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A fast-moving fire fueled by dry, windy conditions recently burned six structures and threatened eight others in the Sunshine Lake area, prompting a multi-agency response and keeping crews on scene for 23 hours.

Building reports submitted to the Richmond R-XVI Board of Education outlined enrollment trends, attendance benchmarks and midyear academic growth data, offering a comprehensive districtwide snapshot of student performance from elementary through high school.

Long-standing district regulations outlining library material selection and homeschooled student eligibility for activities governed by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) could soon be rescinded or revised under a statewide policy update.

A Ray County resident urged the Ray County Commission to clarify what protocol is when loud music continues late into the night near neighboring properties and businesses. The request came during public comment at a recent commission meeting as Megan Pendleton described calls to the sheriff’s department and questioned why one venue may face quiet-time limits while another does not.

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Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series examining a recent community adoption event hosted in partnership with Ace’s Sanctuary & Cat Rescue and the broader work behind the organization’s mission. Part One explores the event and the day-to-day realities of rescue work, while Part Two will cover the deeper challenges, adoption stories and long-term commitment involved in placing cats into permanent homes.

A former Ray County sheriff has filed a civil lawsuit against Ray County Prosecuting Attorney Camille Johnston, alleging statements made during a 2024 county commission meeting were false and harmed his reputation.