Stories from Thursday, June 7, 2012

April 23 Thomas Rees was arrested for DWI-aggrevated offender. Bond is $5,000. Margaret Porter was arrested for third degree assault. Bond is $5,000. Paul Johnson was arrested for violation of a protection order. Bond is $2,500. Yalonda Osterdyk was arrested for probation violation. No bond...

A 32-year-old Nevada man has been arrested in connection with a burglary in the 500 block of West Allision, Nevada. that took place some time during the week of May 27. According to a press release from the Nevada Police Department, Clint C. Carney faces felony charges of theft, theft of a firearm and second degree burglary and misdemeanor property damage...

By Rusty Murry Nevada Daily Mail Andrew Wadel, 24, Rich Hill, Mo. was sentenced to five lengthy prison sentences after pleading guilty to several felony counts in the Circuit Court of Vernon County on Tuesday. The sentences stem from the November 2009 home invasion of Charles Scammell...

By Rusty Murry Nevada Daily Mail In an effort "to promote good will and understanding" the Rotary International Foundation brought its Group Study Exchange participants to Vernon County. The group was from the eastern European country of Romania; and the three men and two women visited the northern part of the county on Monday, as part of their month long tour of sites throughout Missouri...

The 2012 Bushwhacker royalty coronation took place Wednesday evening.

Are you going to ride one of the carnival rides at the Bushwhacker Festival this weekend? I seriously doubt that I will, but there are a couple that tempt me. One of my favorites has always been the Ferris wheel, but they are more fun if you have a special person with you...

Nevada Daily Mail A 40-year-old Nevada man was arrested on charges of domestic assault and resisting arrest on May 26, after he fled the scene of a reported domestic assault that took place in the 400 block of West Walnut, Nevada. According to a press release from the Nevada Police Department, officers were called to the home, where there was reportedly an assault in progress and were told that the suspect, Lavern S. ...

Bushwhacker Days oponing ceremonies included a tribute to historical flags and a flag retirement ceremony.

Red Sox home tonight

AA Legion team wins game one 14-4

Nevada Griffons 10, Ozark Generals 8

MINK LEAGUE STANDINGS Wednesday's scores Nevada Griffons 10, Ozark Generals 8 St. Joseph Mustangs 13, Sedalia Bombers 2 Clarinda A's 4, Chillicothe Mudcats 2 Tonight's games Nevada Griffons at St. Joseph Mustangs Joplin Outlaws at Chillicothe Mudcats...

The annual Vernon County People for Pets dog show was conducted Wednesday evening on the Square. Dozens of canines, humans in tow, took part in the festivities, competing in several categories, such as best kisser, smallest dog, best dressed and more...