May 2026

Body After more than four years, a case involving a stolen vehicle and burglary in Ray County has led to the arrest of an Excelsior Springs man. Ryan D.

Body Editor’s note: This is the final of a twopart story on a recent scam prevention presentation led by Clay County Prosecutor Zach Thompson. Part One shared the way scams work, while Part Two explores prevention, warning signsand response steps.

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Body Through a series of proclamations, Excelsior Springs city leaders turned the spotlight on community impact, recognizing the people and efforts that help define the city.

Body The Maker of all things left his glorious throne in heaven, formed himself into a human embryo carried by Mary and breathed the air of his cosmos into his infant lungs as a newborn baby. Angels, shepherds and magi worshiped him in amazement.

Body WINNING BIG Excelsior Springs is romping past its opponents on its latest varsity baseball winning streak. The baseballers had won four straight entering Wednesday’s road meeting with Smithville, outscoring their opponents 44-3 during that stretch.

Body What started as a simple effort to bring people together has grown into a spring tradition drawing hundreds to a local church’s annual community event.