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Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with one in 36 children receiving a diagnosis, according to today’s newly released report from the Centers for Disease Control. In addition to the 5.8 million Autistic adults, this prevalence means that autism likely touches a vast majority of Americans either through relationships or direct experience, and the support needs across the autism spectrum are vastly different. During Autism Acceptance Month, the Autism Society is highlighting the diversity of experiences and needs with a reminder that acceptance happens every day.

Gary W. Gillispie II appeared in person, in custody, for a bond reduction hearing on recently in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court in Clay County. The 38-year-old Excelsior Springs resident is charged with one felony, trafficking drugs - second degree.

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A local man was transported to a local area hospital after suffering minor injuries from a two-vehicle accident. The Excelsior Springs Fire and Police departments responded to the 10:44 a.m.

An estimated 13.88 percent of Clay County voters went to the polls on Tuesday, April 4 to cast their vote in several local elections, which included city council and school board seats, as well as a school proposition and a recreational marijuana sales tax.

In the March 24 edition of Excelsior Springs Standard, candidates for Excelsior Springs City Council were asked the following question. The correct responses are listed below: Reene – “Definitely public safety as deemed needed by ESPD and increased Education on the negative effects of drug use.” Rice – “The ballot pretty well states that the tax will be used to help offset the additional burdens placed on our first responders.

Missouri residents enrolled in Medicaid (MO HealthNet) or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) need to act fast to update their contact information, so they don’t risk losing health care coverage, say local public health officials. Residents who currently have health coverage through Medicaid or CHIP should watch their mailboxes for renewal notices or requests for information to determine eligibility.

Excelsior Springs Police Department (ESPD) Capt. Robert Warner was sworn in to the appointed seat on the board of the local housing authority.

Laughter and excitement could be heard on the streets of downtown Excelsior Spring as participants meandered throughthe shops and other stops on this years Sippin’ into Spring event hosted by the Downtown Excelsior Partnership (DEP) March 25.

April is National Gardening Month and a good time plant a garden, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. For those who lacked the motivation in the past to garden, consider the following benefits of this popular pastime.