Tuesday basketball scores

Boys

Midway 34
Archie 78

Holden 47
Kingsville 74

Richmond 60
Knob Noster 61

Liberal 45
Lamar 89

Green Ridge 61
Montrose 22

El Dorado Springs 39
Stockton 53

Girls 

Harrisonville 38
Adrian 50

Ewing Kauffman 31
Archie 65

Liberal 37
Lamar 67

Green Ridge 46
Montrose 35

Pleasant Hill n/a
Appleton City n/a

Harrisonville student scores high on shortened bar exam

 

Huge congratulations to Harrisonville High School Senior Delaney Cooper

Delaney recently participated in the Cass County Youth Court Program, gaining hands-on experience in our legal system.

After rigorous training in courtroom procedures and roles, Delaney took a shortened Bar Exam—and we are so proud to share that she was one of the two highest scorers!

Youth Court serves as a peer-led diversion program that allows juvenile offenders to learn from their mistakes without entering the formal judicial system. Delaney will begin putting her skills into practice during our first monthly session this January. Way to go, Delaney!

Wind, rain likely tonight

Obituary - Deborah Kay Lowe

Deborah Kay Lowe, 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Windsor Healthcare and Rehab Center in Windsor, Missouri.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.

Obituary - John Robinson

John Gilbert Robinson, of El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 81.

He will be laid to rest next to his wife, Roxie Robinson, at Newton Burial Park.

John will be greatly missed!

Services pending under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Betty Barnett

Funeral services for Betty Barnett of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.  Visitation prior to services 1 - 2 p.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.  Contributions to the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel for expenses.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com. 

Bates County Cattlemen banquet set for Jan. 10th

 Open to the public!

Looking for the perfect accent for your home?

Small tree. Big presence.

The Dwarf Alberta Spruce delivers year-round beauty with its compact size, tidy shape and rich evergreen color. It’s ideal for small spaces, porches or as a potted accent that moves seamlessly from holiday décor to everyday landscape appeal.

Planted in the yard or styled on your porch, it’s a reliable choice for lasting beauty.

Courtesy Bates County MU Extension