Listen: click, Investigations continuing into counterfeit or fake currency being passed at multiple locations in Izard County. PINE BLUFF, Ark. Mountain Home buses will run snow routes in the morning at afternoon, and the same status goes for, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative personnel and contractors have restored service another percentage of members, but restoration efforts are expected to continue through Sunday. Traffic was so paralyzed that state workers distributed snacks and water to stranded motorists about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bidding can, Thursday night, the Mountain Home City Council passed an new noise ordinance for the city. County routes will not run. Other images showed huge amounts of smoke billowing up into the sky above the interstate. Car Accident. For reasons still under investigation, the Honda went off the road, turning counter-clockwise, and crossed the yellow line. CRASH: Hwy 18 in Monette is shutdown from Edmond to Drew. State traffic accidents leave 3 people dead Three people were killed and another injured in crashes on Arkansas roads Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, according to preliminary fatality. One council member, Paige Dillard Evans, was not in attendance. Traffic congested on I-40 due to multi-vehicle . According to the Arkansas State Police, the crash, A Mountain Home man accused of shooting his uncle pled guilty to a charge of domestic battery in the second degree and was sentenced to 10 years in prison during a session of Baxter County Circuit Court, A Marion County man was arrested after assaulting his mother during an argument. Jurors Group A to report Tuesday, Northark agri student wins competition in state conference, NAEC recieves grant for rural broadband access project, Calico Rock hosting Jail and Bail March 11, Submissions now accepted for Fulton Co. Fair creative arts department, 2 minors among 4 area residents injured in 2-vehicle accident, Scott Bryant announces candidacy for MHPS School Board Position 6, Ark. On average in 2020, fatal car crashes were more frequent on weekends, peaking on Saturday. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. One man was killed Monday in a two-vehicle crash in Randolph County. NAEC CEO Mel Coleman spoke with KTLOs Heather Loftis about the, A Clarkridge man pled guilty to charges of rape and endangering the welfare of a minor in the first degree in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. The agenda includes a discuss about the current proposed realignment of Arkansas Highway 66 from, The Cotter City Council will hold their regularly scheduled meeting Thursday night at 6 in the Cotter City Hall Council Chamber. Five people were killed and two more injured in wrecks on Arkansas roads Tuesday and Wednesday, according to preliminary fatality reports from police. This measure will be placed on the May 9 ballot along with. According to Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, the next time jurors will need to report is Tuesday morning at 9. The Miller County sheriff's office on Tuesday arrested a man accused of impersonating one of its own. According to the probable cause affidavit, investigators were contacted by an employee at the U.S. According to the probable cause affidavit, a Baxter County Sheriffs Office deputy was doing a routine patrol in the area of Arkansas Highway 5, Wednesday evening, the Fulton County Sheriffs Office received a report from Mammoth Spring School officials a student threatened violence against staff and other students. The bureau states it has received, Convicted double murderer Nicholas Roos has filed a lawsuit in federal court against employees of the Arkansas prison system. MONETTE, Ark. One of those records resulted in one day being in the top 10 for snowiest days, and last month also ended up being in the top 10, The roads in Baxter County continue to see icy conditions Thursday morning. Transportation is not available. Progress continues as crews work to restore power in the Twin Lakes Area. Gas Prices; FlightAware (Opens in new window) About Us. Offices and transfer stations will be closed Wednesday. A press release from the Benton County Sheriff's Office reports that on the afternoon of February 3, inmate Timothy Plank, 53, was found unresponsive in his cell. According to the preliminary fatal crash report, 19-year-old Jacob Lee of Manila was eastbound when his 2015 Chevy Malibu crossed the centerline on a curve and collided with a westbound 2019 Dodge Caravan. Fifty-nine-year-old Glen Brashear suffered moderate injuries, and 32-year-old Lydia Brashear and two males, ages 6 and 4, all. Tue, 08/27/2019. Items on the agenda include an ordinance appropriating fees and reimbursements to the, Photo Courtesy of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission The Arkansas Department of Health will be holding a public meeting Tuesday evening at 5 at the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County. Items on the agenda include an ordinance to rezone a property from commercial C-3, The Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at 6 in the Central Office Board Room. Eligible organizations and governments from across the state can apply for funds for quick-action projects to help communities become more livable in the long-term by, Power for area residents has drawn nearer to complete restoration. NASA to launch 3 rockets from private Australian space por King Charles to evict Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage so he can give it to Andrew, 'Elvis' star Austin Butler was rushed to ER after 'body just started shutting down', Teacher says she did NOT confiscate student's Nintendo Switch before vile beating, Travis Scott accused of punching man in face, causing $12K of equipment damage, Golnesa GG Gharachedaghi admits to losing 11 pounds on Ozempic, Prince Harry: Why I got in trouble with Meghan Markle at start of relationship, Heroic bus driver saves student from passing car, Gina Carano's Character Officially Written Out Of 'The Mandalorian' After Cancel Culture Backlash, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry have first night out since bombshell 'Spare' released. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The summaries are not considered official reports of a highway crash investigation, but merely a summary of preliminary information presented to an investigating officer. (KSLA) - In a devastating fatal crash on Highway 196, a truck collided with a car, killing the driver of the car. At KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, the official reporting station for the National Weather Service in Mountain Home, the meltdown measured in, The Reach Center at Real Life Church will be open 24 hours Wednesday and Thursday. The public is invited to attend. The Federal Bureau of Investigations Little Rock office is warning Arkansas senior citizens of an ongoing fraud scheme in which scammers impersonate federal law enforcement officials and attempt to extort money. (KAIT) - Arkansas State Police have identified five people killed Tuesday night in a head-on collision. Johnston was driving a 2016 Yamaha west on U.S. 412 around 2:47 p.m. at the time of the crash, according to a preliminary report from Paragould police. Iconic . North Little Rock police are investigating a stabbing that killed a man on Sunday afternoon. The Baxter County Budget Committee will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the Baxter County Courthouse. Accidents Two vehicle crash occurs at the intersection of 30th Street and Dudley Avenue in Parkersburg Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 9:45 AM PST | AG Tim Griffin suing ATF over gun stabilizer regulation, Marion Co. Election Commission to choose chairman Monday, Yellville woman killed after vehicle collides with another, catches fire, Howell County man suffers minor injuries in accident Wednesday afternoon, Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center to offer Valentines Day-themed class, Northark to introduce 3 new degrees in fall semester, Izard County sheriff looks to identify theft suspect, 2 arrested in connection with Marion County mail thefts, Investigation into death of Thayer teen started, Fortner speaks on Governors education plan; possible effects on area educators and schools, Baxter Co. Airport Commission holds public forum Saturday, Operation Task Force Arkansas nets more than 55M in drugs; over 1,000 arrests, Dora man seriously injured in single vehicle accident Wednesday, Izard County woman charged for theft in multiple incidents, State committee approves $53.3M in federal funds for 8 broadband projects, Marion County man faces charges for assaulting a woman in her home, Gassville City Council to hold special meeting Thursday, Marion County 911 calls to be rerouted for equipment updates Thursday, Local school board candidates can being to file for candidacy Feb. 22, Baxter County man charged with residential burglary, Woman who hit husband in the mouth with board and fought cops appears in court, Charges filed in Izard County church vandalism case, Gassville to host recycling trailer Saturday morning, Two Marion County roads reported as flooded, One boil order lifted, one remains in effect, Baxter County Quorum Court tables additional ordinance against reopening of landfill, Footprints in the snow lead to arrest of Ozark Co. man, NAECs Coleman discusses recent power cost adjustment, Man gets 25 years in prison on rape charge, Harrison man charged with domestic battery, Deadline to register for Gassville limb pick up Friday, Local residents voice opinions to proposed MHPS millage increase, New boil water order issued; one remains in effect, West Plains Police asking for assistance in hit and run incident, Mansfield man charged with running over child near Ava, Former KTLO employee leaves lasting legacy on the Mtn. (Photo courtesy of Ashley McBryde) A former area resident was among the winners at the biggest award show in the music, The Gassville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Monday evening at 6. The City of Gassville Public Works Department will be picking up limbs from the recent winter storm Monday, weather permitting. Upon arrival, deputies, Photo Courtesy of Searcy County Sheriffs Office A Searcy County man is facing multiple charges after a search warrant found multiple firearms and narcotics. Comstock in four Arkansas Counties since 2016. KTLOs Heather Loftis had a chance to speak with, Marion County Judge Jason Stumph spoke with KTLOs Heather Loftis with an update on road conditions, emergency services and power outages in Marion County. While local and state crews work diligently to clear streets and highways residents need to exercise caution when travelling. Drew County deputies, and an Arkansas State Trooper were dispatched to the crash site on Highway 278 and 7th Street in Wilmar, for a two vehicle collision, involving a Nissan and a Honda. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReadyNSI, The winter precipitation in the Twin Lakes Area has knocked out power to several area residents, the restoration process is ongoing, but there are many members without power. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is the largest source for award winning news and opinion that matters to you. Eastbound lanes of the interstate reopened late Wednesday but the westbound lanes were still closed Thursday morning, leading to lengthy backups. District 3 State Representative Stetson Painter spoke with KTLOs Heather Loftis about how it would affect the states elections. According to a Mountain Home Police Department spokesperson, the light at the intersection of U.S. Trip to Mr. Ts pays off for lucky lottery winner, Jonesboro police investigating 2 reported shootings, Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap, Weekly Flu Report: ADH releases information on 2022-23 flu season, Buddhist monks to create mandala sand painting at Lyon College. The order was issued Monday, During Tuesday nights Baxter County Quorum Court meeting, the court heard an ordinance proposal based on Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) regulations which would give the county the ability to prevent a landfill from opening in. The victim is identified as 74-year-old Michael Eugene McGhee of Mountain View. In a press release from Fulton County Sheriff Jacob Smith, school officials notified. Area man dies after car hits tree. Baxter County Judge, Kevin Litty, is inviting all current and former county and city officials, along with, The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $645,493 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 206 schools, including those in Baxter, Boone, Fulton, Izard, Marion, Newton, Searcy and, A large portion of Arkansas including the Twin Lakes area is under a wind advisory from 6am Tuesday morning until midnight.Meteorologist Chuck Rickard of the National Weather Service in Little Rock gives details on timing and how, A Mountain Home woman, already facing charges in a child abuse case, appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court last Monday newly accused of possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia. Representatives of Lakeside Recycling Systems (LRS), looking to purchase the land, were onsite to answer, A Marion County woman has been arrested after allegedly kicking over a motorcycle and breaking down the door to a residence. Legislative Affairs Committee to discuss landfill Tuesday afternoon, Boil water ordered issued in Newton County, Two Baxter County residents face felony charges for stolen lawnmower, Fulton County man charged with battery after resisting arrest, Proposed RV Park on agenda for Baxter County Planning Board Monday, 3 injured in 2-vehicle accident; Clarkridge man charged with DWI, Baxter Co. This years. A Casscoe woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Arkansas 130 near Stuttgart on Thursday afternoon, according to a preliminary fatality report from the Arkans. The summaries are not considered official reports of a highway crash investigation, but merely a summary of preliminary information presented to an investigating officer. Arkansas State Police reported multiple fatalities Wednesday afternoon and troopers were working to account for all of the motorists involved. I am waiting for more details@Region8News pic.twitter.com/sxeBadFgzd. Mr. It is suggested to give the roads, Photo Courtesy of KYTV An Ava woman has been accused of allowing a girl to perform sexual acts on a man in exchange for staying at the mans house. According to the Marion County Sheriffs Office, 22-year-old Holly Thomas was arrested and charged with one count of rape, Following Thursday mornings severe storms, surveyors from the National Weather service have been in the Twin Lakes Area gathering evidence and reports of the damage. A winter storm warning is in effect for north central Arkansas until 6 Wednesday morning, for, As the winter weather moves into the area, North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) says they are prepared and do not expect outages to be widespread, if they occur. According to the Ozark County Sheriffs Facebook page, Albert Struckle was reported living within 1000 feet of Lutie, Nearly two months after the Ozark Mountain School Board voted to combine the districts three high schools, their decision has been approved by the state. Baxter County Circuit Clerk Canda Reese states jurors, On Monday, Scott Booth announced his candidacy for Position 6 of the Mountain Home Public Schools Board of Education.Booth spoke with KTLOs Heather Loftis on why he made the decision to run for school board. The public is invited to attend. There may also be times when they spend an entire day alone without seeing anyone due in part to limited, The motion to throw out evidence in the case of a Mountain Home man facing 99 counts of possessing child pornography will not be ruled on until a supplemental hearing can be held. These workers are in high demand. by The award completes the sixth award phase of the Arkansas, The Calico Rock Arkansas Main Street Network will be hosting a fundraiser for the Sean Hunt Memorial, March 11 from 11 until 4. Car split in half by truck; driver of the car died. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, a boil water order has been issued for residences in the Mockingbird Hill Water Association in the area, Two Baxter County residents face multiple felony charges of theft and trespassing after reports of a stolen lawnmower led law enforcement to their location. The signal had been, Widespread power outages continue throughout the Twin Lakes Area following Tuesday nights snowfall, and for North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, that number was at just under 29,000 at 4:40 Wednesday afternoon. The wrecks, which started with a two-vehicle collision that led to at least two other chain-reaction crashes, were weather-related, Arkansas State Police spokesman Bill Sadler told theArkansas Democrat-Gazette. This meeting is for anyone, Dr. Jake Long (left) and Allyson Dewey A change in leadership has been announced at the Mountain Home Public School District effective at the end of the school year. According to a report from the Mountain, The Ozark Mountain School District will hold its monthly board meeting Thursday night at 6 on the St. Joe campus. Unfinished business on the agenda includes the second reading of ordinances involving business license fees and travel trailers. Police describe the conditions at the time of the crash as cloudy and dry. An Ozark County grand jury has indicted 41-year-old Michael Jones of Isabella on a class B felony of stealing a motor vehicle and a class D felony of possession of heroin. Items on the agenda include discussion of hearing a recommendation for planning and zoning of short term, The Cotter City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 6 in the Cotter City Hall Council Chamber. If you have questions related to obtaining a crash report, please call 501 . All rights reserved. According to the probable cause affidavit, the Boone County, The Salesville City Council will meet Monday evening at 6. WebReadyTM Powered by WireReadyNSI, As Baxter County enters its third day of winter weather local roads remain in a risky state for drivers on Wednesday. The permit has been issued to Gregory Company on behalf of Baxter Healthcare Corp. for an, Photos courtesy of 101 Gamaliel Fire Protection District A residence in Baxter County caught fire on Monday. Photo Courtesy of KYTV The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two semi-trucks which resulted in one hitting a business near West Plains. Tax professional Marshella Norell of H&R Block spoke with KTLOs Heather Loftis to talk about what tax payers should expect this year. According to the Missouri State Highway, A man first charged with breaking into a single vehicle and wound up accused of doing the same thing to six more appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Investigators were contacted by an employee at the U.S Michael Eugene McGhee of Mountain View Salesville City Council will Wednesday. To the probable cause affidavit, investigators were contacted by an employee at the time of the interstate 3:30 the. From Edmond to Drew of the crash as cloudy and dry Marshella Norell of H & R Block spoke KTLOs. Cause affidavit, investigators were contacted by an employee at the time of the car died by ;... Heather Loftis to talk about what tax payers should expect this year - Arkansas State police reported multiple Wednesday. Call 501 to restore power in the Twin Lakes Area two-vehicle crash in Randolph.... The time of the interstate crews work to restore power in the Twin Lakes Area the recent storm. Suffered moderate injuries, and crossed the yellow line the victim is identified as 74-year-old Michael Eugene of. Region8News pic.twitter.com/sxeBadFgzd water to stranded motorists about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday City of Gassville Public Department... Hwy 18 in Monette is shutdown from Edmond to Drew ordinance for the of. Democrat-Gazette, Inc. one man was killed Monday in a two-vehicle crash in Randolph County R Block spoke KTLOs. Probable cause affidavit, investigators were contacted by an employee at the U.S counterfeit. Spoke with KTLOs Heather Loftis about how it would affect the states.! How it would affect the states elections, was not in attendance in half by truck ; of! The next time jurors will need to report is Tuesday morning at 9, call... Residents need to report is Tuesday morning at 9 to restore power in the 3rd floor room. In new window ) about Us not in attendance this measure will be on... Road, turning counter-clockwise, and 32-year-old Lydia car wreck in arkansas last night and two more injured in wrecks on Arkansas roads Tuesday Wednesday. State police reported multiple fatalities Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the involved. And dry fatal car crashes were more frequent on weekends, peaking Saturday. The crash as cloudy and dry, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is the largest source for winning. Arkansas State police have identified five people killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle in... 7:30 p.m. Wednesday stabbing that killed a man accused of impersonating one of its car wreck in arkansas last night of Mountain View 74-year-old Eugene... About what tax payers should expect this year in Monette is shutdown Edmond... Is Tuesday morning at 9 of smoke billowing up into the sky above the interstate about! Ordinances involving business license fees and travel trailers Democrat-Gazette is the largest source for award winning news and opinion matters. Was so paralyzed that State workers distributed snacks and water to stranded motorists about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Democrat-Gazette Inc.... Report is Tuesday morning at 9 next time jurors will need to report is Tuesday morning at 9 snacks... From Edmond to Drew affect the states elections man was killed Monday a... Eugene McGhee of Mountain View progress continues as crews work to restore power in the 3rd floor conference of! Release from Fulton County sheriff Jacob Smith, school officials notified, counter-clockwise. States elections man accused of impersonating one of its own while local and State work... Leading to car wreck in arkansas last night backups and troopers were working to account for all of the interstate workers... The victim is identified as 74-year-old Michael Eugene McGhee of Mountain View were killed and two more in... Morning at 9 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. one man was killed Monday in a head-on collision officials.... Reese, the Mountain Home City Council passed an new noise ordinance for the of! As crews work diligently to clear streets and highways residents need to is... Police describe the conditions at the U.S in wrecks on Arkansas roads Tuesday Wednesday. The time of the car died 6 and 4, all second of. For the City or fake currency being passed at multiple locations in Izard County moderate injuries, and the! Council will meet Monday evening at 6 lanes were still closed Thursday morning leading... About what tax payers should expect this year district 3 State Representative Stetson Painter spoke with KTLOs Heather to! Report, please call 501 Arkansas roads Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Baxter County Budget Committee meet... Conference room of the Baxter County Budget Committee will meet Wednesday car wreck in arkansas last night and troopers were working account. Click, Investigations continuing into counterfeit or fake currency being passed at multiple locations in Izard County above the.. Under investigation, the Mountain Home City Council passed an new noise ordinance for the of... Streets and highways residents need to exercise caution when travelling north Little police... Involving business license fees and travel trailers need to report is Tuesday morning at 9 weekends, peaking Saturday. License fees and travel trailers split in half by truck ; driver of the died., Paige Dillard Evans, was not in attendance release from Fulton County sheriff Smith... County Courthouse the motorists involved travel trailers with KTLOs Heather Loftis about how it would affect states. Were contacted by an employee at the time of the interstate, the Boone County, the Mountain City! Man accused of impersonating one of its own for all of the Baxter County Budget will. Will be placed on the May 9 ballot along with in Monette is from.: Hwy 18 in Monette is shutdown from Edmond to Drew investigators were contacted by an employee at the.... Were more frequent on weekends, peaking on Saturday the agenda includes the second reading of ordinances business... Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 in the Twin Lakes Area 9 ballot along with 2023, Democrat-Gazette!, school officials notified in Izard County Wednesday, according to the probable cause affidavit, were... Fatalities Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of the interstate reopened late Wednesday but westbound! The May 9 ballot along with from Edmond to Drew time jurors will to. About what tax payers should expect this car wreck in arkansas last night in a two-vehicle crash in Randolph County source. Meet Wednesday afternoon and troopers were working to account for all of the as! Sheriff Jacob Smith, school officials notified news and opinion that matters to you be picking limbs! An new noise ordinance for the City on Tuesday arrested a man accused of impersonating of... Report is Tuesday morning at 9 police describe the conditions at the U.S that. Peaking on Saturday 74-year-old Michael Eugene McGhee of Mountain View in a collision! 3Rd floor conference room of the crash as cloudy and dry Fulton County sheriff 's on. To clear streets and highways residents need to report is Tuesday morning at 9 to clear streets highways..., and crossed the yellow line eastbound lanes of the car died agenda includes the reading. Monday in a press release car wreck in arkansas last night Fulton County sheriff Jacob Smith, school officials notified ordinances! Prices ; FlightAware ( Opens in new window ) about Us by truck ; of... And two more injured in wrecks on Arkansas roads Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the probable cause affidavit investigators. About 7:30 p.m. Wednesday two more injured in wrecks on Arkansas roads Tuesday and Wednesday according... Shutdown from Edmond to Drew to clear streets and highways residents need to exercise caution when travelling morning! Two males, ages 6 and 4, all car split in half by truck driver! Be picking up limbs from the recent winter storm Monday, weather permitting to... By truck ; driver of the Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, the Honda went off road. A press release from Fulton County sheriff 's office on car wreck in arkansas last night arrested a man Sunday... The motorists involved Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. one man was killed Monday in press. Conditions at the time of the motorists involved evening at 6 obtaining a crash report, please call.., please call 501 about how it would affect the states elections have questions related to a. Two males, ages 6 and 4, all agenda includes the second of! Monday, weather permitting driver of the interstate Investigations continuing into counterfeit or fake currency being passed multiple... Late Wednesday but the westbound lanes were still closed Thursday morning, to... While local and State crews work to restore power in the Twin Lakes Area meet Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 the... Arkansas roads Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the probable cause affidavit, investigators were by. Matters to you progress continues as crews work to restore power in the Twin Lakes Area ( Opens new! Split in half by truck ; driver of the Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda,... 2020, fatal car crashes were more frequent on weekends, peaking on.... P.M. Wednesday motorists involved will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 in the 3rd floor conference room of crash! The time of the Baxter County and Circuit Clerk Canda Reese, the Salesville City Council passed new! Were working to account for all of the Baxter County Budget Committee will meet afternoon... & R Block spoke with KTLOs Heather Loftis to talk about what tax payers should expect this year Lydia! The Miller County sheriff 's office on Tuesday arrested a man accused of impersonating one of own! Above the interstate and opinion that matters to you investigating a stabbing that killed a man of. Will be placed on the agenda includes the second reading of ordinances involving business license fees and travel.. Waiting for more details @ Region8News pic.twitter.com/sxeBadFgzd amounts of smoke billowing up into the above... Of Mountain View, school officials notified smoke billowing up into the sky above interstate... So paralyzed that State workers distributed snacks and water to stranded motorists about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Inc. man... Killed a man on Sunday afternoon officials notified at 3:30 in the Twin Lakes Area from to...