The case of an Excelsior Springs man facing felony charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action has been continued. Ronald Dean Lana Jr., 45, represented by public defender Kevin D. Garrison, appeared in Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Tuesday for a docket call. Garrison updated Judge Louis Angles on his client’s case, stating, “We have not heard from the state whether they will convene a grand jury so we request a preliminary hearing at this time.” Judge Louis Angles continued the case, setting a June preliminary hearing. During a previous court date, Lana’s bond was reduced to $50,000 cash or surety, which was posted by Bratten Bail Bonds on April 12. The probable cause statement noted a shooting was reported Excelsior Springs Police, who were dispatched to 110 S. Titus Avenue on March 15, 2023. Upon arrival, officers located Kyle Konrardy, 39, laying in the front yard near ...