May 2023

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SHUTOUTS More often than not, opponents aren’t scoring against Excelsior Springs in varsity baseball. The Tigers had won three of five entering Wednesday’s regular-season finale at Belton, with every victory being by a shutout.

CONCORDIA – Orrick softball fans got to see the Bearcats display their 2024 jerseys in their last game of 2023.

Crowds filled the streets for the first Cinco de Mayo Street Party, which featured merchants selling Mexican inspired food and drinks. Downtown Excelsior Springs Partnership (DEP) hosted the event to raise funds for the Lithia Landing Deck Project.

As Excelsior Springs Hospital been experiencing “amazing growth,” its board of trustees approved over $5 million to be spent on equipment, programming, resources and upgrades for the hospital and their affiliated businesses.

A regional media campaign for parents focusing on underage drinking and fentanyl prevention is being promoted by Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environments (SAFE) and Parent Up of Tri-County Mental Health Prevention Network.

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Two vehicles collided on 10 Highway and South New Garden Road in Ray County recently, leaving one man with minor injuries. According to Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, Larry L.

A hearing earlier this week to set a trial date in the Keith Bass II murder trial has been continued as both the prosecution and defense are waiting on reports and results.

A new youth program focused on drug prevention and mental health, titled The Possibility Project, was the topic of discussion during a recent meeting between Youth Prevention Media Specialist Jonathan Ridgeway from Tri-County Mental Health and the Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environments...