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As many residents know, Ray County 911 has been working to replace the current 911 dispatch facility. Many questions and concerns have been circulating that the board would like to address.

The Richmond Kiwanis Club is celebrating its 100-year anniversary by making a donation, sponsoring a raffle and hosting a party – and the public is invited to participate in all three activities. “We’re dedicated to serving the youths of Ray County, and this anniversary year gives us three special ways to meet that goal,” said Richmond Kiwanis President Maxine Moore.

The problem with Ray County Sheriff’s Office’s (RCSO) handling of warrant entries was first brought to light in a March Ray County Commissioner’s (RCC) meeting. Commissioners were informed of the problem by the Ray County 911 Board, who came to the group seeking solutions.

Ray County Sheriff’s Department arrests from August 4, 2023 to August 14, 2023. Friday, August 4 At 10:53 a.m., Pricilla Alexandra Gonzalez-Edwards, 34, of Lawson, MO, was arrested for probation violation.

After six months of problems with the Ray County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) handling of warrant entries, the Ray County 911 Board issued yet another “one last chance,” the third one, to be exact. In spite of promises each month from Sheriff Scott Childers and 911 dispatch, the departments continue to have issues getting the job done correctly.

Staff Writer United Services, Inc. is investing $9 million in the Richmond system, expanding 80 miles in fiber optic internet services locally.