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07/04/2024
Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz hit RBI singles in 10th that lift Pirates past Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Ke’Bryan Hayes grounds out, driving in a run, off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday in Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) PITTSBURGH (AP) –
07/04/2024
The Lake Norfork Fireworks Association is just minutes from its Independence Eve fireworks show. The fireworks start at 9:15, and the musical accompaniment can be heard on 99.7 The Boot.
07/04/2024
An explosion at a defense weapons plant in Arkansas injured at least two people Wednesday and left another missing, the facility's operators said.
CAMDEN, Ark. (AP) – An explosion at a defense weapons plant in Arkansas injured at least two people Wednesday and left another missing, the facility’s operators said. The explosion happened at the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical
07/04/2024
Arkansas has ended its fiscal year with a $698.4 million surplus, state finance officials announced Tuesday.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas has ended its fiscal year with a $698.4 million surplus, state finance officials announced Tuesday. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue for the fiscal
07/04/2024
The Lake Norfork Fireworks Association is less than an hour from its big Independence Eve fireworks show. Tune in to 99.7 The Boot for the accopaniment.
07/03/2024
On Wednesday, signatures will be collected for two bi-partisan citizen-initiated petitions from 4 until 6 at 44 Industrial Drive. Signatures are being collected for the Arkansas Abortion Amendment of 2024 and the Arkansas Government Disclosure Act of 2024 to be placed on the November 2024 ballot.
On Wednesday, signatures will be collected for two bi-partisan citizen-initiated petitions from 4 until 6 at 44 Industrial Drive. Signatures are being collected for the Arkansas Abortion Amendment of 2024 and the Arkansas Government Disclosure Act of
07/03/2024
A boil water order for residents in the rural portion of the Pyatt Waterworks system in Marion County has been lifted.
A boil water order for residents in the rural portion of the Pyatt Waterworks system in Marion County has been lifted. The Arkansas Department of Health issued the boil order for customers along U.S. Highway 62 East,
07/03/2024
Forty-six-year-old Stephanie Mellott was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is still under investigation.
A woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday at noon in Howell County. Forty-six-year-old Stephanie Mellott was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the West Plains Police Department, the crash was reported around noon on
07/03/2024
They’ll be open normal business hours this week, including July 4th, Mon.-Fri. 8 to 5: 30 or Sat., 9- 3! Go take a test drive – what better way to celebrate Independence Day than with a new or “new-to-you” ride? Call 8 7 0 -4 2 5 -2 1 8 1 or go online at ultimate auto group . com!
07/03/2024
Brody to lead Izard County's transition to 11-man football
Photo courtesy of Izard County School District After the Izard County School Board approved the hire of a head football coach, they ended up hiring another one weeks later. Chase Brody, originally hired to coach the Cougars’
07/03/2024
Nolan Gorman hits grand slam to help Cardinals beat Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Gorman (16) reacts after hitting a grand slam against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a baseball game Tuesday in Pittsburgh. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) PITTSBURGH (AP) – Nolan Gorman hit his second career
07/03/2024
Man gets prison time in child s*x case.
Mitchell Stump (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man charged with fourth-degree s*xual assault took a quick trip through the judicial system ending with a guilty plea in Baxter County Circuit Court last
07/03/2024
Former MC jail inmate asking court to declare pay-for-stay system unconstitutional
A young Western Grove man was locked up in the Marion County jail for a lengthy period as a pre-trial detainee and when finally released was presented with an $18,250 pay-for-stay bill for the time he was
07/03/2024
Sheriff discusses safety for the 4th
With the Independence Day holiday this Thursday local citizens will be traveling local roads, rivers, and lakes in larger numbers and The Baxter County Sheriff’s Department is reminding the public to stay safe during celebrations.Sheriff John Montgomery
07/03/2024
Baxter Co. Quorum Court votes against, later approves 2 commissioners to local fire protection district
The Baxter County Quorum Court’s July session was highlighted by a resolution to appoint new fire protectioin district commissioners that was originally voted down and later approved. Matt Sharp has the details. Listen: click to download audio
07/03/2024
Independence Eve Fireworks Show to be held on Lake Norfork
The Lake Norfork Fireworks Association is set for its annual display. The Independence Eve Fireworks Show will be held Wednesday evening on the lake. The fireworks, courtesy of AM Pyrotechnics, will be shot between the bridges on
07/03/2024
The City of Yellville will host their 2nd annual Independence Day fireworks event Thursday evening starting at 5.
The City of Yellville will host their 2nd annual Independence Day fireworks event Thursday evening starting at 5. The event will feature special guests, DJ Peace and the Jim Massey Band, along with food trucks, a bubble
07/02/2024
Fordyce grocery store reopens in wake of mass shooting that left 4 dead
Shoppers enter the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce on Tuesday. The store reopened 11 days after a mass shooting that killed four. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press) FORDYCE, Ark. (AP) – The sounds that filled the
07/02/2024
Utah State announced Tuesday it's firing football coach and former Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson after an external review of allegations that he hadn't complied with Title IX policies regarding the reporting of s*xual misconduct cases.
Utah State coach Blake Anderson reacts to a penalty during the second half of the team’s NCAA college football game against Boise State on Nov. 18, 2023, in Logan, Utah. Utah State says it’s firing Blake Anderson
07/02/2024
Arkansas-based financial institution to investigate cybersecurity breach.
An Arkansas-based financial institution is investigating a cybersecurity breach of its customers’ information. Evolve Bank and Trust announced this past week a known cybercriminal organization illegally obtained and released data and personal information of some of its
07/02/2024
A Mountain Home man charged with first-degree murder appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday.
Dusty Wheeler (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man charged with first-degree murder appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Forty-four-year-old Dusty Shane Wheeler’s attorney asked that his client’s current $1 million bond
07/02/2024
A Fulton County man is facing charges in connection to an accident which killed a 17-year-old girl in January 2024.
A Fulton County man is facing charges in connection to an accident which killed a 17-year-old girl in January 2024. According to the probable cause affidavit, 43-year-old Evan French of Mammoth Spring is facing a
07/02/2024
Four former Missouri guards have pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of a Black man in prison, and a fifth has pleaded not guilty to accessory to involuntary manslaughter.
Oriel Moore describes life without her brother, 38-year-old Othel Moore Jr., to reporters Dec. 19, 2023, at the Missouri Capitol building in Jefferson City. Four Missouri prison guards have been charged with murder, and a fifth with
07/02/2024
Progressive groups in Arkansas have decided to not ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a lower court's ruling that private groups can't sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Progressive groups in Arkansas have decided to not ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a lower court’s ruling that private groups can’t sue under a key section of the
07/02/2024
Mammoth Spring man charged with negligent homicide after teen dies in single-vehicle accident.
A Mammoth Spring Man has been charged with negligent homicide. This in connection with a crash that killed a 17-year-old girl in January of 2024. Court records indicate that 43-year-old Evan French has also been charged with
07/02/2024
Attorney General files lawsuit over Jonesboro landlords' discrimination and s*xual harassment.
A couple accused of using their position as landlords to make unwanted advances on female renters is being sued under the Arkansas Fair Housing Act. A representative of Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office said that Charles and
07/02/2024
Change is what you make of it, and for Brittany Barker and Rhonda Flowers it’s time to celebrate a new chapter in this long-respected business! You choose where you get oxygen or medical equipment - Brooks, you’ll learn why their motto is “They go the extra mile, so you don’t have to!”
07/02/2024
American Legion baseball makes up the local Tuesday schedule as Mountain Home's two baseball teams will square off at Cooper Park.
American Legion baseball makes up the local Tuesday schedule as Mountain Home’s two baseball teams will square off at Cooper Park. The Lockeroom will have its last outing before they begin another tournament on Independence Day in
07/02/2024
Cardinals begin road trip Tuesday in Pittsburgh
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to begin a seven-game road trip on Tuesday. The Redbirds will start off in Pittsburgh for a three-game series with the Pirates. St. Louis is currently in second place in the
07/02/2024
MH woman unconscious after vehicle hits tree
A Mountain Home woman was unconcious after her vehicle struck a tree Sunday evening in Baxter County. Fifty-three-year-old Susan Stephens was transported by ambulance to Baxter Health with serious injuries. According to the crash report from the
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Videos
Did you guess our question correctly yesterday? Just a hint, a lot of you did.... but there can only be one winner a day!
Tune into the Trading Post this morning at 11 to hear Sammy Raycraft pick our first winner of KTLO's 5 Days of Christmas! The winner will be announced a little after 11:05, and you MUST call in to claim your gift card!
KTLO, CLASSIC HITS AND THE BOOT PRESENT:
THE 5 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!
December 18 - 22nd we're giving away $50 Gift Cards!
Follow along on our page each morning, starting Sunday, December 17, for a Christmas related trivia question -- Winners will be announced each weekday morning on the Trading Post on KTLO-AM 1240 and Classic Hits 101.7 at 11 a.m.
AND tune into KTLO-FM 97.9 each morning and get ready to answer a Christmas related trivia question!
Gift Cards must be picked up by noon on Friday, December 22.
Hummingbirds
Tune into the Garden Show on KTLO-FM 97.9 this morning to hear Ms. Vicki Garner talk about this hummingbird video loyal listener Geneva Sproles sent in!
The Bomber Youth Football League is ready to see Mountain Home take on Harrison Friday night at Bomber Stadium!
Do you have your "Beat Harrison" signs yet?
Pick them up today at KTLO, North Arkansas Dental Group or Mountain Home High School!
Watch as KTLO, Classic Hits 101.7 and 99.7 The Boot catches up with Bomber broadcaster Brad Coleman and Ben Strider from Strider Consulting to film a Bomber Flyover detailing some fun events through the history of the Mtn Home vs Harrison rivalry. Look to pick up your Beat Harrison Signs at Mountian Home High School, KTLO station, and North Arkansas Dental Group.
Frank & Patsy are getting ready to leave the nest! Don’t forget to watch your step, and your head, when visiting us at the KTLO Studios!
We’ve had a couple new visitors here at the KTLO studios! Be sure to watch your step, and your head, if you stop by the station anytime soon!
Enter to win!
How big of a St. Louis Cardinals fan are you? Enter for your chance to win!
Post your pictures below showing off your best Cardinals spirit.
The picture with the most 'likes' will win this Cardinals tumbler KTLO received from the affiliate event last month.
Winner will be announced Friday, May 12th.
Monday night, Ron Czanskowski threw out the opening pitch at the Clysta Willett Park’s Opening Day Ceremony on Ritter Field to coach Don Webb.
KTLO's Heather Loftis had a chance to visit with country artist Heath Sanders about his upcoming concert at Ozarka College on January 21st! Tickets are available at Eventbrite. Listen below!
Jim and Bob
It was great to see the 'legendary' Jim Bodenhamer at the KTLO studios this morning!
Video of security outside the White House pre-inauguration.
Mountain Home Bombers at Benton
Bombers at Marion
Trading post preview
The Grand Finale at the Red White and Blue Festival
KTLO-AM, a 250 watt radio station, went on the air in Mtn. Home Memorial Day weekend, 1953, featuring block programming of every conceivable format; 15 minutes of country music, 15 minutes of pop, 15 minutes of early rock ‘n roll, 15 minutes of classical, etc. Much programming was live in the early days. There was a studio piano, but the musicians would bring the other instruments. There were hospital admissions reports (in the days before privacy laws), reports from the local cattle sale barn, school reports and reports of births, weddings and deaths.
The last three letters in the station’s call letters stand for “Twin Lakes of the Ozarks”.
The original owner of KTLO-AM was Bob Wheeler of Harrison, who also owned KHOZ. He sold the station to Arvin “Monk” Stricklen in May, 1955. In 1966, KTLO-AM was upgraded to 1,000 watt stations. In 1970 Stricklen added KTLO-FM, a Class A 3,000 watt station. Stricklen sold the stations to Bob Knight and Doctors John and Robert Ahrens in September, 1975.
In April of 1995 Danny & Velma Ward and Charles and Scottie Earls bought the Ahrens’ share of the stations. The company upgraded KTLO-FM to 50,000 watts over Labor Day weekend, 1996. KCTT-FM, Oldies 101.7, was added over the 4th of July weekend, 1998. They purchased the station, licensed to Yellville, from Glen and Sherri Adams and erected a new tower in Gassville and moved the studios to the Mountain Home location.
In August 2010 the Knights and the Wards purchased the Earls’ stock and became equal partners in Mtn. Lakes Broadcasting Corp.; parent company of KTLO LLC. (Scott Earls remained a 2.7% Limited Partner in KTLO LLC, with the Knights and the Wards owning the balance of the company. In December, 2014 Mountain Lakes Broadcasting purchased Scott Earls’ 2.7% Limited Partnership; making the Knights and the Wards sole owners (50/50) of both KTLO LLC and Mountain Lakes Broadcasting Corp.)
In September, 2012 Mountain Lakes Broadcasting purchased KMAC-FM, licensed to Gainesville, Missouri, from Pearson Broadcasting. The call sign was changed to KBOD, nicknamed “The Boot” and the station returned to the air December 31, 2012 featuring a new hot country format and broadcasting from the KTLO studios at 620 Highway 5 North.
We’re truly local community broadcasters: We broadcast local news, local sports and local information; school band concerts, ballgames, Veteran’s ceremonies, political forums, even the community Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.
Launched in 2000, KTLO.com, packed with local news and information, now boasts over 20,000 unique visitors and 250,000 page views weekly.
Honors & Awards: Recognized by the National Assn. of Broadcasters five times as one of the top 5 Small Market Radio Stations of the Year in the country. Consistent winner of Arkansas AP Broadcasters News awards and awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. Recipient of the Silver Mike Award for leadership in the broadcast industry; Small Market Radio Stations of the Year; and Community Service Award from the Arkansas Broadcasters Assn.
We have broadcast at least 650 Bomber football and about 4,000 boys and girls basketball games over the years, both at home and away. Also broadcast state tournament softball and baseball games as well as numerous other athletic events. Inducted into the MHHS Sports Hall of Honor as “The Voice of the Bombers” in 2011.
We’ve collected food for the Food Bank of NCA and the Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, Coats for Kids and school supplies for needy children. Our radiothons and concerts over the years have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local entities, including ASU/Mtn. Home, BRMC, the Christian Clinic, Mountain Home Education Foundation, Food Bank of NCA, the Red White Blue Festival and many others, including $12,000 for the Girl Scouts, enough to bring the Viet Nam Moving Wall to Mtn. Home in 2001.
We are locally owned and have a staff of 22. We use local suppliers whenever possible and all of our income and payroll stays in the local community.
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