The Richmond (Mo.) Daily News

15/07/2025

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.

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.

15/07/2025

As I near the end of my second term as Chief Justice, I would like to share the incredible journey I’ve had visiting all 46 judicial circuits in Missouri over the past two years. My statewide tour was one of the most meaningful experiences of my career, aimed at showing appreciation to the hardwor...

15/07/2025

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.

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. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will implement a one-lane bridge crossing at Missouri Route Z over Keeney Creek approximately one mile south...

14/07/2025

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. The commission reviewed detailed figures showing that combining phone and internet lines under United Fiber, rather than relying on AT&T and Mediacom, brought costs down sharply.

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. The commission reviewed detailed figures showing that combining phone and internet lines under United Fib...

14/07/2025

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13/07/2025

Richmond City Council agreed to hire a veteran municipal finance consultant to help stabilize its budgeting and audit processes, committing up to $20,000 over the next three months — 24 visits — to address long-standing internal issues.

Richmond City Council agreed to hire a veteran municipal finance consultant to help stabilize its budgeting and audit processes, committing up to $20,000 over the next three months — 24 visits — to address long-standing internal issues.

13/07/2025

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.

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 regio...

13/07/2025

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In-page image(s)   LYNN RAYMOND “LUKE” LAMAR 3 hours ago By News Staff Body The Richmond News, July 11, 2025 Luke Lamar Lynn Raymond “Luke” Lamar, 71, of Excelsior Springs passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Liberty Hospital. Luke was born April 22, 1954, in Lexington, the son of Richard A...

12/07/2025

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. Sheriff Gary Blackwell recently informed the Ray County Coalition the jail facility underwent approximately $100,000 in repairs after being shut down early this year due to safety concerns.

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. Sheriff Gary Blackwell recently informed the Ray County Coalition the jail facility underwent approximately $10...

12/07/2025

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11/07/2025

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 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.