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Body A new youth program focused on drug prevention and mental health, titled The Possibility Project, was the topic of discussion during a recent meeting between Youth Prevention Media Specialist Jonathan Ridgeway from Tri-County Mental Health and the Excelsior Springs Substance...

Body A hearing earlier this week to set a trial date in the Keith Bass II murder trial has been continued as both the prosecution and defense are waiting on reports and results.

Body Two vehicles collided on 10 Highway and South New Garden Road in Ray County recently, leaving one man with minor injuries. According to Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, Larry L.

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Body A regional media campaign for parents focusing on underage drinking and fentanyl prevention is being promoted by Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environments (SAFE) and Parent Up of Tri-County Mental Health Prevention Network.

Body As Excelsior Springs Hospital been experiencing “amazing growth,” its board of trustees approved over $5 million to be spent on equipment, programming, resources and upgrades for the hospital and their affiliated businesses.

Body Crowds filled the streets for the first Cinco de Mayo Street Party, which featured merchants selling Mexican inspired food and drinks. Downtown Excelsior Springs Partnership (DEP) hosted the event to raise funds for the Lithia Landing Deck Project.

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Body The case of an Excelsior Springs man facing felony charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action has been continued. Ronald Dean Lana Jr., 45, represented by public defender Kevin D.

Body The Excelsior Springs City Council has proclaimed May as Building Safety Month and Historic Preservation Month. Building Safety Month offers residents solutions to improve the safety, affordability, sustainability and resiliency of communities and buildings within the area.