February 2025

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The Excelsior Springs High School Competitive Acting, Speech and Debate Team showcased their exceptional talent and dedication by clinching the 2025 conference title in individual events. Their outstanding performances throughout the season not only earned them this prestigious accolade but also propelled them to victory in the overall conference championship. This remarkable achievement marks the program’s sixth consecutive win, a testament to their hard work, teamwork and commitment to excellence.

An office assistant at Cornerstone Elementary has been honored as the Classified Employee of the Month by the Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD), recognizing her exceptional dedication and commitment to both the staff and students.

The Orrick Lions Club is marking a major milestone this year – celebrating 75 years of dedicated service to the local community. Founded by a group of businesspeople and farmers on Oct.

An Excelsior Springs woman has been sentenced to five years of probation after reaching a plea agreement with the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office on two felony charges. Jeneane S.

Excelsior Springs voters will decide on a proposed operating tax levy increase during the April 8 election, aiming to boost staff salaries and benefits throughout the school district. The Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) is sharing detailed information leading up to the election to help the community understand the importance of the proposal.

The Excelsior Springs City Council has unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Excelsior Springs Police Department’s (ESPD) participation in the Missouri Department of Transportation Highway Safety Program. The program provides grant funding for targeted enforcement of hazardous moving violations and driving while intoxicated offenses.

Two separate investigations are underway following the deaths of two inmates at the Clay County Detention Center this month. Kenneth E.

Missouri State Representative Tricia Byrnes is reaffirming her commitment to strengthening Missouri’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline after witnessing alarming deficiencies in the system firsthand. House Bill (HB) 1148’s legislation aims to address these failures by ensuring that crisis counselors offer real and effective assistance to those in need.

The Clay County Prosecutor’s Office (CCPO) has filed its first case under Missouri’s new Blair’s Law. Last week, CCPO announced Garrett M.