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A Richmond homeowner, worried that nearby construction could make long-standing drainage problems worse, asked city officials to address the situation before his property is damaged. During a recent Richmond City Council meeting, resident Billy Hufford said he supports new housing but fears recent work across the street from his home at 207 Morningside Terrace will cause more runoff toward his split-level house.

A longtime equipment salesman who has helped counties and road districts across the region secure the right machinery at fair prices is preparing to retire after nearly three decades, leaving behind a reputation for honesty, expertise and problem- solving.

A coalition of Northland law enforcement agencies combined efforts recently to combat human trafficking occurring in the communities north and east of Kansas City. The Clay, Clinton, Platte and Ray counties sheriffs and the Kearney Police Department each hosted a proactive countertrafficking operation in their jurisdiction.

Two bond violation reports have been filed on an Excelsior Springs woman who is facing nine felony sex abuse charges for allegedly insufficiently checking in with the court-ordered monitoring program. The violations came after she posted a $20,000 cash-only bond following her arrest on a failure to abide warrant for allegedly failing a court-ordered drug test while awaiting trial.

Richmond residents will soon have the chance to raise their voices, tap their feet and celebrate the music and community spirit that define the 816 area. Faith Lutheran Church and United Christian Presbyterian Church are inviting everyone to gather downtown for an evening of fellowship, live music and hometown pride.