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Clay County’s growing population helped drive the development of the county’s first major law enforcement construction project in 25 years. The Law Enforcement Resource Center opened Nov. 25 to provide space for firearms training, defensive tactics and scenario-based instruction.

How far prep girls wrestling has come within the past 20 years! Or even within the past five years! I remember when I interviewed my first high school girls wrestler.

What began as a plan for the Wood Heights district to quietly support another Thanksgiving assistance effort turned into a full holiday project for the town’s Fire Protection District Auxiliary. A misunderstanding over the needs of a school district for its holiday outreach left the Auxiliary with purchased food and an unexpected opening to serve families directly. Members moved quickly to turn those items into complete meals for people who needed holiday support.

As Excelsior Springs students move into the final weeks of the semester, elementary buildings across the district are focusing on attendance, academic progress and a smooth transition into the winter season. Schools are closing out quarter two with assessments, family events and recognition of students who have demonstrated strong character and responsibility.

The second year of Ian Burch’s tenure as Excelsior Springs varsity boys basketball coach is underway. The Tigers kicked off their season Nov.

The Excelsior Springs varsity boys wrestling squad, led by coach Cody Beck, has high hopes for this season – and not just on the mat. Here’s a look at the Tigers, who tied Kirksville for seventh in the team standings last season at the Class 2 state tournament, as they prepare to open the regular season Dec.

The Excelsior Springs Police Department has identified the vehicle involved in a recent fatal hit-and-run. Detectives said identifying the vehicle that killed 35-year-old Mary Levingston was a development made possible through a combination of advanced technology, interagency teamwork and assistance from residents who shared camera footage from the area.

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