Stories from Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Officer Amber Williamson has been named the Nevada Police Departments Officer of the Year. The award, sponsored by the Elks, was presented to Williamson at a dinner in her honor Friday evening at the Elks Lodge. Williamson was recognized for her excellence in police work and service to the community, according to Nevada Police Chief Graham Burnley. ...

Nevada Daily Mail After 30 years as a principal -- five of those in Hume -- Kenny Otto has traded his place at the helm of Hume High School for a retired life of leisure. Otto completed his tenure when the 2012-13 school year ended in May. Now the 60-year-old Mound City, Kan., resident plans to spend more time with his wife and grandchildren and play golf...

Eight candidates are vying for spots in the 2013 Bushwhacker Royalty, to be crowned Wednesday night. The coronation will be at 6:30 p.m. on the Square, immediately following the opening ceremony volley by the Missouri Osage Territory Muzzleloaders. All the candidates attended the royalty judging tea May 18 at the Bushwhacker Museum...