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MIRANDA JAMISON Lead Reporter When Richmond Middle School history teacher Samuel Torbett looked around his classroom last year, he saw a problem – and an opportunity. “I didn’t have a setting where I could engage with them,” said Torbett.

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Excelsior Springs Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions Program (SNS) is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May, with the inspiring theme “Turn Awareness into Action.” Recognizing mental health is essential at every stage of life, SNS is dedicated to providing much-needed support to older adults and their caregivers living in rural communities. Through a range of programs and resources, SNS aims to empower these individuals as they face and navigate the complexities of mental health challenges.

A Lawson man was denied a request to modify his bond after a Ray County judge set a jury trial in a case alleging multiple child sex crimes. James M.

In a small town where everyone seems to know everyone, there are those rare individuals whose spirit and service shape the very heart of a community. Patricia D.

An Orrick man originally facing 11 felony charges involving child sexual abuse has entered a guilty plea to just two felony charges after reaching a plea agreement. Cody L.

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