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What began as allegations against Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, jail deputies, jailers and the county commissioners in May of 2017, finally ended with an amended complaint, a small settlement and dismissal on Monday. The lawsuit was originally filed by local attorney Dustin Dunfield on behalf of Alexander Trexel, who was then an inmate at the Vernon County Jail. ...

On Tuesday, the issue of a proposed half-cent sales tax was put before the voters of the City of Nevada, who passed the measure 1020 to 128. The ballot measure drew a nearly 25 percent voter turnout with 88 percent approval. The special election was the result of the work of Citizens United to Strengthen Our Hospital, a grassroots effort created by Dr. Warren Lovinger to develop support for Nevada Regional Medical Center and its services...

According to court documents, Lance Berry’s request for release on his own recognizance was denied on Thursday. Records show the court found “clear and convincing evidence that no bond is appropriate: Defendant is currently on probation, the nature and circumstances of the offense and the weight of evidence against defendant. Defendant is charged with unlawful use of a weapon where said use allegedly led to the death of one person and serious injury of another.”...

Local law enforcement officers gather evidence at the scene of a fatal shooting that took place on Sunday afternoon at a residence in the 200 block of S. Spring Street in Nevada. Around 2:30 p.m. the Nevada Police Department and Vernon County Sheriff’s Office responded to the residence after a reported disturbance in progress at that location...

The Hume R-8 School Board met in regular June session with Josh Rogers, Steve Yarick, Greg Fillpot, Verne Wepener, Mark Byrd, Brad Steuck, Bryice Cannon, Colby Sisson, Superintendent Scott Morrison, and Melody Wikoff in attendance. The board paid the final June bills and approved the budget for the 2019-2020 school year...

“Seussical Jr.” is an adaptation of the musical “Seussical” written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and made to be put on the stage by children. It weaves the familiar stories of “Horton Hears a Who” and “Horton Hatches an Egg” into one heartwarming tale of an elephant who is faithful, 100 percent. ...