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LIBERTY – Concern about whether the public understood the need for the Clay County law enforcement tax disappeared in a landslide of support Tuesday. Residents approved the tax 7,919 to 2,307, or 77.44% to 22.56%, based on preliminary results.

ST. LOUIS – There are 516 school districts in Missouri and the Show-Me Institute has ranked each while launching criticism at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or DESE.

RICHMOND – Police officers will use new body and in-car cameras, and compatible T7 tasers, Richmond City Council decided. As a Public Safety Committee member, Councilman Rob Kinnard explained the need.

RICHMOND – The 2021 annual Ray County 4-H Recognition Event occurred Oct. 23 at the Ray County Fairground South Pole Barn in Richmond.

RICHMOND – Richmond Fire Department has a new vehicle to assist the public in times of crisis. The department bought a Ford F-550 vehicle, fire Capt.

RICHMOND – The cost of using water is rising $1 per 1,000 gallons starting Nov. 15.

JEFFERSON CITY – Deer, coyotes and other wildlife are evident in rural Missouri and pose a danger when jumping in front of vehicles. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be prepared for the sudden appearance of wild animals on all roads during the cooler fall months.

RICHMOND – Laura Allen is teaching a new course, small engines, at Richmond High School. The course has 13 students, five donated engines from Briggs & Stratton, nine donated engines from Kohler Engines and more than $9,000 in tools and equipment.