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6th annual Buckles Barrels & BBQ underway in Carthage

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CARTHAGE, MO. – A nonprofit organization that helps those with disabilities live at home held its biggest fundraiser of the year.

The 6th annual Buckles Barrels and BBQ is underway in Carthage benefitting On My Own Inc.

The home healthcare service is based in Nevada and serves five counties in Missouri.

This fundraiser will help them buy adaptive equipment for their clients.

More than 380 barrel racers are competing in the three day race.

“The fundraiser that this is it help builds ramps and modifications we help buy shower chairs, wheelchairs and different things like that that people cant afford if they don’t have Medicaid,” said Jennifer Gundy, On My Own Inc. Executive Director.

The Barrel Racing continues Sunday at Lucky J Steakhouse & Arena.

Nevada, MO men make 51 day trip to Mt. Rushmore via horseback

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NEVADA, Mo. – Two men take a 51-day trip traveling from Missouri to Mount Rushmore on horseback.

Cris Rodriguez and Forrest Drury left Nevada, Missouri on June 1 and arrived at Mount Rushmore Wednesday July 21 with family and friends waiting. Rodriguez and Drury had help from day one, when a family they met offered them a place to stay after a camping site didn’t work out. Tt continued from there, with each family knowing someone in the next town.

“Everywhere we went, people took care of us,” said Drury.

Rodriguez says, after 51 days of riding horseback, the ground feels good.

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Nevada woman charged for trafficking drugs through mail

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NEVADA, Mo. – Police seize a mailed package containing meth and arrest a Nevada, Missouri woman.

The Nevada Police Department has been working with the United States Postal Service Investigations and the Department of Homeland Security in a months-long investigation. They suspected someone in the community was trafficking drugs through the mail.

Officers got a search warrant based on information that a delivery of drugs was being made to a home in the 600 block of N. Elm Street on July 8, 2021.

That afternoon, law enforcement executed the search warrant. The Nevada Police Department, Vernon and Bates County Sheriff’s Offices were all involved.

During the search, a Bates County K-9 made a positive alert on the package in question.

Nevada Police seized the contents of the package. There was about 115 grams of suspected methamphetamine. According to the NPD, it has an estimated street value of about $2,000. Officers will send the evidence to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for testing.

They arrested Dawn M. Hopper, 43 of Nevada. The Vernon County Prosecutor’s Office filed a charge of Trafficking Drugs 2nd Degree (Class B Felony) against Hopper. The Vernon County Jail is holding her on a $100,000 cash only bond.

Authorities continue their joint investigation.

They encourage residents to contact police if you have any information that would be helpful to combat crime. To report criminal activities call 911, contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100 or use the Nevada Police Department’s Tip Hotline (417) 667-8477. The NPD says any and all information can be kept confidential if requested.

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‘Pride in the Park’ to be held in Nevada, MO

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NEVADA, Mo. – Nevada, Missouri’s Marmaduke park will play host to the first ever Pride in the Park Festival. The event will be Saturday, June 26 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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News to Know (04/19/2021)

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BALTIMORE, Md. — Doctor Anthony Fauci is indicating the government is likely to resume use of Johnson and Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine this week. The Center for Disease Control advisers plan to meet Friday to discuss the pause in the J & J shot after several women suffered rare blood clotting, with one dying. The CDC now says half of all American adults have received at least one Covid vaccine dose.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The prosecution and defense are set to deliver closing arguments today in the Derek Chauvin trial in Minneapolis. Then jurors will decide if Chauvin is guilty of murder for the death of George Floyd last May. During three weeks of testimony, the jury heard from 45 witnesses

NEVADA, Mo. — On Sunday a group of people in Nevada gathered at Earp park to protest recent lives lost after police encounters. The group wanted to bring attention to this issue to the local community, and says although these deaths did not occur in Missouri, they still hope to being awareness to the local community and spark conversations here.

JOPLIN, Mo. — Saturday evening Joplin for Justice hosted a rally at 7th and Rangeline to bring awareness to the death of Daunte Wright. Wright was the 20 year old man who was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb. Joplin for Justice says this local protest was meant to bring awareness to racial injustice in the country and show how Joplin can make changes locally.

Nevada man wanted after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in fire

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VERNON COUNTY, Mo. – Authorities search for a Nevada resident suspected of leading a police chase in a stolen vehicle.

On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office got warrants for Joshua Hallam, 38, for resisting arrest and driving while revoked.

On March 1, 2021, law enforcement took a report of a stolen two-tone Chevy Suburban out of Nevada. Deputies later saw the vehicle and tried to make a traffic stop.

“They spotted the vehicle leaving a gas station in Nevada and when they attempted to stop it, it ran from deputies,” said Mosher.

According to the press release, deputies pursued the vehicle into the county southeast of Nevada. Additional units responded to assist. They followed the suspect down Veterans road southeast of Nevada until it came to a dead-end.

Authorities say the vehicle then continued to drive through a field and into the woods where it hit a tree and caught on fire. Hallam then fled on foot from deputies, but due to the vehicle fire, deputies stayed behind.

Authorities are now searching for Hallam and ask that anyone with information regarding his whereabouts contact the Sheriff’s Office at 417-667-6042.

 

Voters pass two school issues in Nevada

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NEVADA, Mo. – Voters in Nevada pass a few school issues during the April 6 elections.

Both issues needed a four-sevenths majority to pass.

Nevada RV Prop K.I.D.S

Residents passed a $13.75 million proposal that will increase property taxes to fund school repairs throughout the district.

“Shall the Board of Education of the Nevada R-V School District of Vernon County, Missouri, without an estimated increase in the current debt service property tax levy, borrow money in the amount of Thirteen Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($13,750,000) for the purpose of providing funds to repair and replace roofs District-wide with the exception of Benton Elementary School and Bowman Building; to upgrade heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; to complete improvements to the football stadium; to acquire land for future District expansion; to the extent funds are available, complete other repairs and improvements to the existing facilities of the District; and issue general obligation bonds for the payment thereof”

(Previous article: Nevada, MO voters will see two school bond proposals on the ballot)

NEVADA R-V PROP K.I.D.S.

$13.750 million dollar bond to repair, replace roofs, upgrade HVAC, and improve football stadium.

  • Yes Winner
    69.0%


    1,012

  • No  
    31.0%


    454

1,466
Last updated: April 7, 2021 12:15 PM 12:15 PM CDT

Nevada RV Elementary School

The other issue was a $12.25 million bond to build a new elementary school. Residents also approved this one, which will result in an estimated increase to the debt service property tax levy of $0.5114 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation.

Another $10 million to build the school was provided by a donation from Lee and Maxine Weber.

“New Elementary School Shall the Board of Education of the Nevada R-V School District of Vernon County, Missouri, borrow money in the amount of Twelve Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($12,250,000) for the purchase of providing funds for the site development, construction, equipping and furnishing of a new elementary school to be augmented by a $10,000,000 donation from Lee and Maxine Weber; and issue general obligation bonds for the payment thereof resulting in an estimated increase to the debt service property tax levy of $0.5114 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted debt service levy of the School District is estimated to increase from $0.3886 to $0.9000 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property. Yes No “

NEVADA R-V ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

$12.250 million dollar bond to build new elementary school with an increase to property tax levy.

  • Yes Winner
    61.6%


    905

  • No  
    38.4%


    564

1,469
Last updated: April 7, 2021 12:15 PM 12:15 PM CDT

Nevada, MO voters will see two school bond proposals on the ballot

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NEVADA, Mo. – On Tuesday, April 6, Nevada, Missouri voters will decide on two school bond proposals.

One, a nearly $14 million proposal, would fund repairs to several elementary schools and improvements at the high school football stadium. The second, a $12 million proposal would fund the construction of a new elementary school.

That new school would also be partially funded by a $10 million dollar donation.

Local COVID-19 vaccine updates and clinics week of March 15

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PITTSBURG, Kan. / JOPLIN, Mo. – Medical centers, pharmacies and county health departments continue offering COVID-19 vaccinations. Check out some local clinics for the week of March 15, 2021 below as well as updates from health officials. If you know of a vaccination clinic in the 4-State area, email sstrader@koamtv.com with a link to the social media post or website where information can be found.

You can also find vaccine locators and more for Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma at KoamNewsNow.com/vaccine.

Nevada, Mo.

  • Nevada Regional Medical Center
    • NRMC recently announced that appointments are still available for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, March 16. It’s at the Nevada Community Center located at 200 N. Ash Street in Nevada.
    • Recently, the State of Missouri announced that beginning March 15, Missourians in Phase 1B – Tier 3 will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This includes those who keep the essential functions of society running, including K-12 educators and school employees; child care providers; grocery store employees; and energy, food, agriculture, and other critical infrastructure workers, among others. You can find information about who is eligible at https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/priority.
    • Only Missouri residents who fall under the state’s priority phases 1A and 1B -Tiers 1-3 are eligible to participate in COVID-19 vaccination in Missouri for individuals unless qualified through a Missouri employer.
    • There are two vaccine options being offered at the clinic on March 16, Moderna from 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine from 1 to 6:30 P.M. Moderna is a two-dose vaccine, requiring a second dose in four weeks. Janssen is a one-dose vaccine.
    • You must register, but appointments are still available. To schedule an appointment online, please visit nrmchealth.com/covid19-vaccine. If you require assistance scheduling, please call NRMC at (417) 667-3355.

McDonald County, Mo.

  • County COVID-19 vaccination clinic
    • Friday March 19 @ The Corcoran Ball Park – 1pm-3pm

Bourbon County, Kan.

  • County COVID-19 vaccination clinic
    • Tuesday March 16 at Former First Source Building, 4500 Campbell Drive, Ft Scott
      • 9am-12pm 65 and Older
      • 12-5pm; all person eligible in Phase 2

Crawford County, Kan.

  • Vaccination update from the Crawford County Health Department
    • Crawford County is still focusing on vaccinating people 65 and older against COVID-19 however, the Crawford County Health Department and Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas are expanding to the remaining categories within Phase 2 of the Kansas Vaccination Prioritization Plan.
    • These persons within Phase 2 includes, high-contact critical workers and congregate settings. Any individual from Phase 1 that still needs a vaccine may also call.

Joplin, Mo.

  • The Joplin Health Department posts that they are vaccinating Missouri residents 16 and older who have a chronic illness such as asthma, diabetes, COPD, heart disease, kidney disease, weakened immune system and intellectual/developmental disorder.
  • Missouri activated Tier 3 today, March 15, 2021. Read more about Tier 3 at KOAMNewsNow.com/vaccine.

Cherokee County, Kan.

  • The Cherokee County Health Department recently posted about COVID-19 vaccination openings. You can call 620-429-3087 to make an appointment.

Labette County, Kan.

  • The Labette County Health Department still has Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccinations available at the following locations.
    • Labette County Health Department
    • Labette Health clinics in Parsons, Altamont, Chetopa and Oswego
    • Bowen Pharmacy in Parsons
    • Riggs Pharmacy in Chetopa
    • Community Health Center of SEK in Parsons

 

Vernon County Route BB bridge to close for replacement

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VERNON COUNTY, Mo. – MoDOT will close the Vernon County Route BB bridge over Moore Branch south of Nevada, Missouri during a replacement project. Officials say the bridge will be close for up to 90 days beginning the week of March 22.

Contractor crews will replace the old bridge with a new structure as well as installing new guardrail at the ends of the bridge.

Traffic impacts:

  • All lanes of Route BB CLOSED over Moore Branch for up to 90 days
  • Drivers will be able to access entrances on either side of the bridge, but will not be able to travel through the work zone
  • No signed detour
  • Drivers urged to find alternate routes around work zone
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state. Route BB Bridge project cost a of $1.9 million.