Stories from Thursday, February 2, 2012

Nevada police announced Wednesday that two men believed to be members of a theft ring responsible for numerous stealing cases from unlocked vehicles and burglaries committed in and around the city of Nevada are facing charges. A recent investigation into the incidents led to the arrest of Kristopher D. Crawford, 18, of Nevada, and Edward L. Hallam, 30, of Nevada...

Ag producers who need to obtain or renew a private pesticide applicator license can attend one of the following training sessions provided through University of Missouri Extension. This class also completes the EPA worker protection training program for ag employees who handle pesticides...

Gardeners are familiar with the ubiquitous map that graces the back of seed packages and care labels that accompany most perennials. That map and its recommendations are receiving an update. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map advises how plants will fare through the harsh winters with its spectrum that fades from cool purples and blues to greens and oranges...

Above, former Nevada High School athlete Lexi Johnson took advantage of the unseasonably warm sunny weather Wednesday to get in a couple of miles around Walton Lake to keep in shape for the upcoming softball season at Cottey College where Lexi will be playing this spring...

Travis and Kelsey Chewning of Rich Hill, Mo., are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Sophie Grace Chewning. Sophie was born at 7:53 a.m., Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 20 and 1/2 inches...

Jan. 18 Eugene N. Troll, Deerfield, Mo., speeding 41/30. Christopher D. Woodward, Springfield, Mo., expired license plate. Jan. 20 Tiffany R.J. Foster, Walker, Mo., failure to maintain lane, no proof of insurance, driving while revoked. Jan. 21 Cassandra R. Ellison, Kansas City, Mo., no proof of insurance, failure to transfer plates...

Jan. 30 There was a report of second degree property damage in the 400 block of West Cherry Street. Two trailer tires were cut. There was a report of second degree burglary in the 100 block of East Cherry Street. Items stolen were a Gateway laptop computer with leather carrying case and 10 DVDs...

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