October 2025

Body Beacon hosts Trunk-or-Treat.

Body Classic rides, candy fill Orrick streets.

Body For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in rural Missouri, access to quality healthcare often depends on luck – the luck of finding a doctor who understands their needs, a clinic that can keep staff or transportation that gets them to an...

Body The Bearcats’ varsity 8-man football season isn’t necessarily getting easier, even though they’re facing a familiar opponent to start postseason play, Orrick coach Matt O’Dell suggested. Orrick is slated to face Northland Christian in its District 4 opener Friday at Simmons Field.

Body The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking Missouri turkey hunters and others for their feedback on a potential regulation change to nonresident spring turkey hunting.

Body The Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse Free Environments (SAFE) coalition will be among the more than 400 prevention professionals gathering this week for the Missouri Substance Use Prevention Conference, with 19 local members attending sessions focused on strengthening community...

Body A November lineup focused on connection, education and gratitude will highlight the next two Excelsior Springs Hospital Health and Wellness sessions, beginning with a “Salute to Service” trivia game honoring veterans.

Body Clay County has finished two major infrastructure projects that improve safety and resilience along Nation Road, including a new Rock Creek bridge and realignment of the nearby roadway.

Body Parenting doesn’t always break your heart in loud or dramatic ways. Most of the time, it’s quieter. It happens when the house is still, the workday feels endless and you suddenly realize your child has been waiting for you to notice the time slipping by.

Body Gaige Carr is ready for Friday night. Carr and his Excelsior Springs teammates will complete the Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference-Blue Division and regular-season portion of their varsity 11-man football schedule Friday on the road against archrival Kearney.