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Richmond man to face jury trial in alleged child sexual abuse case

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A jury trial has been scheduled for a Richmond man facing multiple charges involving child sexual abuse. Daniel Wayne Keith Jenkins, 41, is charged with four felonies, including first-degree statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy involving a person less than 12 years old, two counts of second-degree child molestation involving a child less than 12 years old and tampering or attempting to tamper with a victim in a felony prosecution.
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Area women inspire perseverance

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Editor’s note: This is the final installment of a two-part series about the Women in Business and Leadership Luncheon hosted by the Richmond News and Excelsior Springs Standard. Part One featured remarks from Ray County Stone Producers CFO and Manager Jodi Dugan and Ray County Hospital CEO Lisa DeKezel, while Part Two focuses on Conservation Agent Claire Burch and the announcement of Woman of the Year.

Public comments spark election concern discussion

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Ray County officials recently discussed concerns tied to alleged contact with election equipment during the April election. The discussion came during public comments before the Ray County Commission after Kurt Croix, a candidate for Ray County clerk, asked why election volunteers were allegedly questioned about his presence while he observed the April election.