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City leaders approved a new collective bargaining agreement for city firefighters, as well as a 60% hike in the water utility revenue surcharge. The new agreement, which aims to enhance working conditions, benefits and compensation for firefighters, was approved between the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 42 and the City of Excelsior Springs.

Local law enforcement agencies recently hosted separate Christmas events for community children to foster better relationships between youth and law enforcement, as wel as to assist those who may be in need.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recently successfully apprehended a second suspect linked to a series of package thefts. The thievery took place in the Northland area during the Thanksgiving holiday and the subsequent weekend.

Four individuals have been arrested following a joint operation, Operation Full Cart Press, aimed at monitoring local businesses and safeguarding them against shoplifting. On Dec.

Excelsior Springs varsity girls basketball coach JD Biermann and his Tigers were looking to reverse course Thursday. The girls were slated to face Van Horn that night.

The first tournament of the varsity boys wrestling season awaits Excelsior Springs coach Cody Beck and his Tigers. Excelsior Springs is scheduled to grapple this weekend at the Lee’s Summit Holiday Tournament.

Excelsior Springs continues to pursue its first win this season in varsity boys basketball. Following Tuesday’s home loss to Truman, an Independence-based school, the Tigers were 0-6 entering Thursday’s road meeting with Raytown South.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently set turkey and deer hunting dates for the 2025-2026 seasons. The hunting dates were approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission at its Dec.