January 2026

has his first regular-season touchdown as a pro football player. Playing cornerback for Cleveland, the 2016 Excelsior Springs graduate recovered a fumble and returned it 47 yards for a score early in the second quarter of the Browns’ 20-18 win over Cincinnati Jan.

The Excelsior Standard, Oct. 28, 2022 Steven Huffman, 68, of Excelsior Springs passed away Dec.

National Bubble Bath Day went unnoticed earlier this month, but its low-key celebration aligns well with the theme. A holiday centered on warm water and foam isn’t about spectacle; it’s about taking a moment to slow down, which often gets overlooked amidst winter routines and relentless activity.

Clay County seniors will now be protected from a larger share of rising property taxes after county officials approved a targeted update to the county’s senior tax relief program. The Clay County Commission recently approved an amendment to the county’s Senior Real Estate Property Tax Relief Program that expands which portions of a property tax bill can be frozen once a homeowner qualifies for the credit.

THE MEALS AND A VISIT PROGRAM begins its first day of service as Excelsior Springs Parks, Recreation and Community Center Project Manager Jesse Hall (photo at left) loads meal bags, and MVP Director Tammy Murphy and volunteer Lisa Watkins make the first delivery.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a twopart series examining proposed reform known as Novaleigh’s Law and the broader questions it raises about Missouri’s child protection system. Part One focuses on Excelsior Springs resident Brianna Smith-Nimley and her effort to draft the legislation, including her personal connection to the issue and the research and advocacy work now underway.

The Excelsior Springs Board of Education has approved the first phase of a fiveyear strategic planning process, clearing the way for community action teams to build the final plan for later approval this spring.

Of the matches Gaige Carr wrestled Jan. 10 at the Excelsior Springs Tiger Classic, his last one might be the bout that gets his most attention.

With questions circulating in the community about the future of 4-H and other local programs, MU Extension officials are warning upcoming budget decisions in Ray County could dramatically change services used by families across the area, including those in Orrick, Lawson and Excelsior Springs.

Clay County has formally joined the Show Me PACE Clean Energy Development Board, opening the door for commercial property owners across the county to use a state-authorized financing tool to pay for solar panels and other energy efficiency upgrades through property-based assessments rather than traditional loans.