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Many residents near the Idecker mine shared their views on continued operations in the area during the recent public hearing. Melanie Thompson: “I think the repercussions of the blasting and all the stuff that’s going on are going to be a lot more damaging than what we will reap if we go with them.”

A quiet rural town became the epicenter of a battle over land, blasting and quality of life during a recent public hearing, as Mosby citizens and nearby county residents confronted Idecker Inc. over its proposed underground mining expansion.

The graduating class of Orrick High School stood shoulder to shoulder one final time, united in caps, gowns and community spirit.

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For the final time, they stood together as students – 176 strong – in black and gold caps and gowns beneath the lights of the Tiger gymnasium. Excelsior Springs High School’s (ESHS) Class of 2025 gathered to celebrate the end of one chapter and the hopeful beginning of another.

A healthier, longer life in Excelsior Springs might begin with just one click – or a pen and paper at the Hall of Waters. Through the end of May, Thrive Excelsior is asking residents to complete its 2025 Community Survey, a tool designed not only to collect opinions but to shape the city’s future.

An Excelsior Springs native has earned academic honors from Southern New Hampshire University for the Spring 2025 term.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is marking the 45th anniversary of its first Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). Formed in New York in 1980, the first JTTF became a model for law enforcement cooperation across the nation.

The Excelsior Springs Historic Preservation Commission recently held a regular meeting during which awards were presented for the preservation of historic properties in Excelsior Springs.

A former Excelsior Springs police officer has entered a not guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge after allegedly submitting a report on an inmate’s attempted escape that was subsequently contradicted by surveillance footage.