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STATE AUDITS COUNTY

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JEFFERSON CITY – State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s audit gave a “good” rating to the Clay County Recorder of Deeds Office.
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Elliott charged in Phillips death

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KANSAS CITY – Blade E. Elliott, 20, 8803 Millwood Drive, Kansas City, is charged in the killing of Trinton “Trint” Phillips, 21, Excelsior Springs.

Clay County Prosecutor Dan White’s office charged Elliott with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and attempted robbery.

Blade E. Elliott

CHANGE OF THE GUARD

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The Excelsior Springs City Council looks different after Friday's special meeting swore in a new council member and selected a new mayor.

Mayor Sharon Powell offers well wishes to Ambrose Buckman as he steps down from City Council Friday