August 2026

Body Hundreds of Clay County residents turned out for National Night Out (NNO), where games and family activities opened the door to conversations with the agencies that serve them.

Body Howard Eugene Tate, 68, of Lawson passed away July 30, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Cheryl Tate and loving father of Jennifer Eversole and Valorie Gorham.

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Body 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’ve received some great-ish news about a former area athlete – and some not-so-great news about another former area athlete.

Body FREYA BERNARD (right) goes in for a bear hug as mom Danielle becomes covered in foam at Messy Mania, Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation’s final event celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month.

Body An Excelsior Springs woman has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action after a man was found dead inside a home on Aug. 4.

Body A proposed funding agreement for Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environments (SAFE) sparked debate over whether marijuana sales tax revenue should first support police and fire departments or community prevention efforts.