February 2025

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.

Three Excelsior Springs natives earned academic honors at Missouri Western State University for the fall 2024 semester, recognizing their hard work and dedication in the classroom. Sydney Shephard was named to the President’s Honor Roll, the university’s highest academic distinction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Lilly Goetz will soon experience what it’s like to wrestle in a state high school tournament. Goetz, an Excelsior Springs freshman, will compete at Class 1 state girls competition, slated for Feb.

The latest winter storm has suspended activity for the Excelsior Springs varsity boys basketball team. Like their girls counterparts, the Excelsior Springs boys were scheduled to face Kearney Tuesday at Excelsior Springs in Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference-Blue Division action.