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Body Missouri agricultural leaders recently joined Gov. Mike Kehoe, First Lady Claudia Kehoe and members of the Missouri House and Senate, including Sen.

Body A Lawson man has been released from custody after being arrested for one felony charge involving child abuse. Travis R.

Body Editor’s note: This is the final of a two-part story examining the way traffic tickets can affect Missouri drivers beyond the initial fine.

Body Following the release of the Annual Performance Report (APR) results in November 2025, the Excelsior Springs School District has begun implementing a structured 90day academic plan to strengthen assessment practices and accelerate student growth before spring testing.

Body An Excelsior Springs man has entered a not-guilty plea to several felony counts stemming from alleged sexual contact with a minor. Matthew R.

Body The annexation dispute between Excelsior Springs and Mosby has expanded yet again, with county election officials asking a judge for guidance as to voting locations for residents affected by the contested boundaries ahead of an upcoming municipal election.

Body A leadership transition is underway in Excelsior Springs following the selection of the next city manager. Council members recently appointed Melinda Mehaffey to the role, as longtime City Manager Molly McGovern prepares to retire.

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Body Local prevention advocates recently traveled to Jefferson City to testify before a Missouri Senate committee on proposed legislation addressing kratom and related products sold in gas stations and convenience stores.

Body The Women Legislators of Missouri (WLM) Caucus, a bipartisan group of women House and Senate members, has announced its annual education scholarship program for female high school seniors.