February 2026

A Kearney couple has been released on bond following their appearance in court while facing a charge involving incest. Larry C.

The Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) is joining the Meals and a Visit Program to support homebound residents by adding a focus on home safety and prevention. The Meals and a Visit Program (MVP) is run through the Excelsior Springs Parks, Recreation and Community Center and supports homebound residents through home-delivered meals and regular visits.

Excelsior Springs Hospital is highlighting prevention and education this February by offering two health and wellness sessions aimed at helping older adults better understand heart health and self-care.

UNDEFEATED CHAMPION Nobody has defeated Cooper Collins this season in varsity boys wrestling. The Excelsior Springs senior was 22-0 entering Saturday’s Richmond Invitational, according to trackwrestling.

Cats go 3-1 in latest homestand

The legal fight over who controls disputed land west of Excelsior Springs has moved beyond paperwork, with the annexation case making its first appearance before a judge, resulting in multiple rulings. The lawsuit stems from competing annexation efforts approved by voters in Excelsior Springs and Mosby during the November 2025 election.

The Office of Dispute Resolution Services is offering a series of prevention-focused programs in Clay County in attempt to address youth and family challenges before they escalate. The programs work with youth and families across Clay County through both court-connected cases and voluntary requests for support.