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Entry into the Ray County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), it may look a little different as a new office has been built. Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers built an office or Detective Josh Hamner in what used to be the RCSO lobby area.

District 53 state Rep. Terry Thompson recently shared insight on open enrollment with the Richmond R-XVI School Board, stating the topic is “back with a vengeance.” The Public School Open Enrollment Act, which enables K-12 students to transfer from their resident district to a nonresident district, shall become effective on July 1.

During a recent Richmond R-XVI School District Board meeting, District Operations Director Jeff Southwick and Superintendent Dr. Bryan Copple discussed frustrations with the Early Childhood Center (ECC) project.

Parents, educators, caregivers and children are being warned of the dangers associated with online activity, as it may lead to the solicitation and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual acts, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Sextortion involves an offender coercing a minor to create and send sexually explicit images or videos. An adult offender receives sexually explicit material from the child, the victim is then commanded to send more material or have the compromising material released. . These offenders are seeking sexual gratification.

With extreme weather conditions being experienced in the area, 75% of the hours allotted for schools closures have been used. Richmond R-XVI School District Superintendent Dr.

Richmond varsity boys basketball coach Kevin Jermain saw his Spartans kick their game into high gear Monday night against Excelsior Springs. Taking control with a 36-17 first half, the Spartans cruised to a 67-45 victory at Richmond Middle School to open the Winter Classic.

During this week’s negative digit drops in temperature and snowy streets, Richmond City Fire Chief Mark Sowder shared snow and ice safety tips. Snow and ice removal are important to reduce chances of a slip and fall.