September 2025

The YMCA drew more than 160 players and volunteers to the greens this year, turning a summer golf tournament into a major fundraiser for the Challenger program.

Excelsior Springs residents will have the opportunity to learn ways the layout of their homes and neighborhoods can impact crime prevention during an upcoming event at the Community Center.

Everett Duncan McDaniel of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Graveside services were scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Crown Hill Cemetery in Excelsior Springs. Duncan was born Jan. 28, 1937, to Homer and Pearl (Houston) McDaniel in Excelsior Springs.

Megan Gilbertson pinpointed two areas that need work after watching her ballclub go 0-3 Aug. 30 in a seasonopening tournament at Lathrop.

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A California couple has been identified as the victims of a fatal plane crash near Mosby that left a Cessna C340 engulfed in flames in a Clay County field. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the victims as Mark W.

An Excelsior Springs man has been granted a bond modification in two felony cases, allowing him to post 10% toward bonds, while facing dozens of harassment charges, a domestic assault charge and a probation violation.

Excelsior Springs received a clean federal compliance result and steady core fund metrics in its fiscal 2022 audit, with auditors noting no single-audit findings and continued work to tighten internal controls.

Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, recognized nationwide each September, brings attention to an issue that affects millions of families each year.

Orrick continued a football tradition after its 50-30 season-opening win over Northland Christian, but with a twist. Following the Aug.