Stories from Monday, May 8, 2017

The Delton Fast Family has spent quite a few private hours over the past year talking among themselves about their experience taping a show on “Family Feud” last year, and Wednesday afternoon, at 5 they will finally get to see how their episode tuned out when it airs on Fox 14...

The Nevada Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 223 E. Ashland St. at about 5:30 Monday morning. Fire Chief William Thornton wrote in a press release, “Upon our arrival, fire was visible from the backside of the single story wood frame structure. NFD assured all occupants were out and a defensive attack was conducted on the structure.”...

Cottey College is preparing for commencement and other related activities. As these important events draw closer, drivers on Austin are asked to take note of the increased pedestrian and visitor traffic and to drive safely. The public is invited to attend the following Commencement weekend events...

Nevada Daily Mail Michael Bolan is a 25-year-old Nevada native and Nevada Police Department’s newest patrol officer. Prior to joining the NPD, Bolan worked for the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office for three years as a detention officer in the jail and for one year as a deputy. He attended the law enforcement academy at Missouri Southern State University. He is married to Elizabeth Bolan and they have two children, Zoey and Zander...

The Nevada Public Library has had a colorful history, and the efforts of many people have gone into making it the community institution it is today. Realizing the vital need for better reading facilities and to expand literacy, philanthropic, and musical interests in the Nevada area, a group of local women organized the Nevada Federation of Women’s Club in 1898. The NFWC was comprised of ladies from the Progress, Research and Tourist Club...