97.5 FM Double K Country/Sunny 99.9

97.5 FM Double K Country/Sunny 99.9

Podcast for Radio Stations 97.5 FM KNMO & Sunny 99.9 FM in Nevada, MO. Features various interviews from public affairs and sports programming. Visit us online at knemknmo.com.

Episodes

September 29, 2025 11 mins

Vernon County Extension Youth Program Associate, Thabena Bower, joined us to talk about the upcoming Annual 4-H Week that starts Sunday, October 5th.  She also talked about the annual BBQ Fundraiser that is the biggest fundraiser of the year for 4-H in Vernon County.  Thabena also talked about the strong 4-H program in Vernon County and their recent Expo.

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The weekly program features Nevada (MO) Tiger head football coach Wes Beachler sitting down with Mike Harbit to talk about the win over McDonald County and to preview the upcoming Big 8 Conference matchup at East Newton.

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Nevada Regional Medical Center Interim CEO Jason McCormick talks about the continued financial turnaround for the community hospital.  McCormick talks about how they have gotten where they are now and what needs to be in the future to have the hospital experience continued financial stability.

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Bailey Cliffman from the Bronaugh Community Club joins us to talk about the upcoming 76th Annual Bronaugh Fall Festival set for Saturday, September 27th.  She'll talk about the Family Fun Night set for Friday night, September 26th as well as run through the daylong events for the annual festival in the southwest Vernon County town.

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"The Big Serve" organizer Lynda Jones is on the program to talk about this year's event on Saturday, September 27th.  It's an annual event that sends volunteers out into Nevada (MO) and Vernon County working together on a variety of projects for others.  This includes brush pickup, mowing, painting, yard work, minor repairs, etc.  Lynda discusses the origins of the program and how to be involved.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 fu...

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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 eve...

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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.

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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. ...

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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.

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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...

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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.  Th...

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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 cour...

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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 ...

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