Stories from Thursday, December 7, 2017

The winter fire season is upon us again — high winds, low humidity and dry conditions increase the risk of grass or natural cover fires. “People have to stay on top of what they’re doing,” Nevada fire chief William Thornton said. “Fires can and will get away from you very quick even in good conditions if you’re not paying attention.”...

Nevada 10-year-old Emree Cameron presented a $1,000 check to Vernon County Cancer Relief board members on Nov. 29 at Shelter Insurance in downtown Nevada. Cameron, who has won 43 junior golf events over the past two years, was the top fundraiser for the “Win Green” Campaign this year, raising $10,300 for pediatric cancer — as the fundraising efforts included speaking engagements and other guest appearances...