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Body City officials have started the process of updating Richmond’s nearly 50-year-old water treatment plant, authorizing Kansas City engineering firm Olsson to advertise a $1.4 million improvement plan.

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Body Missouri Department of Transportation workers tend to the Hwy 10 Bridge this week. The construction is on track to end in November.

Body Two major Ray County bridge projects originally slated for 2027 have been accelerated for 2026. The pavement of MO 10 E bridge will be resurfaced and the guardrail will be replaced from Rte.

Body Richmond Police Chief Scott Bagley proposed the city purchase the Black Cat II Plus Radar Recorder with Jamar Technologies to collect data for speeding at the latest city council meeting. The council members unanimously agreed to make the $5,369 purchase of the radar.

Body According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), there are an average of 132 suicide deaths per day and an estimated 1.70 million suicide attempts in 2021.

Body The Ray County Museum was busy with Richmond residents and music last week during the Ray County Museum and Richmond News’ After-Hours event.

Body Richmond City Council approved a request from Police Chief Scott Bagley for the purchase of license plate recognition (LPRs) cameras. The chief explained he applied for grant monies to fund the cameras, which would be placed on streetlights in the town.

Body Ray County Hospital and Healthcare (RCHH) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate access to broadband internet, along with special guest Missouri’s 6th Congressional District Representative Sam Graves.

Body 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.