February 2026

Excelsior Springs Hospital will mark National Nutrition Month in March with two educational sessions focused on brain health and protein intake, highlighting nutrition’s role in supporting memory, strength and independence as people age.

ARayville man will be required to post an additional bond after a judge modified his release conditions in a Lawson stalking case. James Sherman, 47, is facing one felony charge of first-degree stalking.

to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. I’m getting senile.

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For the fourth straight season, Cooper Collins experienced the thrill of being a state qualifier in boys wrestling. This year, though, the Excelsior Springs senior also experienced the thrill of being a district champion.

A sweeping update to Excelsior Springs’ animal control fees, household pet limits and licensing requirements was tabled after council members raised concerns about removing the long-standing tag requirement.

Excelsior Springs police will continue targeted enforcement against hazardous driving and impaired motorists under two Missouri Department of Transportation traffic safety grants for fiscal year 2027.

The future of the Excelsior Springs Golf Course’s management agreement remains unsettled after the Excelsior Spring City Council tabled a proposed extension to refine provisions related to incentive payments. The group agreed to revisit the issue later, allowing time for language changes in the agreement.

THE FIELD IS SET Varsity girls coach JD Biermann and varsity boys coach Ian Burch know who their respective teams will face when Excelsior Springs opens the Class 4 District 14 Tournament next week in Knob Noster.

Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part series on the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives’ “Not Forgotten” exhibit. Part Two explores the broader historical context and connection to the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, while Part One covered the exhibit’s local service stories and displays.