Stories from Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Aug. 11 There was a report of a theft at the 1100 block of north Elm, made by Gaylene Buckner, of Nevada. She reported medication, a cell phone and compact discs stolen. There was a report of a burglary on the 700 block of east Hickory, made by Rachel Woods, of Nevada. She reported a bicycle stolen...

July 23 Ruth A. Wilson, Riverside, Mo., speeding 42/30. July 24 Michael L. Brown, Omaha, Neb., no proof of insurance. Matthew E. Matt, Ozark, Mo., no valid operator's license. Diane R. Orr, Nevada, dog running at large and no dog tag. Courtney L. Page, Nevada, careless and imprudent driving and driving while intoxicated...

Missouri Department of Transportation crews will make repairs to the Vernon County bridge on Route BB, nine-tenths of a mile from Route 54, today and Thursday, Aug. 13-14. The bridge is two blocks south of the city hospital in Nevada. Delays could last up to 10 minutes, and motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes, MoDOT officials said...

Missouri landowners can apply July 21 to Sept. 19 for natural resources conservation assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Natural Resources Conserva-tion Service announced. The EQIP plan promotes agricultural production and environmental quality...

Nevada Tiger Pride Marching Band students prepare for the first game, during band camp this week.

Editor's note: Trinity Nelson, Rich Hill, is serving as an intern at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China. In the following, she shares her experiences so far. ---------------------------------- Let the games begin! That is the one phrase that I have been waiting to hear since last August. ...