Stories from Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The Nevada Regional Medical Center Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting via teleconference at noon on Tuesday. In his CEO report, NRMC CEO Steve Branstetter acknowledged the difficulties recently undertaken by the hospital. "April was a very difficult month due to the COVID-19 crisis," stated Branstetter. ...

Nevada High junior Ben Hines has three-peated as the Joplin Globe Swimmer of the Year. Hines' immaculate credentials en route to the award include a state championship gold medal repeat in the 50 and 100-yard freestyle events. Additionally, Hines collected state honors as a member of the NHS 200-yard freestyle relay team last fall...