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Drivers who travel Missouri Route T in Fleming should plan for continued detours as crews replace a nearly century-old bridge over Panther Creek. The Missouri Department of Transportation began construction at 7 a.m.

A Richmond man who led officers on a high-speed chase through residential streets and into oncoming highway traffic has been placed on probation after pleading guilty to two felony charges. Brent Phillip Long, 45, recently pled guilty in Ray County Circuit Court to first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and resisting a lawful stop by fleeing in a manner that created a substantial risk of serious injury or death.

Richmond police will soon use artificial intelligence to speed up investigations and transcribe recorded evidence in minutes, a move Police Chief Scott Bagley called a major time-saver for his department.

MIRANDA JAMISON As Independence Day approaches, bursts of red, white and blue aren’t the only things set to ignite. Fireworks can bring thrills and celebration, but when misused, they can also spark injuries, fires and legal trouble.

MIRANDA JAMISON Uncertainty over ownership of a critical rural bridge and rising copier expenses have county officials reviewing long-term oversight and budgeting strategies. Commissioners considered signing a letter confirming that the county owns a bridge tied to a temporary infrastructure project.