Cadet Wepener talks about life at the United States Military Academy For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds,” is commonly thought of as the United States Postal Service’s motto. However, USPS doesn’t have an official motto, although they have clarified, “the popular belief that it does is a tribute to America's postal workers.”...

Among traditional holiday décor and an impressive light show, the Nevada High School combined show choirs brought tunes such as “Christmas in a Small Town” and “Santa Claus is a Good Ole’ Boy.” The tradition continued with the invitation for all choir alumni stand in the aisles and sing “Silent Night” with the choir under the direction of Mr. Wes Morton...

The Nevada boys’ basketball team competed in the annual Butler Basketball tournament last week and came home with a second place trophy and a 7-2 record going into Christmas break. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

Buckle your old-fashioned seat belts, the analog revolution is on its way, and some of it’s already starting in grade school. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

Pies, fudge, cookies, baklava – the list goes on of things we use pecans in, especially during holiday baking. What many people probably don’t know is that Vernon and Bates counties are the highest producing areas for pecans in the state of Missouri...

Connection is part of commitment, even if (especially if?) it means wearing a green elf suit. Nevada R-5 School District’s two school resource officers, Cpl. Ashley Fast and Cpl. Michael White, donned additional uniforms on Tuesday, Dec. 17, as part of the holiday festivities at Truman Elementary...

ok a step towards revitalizing the city-owned property on the corner of Cherry and Cedar streets. The council approved awarding bids to demolish the city-owned building at 109 E. Cherry St. and stabilize the adjoining building to make way for the City Square Development project...

Nevada High School Senior Lane Lyon recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and it’s been long in coming. “I’ve a been a part of Scouting since sixth grade, and Cub Scouting since I was in first or second grade,” he said. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

While most find amusement rides a fleeting and exhilarating experience, a man with Nevada ties has made them his passion and career – and has been recognized for his work. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail