March 2026

Body A proposed zoning amendment aimed at expanding short-term rental opportunities during major regional events failed to advance due to the lack of a second by the Excelsior Springs City Council to move the ordinance forward.

Body Mosby is pushing back against Excelsior Springs’ attempt to invalidate its annexation of land west of the city, arguing the motion rests on a mistaken claim about Clay County’s form of government.

Body Excelsior Springs’ latest varsity girls basketball season was a success, according to coach JD Biermann. “We won the most games in quite some time and played a lot of tough teams,” Biermann stated Tuesday via email.

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Body Instructional changes and expanded student support systems are beginning to show results at Excelsior Springs Middle School after what administrators describe as a year of significant change.

Body A new detainee housing agreement between Excelsior Springs and the county will more than double the daily cost of housing municipal inmates at the Clay County Detention Center.

Body A series of updates to Excelsior Springs’ personnel policies will eliminate several employee leave buyouts and make administrative changes affecting workplace procedures and employee benefits.

Body Cooper Collins’ senior wrestling season nearly ended the same way his first high school season had. Collins, who’ll graduate in May from Excelsior Springs, placed second in the 144-pound division at the Class 2 state boys tournament, held Feb.

Body KNOB NOSTER – When Excelsior Springs needed Lara Hutton to come through in the clutch Monday night in varsity girls basketball, Hutton turned to her training. Excelsior Springs was leading Richmond 44-43 when Hutton was fouled with 5.

Body The Richmond News, March 6, 2026 Teresa Thompson Teresa Elaine Thompson of Excelsior Springs was welcomed into her home in Heaven on Feb. 22, 2026.