May 2023

A Kansas City resident was arrested in Richmond Saturday, May 20 for theft of tools from Richmond residents. Christopher Clark, 33, was arrested by Ray County Sheriff’s Department and charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony stealing $750 or more.

Students enjoy fun, games at Field Day.

It is summer break for the R-XVI School District, but for Richmond High School (RHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA), it is a chance to get ahead. The next couple of months, the FFA students will continue working for the next 20232024 school year, said RHS FFAAdvisor Laura Allen.

A new online tool will help connect more Missourians with broadband resources in their communities. The Digital Asset Map is a project of the University of Missouri (MU) System Broadband Initiative in partnership with the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the Missouri Broadband Resource Rail.

Varsity football coach Nick Persell got his typical turnout for Richmond’s latest futures camp. Roughly 100 youngsters attended this year’s three-day camp, which concluded recently at Spartan Stadium and included the tradition of the campers running out of the game tunnel onto the field with the current high school Spartans.

is a state medalist again. Harris, who just finished his junior year at Orrick, placed fifth in the boys 110-meter high hurdles with his time of 16.14 seconds at Class 1 state competition, held recently at Jefferson City High School – his second straight year to place in the top five in the event.

With fun games and tugo- war rope, Dear Elementary students were ready to participate in Field Day events. Students, staff and parents showed their support during the showdown, which included games such as obstacle courses, bean bag races, soccer relay, corn hole and more.