Friday night lights a little soggy tonight!

If your heading out tonight to high school football we would advise you to take a rain poncho and a umbrella as rain is in the forecast for most of the evening.

Here is a list of games in the area as tonight is the Missouri State High School Football District Semi-Finals. Good luck to all the local teams competing tonight! 

Appleton City Bulldogs (5-4) at Liberal Bulldogs (6-3)
Belton Pirates (4-6) at Grain Valley Eagles (7-2)
Clinton Cardinals (2-8) at Osage Indians (6-3)
Greenfield Wildcats (3-7) at Archie Whirlwinds (9-0)
Hogan Prep Rams (6-4) at Holden Eagles (6-3)
Jasper Eagles (4-5) at Lockwood Tigers (7-2)
Nevada Tigers (8-2) at Lincoln College Prep Blue Raiders (9-1)
Oak Grove Panthers (2-8) at Pleasant Hill Roosters (8-1)
Osceola Indians (2-8) at Drexel Bobcats (8-1)
Ray-Pec Panthers (6-4) at Nixa Eagles (9-1)
Sherwood Marksmen (5-4) at Adrian Blackhawks (8-2)
Stockton Tigers (4-6) at Lamar Tigers (8-1)
Windsor Greyhounds (7-3) at Butler Bears (8-2)

Be sure to keep a eye on the news page Friday nights as we will have a full list of football scores from across the state of Missouri. If anyone has any photos they wanna send us from the games please email them to bateswire@hotmail.com

A few strong storms and heavy rain are possible today

2nd place finish for the Butler Lady Bears JH Basketball Team

The Butler Junior High Lady Bears Basketball Team finished 2nd tonight in the Butler Tournament after falling to Metro Academy in the final game! Congratulations and Way to go lady bears!! -Photo Submitted 

Car/Truck/Bike Meet for "Hot Wheels"

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative reporting outage and phone issue in the Rich Hill area

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative is currently having an outage affecting members in the Rich Hill area. 

We are also having phone issues but crews are aware of the outage and are working to restore power as quickly as possible.

Obituary - Terry Eugene Henselmann

GRAVESIDE SERVICES for Terry will begin at 11:00 A.M., November 28, 2022 at Appleton City Cemetery

Terry Eugene Henselmann was born in Sedalia, Missouri on November 28, 1956, to Estella Ann Henselmann. Terry departed this life peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, September 9, 2022, at his home in Shell Knob.

He resided in Shell Knob where he was known as “The Phone Guy” for 13 years. He was an avid fisherman for catfish and spoonbill who loved the outdoors, his motorcycle, and the scenic route. He was also a diehard Broncos fan! Terry loved his family and enjoyed taking them camping and fishing annually. He will be dearly missed by his wife, kids, grandkids, and all who knew him.

Terry is survived by his wife Sarah Henselman of Shell Knob, Missouri, daughters Jessica, Jennifer, Theresa and her husband James, Amy and her husband Mike, and son Billie and his wife Makayla, fourteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and many friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his mother Ann Henselmann, brother Charlie, aunt Jeanie, and his grandparents.

Obituary - Dustin Lynn Jones

Dustin “Dusty” Lynn Jones passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Dusty was born January 15, 1960, in Nevada, Missouri, to Ronnie and Joann Jones. Dusty was a proud graduate of the Nevada High School class of 1978 and treasured those friendships and memories. On June 11, 1978, Dusty married Bobbi Williams. They made their home and raised two sons in Barton County.

Dusty spent his time helping build two fantastic family businesses--Jones Boots and Jones Twine, alongside his father, Ronnie. He was the star of the legendary Jones Boots commercials, using his deep, scratchy voice for the famous catchphrase “Boots, Boots, and More Boots.” Dusty was also a key leader in Jones Twine becoming one of the region’s largest suppliers of hay baling products.

Dusty was an amazing family man. His greatest passion was spending time with his kids, coaching their sports teams, and creating several memories on incredible vacations.

Dusty had friends and family from around the area that he cherished deeply. He always enjoyed the great conversations and memories with those who were special to him.

Survivors include his two sons, Brandon Jones, Fort Collins, Colorado, and Anthony (Amber) Jones, Lamar, Missouri; his mother, Joann Jones, Sheldon, Missouri; one brother, Jimmy Jones; and six grandchildren, Emma (10) and Jillian (7) Jones, Fort Collins, and Adelynn (11), Ayden (10), Aria (2), and Alyssa (1) Jones, Lamar.

Dusty was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Jones; wife, Bobbi Jones; and brother, Travis Jones. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., November 7, 2022, at Newton Burial Park in Nevada.

Memorial contributions will be given to the Sheldon Youth Football Program Sheldon, Missouri.

Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to the Local Sheldon Community c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.

Obituary - Larry Ray Hunner

Larry Ray Hunner, 72, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at his home. Memorial Services and Military Honors will be on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with a visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Memorial contributions can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association at www.mda.org.

Larry was born March 2, 1950 to Frank and Ida (Williams) Hunner in Lexington, MO. He lived in Independence, MO, for over 60 years, before moving to Harrisonville to be closer to his family. Mr. Hunner was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned many medals while honorably serving in the Marines, achieving the rank of Corporal. Larry had trained to be a mechanic in the military and then he worked as a welder at Allis Chalmers. One of his biggest accomplishments was being a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was always there for his children and grandchildren through their ups and downs and would help them along the way if they needed it. Being retired, he enjoyed spending time with his family, collecting coins, playing cards on the computer and teaching his grandkids how to work on cars. He was always encouraging them to be the best that they could be and supported them in doing whatever they wanted to do and be. He spent his last months out in the country, sitting on the front porch watching the birds, sunrises and sunsets, while he was enjoying the country air.

Larry is preceded in death by his father, Frank Hunner; mother, Ida Burton; step-father, Edgar Burton; and grandson, Khai Ray Hunner. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gwen Hunner, of the home; his children: Mike S. Hunner (Soni) and Angela Hunner-Davis (Brian); grandchildren: Kelsi Hunner, Kasi Hunner, Christchen Davis, Brennen Davis, Zachary Davis and Hannah Davis; great-grandchildren: Ryatt Davis, Landen Davis, Liam Keenan, and Beau Davis; and siblings, Mike Hunner and Melissia Connell (Ron).

Larry will be deeply missed and the pain of missing him will never go away, but we are reminded of how lucky we have been to have him for as long as we did. Until we meet again. Semper Fi.