News

Body An area school was recently placed on lockdown after authorities were notified of an unidentified male suspect — wearing only underwear — attempting to break in and gain access to the school.

Body The Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) has announced their employee of the month for February. Information Technology (IT) Central Office Technician Collin Huffman, 19, of Smithville, was recognized for his outstanding work performance within the district.

Body Why do we have eclipses, and why do we rarely get to see a solar eclipse? The relative positions between the Earth, Moon and Sun are always changing, but in a predictable way.

Body ORRICK FIRE PROTECTION District (OFPD) responded to a report of a grass fire earlier this week on T Highway near Park Avenue, Ray County. “Someone was burning a levy, left it unoccupied and with the wind, the grass caught fire,” said OFPD Chief Kelly Bilton.

Body Missouri catch-andkeep trout season is here again. Per state regulations, the season opens Friday.

Body The deadline to file 2023 tax returns is Monday, April 15, 2024. Tax returns can be complicated, particularly for adults who own their homes and have dependents.

Body As Excelsior Springs gears up to celebrate outstanding preservation projects in the city’s historic districts, the Excelsior Springs Historic Preservation Commission is seeking nominations.

Body Two Kearney High School (KHS) students made their way to Richmond News’ headquarters for their broadcasting classes recently. KHS senior Cody Hoessel, 18 and junior Ella Conway, 17, stopped by to film behind- the-scenes footage of the newspaper being printed and to ask questions.

Body A Henrietta woman facing two felony charges of child abuse has been granted a bond modification, allowing her to be released on her own recognizance. Misty L.

Body An Excelsior Springs man facing two felony charges had four motions approved in Clay County Court this week, as he prepares for his upcoming trial. Ronald D.