Week 8 area football scores

Scores to be added as they become available

El Dorado Springs 13
Adrian 44

Lamar 42
Aurora 20

Windsor 12
Butler 26

Holden 35
Carrollton 6

Warrensburg 28
Clinton 21

Osceola 22
Drexel 58

Rich Hill 14
Liberal 52

Appleton City 
Lockwood 

Sherwood 6
Lone Jack 14

Archie 13
Manhattan Eagles 0

Warsaw 39
Midway 9

Nevada 24
Mt. Vernon 28

Harrisonville 28
Oak Grove 7

Center 12
Pleasant Hill 49

Stockton 42
Skyline 26

Cole Camp 35
Versailles 0

One person receives minor injuries in collision near Amsterdam

Around 6:30 pm on October 14, a near head on collision fortunately ended with just minor injuries for one driver, a 35 year old Belton, Mo man. According the the Missouri Highway Patrol, a 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada driven by a 51 year old female from Amsterdam crossed the center line and made contact with a 2013 Chevrolet Impala driven by the Belton man on route J near county road 11002.

The man was reported to have minor injuries; the female was uninjured. The MSHP was assisted on scene by the Bates County Sheriff's Office.

Due to a policy change, the MSHP no longer provides names of victims in publicly available accident reports. Detailed reports are available with an unknown delivery time due to a severe backlog, according to the MSHP website.

Information for Huckster's Day on the Butler square tomorrow

 

Big bust following search warrant in rural Nevada

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, law enforcement officers with the Nevada Police Department & Vernon County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in rural Nevada.

Nevada Police detectives had been conducting a narcotics investigation on multiple subjects residing on the property. It was also discovered that a known subject with outstanding felony warrants was hiding at the residence. Upon arrival, law enforcement was able to detain three male suspects inside the home.

During a search of the residence, K9 Edo was deployed and alerted to the presence of narcotics. Officers seized approximately one hundred fifty grams of methamphetamine, over twenty grams of cocaine, and other suspected illegal narcotics and related drug paraphernalia. Law enforcement also seized over $50,000 in cash and over 50 firearms, including a fully automatic weapon.

After the execution of the search warrant, local law enforcement has been in communication with our federal law enforcement partners on the investigation.

A special thank you to the Nevada Fire Department for assisting us with the specialized tools needed during the search.

On October 15, 2025, the following charges were filed through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Victor A. Castro, age 45, of Nevada

One (1) Count of Trafficking Drugs 1st Degree – Class B Felony

One (1) Count of Unlawful Use of Weapon – Class E Felony

Two (2) Counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony

Anthony Castro, age 47, of Nevada

One (1) Count of Trafficking Drugs 1st Degree – Class B Felony

One (1) Count of Unlawful Use of Weapon – Class E Felony

Two (2) Counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony

Dean G. Phebus, age 24, of Nevada

One (1) Count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm – Class C Felony

One (1) Count of Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class D Felony

One (1) Count of Unlawful Use of Weapon – Class E Felony

Nevada police department sponsoring unwanted drug disposal program

 NEVADA POLICE TAKING BACK UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OCTOBER 25TH 10AM TO 2PM AT THE NEVADA POLICE DEPARTMENT

On Saturday October 25th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Nevada Police Department in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

Bring your prescription drugs for disposal to the Nevada Police Department at 120 S. Ash Street in Nevada. Police personnel and volunteers will be stationed in the lobby for a convenient drive up and drop off option. Prescription drugs can also be dropped off at the permanent drop box in the lobby of the Nevada Police Department during regular business hours. These services are free and anonymous, no questions asked.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows year after year that the majority of misused and abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including someone else’s medication being stolen from the home medicine cabinet.

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the October 25th Take Back Day event, contact Lieutenant Williamson at the Nevada Police Department at 417-448-5100.

Obituary - Rocky Purdy

Rocky Wayne Purdy, 67, formerly of Mound City, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Carthage Heath and Rehabilitation Center, Carthage, Missouri.

Services are pending and will be announced soon, courtesy Schneider Funeral Home.

Obituary - Kelly Renee Moore

Kelly Renee Moore, age 62 Paola, Kansas passed away at her home on October 13. She was born the daughter of Ernest DeWayne and Neva Stillwagon O’Dell on August 2, 1963 in La Mesa, California. Kelly loved flowers and gardening, she was crazy about animals and above all was a people person. She was preceded in death by her father, stepfather, Bob Godard and brother, Ernie O’Dell Jr. Kelly is survived by her mother, Neva Godard, a son, Rylan Ratty, a daughter, Cierra Nicole Sauer (Geremy), a sister, Trina Welch (Bob), two stepbrothers, Joe and Jeff Godard, a stepsister, Patty Fatermeiar, and three grandchildren, Caden Sauer, Madison Ratty and Avery Sauer. She will be missed dearly.

Graveside service will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, October 19 at the Pleasanton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 pm until leaving for the cemetery at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of the Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Obituary - Norma Long

Norma Jeanne (Riley)Long, age 87, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 surrounded by family at Vintage Park Osawatomie, KS. Norma was born on August 21, 1938 in Liberal, Kansas, to Frederick and Erma Smith Riley. The youngest of 3 sisters, she’s was lovely referred to as PeeWee. She was united in marriage to Raymond Ratty in 1958. They made a life together in Raytown Missouri. To this union, three children were born, Rick, Randy and Stacy. Ray preceded her in death in 1967. Norma always cherished her time and friends from Raytown.

She later met and married Donald Long of LaCygne in 1972 gaining two bonus sons. Norma and Don enjoyed life on the farm where they built a home together. There was always a cat, dog or cow around that was treated as family. They enjoyed their retirement years with friends, community, vacations and grandchildren. Don preceded her in death in 2023. Norma loved being a mother, grandmother, Aunt Peewee and friend. Her home was always open to friends or family needing a place to feel safe and loved. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, crafting, antiquing and bird watching. Norma attended New Lancaster United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Perkins and Lois Harkins.

Norma is survived by her children; Rick Ratty (Trudi), Randy Ratty (Brenda), Stacy Longgood (John), Richard Long (Phyllis), Dennis Long (Evelyn); grandchildren, Ryland Ratty, Joe Riggs (Crystal), RaeAnna Riggs, Amber Hutchens(Tim) Logan Ratty (Brooke), Cooper Ratty, Lisa Vest (Bryan), Brian Long (Danielle), Justin Long (Anne), Angela Purtle (Ricky), Denny Long (Lauren), Angela (Dave) Barrett, Nicolas Long as well as thirty-six great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, her cherished nieces and nephews, friends, and her beloved cat Beau.

Funeral service will be 10:30 am Saturday October 18, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory La Cygne Chapel. Burial in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to service time at the La Cygne Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Grady's Kids or La Cygne Food Pantry. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.