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Community helps rebuild firework fundraiser destroyed in storm

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Community helps rebuild firework fundraiser destroyed in storm

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Across Vernon County, community members are picking up the pieces following last night's storms. The Vernon County Dispatch says the damage primarily took place in the northern part of the county, taking down trees and powerlines. KOAM's Samantha Walker met with one family who experienced a terrifying moment as their firework stand collapsed down on top of them.Read Article

Nevada Griffons fall to Renegades 5-1 in 5th-straight loss

Nevada, Missouri · Nevada

Nevada Griffons fall to Renegades 5-1 in 5th-straight loss

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The Griffons have lost 9 of their last 10 games.Read Article

Nevada Fire Dept. announces approval for new tornado sirens

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NEVADA, Mo. (KOAM) -- The City of Nevada is set to receive new tornado sirens after months of collaboration with siren specialists.Nevada, Missouri · Nevada Read Article

Precision Coffee Company joins the Nevada Public Library

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NEVADA, Mo. (KOAM) - The Precision Coffee Company is preparing to open its doors in a new location - an annex of the Nevada Public Library.Nevada, Missouri · Nevada Read Article

Cheaney anchors Nevada 4x4 to program’s first track event title since 1957

By Chris Parker Jack Cheaney’s senior year could not have gotten off to a worse start, but it could not have ended any better. The Nevada senior was the area’s leading rusher on the football field as a junior with 2,056 yards. He was prepared to defend that rushing title as a senior, but a torn ACL ended his senior football season even started. Cheaney worked through the rehab and found himself as the anchor of Nevada’s state champion 1600-meter…Nevada, Missouri · Nevada Read Article

Two men charged with sexual assault in Vernon County, Missouri

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VERNON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) -- Prosecutors charge two Vernon County, Missouri men for allegedly raping a woman.Vernon County, Missouri · Vernon County Read Article

Big fifth inning gives Nevada third consecutive district title

By Tyler F. Thompson (For OzarksSportsZone.com) STRAFFORD — With the top-seeded Strafford Indians out of the Class 4 District 10 tournament, everything was in front of the Mt. Vernon Mountaineers (16-12) and the Nevada Tigers (18-11) Tuesday evening at Strafford. A pitchers’ duel set the stage as Braden Dodson and Caden Klumpp took to the bump. It was Klumpp who prevailed showing poise, a wicked off-speed, and consistency as he hurled his Tigers…Nevada, Missouri · Nevada Read Article

Mary Margaret Koefod - The Morning Sun

Mary Margaret Koefod age 71, Milo, MO passed away April 25, 2025. She was born Oct. 20, 1953, in Hanover, New Hampshire to David Lomas and Marion Irene (Iverson) Koefod. Mary grew up and went to High School and College in Minnesota. She had a bachelor's degree in Geology. She worked full time for a ranch in Minnesota working cattle, horses and sheep, while maintaining her own horse farm. Mary started endurance racing horses in 1981. In 1984, 198…Nevada, Missouri · Nevada Read Article

Nevada's boys, girls dominant at Big 8 track and field championships

By Brennan Stebbins (For OzarksSportsZone.com) Nevada’s track and field squad had already locked up a conference championship before the final event, but head coach Ryan Watts asked his athletes to “finish this right” Thursday night on the track at McDonald County High School. The Tigers apparently listened––first the girls 4×400 relay team edged three other schools by roughly two seconds to end with a win, and then Nevada’s boys relay took the …Nevada, Missouri · Nevada Read Article

Motorcycle crash claims life of Nevada woman; driver injured

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NEVADA, Mo. (KOAM) -- A single-vehicle motorcycle crash claims the life of a Nevada woman.Nevada, Missouri · Nevada Read Article

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