Richardson County is currently going through a FEMA mapping project to update the Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The project included a new study that provides […]
Category: General News
Rulo Bridge now open, but 159 in MO still closed
The Rulo Bridge is now open after months of being closed due to spring flooding. The Missouri Department of Transportation said there is still construction […]
Nebraska Elks to donate $75,000
Elks from all over Nebraska were in Kearney on August 21 for their 107th annual conference. Nineteen lodges were represented when the group met. A […]
O’Reilly Auto Parts opening soon
Story by Nikki McKim; photo by Brian McKim O’Reilly Auto Parts is nearing the final phase of their 2623 Harlan Street location. The anticipated opening […]
Richard Hardesty, Jr. sworn in as Richardson County Sheriff
During the regular meeting of the Richardson County Board of Commissioners held, August 6, 2019, interviews were conducted by the Board with three applicants for […]
Dickey’s BBQ closure should be temporary
By Nikki McKim Dickey’s Barbecue in Falls City has reportedly closed its doors while new management takes over and the location makes some updates. Dickey […]
Gov. Ricketts and State Senator Slama to visit Falls City
Monday, Aug. 12, Governor Pete Ricketts and State Senator Julie Slama of Peru announced that they would hold a town hall in Falls City on […]
Concerns about justice program discussed and Deputy Roland Merwin is sworn in as acting sheriff
By Nikki McKim The Richardson County Commissioners formally accepted the resignation of Richardson County Sheriff Don Pounds during their July 9, 2019 meeting. County Attorney […]
Pounds offers resignation (UPDATED)
Don Pounds sent an e-mail to the Richardson County Commissioners on Saturday, July 6, 2019, offering his resignation as Richardson County Sheriff. The e-mail was […]
Flags raised at Legion Park
Paul Sells, Larry Whalen, and Brian Palmer raised the flags at Legion Park on Flag Day, June 14. The flag poles were finished a […]