July 2025

Clay County patrol deputies are swapping citations for kindness through a new initiative aimed at building trust while keeping roads safer. The “No Ticket, Let’s Fix It” program launched in early July, giving deputies a chance to hand drivers a $10 gift card to a local auto parts store instead of a warning or citation for minor equipment violations such as broken headlights or taillights.

MIRANDA JAMISON An Orrick woman has been denied a bond reduction after entering a not-guilty plea to three felony charges. Deanna M.

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for questioning in an ongoing investigation, who also has an active felony warrant from Clay County.

In a world where every second counts during a crisis, one press of a button could mean the difference between life and death. That urgent truth is what pushed Kenny Kelley to develop Silent Beacon.

Recently, Excelsior Springs varsity football coach Jake Danneman and some of his assistants shared some tips with some of their Excelsior Springs Football Association (ESFA) counterparts. Specifically, varsity staff members discussed drills they have their high schoolers practice that they thought might be useful to the ESFA coaches, who lead youth football teams for grades 2-6.

to PRO 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 talked myself out of a dumb idea.

When Braymer resident Taylor Shoe sat in front of a jail-issued laptop earlier this year, she began a journey that would set her apart as the first participant to finish all 15 phases of a new technology program offered to women incarcerated in the Clay County Detention Center.

As I near the end of my second term as Chief Justice, I would like to share the incredible journey I’ve had visiting all 46 judicial circuits in Missouri over the past two years. My statewide tour was one of the most meaningful experiences of my career, aimed at showing appreciation to the hardworking court staff who keep our judicial system running smoothly every day. These individuals often work behind the scenes and don’t receive proper appreciation. They are at the forefront of addressing many challenges facing our local communities and work diligently to help address these issues. Their contributions are vital to serving the people of our state.