Bond posted in Lawson child abuse case
Body
A Lawson man has been released from custody after being arrested for one felony charge involving child abuse. Travis R.
News
Prosecutor explains dismissed case numbers
Body
Concerns about dismissed cases prompted Ray County Prosecuting Attorney Camille Johnston to address questions from commissioners about the way her office handles dismissed charges. Johnston said the discussion followed an earlier meeting in which commissioners presented her with a packet listing dismissed cases and raised concerns about the total number.
RAY COUNTY SPORTS NOTEBOOK
Body
MATWARMING AND COURTWARMING Friday is matwarming/courtwarming night for Richmond. The Spartans are slated to host Missouri River Valley Conference-East Division foe Lexington in basketball as they crown their royalty for the winter sports season.
Nation of Lifesavers urges CPR action
Body
This February, during American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is calling on everyday citizens to be agents of change by stepping in as the first responder until professional help arrives.
Medical insights add context to kratom, 7-OH debate
Body
Editor’s note: This is the final installment of a two-part series examining kratom and products containing its derivative, 7-OH. Part Two focuses on medical impacts and clinical concerns, while Part One examined regulatory and law enforcement responses.
Public Works backup secured, Eagleton grant approved
Body
Two used vehicles will soon be added to Richmond’s Public Works fleet, giving city crews additional backup when responding to water leaks and winter weather. City Council members recently approved the purchase of a 2013 bucket truck and a 2016 Freightliner dump truck, which is equipped with a new bed and hydraulic system.
Teen facing additional charges involving death of child
Body
A Ray County teen is now facing additional charges connected to a 2025 fatal driving while intoxicated case. Madelynn L.
National honor reflects legacy of Steve Hamm
Body
A technician whose work kept local farms running has been selected for a national John Deere award honoring outstanding service and technical expertise. The honor was awarded to Steve Hamm, a longtime agricultural technician in the Richmond area who was selected as one of 13 technicians across the United States and Canada to receive the Honorary Technician of the Year recognition.
Unsolved 1997 ‘missing person’ revisited
Body
For almost 30 years, the case of a 14-year-old Richmond girl who went missing has remained unsolved. This week, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) came to the community to revisit the case.
