Nevada/Vernon County Community Foundation is offering park naming opportunities, with sponsorships from $1,000 to $400,000, for the new corner park by the courthouse square.

Nevada’s new Kiwanis club and On My Own are teaming up to fund ADA-approved playground equipment at Walton Lake Park, ...

Troop supports Emily Raney’s Blessing Box Silver Award project for seniors at Neal Senior Center and reminds community cookie sales run through April 12.

Cottey flag football falls 19–0 at Southwestern but clamps down after halftime, led by Xitlali Botts’ 11 tackles and two ...

We are so grateful that our Grandson raked leaves with Husband. Our sycamore tree has leaves the size of dinner plates and they like to follow the fence line on both sides out front. What a mess! It ...

Missouri's HB 2710 would give public schools and DESE A–F “accountability report cards” tied to student outcomes and possible awards, after clearing the House and heading to the Senate. Missouri ...

Vernon Co. Route Z to close March 18 for pipe replacement; all lanes shut 7 a.m.–4 p.m. near Richards, drivers should use alternate routes.

A section in book, Chapter 38, dealt with Nevada High School Athletic Records. It is far from a complete accounting, thus the purpose of this current column. Regarding our NHS athletics records ...

As Nevada shifts clocks for daylight saving, Fire Chief Taylor McKlintic urges families to test smoke alarms, clear hazards, and update escape plans to prevent home fires.

Road and Bridge has advised that 1525 Road between Veteran Road, (BB Highway), and N Highway in Sections 17 and 18 in Drywood Township is now open and the bridge is complete! Do not fill this field ...

NMS 6th graders attend a cheer clinic as coach Rebecca Darrow leads them through stretches, cheers, jumps and basic routines to prepare for 7th grade tryouts.

Nevada/Vernon County Community Foundation launches its first educational scholarship, a $1,500 renewable award for two Nevada High School seniors funded by Kevin and Toni Williams.