Richmond News

Mary Josephine Wonsetler-Cauthon, 73, of Carrollton, Mo. died May 31, 2012 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Mo.

A Lee's Summit man and Richmond teen received serious injuries in a one-vehicle wreck 10:15 a.m. Monday at Crispin Road, east of Institute Street in Richmond.

Among well-decorated graves of loved ones, Richmond commemorated Memorial Day with two services - one at Woodland Cemetery and the final program at Richmond Memorial Gardens Monday.

Brandon Simpson, one of three suspects charged in the death of a 40-year-old Richmond woman, is recovering from a suicide attempt last Thursday at Ray County Jail, law-enforcement officials familiar with the situation said Tuesday morning.

Mike Bliss, leader of a Richmond group for people recovering from addiction, told the city council May 22 there currently is no local contact for the Missouri Reentry Process, which helps former inmates adjust to life after prison.

After two weeks of reading the Richmond Missourian newspaper from World War II, I have a better appreciation of Ray County during those trying times.

The Ray County Prosecutor is expected to file charges against three Richmond residents, including a three-time state high-school wrestling champion, in what police are describing as the murder of Michelle Rhueport, 40.

Police said a flat-screen television, computers and a video game system were discovered to be missing from the home.

Take a look at the trio JUST NOW arrested!!! It was reportedly the first homicide in Richmond, MO since 1996.

If you look into Jo Ann Barringhaus's eyes, you can see the fatigue. After 22 years watching the children of working families, she's ready to rest and make time for herself.

The Missouri Highway Patrol said they are assisting Richmond police at the scene of a homicide on Farris Avenue, near Whitmer Street.

Carole Garth, assistant principal at Paxton Keeley Elementary School, will serve as the interim principal at New Haven Elementary School next year.

The 1945 RHS ECHO looked normal until I found this picture that shows that the war was affecting everyone.

Richmond senior Cody Gorham battled with Jean Pierre Ezpinoza of Warrensburg throughout the running of the 3,200-meter race during Saturday's Class 3 sectional meet held in Excelsior Springs.

Many of us remember the "Women's Club" building and now we know it was the "Elks Lodge" before the women took over.

Gorham qualified for two individual events and a relay for this Saturday's Class 3 Sectional meet in Excelsior Springs.

Richmond tennis coach Julie Baker said her Spartans played well and made Higginsville work for its 5-2 Class 1, District 13 finals victory over her squad.

The Mushroom Festival's over now, but all the planning that went into it deserves a look back and a pat on the back.

The Ray County Courthouse lobby was filled Saturday with parents, kids and volunteers, all with the same goal - making children safer.

The Richmond Spartans are hoping the third time will be the charm when they face off with the Huskers in Higginsville this afternoon for the Class 1, District 13 tennis title.