Stories from Saturday, January 6, 2018

Last week I had the privilege and honor to ride with Nevada Police Sgt. Amber Williamson for a few hours of an evening shift. I arrived shortly after she came on duty to give her time to chat with the officers who were going home about what had occurred during the day. Then after a set of rules for me — don’t leave the vehicle, don’t do anything unless specifically told to, don’t talk to anyone under arrest — we hit the streets...

It is a common trend for domestic violence and other related calls to rise during the holidays, and this year was no exception. With deputies responding to multiple domestic calls the first week of the new year, it does not appear to be slowing down as we leave the holiday season behind us...

Hi neighbors. After all the hoopla and parties, 2018 is here and ready to get down to business. It’s a little funny when you think of the image of the new year arriving as a baby. I don’t know who came up with that scenario to begin with, but we expect a lot from the new kid...

William Sharon Amoss passed from this life into the arms of his heavenly father on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at the age of 84 years. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 14, 1933, to Sharon and Madia Amoss who preceded him in death. William (Bill) Amoss was a retired psychologist. ...

Betty Jean Alexander died on Jan. 1, at St. Joseph East Hospital. Betty was born in Newton, Iowa, on Jan. 15, 1925. Jean married T.A. Alexander on July 14, 1945, and they moved to Nevada in 1969. Cremation and a memorial service were held at the Clark Legacy Center, Lexington, Ky.,...

The Nevada Tigers showed their resilience Friday evening at the Kaminsky Classic in Joplin, bouncing back from Thursday opening-round loss to down Webb City, 52-35 in consolation semifinals. The victory improves the Tigers to 10-2 overall, while Webb falls to 3-7...

In arguably their most impressive performance of the season, the Nevada Lady Tigers steamrolled visiting Warrensburg, 61-39, in a West Central Conference matchup Friday night at Wynn Gym. The Lady Tigers jumped out to a 19-11 lead at the conclusion of the first quarter — increasing it to a dozen as Nevada led 32-20 at the break. ...

In search of their first victory of the season, the Sheldon Lady Panthers were edged by visiting Ballard on Homecoming night, Friday, 38-36. The Lady Panthers trailed 17-14 at the conclusion of a low-scoring first half, but charged ahead in the third quarter, as Meckinize McCartney’s 3-pointer from the left wing handed Sheldon a 25-24 advantage late in the frame...

The Sheldon Panthers rolled to a 46-29 Golden Valley Vernon County conference victory over visiting Ballard, Friday night. The Panthers led 25-13 at halftime, before opening up a 38-21 lead entering the fourth. Sheldon opened the final frame with back-to-back baskets from guards Matt Bogart and Zavery Lamb, as the Panthers coasted to victory. With the Homecoming Night win, Sheldon improves to 6-4 overall and 3-0 in GVVC-play...

Its January and the hunting seasons are winding down as the archery deer and turkey season will end on Jan. 15 as well as the quail and pheasant seasons. However, more and more people are taking advantage of the winter months by feeding and watching the many species of birds that are around in the winter...