Nevada News Archives

Recently I was in Missouri and learned about the WAGS animal program: Wonderful Animals Giving Support. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Surely some money could be found for some of these.”

Last week, the Nevada R-5 Community Teacher's Associ-ation hosted a "meet and greet" forum for the nine persons seeking election to the district's board of education on April 8. The nine candidates are Mark ... via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

“Handicapped people were taken right by the chlorine storage room”

The next time the tornado sirens blow, local residents should not head for the Water Treatment Plant looking for shelter from the storm. via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

“If they (the passengers) are sick, they need an ambulance, not a taxi”

The city's taxi coupon program and the handicapped accessible van service will continue to operate with no disruption in the service when M-NOD Taxi and Shuttle takes over the operation of the handicapped ... via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

“It will take a large number of volunteers to staff two or more shelters”

March 31 is the sign-up deadline for a free American Red Cross training course to certify area residents to volunteer in both general population and special needs emergency shelters. via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

NEVADA, Mo. - The Vernon County Sheriff's Department is investigating the Wednesday night shooting death of a 47-year-old Neosho man, who was found at an address in the Derrick area. via Joplin Globe

“Folks just need to use common sense. When the wind is blowing people need to not be burning. It can get away from you pretty quick”

Justin Messner/Daily Mail-- Nevada fire crews work vigorously to extinguish the yard fire of a rural Nevada member, Wednesday, March 12, after a brush pile fire jumped to the home owner's lawn and spread ... via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

“The people and businesses have been very generous, not just in Nevada but all over Vernon County and El Dorado Springs”

In 1981 a representative of Children's Mercy Hospital came to Vernon County asking for some help. via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

“We have to strongly recognize and support the patrons of our district”

The Nevada R-5 School District's Foundation is growing every year, according to Shirley Rainey, who continues to administer the program even though she's retired from her post with the district. via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

On Monday, March 10, members of the Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, State Liquor Control and Vernon County Sheriff's Office met in Nevada to review information relating ... via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Nevada's community of musicians has made a tradition of honoring its members with special awards. via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

“Celebration of the '70's and '80's”

Kim Bessey sings as Tina Turner performing "Proud Mary" in the latest CCPA production. via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

“It doesn't seem right that it should come from these taxes”

When members of Nevada's infrastructure committee arrived at their meeting Thursday night expecting to allocate $500,000 of transportation sales tax money for street construction, they found to their shock that ... via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Organizations and businesses that offer assistance, programs and services to help ensure and enhance the lives of residents in Vernon County have an opportunity to get together with other providers in Vernon ... via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Applications are available at the Nevada Campus of Crowder College for the second class of the school's fledgling registered nursing program. via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald