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 init...

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...

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 updat...

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 ...

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...

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 progr...

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 Semeste...

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 b...

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...

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 th...

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 pain...

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 pr...

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 Count...

Today on Update, I will be talking with Jeanne Buehler. Jeanne is a veterinary assistant for Nevada Veterinary Clinic and owner of B.B. K9 School. Jeanne is also the owner of Franklin, a 68-pound, American Bully dog. Jeanne trained Franklin to ...

On today's City Beat, I am talking with Nevada City Manager Gary Edwards. We will be going over all the stories in the City's August Newsletter. We will talk about the new, high-tech planning tools used by the Building Inspection Department. We...

Nevada R-5 Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tyson Beshore, visits with Mike Harbit before the start of the 2025-26 school year.  Dr. Beshore covers funding issues, flooding issues in district buildings caused by spring rains, Senate Bill 68 ...

Today on Update, I am talking with Perry Fowler, President of the 121st Sheldon Old Settler's Picnic. This year's picnic is Thursday, August 14th through Saturday, August 16th in Sheldon, Missouri. Perry talks about all the fun activities durin...

Nevada Regional Medical Center Interim CEO joins Mike Harbit for a discussion on the impact of the new federal budget on rural health care.  McCormick talks about the bill's impact on rural health care and what they will need to do in the ...

Today on Update, I am talking with Jodi Lavin-Tompkins, Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with adces.org. That stands for Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. Jodi will define diabetes and how it affects your body. She w...

Today on Update, I will be talking with Trooper Anthony Calderon of the Kansas Highway Patrol. Kansas traffic deaths are up 30% from last year. Trooper Calderon will explain why there are more fatalities this year. He says it is due to more mot...

On today's City Beat, I will be talking with Mary Wilson, Executive Assistant to City Management for the City of Nevada. We will be discussing the City's budget process. Mary will explain that the budget process will take five to six months to ...

Today on Update, I am talking with Karen Irwin, Secretary of the 82nd Annual Hume Fair and Rodeo. The Fair and Rodeo is happening Monday, July 28th through Saturday, August 2nd. Karen talks about all the interesting contests going on at the eve...

Today on Update, I am talking with Abigail Dutoit, Breastfeeding Care Counselor with the Barton-Dade County WIC Office. Abigail will be discussing two events  happening during Breastfeeding Week, which is the first week in August. The firs...