Appleton City 58
Rich Hill 20
Adrian 37
Sherwood 8
Butler 70
Lone Jack 14 (ouch)
Seneca 44
Nevada 12
Archie 20
Midway 26
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Friday, November 6, 2026
Week 11: BIg wins for Appleton City, Adrian and Butler
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Frost advisory issued for tonight
A frost advisory has been issued for tonight in Bates County and surrounding areas
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Districts football tonight
Week 11 games
Rich Hill (6-4)
Appleton City (8-1)
Archie (6-4)
Midway (7-2)
Sherwood (4-5)
Adrian (4-5)
Lone Jack with Kingsville (3-7)
Butler (7-3)
Nevada (6-4)
Seneca (7-2)
Boonville (7-3)
Clinton (4-6)
Pleasant Hill (6-4)
Central (Kansas City) (6-3)
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obituary - Judy Rae Vigil
Judy Rae Vigil, 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in Erie, Kansas. She was born on January 19, 1949, to Richard and Dola (Mullendore) Mullen.
She spent her early years in Sedan, Kansas, and later moved with her father to California, where he worked at Ford Motor Company in Long Beach. She moved to Nevada, Missouri, with her father and siblings in 1964. Judy went to Nevada High School starting that year as a sophomore and graduated in 1967. In 1968, her father married Peggy, who became a loving mother to her.
After graduating, Judy lived in both California and Kansas over the years, raising her family and making her home in Sedan and, later, Caney, Kansas.
She loved to garden and plant flowers, go antiquing, collect rocks, spend time with friends and family, and watch movies, especially Westerns. She also enjoyed decorating for every season and holiday.
She is survived by her children, Amy Kline, Jamie Vigil Robinson and husband Brett, Spencer Vigil and wife Sarah, and Tyler Vigil; 15 grandchildren; and her siblings, Michael Jones, Richard “Rick” Mullen and wife Kathy, Robin (Mullen) Mischnick, and Tana Trost.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Dola Mullen; Peggy Pilcher; her sisters, Janice Jo and Jackie Fae, who died when Judy was very young; her husbands, Jack McIntosh and Steven Vigil; her son, Matthew McIntosh; and her grandson, Samuel McIntosh.
A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO. Family and friends are welcome to join us and share a favorite story or memory.
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Obituary - Charlie Franklin (Frank) Foster Jr.
Charlie Franklin (Frank) Foster Jr. of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Sunrise Nursing and Memory Care, Raymore, Missouri surrounded by love and family.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with interment at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. - 11: a.m Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available.
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Obituary - Helen Irene Burton
Helen Irene Burton, 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri, a treasured mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services will immediately follow at approximately 11:15 AM at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice. Helen was born on September 11, 1933, in Randolph, Nebraska, a daughter of Allen and Arvilla Parrish. She attended grade school in California before moving to Butler, MO, where she completed her education.
In April of 1950, Helen met the love of her life, Clyde Burton, on a blind date at a skating rink. Just seven months after their first date, Clyde and Helen said “I do” on October 17, 1950, in Bentonville, Arkansas. The couple fulfilled their wedding vows until their last breaths. The happy couple had two children; daughter, Cheryl (Burton) Roughton, and son, Kevin Burton. Their family enjoyed annual vacations together where love and laughter were shared and memories were made.
Helen spoke fondly of her close friends and often recalled stories from the memorable moments they had shared together working at Graham’s South Side Drug and locally at the Harrisonville School District.
Helen and her sister, Carol Davis, shared a bond like no other. In Helen’s final years, she and Carol were gifted the opportunity to live together again, just like they had as young girls. During this time, their jar of memories overflowed, always sharing laughs, ornery ideas, and genuine love for one another. Their sisterly bond remained steadfast throughout the many trials and tribulations a life well-lived brings.
Throughout her life, Helen was no stranger to being a caretaker and nurturer to those she loved. Helen‘s favorite nickname was “Grandma,” you could always find her with a great-grandchild sitting in her lap. Her silly, sarcastic demeanor radiated the love and compassion that she had for everyone that she crossed paths with. Her grandchildren fondly remember memories of Helen waving them goodbye on the back porch when they’d leave a visit with her.
Helen was an avid Kansas City Chiefs football fan and loved attending games. The most memorable game that she attended was when she was gifted tickets to a game versus the Raiders for her 80th birthday. Helen was always wearing her Chiefs gear and her wish of being laid to rest in Chiefs apparel will be fulfilled. We would love to see those attending her services wearing Chiefs-themed attire in honor of her love for the team.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Bart) Roughton; sister, Carol Davis; daughter-in-law, Donna Burton; 8 grandchildren: Shatauna (John) Rhoades, Jenna (Michael) Taylor, Bryan Roughton, Erin (Dylan) Smith, Ashley (Chace) Larson, Sarah (Austin Limback) Burton, Rachel (Wyatt) Essary, and Nathan Roughton; along with 19 great-grandchildren; as well as, many other relatives and close friends.
Helen is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clyde; her son, Kevin Burton; her parents, Allen & Arvilla Parrish; and 5 of her siblings.
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Obituary - Lavonne Thomason
Lavonne Thomason, 89, of Garden City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Monroe City Manor in Monroe City, MO. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, MO.
Lavonne entered this world October 10, 1937, on a dairy farm near Topaz, MO, the daughter of Price and Oleta (Nevill) Rogers. She attended Johnson School, a one-room country school, and was a 1956 graduate of Cabool, Missouri, High School. In 1959, she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Education from Southwest Missouri State in Springfield, MO. Lavonne was united marriage to Cliff Thomason on June 25, 1960, and they had lived in Kansas City, Peculiar, and Garden City, MO.
Lavonne enjoyed teaching high school business classes at three different schools in her career, namely Platte City, Sherwood Cass R-8, and Raymore-Peculiar. Lavonne was a member of the church of Christ in Harrisonville, MO.
Lavonne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Wayne; and two brothers: Allen Rogers and Albert Rogers. Lavonne is survived by a daughter, Rhonda (Dean); four grandchildren: Cole (Meagan), Connor (Destinee), Hunter, and Shelby (Devin); and seven great-grandchildren: Brenden, Karsen Renee, Sophie, Carson Lee, Jace, Rylee, and Adalee.
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Urgency for tenants follows sale of the old Butler high school
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The old Butler high school gym will no longer be open to the Adrian Community Theater and others, including civic groups, leaving all to find another location with the same or similar offerings |
While some exciting news came this week that the old Butler high school will be under new ownership, it comes with a rather disheartening caveat- those who currently use the building will need to find a new home. And fast.
For a good number of years, the 3-story brick structure at 212 W. Pine street provided the perfect place for several groups including the Old High School Thrift Store, the Comforting Angel Quilters, a meeting place for Alcoholics Anonymous and the Adrian Community Theater, to name a few.
All of which recently got marching orders, as they must completely move out before December 21st; and while it is understood that this is how life goes, these groups are now scrambling to relocate with no viable solutions at the moment.
Flipside, Mid America Live spoke with Butler City Administrator Mark Mathies regarding the issue who said that he symphonizes with those displaced and the city will continue to work to present as many options possible. In the meantime, the aging structure will now receive much needed structural upgrades as well as providing additional living space in Butler.
He reiterated that prior to the sale, it was going to cost hundreds of thousands to fix the old school. About the same to just tear it down- either way, the city was not prepared to bear those costs. The only viable option was to sell it with plans for the new owner rehab their investment, which will be done, according to information released this week.
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Linard went on to say that wherever the Old High School Thrift Store ends up, it will need to offer quite a bit of space as their current operation requires several rooms in the southeast lower corner of the old high school.
A peek in the windows during our visit with Lylah indicated the same may be true for other displaced tenants as well. All said, it appears the others, primarily the quilt shop and theater group, are scrambling as well according to Facebook and other social media posts.
In the meantime, Mathies said that anyone who owns a location that would consider space for any of these groups can contact city hall for more information.
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| A new location for the Comforting Angel Quilters is urgently needed as well |
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