Stories from Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Harrisonville —It was a tough ending to a terrific season, as the third-seeded Nevada Tigers were upended by second-seeded Ruskin High School, 77-63, in the semifinals of the Class 4 District 13 boys' basketball tournament Tuesday night. Nevada concludes its season at 22-4 overall...

The top-seeded Nevada Lady Tigers are on to the Class 4 District 13 title tilt after walloping number four-seed Notre Dame de Sion Storm, 60-34, in semifinal action Tuesday night in Harrisonville. Nevada (22-4) received a major offensive boost from Tylin Heathman, as the junior guard poured in a season-high 17 points, 15 of which came in the first half...

The location of the new city animal shelter was the most heavily discussed topic at Tuesday evening's Nevada City Council meeting. With many community members present, public participation was high. The meeting was called to order by Mayor George Knox. ...

Elsie Mae McNeley, 97, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, at her home in Nevada where she resided with her grandson Myles. Elsie was born May 15, 1922, in Long Lane, Mo., to Milton Warren and Goldie Anne (Richardson) Davison. She was united in marriage to Charles Arthur “Buzz” McNeley on June 13, 1948, in Long Lane and he preceded her in death on March 4, 1996...