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A longtime equipment salesman who has helped counties and road districts across the region secure the right machinery at fair prices is preparing to retire after nearly three decades, leaving behind a reputation for honesty, expertise and problem- solving.

A coalition of Northland law enforcement agencies combined efforts recently to combat human trafficking occurring in the communities north and east of Kansas City. The Clay, Clinton, Platte and Ray counties sheriffs and the Kearney Police Department each hosted a proactive countertrafficking operation in their jurisdiction.

Two bond violation reports have been filed on an Excelsior Springs woman who is facing nine felony sex abuse charges for allegedly insufficiently checking in with the court-ordered monitoring program. The violations came after she posted a $20,000 cash-only bond following her arrest on a failure to abide warrant for allegedly failing a court-ordered drug test while awaiting trial.

Richmond residents will soon have the chance to raise their voices, tap their feet and celebrate the music and community spirit that define the 816 area. Faith Lutheran Church and United Christian Presbyterian Church are inviting everyone to gather downtown for an evening of fellowship, live music and hometown pride.

Repairs and other projects are moving ahead after Ray County Commissioners agreed to have Gordian do a job site walkthrough to define the scope of work needed. Included on the project list is a new generator for the jail, roof and concrete repairs at the courthouse, and paving of the parking lot and entryway.

Tucked between farmland and floodplain south of Orrick, a 55-acre energy storage project has sparked questions about risk, readiness and transparency in Ray County. After residents raised concerns about flooding, fire safety and lack of communication during a recent presentation before the Ray County Commission, Mission Clean Energy (Mission) is offering a deeper look at its proposed White Sage Energy Center and how the company plans to address those concerns.