Mike Harbit has a pair of guests on this week's program that aired originally on Sunny 99.9 in Nevada, MO. Nevada head football coach Wes Beachler has his weekly visit talking about the loss at Seneca and then previewing the matchup against McDonald County. Also on the program is first year NHS volleyball head coach Morgan Sanderson who's Lady Tigers are off to a 10-2 start.

Nevada Fire Chief, Taylor McKlintic joins Mike Harbit to discuss the arrival of the new tornado sirens for the city of Nevada to replace the older siren system. At a cost of about $300,000, Chief McKlintic talked about what the new system will provide in terms of upgrades and protection. The installation process is expected to begin in October.

Today on Update, I am talking with Laurie L. Kedigh, Home Enrichment Director with the West Central Missouri Action Agency. We will be discussing weatherization for homes before winter sets in. Laurie will talk about how their agency can help those who meet certain financial parameters.

Today on Update, I will be talking with John Larson, Campus Director for Crowder College in Nevada. John will be promoting their 30th Anniversary on October 8th. We will also discuss all the different programs that are available at Crowder College. There are six satellite campuses at Crowder, with Nevada being one of them.

Mike Harbit has his weekly visit with Nevada (MO) Tiger football coach Wes Beachler. They review the 49-0 win over the Aurora Houn' Dawgs. They will also preview the matchup against the Seneca Indians in another Big 8 clash. Nevada is ranked #7 in Class 4 while Seneca is the #1 ranked team in Class 3.

Nevada (MO) native, and Nevada High School graduate, Dr. Colby Smith has returned home to join the staff at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Dr. Smith talks about what led him into the medical field and what led him back to his hometown.

Today on Update, I will be talking with Dr. Landon Adams. He is the Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment at Cottey College. Dr. Adams will first talk about Cottey's new outdoor concert series in their amphitheater. There is a new initiative in enrollment called the "Dream Big, Stay Close" program. This provides full tuition coverage to eligible women from several Southwest Missouri counties who enroll as full-time students and qualify for the full Federal Pell Grant and the Missouri...

Today on Update, I will be talking with Raye Swopes, Board Member of the Walker Community Betterment Association. We will be talking about the 155th Walker Fun Days happening on Friday and Saturday, September 12th and 13th. This year's theme is "Summer Knights" reflecting the mascot for Northeast Vernon County R-I School District. Raye will discuss all the family fun games and contests happening during this 2-day event. For more information, call Ray Swopes at 417-321-3752 or check out their ...

Mike Harbit has his weekly conversation with Nevada (MO) Tiger head football coach Wes Beachler. They discuss the season opening 63-34 win at Monett and preview the home opener Friday, September 5th against the Aurora Houn' Dawgs.

Today on City Beat, I will be talking with Nevada City Manager Gary Edwards. We will discuss several items in this month's newsletter. These include the Fiscal Year 2026 Budge Process, the City's first Comprehensive Plan since 1984 and an update on the storm sirens. We will also talk about the firm that was chosen for the 2024 audit of the city and, finally, what's going on with the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Calendar. If you would like to get signed up for the City of Nevada's monthly newslette...

Today on Update, I am talking with Heather Haddix, President of Schell City Community Betterment. We will be talking about the Schell City Fall Festival happening September 5th and 6th. Heather will tell us all about the plethora of activities scheduled for the 154th Annual Shell City Fall Festival. For more information, check out the social media pages of Schell City Community Betterment.

Today on Update, I am talking with Jessica Sloniker, Director of the Nevada Vernon County Chamber of Commerce. Jessica will be talking about the Chamber's first-ever Golf Tournament on Friday, September 5th at the Frank E Peters Golf Course. We will find out that Octoberfest and the Fall Festival have combined into one event on October Saturday, October 11th at the Vernon County Fairgrounds. Finally, we will talk about Holiday Open Houses where you can shop locally and make up your own gift l...

The first Nevada (MO) "Tiger Talk" program of the season features the initial weekly visit between Mike Harbit and Nevada head football coach Wes Beachler as the Tigers prepare for their season opener at the Monett Cubs. Also on the program is an interview with Athletic Director David Hawks. Due to a technical glitch, the first half of the program did not make the air on the live program. We apologize for that issue. That segment can be heard in its entirety on this podcast.

Today on Update, I am talking with Dr. Stephanie Niles, President of Cottey College in Nevada. Dr. Niles will be highlighting several exciting changes to Cottey this Fall. First, they will be implementing a four-term academic year. Fall Semester consists of a two-week mini term, followed by a seven-week course. This schedule is repeated during the Spring Semester. Another change, coming to Cottey, is the introduction of online courses. Finally, there will be a new credit system where courses ...

Today on Update, I am talking with Patty Cantrell, Project Manager at New Growth, and Jennifer Caldwell, Southwest Missouri Community Leader for Missouri's Office of Childhood. We will be discussing the fact that Vernon and Cedar Counties are being called a "Childcare Desert" because there isn't enough available childcare for working parents. Patty and Jennifer say this is especially true for zero to 2-year-old children. We talk about how lack of childcare affects our local workforce and the ...

Today on City Beat, I am talking with Carol Branham, the Mayor of Nevada. We will be talking about her role as the new mayor of Nevada and how her civic life has changed. The Mayor says she is glad she does not work full-time, so she can devote her days to the City of Nevada. We will discuss hot topics like the Animal Shelter and the Pool. Carol mentions that the 2023 City Audit is almost finished, allowing the city to pursue pool renovations. We will also talk bout how the city council is fu...

Today on Update, I am talking with Edwin Moore, one of the organizers of the Lamar Free Fair, the largest Free Fair in Missouri. Edwin will tell us how he and his brother, Terry, have been organizing the Lamar Free Fair for 58 years. This is the 82nd year of the Lamar Free Fair. It starts Saturday, August 16th and runs until Saturday, August 23rd. With free parking and admission, the Lamar Free Fair offers family-friendly fun and tradition. Edwin also discusses the history of the fair and all...

Today on Update, I will be talking with Christina Dedick, the Promotions Director for the Nevada Mainstreet Alliance. Christina will be discussing all the projects the alliance is involved with this autumn. One of their big projects is the painting of the caboose at Earp Park. If you would like to know more about the Nevada Mainstreet Alliance, please visit their website at nevadamomainstreet.com or check out their social media pages. You can also call 417-448-0025.

Nevada Regional Medical Center Physical Therapist Coordinator, Hannah Cramer, talks with Mike Harbit about new legislation that allows patients to visit a PT without a doctor referral. Cramer also discusses the variety of services they provide. The program originally aired on 97.5 FM, KNMO in Nevada, MO on August 13, 2025.

Today on Update, I will be chatting with Jim Liley, Vice President of the Western Missouri Beekeeper's Association. We will be talking about the Bee Festival coming up on Saturday, August 16th, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Nevada Vernon County Youth Fairgrounds, Centennial Hall and Pavilion. Jim knows all things about bees and beekeeping and he answers all the questions I have (and you might have) about bees. He'll even tell you how to cultivate your own bees and make your own honey and bee...