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Excelsior Springs’ newly approved fiscal year 2027 budget includes changes and planned projects across a range of city funds, from refuse and transportation to parks and public safety. City Council members recently approved the FY27 budget, which covers Oct.

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From recognizing an annual community fundraiser to filling positions on city boards and commissions, Excelsior Springs city leaders recently handled a range of community business. Mayor Sonya Morgan presented a proclamation recognizing Oct.

Property owners seeking tax abatements for improvements in Excelsior Springs’ downtown redevelopment area now have a clearer roadmap for navigating the program.

With four of its worst bridges already tied to a pending federal grant application, Clay County is taking a flexible approach to another opportunity for bridge replacement funding.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part story about Beacon Mental Health and Parent Up’s Fall Workshop Series for Parents and Caregivers. Part one covers the series’ purpose, accessibility and September workshops, while part two will explore the workshops planned for October and November.

From expanding specialty services to supporting community programs, Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) continues to broaden its reach beyond traditional patient care.

New statewide safeguards for automated license plate reader technology add another layer to an ongoing local discussion about privacy, data security and potential misuse of the cameras. Gov.

Clay County Circuit Judge Shane T. Alexander has spent nearly two decades on the bench, helping people find a path to recovery through the county’s treatment courts.

Concerns about mental health, senior tax relief and commissioner conduct were among the issues residents recently brought before county officials during a Clay County Commissioners meeting.