Hume Lady Hornets ready to play for the first time in the championship game of the Archie Tournament

Ready to witness history on the basketball court? Your Hume Lady Hornets are counting down the minutes to the championship showdown!

Every dribble, every shot, and every moment matters. Let's leave it all on the court and bring that CHAMPIONSHIP trophy home! 

For the first time ever, the Hume Lady Hornets will be playing for the Championship at the Archie Tournament on Saturday, January 27th at 5 PM!

So if you aren't doing anything, they would appreciate your support by showing up and being loud!! 

Let's make the gym a sea of Hume Hornet RED!! GO HORNETS!!!

#ChampionshipDreams #BasketballFever" #LadyHornets

Obituary - Nolberto Garcia Lara

Nolberto Garcia Lara, 67, Nevada, MO, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born June 7, 1956 in Jalisco, Mexico.

Nolberto was a good man, grandpa, friend, dad, and uncle. We love you Robert, you'll never be forgotten but will sure be missed a lot. But the Lord knew it was time for you to go home to him now, we will meet in another life.

No services are planned.

Butler Saddle Club Rodeo has changed weekends this year

I know this is very early notice; however, our Butler Saddle Club Rodeo has changed weekends this year. 

We wanted to ensure that we brought you the best back to Butler, Missouri for a weekend of fun!

2024 Butler Saddle Club Rodeo dates:
Friday, JUNE 21st - Sunday, JUNE 23rd
(the weekend AFTER Father’s Day)

Please mark it on your calendar’s & spread the word! Thank you!
See you at the Rodeo!

-Jodi Hellwig

Obituary - Tony Lee Barnes

Tony Lee Barnes, age 56, of Hume, MO, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Freeman Hospital West, in Joplin, MO.

Tony was born December 27, 1967, in Turner, KS to William Martin and Betty Lou (Denning) Barnes. He was a high school graduate and worked as a mechanic. He married Geneva Mitchell, and she survives. Tony enjoyed working on vehicles, fishing and driving. He loved FORDs but loved his grandchildren the most.

In addition to Geneva Barnes, he is survived by his children; Kelvin (Stephanie) Barnes, Siloam Springs, AR, Bobby (Jolena) Barnes, Siloam Springs, AR, Chris (Amanda) Barnes, Nevada, MO, Steven Barnes, Kansas, Debra (Therron) Stewart, San Antonio, TX and Betty (Kenneth) Barnes, Decatur, AR; 29 grandchildren; brothers, Marvin (Amy) Barnes, Nevada, MO and Robert Barnes, Stotesbury, MO; one sister, Karen Brillhart, Texas.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Anthony Barnes, two brothers, Wayne Barnes and Martin Barnes, and a granddaughter, Addie Stewart.

The funeral service will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Valeta June Armstrong

Valeta June Armstrong, age 83, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Services will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Cullen Funeral Home 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. June will then be laid to rest at Raymore Cemetery next to her husband of 58 years.

June was born in Westville, Oklahoma on March 31, 1940 to Calmeta O’Lee and Ora (West) Chadwell. Not long after graduating high school, June married Robert E. Armstrong and moved to the Kansas City area, where she remained for the rest of her life. She worked at Grandview City Hall for over 30 years in the community development department, from which she retired. June loved visiting with her family, gardening, and flowers. She also loved going to Lake Pomona in Kansas where for 30 years she spent time on her pontoon boat with her late husband, friends and family.

June was preceded in death by her parents, Calmeta and Ora Chadwell; husband Robert E. Armstrong; brother, Ronnie Chadwell; and sister Clorine Watson.

She is survived by her two sons, Randy L. Armstrong (Gwen) and Rob D. Armstrong (Kathy); sister, Carolyn Lacie (Rodney); four grandchildren, Kelsey Hall (Brance), Victoria Green (Adam), Samantha Armstrong, and Ivan Armstrong; six great grandchildren, William Hall, Lucas Hall, Jasen Hall, Jonathan Green, Kayleigh Green, and Colette Green with one great grandchild on the way. Also two nephews, Andy Watson and Jeff Phillips along with three nieces, Shelly Walker, Becky Goza, and Amy Watson.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Two arrested after assault in Nevada

On Monday January 22nd the Nevada Police Department responded to a domestic assault in progress. When officers arrived on scene they made contact with the victim and a witness who said 27 year old Rashia Carlson of Nevada, Missouri and a 26 year old Robert Prentice also of Nevada assaulted the victim after getting into an argument.

The victim stated that she was hit in the head multiple times, and once she was on the ground, Mr. Prentice jumped in and began to kick her in the side and stomp her in the knee. After the assault both of the the suspect took off in different directions.

Police later arrested Carlson and Prentice on a charge of felony third degree domestic assault, and are being held in the Vernon County Jail with $25,000 cash only bonds.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Dense fog this morning

Dense fog is expected to remain through the morning hours reducing visibility below a quarter mile. In northern Missouri, a few slick spots will be possible with temperatures near freezing. Rain is expected to build into the region today, exiting this evening. Heaviest rainfall amounts are expected across central Missouri.

Butler Senior Carter Trumbore Now in Excess of 2,000 Career Points

The Butler Bears met the Pleasant Hill Roosters in the first round of the Clinton 99th Annual Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Bears enter the match-up having a decent season on the backs of some great senior leadership in Dylan Davidson and Carter Trumbore, surrounded by some athletic underclassmen.

The Bears got off to a sluggish start, with 2:26 left to go in the opening period Pleasant Hill hoisted an 11 point lead over the Bears. The Roosters came out of the gate shooting lights out from deep, hitting 4/5 from deep to begin the game. The Bears found themselves trailing 16-8 after the first 8.

The Bears ramped up the scoring and found their grove in the 2nd quarter, scoring 23 points while holding the roosters to 11. The Bears went into the break with a 32-27 advantage over the Roosters.

The Bears really kept their foot on the gas in the second half, not loosing a quarter after the sluggish 1st. The Bears would take a 74-62 win back to Butler.

The Bears had multiple players with some great games, led by Carter Trumbore who had 40 points on the night with 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists. 

Senior Dylan Davison had a career high 26 points to go along with 8 rebounds and 3 steals. Carter now has over 2,000 points in his career at Butler High School. It was a fantastic team win for the Butler Bears.

The Roosters were led by Irwin with 25 points in the game.

The Bears will face Summit Christian next who defeated Clinton tonight with a final of 77-47. Summit was led by Max Rieger who had 17 points, 10 steals and 6 assists.

Be sure and keep an eye on our TikTok and Facebook page as we will have a postgame interview with Carter coming soon!

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-Courtesy of Cody Morris