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Thomas English talks with a guest from the Vernon County offices about the upcoming Primary Election filing periods. The guest is Vernon County Clerk Adrienne Lee. She discusses the process for candidate filing as well as the offices available. She also highlights some of the recent topics that will be on the ballot for the upcoming general municipal elections in April. Lastly, she emphasizes the need for voters to get registered and to vote in their local elections. 

Thomas English talks with a guest from the National Federation of the Blind about the ABLE Act and financial accounts that can be used. The guest is Vernon County resident and member of the National Federation of the Blind Dan Keller. He explains what the ABLE Act is and how the ABLE accounts were created. He details different expenses the account funds can be used for. He also highlights the importance of the accounts and how they benefit the disabled community. 

Mike Harbit talks with Nevada (MO) Tiger basketball coach Shaun Gray about recent action as well as upcoming Big 8 games at Cassville and at home against McDonald County.

Nevada Lady Tiger basketball coach Blake Howarth sits down with Mike Harbit to talk about recent action and their upcoming contest at Cassville that has Big 8 Conference and Class 4 District 12 implications.

Nevada Tiger boys wrestling coach, Spenser Daniels, visits with Thomas English about the end of the regular season and previews the upcoming Class 2 District Tournament at Buffalo.

Thomas English talks with a guest from the Nevada Public Library about the upcoming teen programs and events through the month of February. The guest is Library Circulation Supervisor of Teen Programs and Outreach Services Kevin Polo. He discusses the next TV Trivia Tuesday theme as well as the D&D events. He highlights some of the teen programs the library has including various craft events. Lastly, he explains how the technology grant has positively benefitted the library since its installment. 

Thomas English talks with a guest from Cottey College about the upcoming active shooter response training on campus in March. The guest is director of security Mike Shuster. He overviews what the training will teach and how it can be used. He also explains the registration process and how various groups can get involved. Lastly, he discusses what ALICE is and how they assist the community. 

Thomas English talks with a guest from the New Growth Women's Business Center about their services and upcoming events. The guest is Director of the WBC Rondle Dines. She discusses the multiple services the WBC provides to its customers. She also highlights the office hours that are provided and upcoming events such as the Kids Care Fair and Women in Business Advocacy Day. Lastly, she details the future plans of the WBC in 2026. 

Mike Harbit sits down with Nevada (MO) Tiger basketball coach Shaun Gray reviewing wins over Monett and Pleasant Hill.  They'll also preview upcoming matchups with East Newton and El Dorado Springs.

Mike Harbit is joined by Nevada (MO) Lady Tiger basketball coach Blake Howarth as they review recent wins over Monett and Adrian.  They'll also preview upcoming games with East Newton and El Dorado Springs.There's also conversation about Howarth picking up his 100th career coaching win.

Nevada (MO) Lady Tiger wrestling coach Jerrod Alexander talks with Thomas English about the completion of the regular season and looks ahead to the Class 1 District 3 Tournament February 13th & 14th in Buffalo, MO.

Nevada Regional Medical Center Call Center Coordinator, Candace Hampton, is on the program to discuss the new in-house Accounts Receivable Call Center known as "ARCC".  Hampton talks about why the service was brought in-house after community feedback and the services they are providing.

Thomas talks with a guest from the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks about the upcoming 56-day blood donation challenge. The guest is CBCO media relations representative Michelle Teter. She discusses how to register for the challenge and provides an overview of the prizes available for participants. She also highlights the upcoming Nevada Community Blood Drive and how to schedule an appointment. 

Thomas English talks with guests from Nevada High School about the upcoming singing telegrams as well as the 36th Annual Show Choir Classic. The guests are Nevada High School Choir Director Wes Morton, former choir member Alyssa Meisenheimer and choir members Jaycee Chapman, Aubry Null, Kiersten Delgado and Tyler Jackson. They discuss the preparation for the 36th Annual Show Choir Classic and how to get involved in the Valentine's Day singing telegrams. They also provide a sneak peak of their performances and highlight what to expect throughout the competition. 

Nevada (MO) Tigers boys basketball coach Shaun Gray and Mike Harbit talk about the Tigers recent Big 8 wins over Lamar and Seneca.  They also look ahead to upcoming matchups with Monett and Pleasant Hill.

Nevada (MO) Lady Tiger basketball coach Blake Howarth sits down with Mike Harbit to talk about wins over Lamar and Seneca and preview upcoming games against Monett and Adrian.

Nevada (MO) Tigers boys wrestling coach, Spenser Daniels, visits with Thomas English about the past week's action and what's ahead for the Tiger grapplers.

Thomas English talks with two guest from the Nevada Parks and Rec Department about their title win at the Region 3 Maintenance Rodeo. The guests are Nevada Parks and Recreation Director Richard Brockman and Parks Maintenance Supervisor Eric Cameron. They discuss the events they competed in as well as the expectations for the state championship in Columbia. They also talk about the selection of Landmark Aquatic for construction of the aquatic center. Lastly, they highlight upcoming events hosted in the community. 

Thomas English talks with a guest from On My own about celebrating the 29th birthday of the organization and the events coming up. The guest is OMO Marketing and Community Relations director Kalli Gober. She discusses the growth of the organization over the years. She also discusses the next set of independent living classes and what to expect. Lastly, she talks about the recent food donations OMO awarded and how that impacts the community. 

Thomas English sits down with a guest from the Osage Prairie YMCA to discuss the annual chocolate-dipped strawberry fundraiser. The guest is Senior Associate Director Sammie McCullough. She talks about how to order the strawberries and what the funds are used for. She also provides an update on the new daycare center. Lastly, she highlights the upcoming events and programs the YMCA will hold during the month of February. 

Mike Harbit has his weekly visit with Nevada (MO) Tiger boys basketball coach Shaun Gray.  They talk about the action at the Frontenac Raider Classic and preview upcoming conference action at Lamar and Seneca.

Mike Harbit is joined by Nevada (MO) Lady Tiger basketball coach Blake Howarth as they review the Raider Classic at Frontenac, KS and preview upcoming Big 8 games against Lamar and Seneca.

Nevada Lady Tiger wrestling coach Jerrod Alexander joins Thomas English to talk about the program's activities and upcoming schedule.  

Thomas English talks with Nevada Mayor Carol Branham about the recent events and happenings in the City. She discusses the town hall meetings and common topics discussed throughout the three days. She also mentions the need to fill out the community survey. Lastly, she discusses the upcoming City Council work session and the important matters that will be discussed. 

Thomas English talks with a guest from the Nevada Rotary Club about their search for nominations for the 2026 Citizen of the Year Award. The guest is Nevada Rotary Club member and Chairman of the Award, Myles Miller. He discusses the criteria for nominations and how they can be submitted. He also highlights the previous award winners and origins of the award. Lastly, he details the 2026 plans for the Rotary Club. 

Mike Harbit sits down with Nevada (MO) Lady Tiger basketball coach Blake Howarth to discuss their past week's action and what's ahead.  NOTE:  This segment was recorded prior to the announcement of the Saturday schedule at the Frontenac Raider Classic being canceled due to weather.

Mike Harbit has his weekly discussion with Nevada (MO) Tiger boys basketball coach Shaun Gray.  NOTE:  This segment was recorded PRIOR to the announcement the Saturday portion of the Frontenac Raider Classic was being canceled due to weather.

Nevada (MO) Tiger boys wrestling coach Spenser Daniels visits with Thomas English about their recent activity and upcoming schedule.  NOTE:  This segment was recorded PRIOR to the announcement of the Big 8 Boys Wrestling Tournament moving up one day to Thursday, January 22nd due to weather.

Thomas English talks with two guests from the Nevada Police Department and Compass Health Network about the rise mental health issues in the area. The guests are Nevada Police Department Lieutenant Amber Williamson and Community Behavioral Health Liaison with Compass Health Network Nicole Mulloy. They discuss the warning signs of mental health struggles and how to prevent it. They also discuss the various resources that are available and how to get help. Lastly, they discuss how the 988 lifeline is very useful. 

Thomas English talks with a guest from New Growth about the upcoming Farm to Fork Summit in March. The guest is New Growth Farm Business Counselor Jaclyn Carroll. She discusses the Farm To Fork event including what speakers will be in attendance and what topics will be discussed. She also provides information on how to get tickets to the event and where to find more information. Finally, she provides details on New Growth's goals for the 2026 year. 

Thomas English sits down with two guests from the Nevada Animal Shelter and Animal Control to discuss the 2025 year and recovery from flooding. The guests are Nevada Animal Control Officer Ben Douglas and Nevada Animal Shelter Manager Lori Baldwin. They discuss the recovery from the flooding earlier in the year and the donation they received from Chevy to assist with that. They also talk about being a no-kill facility and their goals for the upcoming year. 

Mike Harbit talks with Nevada (MO) Lady Tiger basketball coach Blake Howarth as their winning streak is up to 10 games after wins at Aurora and Harrisonville.  They also preview an upcoming game at Webb City.

Mike Harbit sits down with Nevada (MO) Tiger boys basketball coach Shaun Gray to discuss games at Aurora and Harrisonville and preview an upcoming contest with Joplin.  The Joplin game will be an "Assembly Game" in front of the student body on January 16th.

Nevada (MO) Lady Tiger wrestling coach Jerrod Alexander visits with Thomas English about recent activity and the upcoming tournament at Willard High School on January 16th

Nevada Regional Medical Center Interim CEO, Jason McCormick, is back on the program to talk how the city hospital in Nevada, MO did in 2025.  There is also discussion about goals for 2026 including the proposal Hospital District for Vernon County.  There's also a discussion about where NRMC is expanding services based on community feedback.

Thomas talks with a guest from the Nevada Public Library about the upcoming TV Trivia Tuesday. The guest is Nevada Public Library director Jodi Polk. She discusses the creation of the trivia event and how to register. She also discusses the busy schedule for the Nevada Public Library and events coming up. Other topics include a technology mini grant and how the funds are being used. 

Thomas English talks with a guest from the Vernon County Commission about their goals for the upcoming year. The guest is VC presiding commissioner Joe Wilson. He discusses the success of the Commission in 2025 and the work that they completed. He also discusses the economic development focus of the Commission as well as other tasks to be completed in 2026. Other topics include the county budget and where funds are being allocated. 

Mike Harbit has his weekly visit with Nevada (MO) girls basketball coach Blake Howarth as they review the win over Mt. Vernon and upcoming games with Aurora, Skyline and Harrisonville.

Nevada (MO) Tiger boys basketball coach Shaun Gray sits down with Mike Harbit to discuss recent action and upcoming upcoming games with Aurora and Harrisonville.

Interview with Nevada (MO) Tiger boys wrestling coach Spenser Daniels on January 7, 2026 episode of the Nevada "Tiger Talk" program

Thomas English talks with Nevada City Manager Gary Edwards about various happenings in the city of Nevada. Topics include a recap of the accomplishments of the City in 2025 as well as the ongoing processes for the fiscal year audits and the city pool. Other topics include the upcoming town hall meetings for comprehensive plan for the City of Nevada. 

Thomas English talks with a guest from Nevada High School about a change to their senior recognition and the start of their second semester of classes. The guest is Nevada High School Principal Robert Miner. He discusses the start of classes for the second semester and how the testing went in the first semester. He also discusses the switch to the Cum Laude system for the senior class of 2027 and beyond. 

Thomas English talks with a guest from the Missouri State Legislature about the upcoming legislative session and recent Kansas City Chiefs relocation announcement. The guest is Missouri State Representative for District 125 Dane Diehl. He discusses the key topics and policies that will headline the upcoming legislative session. He also recaps the 2025 year and highlights the highs and lows of the decisions made. Lastly, he discusses the Kansas City Chiefs moving to Kansas and how this impacts Missouri. 

Thomas English talks with a guest from the Nevada Fire Department about fire prevention and safety during the winter weather. The guest is Nevada Fire Chief Taylor McKlintic. He discusses what causes the most fires during winter weather and how to avoid them. He also discusses a new grant program they started to alert of emergency vehicles approaching as well as some recent holiday shopping events. 

Thomas English talks with a guest from the Nevada R-5 School District about the conclusion of the first semester. The guest is Nevada R-5 Superintendent Dr. Tyson Beshore. He discusses how the first semester went and how the introduction of the cell phone ban has helped the learning experience. He also discusses the upcoming legislative session and changes that could come from that.

Mike Harbit sits down with Nevada (MO) Lady Tiger basketball coach Blake Howarth to discuss the past week's action as well as a preview of their contest with Carl Junction before their holiday break.

Thomas English visits with Nevada (MO) Lady Tiger head wrestling coach Jerrod Alexander about recent and upcoming matches.

Nevada (MO) Tiger boys wrestling coach Spenser Daniels visits with Thomas English about recent activity and what's coming up.

Thomas English talks with a guest from the U.S. Small Business Administration about the upcoming Disaster Loan Assistance deadline. The guest is SBA's Public Affairs Specialist Matthew Lambert. He discusses the loan process and a new grace period that will be put into effect. He also discusses the reasons for the grace period and how residents can take advantage of the support. 

Thomas English talks with a guest from New Growth Transit, an affiliate with the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, about their volunteer driving service. The guest is New Growth Transit Regional Mobility Chief Officer Kelly Ast. She discusses how the volunteer driving application process works, how residents can receive rides to many locations and the future of New Growth Transit operations. Other topics include technology improvements and funding clarification.

Mike Harbit sits down with Nevada (MO) Tiger basketball coach Shaun Gray to discuss recent win over Neosho.  They also preview upcoming play in the Carthage and Butler Tournaments.  Program originally aired on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.