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Ray County leaders opted to remove the Buffalo Road bridge from a federal list for potential replacement funding, citing the steep cost as outweighing the benefits of keeping the little-used crossing open.

Ray County 911 saved almost $90,000 in six months by switching phone and internet service providers, a move officials said improved speeds and reliability while freeing up money for other needs.

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A decades-old bridge on Missouri Route Z south of Orrick will soon be limited to a single lane as crews prepare for its eventual replacement.

MIRANDA JAMISON Lead Reporter Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series about Missouri Valley Community Action Agency’s programs in Ray County which help families overcome poverty through early education, childcare and support services.

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MIRANDA JAMISON Safety upgrades costing thousands of dollars have transformed the Ray County Jail as officials work to address persistent staffing shortages and rising youth substance use.

A bridge south of Orrick that has carried Missouri Route Z traffic for decades is nearing the end of its service life and transportation officials want to hear from the community before it is replaced.

Editor’s note: This story is the first in a two-part series examining information Missouri health leaders recently discussed about sweeping federal Medicaid cuts. Part One details the proposed reductions, potential impacts on rural hospitals and urgent warnings from administrators across the region.