production, possession of child pornography; Sacred Heart School Bazaar draws hundreds, winners announced for raffle prizes; Perry County Chamber to start 'Music and Market' event this month; Dicamba restrictions detailed; watch out for military convoys on area highways; UACCM's Foundation golf tournament set for this Thursday.