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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a wide-ranging education reform bill into law, setting in motion dozens of changes that will affect every public and charter school in the state starting with the 2025–26 academic year.

An Excelsior Springs woman who tested positive for drugs was taken into custody during a court-ordered urinalysis at a scheduled hearing in her ongoing felony sex abuse case. Desiree A.

Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part series about Ray County Drug Court. Last week’s edition explored the program’s history, structure and treatment philosophy. Part two highlights the reflections and recovery stories of the 38th graduating class.

A $12,000 bid for a city-owned lot on Kice Street led Richmond City Council’s latest approvals, with members authorizing the sale following a competitive sealed bid process. The property at 204 Kice Street was released for bids and three offers were submitted.

Ray County Hospital and Healthcare is taking a fresh approach to its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and leaders are asking residents and business owners to share their thoughts on local healthcare services by mid-August.