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Body At a time when rural hospitals are shutting down nationwide, Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) is pushing forward with expanded behavioral health care, increased meal access, new partnerships and a culture rooted in resilience.

Body Despite a projected $2.4 million budget deficit for the upcoming school year, the Excelsior Springs School District expects to continue operating without major changes to staffing or programs.

Body A child sex abuse case that once involved 11 felony charges ended with a 30-year prison sentence for an Orrick man after a plea agreement allowed most charges to be dismissed. Cody L.

Body In conference rooms, coffee shops and neighborhood businesses across Clay County, the Prosecutor’s Office is opening the door to conversations that do not require a courtroom.

Body Following the tragic loss of Excelsior Springs High School student Wyatt Speakman in a recent vehicle accident, the Excelsior Springs School District is extending its support to students, staff and families by offering counseling services and sharing community mental health...

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Body It may not be the most romantic conversation to have before walking down the aisle, but for many couples, putting pen to paper on a prenuptial agreement is less about distrust and more about planning for the future with clarity and respect.

Body Editor’s Note: This is the final part of a two-part series where area school administrators share reflections on graduation season, summer school and the evolving role of education in Ray and Clay Counties.

Body Police have released new details about a crash that sent a vehicle airborne into the roof of the Clay-Ray Veterans Association building. The details shed light on what may have led to the incident and what witnesses saw.