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Body RICHMOND – U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s move to provide up to $1.15 billion through the ReConnect Program to help rural Americans, including in Ray County, access high-speed internet.

Body LIBERTY – Concern about whether the public understood the need for the Clay County law enforcement tax disappeared in a landslide of support Tuesday. Residents approved the tax 7,919 to 2,307, or 77.44% to 22.56%, based on preliminary results.

Body ST. LOUIS – There are 516 school districts in Missouri and the Show-Me Institute has ranked each while launching criticism at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or DESE.

Body RICHMOND – Police officers will use new body and in-car cameras, and compatible T7 tasers, Richmond City Council decided. As a Public Safety Committee member, Councilman Rob Kinnard explained the need.

Body RICHMOND – The 2021 annual Ray County 4-H Recognition Event occurred Oct. 23 at the Ray County Fairground South Pole Barn in Richmond.

Body RICHMOND – Richmond Fire Department has a new vehicle to assist the public in times of crisis. The department bought a Ford F-550 vehicle, fire Capt.

Body RICHMOND – The cost of using water is rising $1 per 1,000 gallons starting Nov. 15.

Body JEFFERSON CITY – Deer, coyotes and other wildlife are evident in rural Missouri and pose a danger when jumping in front of vehicles.