February 2026

Body ‘VERY PROUD’ Coach JD Biermann was pleased with the effort his Excelsior Springs varsity basketball team showed Feb. 13 in its 63-40 courtwarming loss to Grandview.

Body KEARNEY – To win her final match of the Class 1 District 4 Tournament, Haylee Ray admittedly deviated from her tendencies. Wrestling for third place in the 140-pound division at the Feb.

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Body Elkhorn Elementary leaders recently shared an update highlighting student growth, classroom learning and the daily work shaping the school’s culture. Elkhorn Elementary Principal Dr.

Body School district leaders used a recent board meeting to outline budget-planning steps and highlight state-level funding uncertainty expected to shape next year’s decisions. Superintendent Dr.

Body Missouri agricultural leaders recently joined Gov. Mike Kehoe, First Lady Claudia Kehoe and members of the Missouri House and Senate, including Sen.

Body A Lawson man has been released from custody after being arrested for one felony charge involving child abuse. Travis R.

Body Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part story examining the way traffic tickets can affect Missouri drivers beyond the initial fine.

Body Jesse Lee Jesse Clarence Lee, 86, of Excelsior Springs passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Body Duane Jenkins Duane Lendal Jenkins, age 86, was born in 1939 in Windyville and passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at his home in Excelsior Springs.