A Richmond woman has been officially charged in connection with an August death involving dog bites. Melissa L.

Declining student enrollment and dwindling financial resources at both the federal and state levels have put Missouri school districts in an uncomfortable position. Student achievement expectations ...

The Kansas City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb brought hundreds of firefighters together this year to honor the 343 New York firefighters who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Among those making the ...

Shannon Morris didn’t set out to become Ray County’s public administrator, but after years of supporting individuals with disabilities, she found herself drawn to the position’s purpose. “The previous ...

A Lawson family is asking for help to relocate after the beating of a 12-year-old girl left them feeling unsafe in their community. Max Harris launched a Go-FundMe campaign titled Help Us Move to ...

Ray County commissioners spent much of their recent meeting grappling with concerns over the county senior center’s ability to sustain services, while also clarifying dust control policy for roads and ...

This is the final of a two-part series on the 2025 Hardin-Central All-School Reunion, looking at its history, the planning process and the event’s opening program. Part one, published Sept. 5, ...

Ray County commissioners approved three highway safety grants last week that will fund year-round traffic enforcement and the purchase of a new patrol radio for the sheriff’s office. The action ...

In 2023, as a first-year high schooler, Richmond’s Karoline Dooley played competitive golf at Excelsior Springs Golf Course. In 2025, as a junior at Richmond, Dooley returned, this time for a Sept.

Jacob Lieberknecht and Brice Dome had what Lieberknecht called “a backyardfootballmoment” to cap Richmond’s 26-20 Week 2 road victory over St. Joseph Lafayette.

This is the first of a two-part series on the 2025 Hardin- Central All-School Reunion, highlighting the tributes, keynote ...

Ray County 911 board members selected Centric Construction Group LLC as the contractor for the new 911 facility following extensive discussion over qualifications, subcontractors and costs. The ...