April 2026

Gregory defends health care partnership bill

Senate Bill 1602 is intended to provide MU Health Care with the benefit of a legal doctrine known as “state action immunity.” This doctrine would reduce antitrust uncertainty and allow MU Health Care to more quickly collaborate with health care providers within its 25-county service area.

Community fair links neighbors to services

MIRANDA JAMISON A recent event at the Good Samaritan Center sought to remove barriers between residents and the services available to them. Hosted by Thrive Excelsior, the Community Resource Fair gave residents a one-stop opportunity to meet local organizations and ask questions face-toface.
ROBBIE FARABEE creates chalk art to welcome attendees to the Thrive Excelsior Community Resource Fair. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Thirty and not thriving

Turning 30 was expected to be a clear milestone, but it felt more like a checkpoint, raising more questions than it answered. For years, birthdays had never carried much weight.
Thirty and not thriving

Interference with first responders now punishable locally

Interfering with first responders in Excelsior Springs after being told to keep back may now result in municipal charges under a new city ordinance. The Excelsior Springs City Council approved the ordinance during a recent meeting, creating a local offense for interfering with first responders.
Captain Robert Warner