News

Body March is designated as National Self-Harm Awareness Month, and in recognition of this vital time, Beacon Mental Health is committed to sharing valuable insights about self-harm.

Body A bond review hearing for a Wood Heights man facing seven felony charges in three separate cases has been canceled after neither the Ray County Prosecutor’s Office nor his special public defender appeared at the court hearing.

Body Andrew Morris, an eighth-grade U.S. history teacher at Excelsior Springs Middle School (ESMS), has been named the 2025 Missouri Council for the Social Studies (MCSS) Middle School Teacher of the Year.

Body The Clay County Sheriff’s Office broke ground on its first major construction project in 25 years, the Clay County Law Enforcement Resource Center, after a weather delay pushed the ceremony from Feb. 14 to March 7.

Body A local mother and business owner has been named a finalist in SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition After three years of struggling with illness and undergoing four surgeries, Amber Waldeier was finally ready to embrace life again.

Body The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City will hold an open house-style meeting to discuss intersection improvements at the intersection of Missouri Route D and U.S. Route 69 Highways in Lawson.

Body A Kansas man has been granted a bond reduction after being arrested when Clay County deputies spotted a stolen vehicle in Mosby and initiated a pursuit. Johnny J.

Body Supreme Court of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell delivered the annual State of the Judiciary address, emphasizing the dedication of the state’s judicial staff and the ongoing efforts to improve court operations statewide.

Body The Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation and Community Center (ESPRCC) continues to play a vital role in youth development by offering activities that promote physical health, teamwork and personal growth.

Body The Excelsior Springs School District’s elementary schools – Lewis, Cornerstone and Elkhorn – continue to provide families with monthly updates on student achievements and school initiatives aimed at fostering academic growth and engagement.