Stories from Friday, July 28, 2023

The Vernon County Youth Fair (VCYF) Board convened for its monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, July 26, with President Dennis Bowling presiding over the session. Secretary Dennis Bennett kicked off the meeting by reading the minutes from the previous month's gathering, which were subsequently approved...

Nevada Mayor Kendall Vickers discussed updates concerning the city with community members on Thursday morning during the monthly "Coffee and Conversation with the Mayor" event. Starting off the meeting, Mayor Vickers pointed out that the City of Nevada held an open house this past week concerning the Walton Aquatic Center. ...

David Ray Hough, 74, El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, following a lengthy illness. David was born April 5, 1949, in Butler, Mo., to Lewis “Sam” and Thelma (Garrison) Hough. On Jan. 27, 1984, he was married to Cynthia Baker in Rockville, Mo...

R. Colleen (Hill) Klingaman, 79, Nevada, Mo., died at her home Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Services are planned for Monday, July 31, in Kirksville, Mo., at Travis-Noe Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Hazel Creek Primitive Baptist Church and can be made in care of Ferry Funeral Home...

The NASCAR Xfinity Series has a new home starting in 2025, as The CW Network will take over the TV rights from FOX/NBC to cover the 33 race schedule for NASCAR’s Minor League til 2031. “Landing the NASCAR Xfinity Series is a game changer for The CW and our CW Sports division and represents another important building block in our programming strategy,” said Dennis Miller, President of The CW. ...