April 2026

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part story highlighting Clay County Prosecutor Zach Thompson’s C.E.A.S.E. initiative and recent presentation on scams and financial exploitation.

ALMOST A HAT TRICK Kinley Rogers was almost unbeatable in the throwing events at the Mineral Water Classic. Rogers, who’s set to graduate high school this month from Excelsior Springs, won the discus and shot put at the April 24 track and field meet at Tiger Stadium.

Thrive Excelsior is turning its focus to the next generation of community leaders with the launch of a new student leadership program centered on civic engagement and community connection.

Excelsior Springs could receive up to $50,000 in state funding for law enforcement after city leaders approved a resolution supporting the Missouri Blue Shield program.

Excelsior Springs’ boys tennis dual Monday with visiting Odessa gave the Tigers a chance to bid farewell to one of their own. The competition was likely the final home dual for senior Mitchell Blankenship, who has been with the high school program for three seasons and is set to graduate May 15.

Dear Editor, An all too common scam has arrived at the virtual doorsteps of the members of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Excelsior Springs.

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Residents will have two opportunities this month to learn practical ways to protect their health and connect with local resources through a pair of educational events.

Dozens of pairs of shoes and additional donations from the Excelsior Springs Rotary Club are helping support a regional effort to provide footwear for children in need around the world.