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In June, the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will induct another representative of Excelsior Springs High School. Shaun Marcum, a 2000 Excelsior Springs graduate, will be part of this year’s class.

A new youth program focused on drug prevention and mental health, titled The Possibility Project, was the topic of discussion during a recent meeting between Youth Prevention Media Specialist Jonathan Ridgeway from Tri-County Mental Health and the Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environments (SAFE) coalition.

A hearing earlier this week to set a trial date in the Keith Bass II murder trial has been continued as both the prosecution and defense are waiting on reports and results. Bass appeared in custody with his public defender, Tracy McFadin, in the case of the alleged murder of Theresa Bass, 44, and attempted murder of Bobby Neal Jr., who succumbed to his injuries on March 18.

Two vehicles collided on 10 Highway and South New Garden Road in Ray County recently, leaving one man with minor injuries. According to Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, Larry L.

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A regional media campaign for parents focusing on underage drinking and fentanyl prevention is being promoted by Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environments (SAFE) and Parent Up of Tri-County Mental Health Prevention Network.

As Excelsior Springs Hospital been experiencing “amazing growth,” its board of trustees approved over $5 million to be spent on equipment, programming, resources and upgrades for the hospital and their affiliated businesses.

Crowds filled the streets for the first Cinco de Mayo Street Party, which featured merchants selling Mexican inspired food and drinks. Downtown Excelsior Springs Partnership (DEP) hosted the event to raise funds for the Lithia Landing Deck Project.