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Body Part 2 of 2 HENRIETTA – Finding data to determine whether rising or falling crime is a reason to support or oppose the proposed Ray County jail tax on the Aug. 2 ballot proved close to pointless.

Body Acity grows or stagnates for various reasons. “Boom towns” grew up and collapsed based on the discovery of, for example, precious metals, such as gold.

Body RICHMOND – Salvation Army Store Director Phil Powers said he is unsure whether the new building attached to the store will undergo demolition or restoration. The attached building suffered extensive damage in a fire three weeks ago.

Body THE RICHMOND American Celebration Children’s Parade grand marshal, Kansas City Chiefs mascot KC Wolf, hitches a ride with Oaklee Cloninger, 6. ON A HOT DAY, Ava Thomas, 2, enjoys a cold treat just for her at Richmond’s American Celebration on July 2 at Southview Park.

Body RICHMOND – Civic leaders, city staff and development pros united in the city gym for a charrette to create and prioritize community plans, such as whether multifamily housing and better water lines are needed.

Body Part 1 of 2 HENRIETTA – Data some voters might consider before deciding whether to vote Aug. 2 to fund or reject a new Ray County jail involve calls made to the Ray County Sheriff’s Office.

Body JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, or DHSS, reminds Missourians the battle against COVID-19 continues. In Ray County over the past four weeks, the death toll has risen from 26 to 28 people, the county health department reported.

Body JEFFERSON CITY – At-home tests that check for SARS-CoV-2, a virus that causes COVID-19, are available free to Missouri residents. A Missourian choosing this testing option will order the free testing kit online.

Body RICHMOND – A monarch butterfly way station has landed in Richmond. Kristen Wood, 25, decided almost three years ago to support the butterflies.

Body RICHMOND – Having helped Ray Countians who experienced personal losses, including to house fires, the Richmond Salvation Army Store is receiving help from the public after a store fire, Director Phil Powers said June 26.