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RICHMOND – All of the county-level Aug. 4 primary races in Ray County are uncontested; there is primary competition for some Clay County offices; rivals are plentiful for statewide and General Assembly seats; and voters statewide will decide a proposed Missouri Constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Four candidates seek the 8th House District seat in the Republican primary Aug. 4.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – During a time when police officers face negative news nationally, the Excelsior Springs Police Department is receiving praise for its “above and beyond” love and care to one Excelsior Springs family.

RICHMOND – Specialists in fireworks displays have joined the ranks of other companies hurt by the coronavirus, COVID-19. Before the Richmond fireworks show at Southview Park, head shooter Sean McLaughlin said business is down for J&M Displays.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The longabandoned Roosevelt school has drawn the interest of a developer hoping to turn the property into apartments for the elderly. The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved and advanced the redevlopment plan to the Excelsior Springs City Council.

LIBERTY – Electrophysiology, genetic counseling and pelvic floor therapy are three new services at Liberty Hospital. Heart rhythm disorders and testing are specialties of electrophysiologist Ravi K.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – For the first time in 14 years, the Excelsior Springs varsity volleyball program will be under the direction of a new coach. With the retirement of Terri Irons, Kathryn Beile will take the helm of the Tigers.

There are many coaches who go into the profession because of the impact their coaches had on them. Scott O’Dell is one of those coaches.