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A Texas man has been charged after investigators say he traveled to Excelsior Springs to pick up more than $97,000 in gold from a resident who had been targeted in an impersonation scam. Sai Praveen Kommana, 29, of Frisco, TX, is charged with first-degree financial exploitation of an elderly or disabled person.

Efforts to strengthen connection and involvement across the community took another step forward as Thrive Excelsior introduced a new way for residents to stay engaged. The initiative was recently introduced during Thrive Excelsior’s March Gladness event, held at the Excelsior Springs Hospital Community Room.

The Missouri Judiciary has issued a warning about at least one fake website “spoofing” Case.net that may expose the public to viruses or other malware. Recently uncovered, this fake website, Casenetmo.

Editor’s note: This is the final of a twopart story about the nonprofit Bridge of Hope and its work supporting women and families facing unexpected pregnancies. Part One focused on the organization’s mission, services and educational programs, while Part Two explores its efforts to address community health concerns, including testing, education and outreach related to sexually transmitted infections.

From driveway gatherings to neighborhood walks, Excelsior Springs is finding new ways to turn everyday moments into opportunities for connection. The effort includes initiatives such as the March Neighborliness Bracket and “Out & About in Your Neighborhood,” which aim to help residents build connections through simple, everyday interactions.

From growing up in poverty to moving across continents, two Job Corps students recently stood before a room of local leaders and business owners, sharing personal journeys shaped by hardship, relocation and determination,offering a firsthand look at the program’s impact on workforce training and community support.

The Excelsior Springs School District will pay $630,141 for an insurance assessment after the employee health insurance consortium — which currently covers district staff — voted to close its health plan at the end of the 2025–26 plan year.

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From early morning games to after- school activities, Rockin’ Tiger Club Program Coordinator Rosie Goetz spends her days creating a space where students can stay active, engaged and connected outside the classroom.

A revised management agreement for the Excelsior Springs Golf Course received final approval after city officials removed contract language, prompting questions during earlier council discussions. The Excelsior Springs City Council approved a resolution authorizing a services agreement with Orion Management Solutions RG Inc., the company managing operations at the city-owned golf course.