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As summer temperatures climb, Excelsior Springs Hospital is encouraging residents to take steps to protect their health through prevention, preparation and education.

From a first-ever state baseball championship to increased student participation across athletics and activities, the Excelsior Springs School District’s co-curricular and extracurricular programs earned an “Excellent” evaluation for the 2025-26 school year.

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Thursday, June 18 At 8:18 p.m., Devlin Blanton, 57, was arrested for failure to appear.

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More than a century after the Buffalo Soldiers first served on the western frontier, historians continue working to preserve the stories of the men and women connected to their legacy.

Paid breakfast and lunch prices will increase by 25 cents for Excelsior Springs students next school year as district officials work to offset rising food service costs and reduced federal revenue.

Residents living in the disputed territory claimed by both Excelsior Springs and Mosby will not be allowed to vote on Excelsior Springs’ Aug. 4 lodging tax question after a Clay County judge approved an agreement reached by all parties in the ongoing annexation lawsuit.

Local officials are encouraging residents to recognize the warning signs of elder abuse and remain connected with older adults after recent proclamations highlighted a problem affecting thousands of Missourians each year.

Stories of military service, freedom and perseverance came to life during a recent Buffalo Soldiers presentation through portrayals of historical figures whose experiences helped shape American history.

Missouri voters will be asked to decide four statewide constitutional amendments during the Aug. 4 election, with measures addressing issues ranging from state parks and conservation funding to county assessors, the initiative petition process and state tax policy.