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Year-round commitment is a necessity for students, schools

1 year ago By Commentary

The youth sports scene is nothing like it was a few decades ago. In Excelsior Springs and other American communities, we’ve reached the point where kids playing sports yearround is the norm, not the exception.

JAXTON GLASPY, shown pitching for his summer club team, the Old School Ducks, is among many Excelsior Springs High School athletes who are honing their skills during the high school offseason. DUSTIN DANNER | Correspondent

Royals go 2-8; sit at third in division

1 year ago By Dustin Danner Sports Writer

Kansas City is slipping in the American League Central Division race.

After running a close second to Cleveland for a stretch of the Major League Baseball regular season, the Royals were third in the division entering Thursday’s interdivisional road meeting with Oakland. They also had gone 2-8 in their last 10 ballgames.

Former Rayville woman faces many felony charges

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

A former Rayville woman is facing a multitude of charges in various cases. Melissa A.

Wine Fest enthusiasts play Jenga

1 year ago By News Staff

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WINE FESTIVAL attendees engage in a lively game of Jenga while also exploring the various vendors at the event. See page 7 for photos. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Childers files counterclaim

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison And Sharon Donat

Attorney Kevin R. Corlew and Lydia R. McEvoy, representing Sheriff Scott Childers, have filed a motion through the Ray County court system requesting permission to amend the affirmative defenses and add counterclaims in response to the quo warranto filed by Attorney General Andrew Bailey earlier this year.