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All Richmond R-XVI students will receive computers

6 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

RICHMOND – Playing catchup with other districts, the Richmond Board of Education jumped into distance learning with both feet by agreeing to buy 1,000 Chromebooks at a cost of $305,000 May 14.

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Drive-by parade surprises centenarian sailor

6 years ago By Shawn Roney

RICHMOND – Ted Thomas got the surprise of his life Sunday.

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Charges filed in Excelsior Convenience Store shooting

6 years ago By Brian Rice

The suspect who was apprehended by ESPD at the scene of a shooting outside an Excelsior Springs convenience store has now been charged.

Clay County Court on Thursday issued a warrant charging Dylan G. Townsend, 25, from Excelsior Springs with First Degree Assault, Armed Criminal Action and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Townsend's bond is set at $500,000.

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Family focus for Missouri Western-bound softballer

6 years ago By Shawn Roney

RICHMOND – Athleticism runs in Natalee Weber’s family.

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CELESTIAL BASEBALL

6 years ago By News Staff

Time to dream again.

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EARLIER THIS YEAR

6 years ago By News Staff

EARLIER THIS YEAR, the Richmond sixth-grade boys basketball team took first place in the Liberty Competitive League. Pictured are, first row, from left, Braylon Castilleja, D.J. Douglas, Nolan Quick, Logan Moyer, Paxton Quick; back row, coach Daryl Rodenberg, Conner Rodenberg, Brody Burnine, Lochlan Steele, Luke Gifford, Gabe Ramos, Jack Green, Drew Dana and coach Jon Dana. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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COVID-19 impacts Mo. meat production facilities

6 years ago By Kcur

MILAN – Smithfield Foods, one of the biggest meat producers in the country, is operating its plant in Milan “in a manner that contributes” to the spread of the coronavirus, a federal lawsuit filed in Kansas City alleges.