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Body A former Ray County employee has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the county, alleging she was fired in retaliation after reporting what she described as unethical conduct and an abuse of power involving a prosecutor’s relationship with a criminal defendant.

Body For more than a century, the Richmond Kiwanis Club has found ways to serve the community, raising money for youth projects through meals, tournaments and special events. Now in its 102nd year, the club is turning to a new tradition — its first-ever Spaghetti Luncheon.

Body A $300,506 generator purchase will power Ray County 911’s new emergency facility, ensuring backup electricity as the multimillion-dollar project moves forward. The board approved the contract with Clifford Power after reviewing three competing proposals.

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Body A Ray County case involving allegations of sodomy has been reset for trial after the previously scheduled date was cancelled, keeping the accused in custody as proceedings stretch into a seventh year since the first report.

Body Chunks of concrete falling from a bridge in Henrietta and buses breaking dashboards on rough gravel roads pushed residents to demand immediate fixes, warning Ray County leaders that safety is at stake.

Body Field to Fork is a new weekly recipe series from Project Guardian, featuring simple, healthy meals using fresh produce from farmer’s markets or Harvesters boxes.

Body Ray County officials are grappling with keeping the sheriff’s department equipped and reliable, weighing fleet leases, radio shortages and even converting jail space to handle more 24-hour holds.

Body Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series detailing the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Respirator Approval Program and its impact on Missouri workers and manufacturers.