News

Body LIBERTY – The percentages for new COVID-19 cases from last week to this week remains high for Clay and Ray counties, though the percentages are moderating for the state and nation, based on numbers released Thursday.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Douglas Nespory is a leading user of the da Vinci Xi Surgical System in the Kansas City area and has performed his 900th da Vinci Robotic surgery. Nespory, D.O.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Superintendent Dan Hoehn told the board in closed session Monday he planned to retire Aug. 2.

Body RICHMOND – The Missouri Highway Patrol completed annual school bus inspections in Ray and Clay counties, requiring repairs before buses are driven. The state requires bus repairs within 10 days of the inspection.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The city urges residents to prevent a buildup of leaves on roads and gutters as fall arrives.

Body Research into Clay County history reveals white people sold black people on the county courthouse steps in the 1800s, a common occurrence in Southern states.

Body LIBERTY – With a controversial $20 million annex replacement project in progress, and with two out of three commissioners out after the Nov. 3 elections, Presiding Commissioner Jerry Nolte wants to put the annex project on hold.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The first day of the last year at Westview Elementary School found Hunter Happy, 9, walking with his mother, Kayla Happy, to the door. He wore a camouflage mask, and matching clothes.

Body LIBERTY – Voters will determine Clay County’s future at the polls Nov. 3.