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Body JEFFERSON CITY – A bill proposed by state Sen. Denny Hoskins, whose district includes Ray County, would incentivize movie crews to film in Missouri.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – New regulations for the two city cemeteries, Crown Hill and Hillcrest, are in effect, City Manager Molly McGovern told city leaders during a March 12 work session.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The hospital “had a fabulous week,” CEO Kristen DeHart told city leaders during a City Council work session March 12.

Body DALLAS – Why a Valley Manor Rehabilitation Center resident – who had COVID-19, recovered and later received two vaccine doses – tested positive again for the virus is up to local officials to resolve, but an infectious disease expert, Dr.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – There is a flurry of activity at Cornerstone Elementary as construction crews work to get the new facility open for the 2021-2022 school year, Superintendent Dan Hoehn reported March 8 to district leaders.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS– The school district is receiving technology infrastructure upgrades. On March 8, the Board of Education approved bids submitted by TwoTrees Technologies LLC in Wichita, Kansas, to replace universal power supplies, Wi-Fi switches and Wi-Fi access point devices.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs School District plans to transition students in grades 6-12 from virtual and hybrid instruction to classroom-oriented instruction, Deputy Superintendent Jaret Tomlinson told district leaders March 8.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The school district added another construction project to its to-do list. On March 8, the Board of Education approved bids to renovate Westview Elementary, to be known as the District Early Childhood Center.

Body LIBERTY – The new Clay County commissioners are not sold on replacing the annex at 1901 N.E. 48th St., Kansas City, but they might have no choice.