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An Excelsior Springs man has been granted a bond modification in two felony cases, allowing him to post 10% toward bonds, while facing dozens of harassment charges, a domestic assault charge and a probation violation.

Ray County 911’s longawaited building project took a major step forward this week with the successful sale of more than $8 million in bonds, a financial move officials noted exceeded expectations and positioned the agency well for the future.

Emergency calls, stage lights and swim meets may not seem connected, but for one local volunteer, they all serve the same purpose – helping others. Trish Fields has turned each role into both a way to heal herself and give back to her community.

The Richmond R-XVI Board of Education approved a tax levy and budget plan expected to generate more than $7.3 million in local property tax revenue for the 2025-26 school year, reflecting a $490,941 increase from the prior year.

Editor’s Note: This is the final of a two-part story on Orrick Superintendent Chris Russo, as he looks at Orrick’s strengths and challenges, shares his long-term vision for the district and ways his family has influenced his path in education.

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Invoices for boarding inmates outside Ray County raised more questions than answers, prompting commissioners to call staff for clarification during their latest session. The records included charges from Harrison County, but commissioners noted the dates and totals did not align.

Field to Fork is a new weekly recipe series from Project Guardian, featuring simple, healthy meals using fresh produce from farmer’s markets or Harvesters boxes.

Ray County residents eager to preserve their garden bounty gathered for a recent Community Connections class, where University of Missouri Extension Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health Sue Robison led an in-depth presentation on home canning.

Native plants beautify landscapes and help support Missouri wildlife. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), in partnership with Missouri Prairie Foundation, will hold a native plant sale from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center in Kansas City.