January 2026

A Kansas City man was recently sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty in a felony case stemming from a pursuit through Excelsior Springs in 2024. Jimmie L.

The annexation lawsuit between Excelsior Springs and Mosby has expanded again, with a group of residents asking the court for permission to formally join the case as third-party plaintiffs. The case before the Clay County Circuit Court stems from competing annexation efforts approved by voters in both cities during the November election.

CONSISTENCY Analese Happy and Lillah Shue ended all of their wrestling matches at the Brookfield Girls Tournament the same way – with a win by pin. Happy went 4-0 to win the 105-pound division and help Excelsior Springs’ varsity squad take the team title at the Jan.

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. Maybe having ice hockey franchises in warm-weather climates is O.K.

For nearly three years, the Clay County Commission has engaged in discussions with the ownership of the Kansas City Royals regarding the potential relocation of the team to Clay County. The commission appointed Commissioners Jay Johnson, Jon Carpenter and Scott Wagner to serve as the county’s lead negotiators throughout this process.

A new community Easter event planned for early April aims to bring free activities and familyfriendly fun to The Overlook at Crystal Lakes. The family-friendly Easter celebration is scheduled for April 4 at The Overlook at Crystal Lakes.

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Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part series on the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Lunch and Learn program and its inaugural presentation, “Progress Over Productivity.” This entry focuses on practical strategies, including goal check-ins, time management and weekly planning.

After spending nearly a decade away from Excelsior Springs, one local woman returned to her hometown with the intention of doing something to improve the community and surrounding areas. That goal is now reflected in the work of Jenna Groves at The Overlook at Crystal Lakes.