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Several students from Excelsior Springs and Lawson earned degrees from Missouri State University this spring, joining more than 2,800 graduates who were recognized during commencement ceremonies held at the Great Southern Bank Arena.

A tense standoff with an armed, suicidal man ended without injury thanks to coordinated efforts between police and fire crews in Claycomo and Pleasant Valley.

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Slightly Off Broadway Theatre is taking creative risks this summer with its production of “Urinetown: The Musical,” a satirical comedy that pokes fun at capitalism, bureaucracy and the legal system – all through song and dance.

One year after launching a groundbreaking in-house wellness program, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is transforming the way law enforcement approaches health, with results that go beyond the scale.

Beacon Mental Health has announced a leadership transition set to take place next month. Dr. Kristin Feeback will step in on Aug. 22 following CEO Tom Petrizzo’s retirement. “Tom has been an exceptional leader for Beacon Mental Health for over 11 years,” said Board of Directors Chair Troy Rust.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has implemented a program for people with cognitive or communication disabilities who may need special assistance in times of emergency. The Take Me Home program, originally developed by the Pensacola, Fla.

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is reminding Ray County residents of an upcoming public meeting about a proposed bridge replacement on Missouri Route Z over Keeney Creek, located about one mile south of Orrick.