Environment And Nature

Elusive Enemy (04/26/08)
During the Civil War, the commanding general of the Department of Kansas had to contend and combat two elusive enemies. The first was the various forms of the Confederate Guerrillas in Missouri -- of which much has been written about in this column. ...

Fort Scott partners with Kiwanis to plant trees (04/26/08)
FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- The planting of trees is one way to help beautify the community, and local residents will have the chance to do just that again this year by participating in the city's annual street tree program. In the program, a collaborative effort between the City of Fort Scott and the Fort Scott Pioneer Kiwanis Club, city officials will provide trees free of charge to area residents upon request. ...

Community takes care of the Earth (04/23/08)
The city was abuzz with activity this weekend and on Monday and Tuesday, as the community did its part to take care of the environment. On Saturday, the annual countywide clean-up day, in which the Recycling Center accepted unwanted items and trash from area residents free of charge, took place...

Budweiser Clydesdales to visit Fort Scott in June (04/22/08)
The Budweiser Clydesdales will be arriving in Fort Scott on June 2 for a week-long visit. Never having appeared in Fort Scott before, their arrival is a once-in-a-lifetime event for many area residents. With 10 horses, their wagon and various other equipment and supplies, Budweiser will be coming into town and anticipates stabling the Clydesdales at the Fort Scott National Historic Site...

Along came a spider (04/03/08)

Missourians should take safety precautions if more record heavy rains fall (04/02/08)
Heavy rainfall resulting in flash floods and persistent flooding throughout Missouri has prompted much attention from a variety of government agencies and branches. So far, a total of 35 counties have been added to the list of those eligible for disaster assistance -- with Vernon County still not among them. But flash flooding has already created its share of problems, with U.S. 71 shut down to one lane for a short period on Monday as a storm tore through the area...

Selecting right herbicide important for managing bermudagrass athletic fields (04/02/08)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Sports-turf managers need to be cautious when selecting and timing the application of pre-emergence herbicides on athletic fields with bermudagrass, said a University of Missouri turfgrass scientist. "With the heavy ice cover over many areas of the state this winter, there are concerns about bermudagrass survival," said Brad Fresenburg...

March weather arrives late in Southwest Missouri (04/01/08)
Nevada Daily Mail Radar images depicting tornado watches and severe weather warnings are not uncommon in the month of March, especially in Southwest Missouri. However, this year's storms came quite late in the month -- the last day possible, in fact...

Missouri Highway Patrol to participate in Operation Orange (04/01/08)
Nevada Daily Mail Colonel James F. Keathley, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware of National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, April 7-11, 2008. During that week, the Patrol's General Headquarters and any troop headquarters with outdoor lighting will use orange, rather than white lights. Operation Orange, as it is being called, is meant to remind motorists of the need to drive safely in highway work zones...

City officials recommend 'shelter in place' during severe storms (03/25/08)
The next time the tornado sirens blow, local residents should not head for the Water Treatment Plant looking for shelter from the storm. Instead, the city of Nevada and the National Weather Service says residents should stay where they are and "shelter in place."...

Arson suspect faces additional charges in Cedar County (03/20/08)
A Stockton man accused of setting a fire inside a Nevada woman's home was released today from the Vernon County jail on his own recognizance so he could be transferred to Stockton Court and face nine other criminal charges. Patrick Ellis, 30, was granted a release from his $50,000 cash-only bond Thursday afternoon during a pre-trial hearing by 28th Circuit Judge Neal Quitno, only to be transferred across the Cedar County line, where a $100,000 bond awaited him...

Governor seeks flood and storm assistance for 70 counties (03/20/08)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- On Wednesday, Gov. Matt Blunt asked President Bush to quickly approve disaster declarations for both individual assistance and public assistance for 70 Missouri counties and the city of St. Louis as a result of flooding and severe weather across the entire central and southern parts of Missouri, including Vernon County...

Spring City Revitalization Group continues efforts aimed at growth (03/19/08)
The Spring City Revitalization Group, in El Dorado Springs, has had a busy March and has been addressing many local economic development issues. According to updates provided by the group, projects are in the works aimed at preserving the quality of life in the town despite challenges it faces...

Flood warning in effect for Marmaton (03/19/08)
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Marmaton River near Nevada, from Wednesday afternoon through some time Friday, or until the warning is canceled. Those with property or livestock near the river should monitor conditions, the NWS said...

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