Stories from Friday, March 27, 2015

About 31 years ago, the line in this title became an idiom of the American vernacular. The Wendy's fast food chain coined the phrase as part of a national campaign television ad strategy. Perhaps more importantly, it is a question that shines a light on, a very unique part of our American diet...

After the winter we have had, this spring has really been welcomed with open arms. Each age has activities looked forward to doing when it gets actually warm in the spring. One of the first things people think of is their clothing. "Is this jacket going to be warm enough without an additional wrap?" Of course that question comes from an adult...

Nevada Daily Mail Artist Alice Lynn Greenwood has an exhibit of her artwork, titled "The Beauty of Change," on display in the P.E.O. Foundation Art Gallery inside the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts on the Cottey College campus. Her exhibit will be in the gallery through April 10...

Nevada Daily Mail With spring having officially arrived and warmer temperatures holding steady in recent weeks, some younger members of the community now look forward to joining Nevada Youth Recreational Baseball teams for a new season. The Vernon County Commission and local youth baseball organization representatives signed a two-year lease agreement Wednesday, spelling out which entity would be responsible for which expenses at the ball fields used by the league...

Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Regional Medical Center received a report from Healthy Nevada at their monthly board meeting Tuesday evening, receiving an update on the program's accomplishments and goals for the future. Board chairman Steve Russ said they wanted an update from Healthy Nevada because they are a program of Cerner, which also provides other services to NRMC and whose services have been discussed at recent meetings...

Nevada Daily Mail Deputies swarmed an apartment building in Nevada Tuesday afternoon after receiving a tip from the public that Gary Drake, a person wanted by the Vernon County Sheriff's Office may be inside. According to a press release from the VCSO, deputies were unable to locate Drake in the apartment but found another wanted fugitive instead. John D. Howell, 22, of Nevada, was found hiding in a bedroom of the apartment while deputies were searching for Drake...

The Bronaugh Wildcats fifth and sixth-grade boys and girls basketball teams both came away with road wins against Ballard Tuesday night. The boys cruised to a 50-19 victory, while the girls won a 19-7 defensive battle. Boys game The Bronaugh boys stormed out to a 19-6 first quarter lead, and blanked Ballard in the second frame, to take a commanding 23-6 halftime advantage...

The Nevada Tigers boys golf team has opened its season on a high-note, capturing first place at Thursday's Neosho Invitational. Nevada's victory marks the second consecutive year the Tigers have won the event. Nevada golf coach Brian Leonard said that his team had to overcome rough conditions at Neosho's Municipal Golf Course...

Nevada Daily Mail Nevada High School is slated to host its 17th Annual Track and Field Invitational Saturday morning at the NHS track. Nevada track and field head coach Robert Watts said he was hopeful the community would come out to support the event, adding that admission is free...