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Parson issues executive order

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison
Governor Mike Parson has announced the issuance of an order prohibiting the sale of food containing psychoactive cannabis compounds in Missouri unless it comes from an “approved source.” Additionally, the order prohibits the sale of psychoactive cannabis products at retail establishments holding a liquor license.
Governor Mike Parson

Football camps spark epiphanies

1 year ago By Shawn Roney
PREP to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. I should’ve used “Big Bertha.” That’s a realization I’ve made since covering an Aug.
GREAT GEAR makes it easy to capture images like this one of Excelsior Springs quarterback Marquez McCant (left) handing off to Gaige Carr. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

EXCELSIOR POLICE

1 year ago By News Staff
The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Thursday, July 11 At 12:25 a.m., Brendon Parsons, 38, was arrested for failure to appear.

Witt, Royals keep pace in AL playoff race

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and his fellow Royals are on the edge of playoff contention with roughly six weeks left in the Major League Baseball regular season.

Led by Witt, who was named American League (AL) Player of the Month for July, the Royals were 64-52 and in third place in the AL Central Division entering this weekend’s two-game interleague series with St. Louis at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals have won seven of their last 10 entering the series.

City encourages community input for comprehensive plan

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison
The City of Excelsior Springs is embarking on an exciting journey to develop a new comprehensive plan for the future grown and development of the community. The comprehensive plan delves into the intricate fabric of the community, addressing critical aspects such as infrastructure, housing, transportation and the economic and cultural needs of the burgeoning population.

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