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Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, recognized nationwide each September, brings attention to an issue that affects millions of families each year. Excelsior Springs Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions (SLS) program and The Jason Foundation are among the organizations working to raise awareness, spread education and encourage conversations that can help save lives.

Orrick continued a football tradition after its 50-30 season-opening win over Northland Christian, but with a twist. Following the Aug.

Excelsior Springs coach Jake Danneman liked what he saw from his Tigers during their 41-22 season-opening loss to Belton in varsity 11-man football – at least on offense. “Offensively, we did great Friday night,” Danneman said Monday.

Editor’s Note: This is the final of a two-part series on United Cerebral Palsy President and CEO Armando Contreras. The first installment traced ways his life was shaped by disability from birth, his path to leading UCP and the steps he took to guide the organization out of financial crisis. This final part looks at the work being done in Missouri, the impact of early intervention and Contreras’ long-term vision for expanding disability support nationwide..

Missouri’s Safe at Home program, which shields survivors of abuse and assault from having their home addresses exposed, is marking its 18th year of service with record participation. Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins recently announced the anniversary of the program.

Excelsior Springs residents are being invited to shop all month long without spending a dime as CitySaver Thrift and Liberty Disaster Relief host their third “Month of FREEdom” this year. “We’re putting up our tent in the parking lot for our third this year, ‘Month of FREEdom,’ where everything under the tent will be free until Sept.

Editor’s Note: This is the final of a two-part story on Orrick Superintendent Chris Russo, as he looks at Orrick’s strengths and challenges, shares his longterm vision for the district and ways his family has influenced his path in education.

A new coach is guiding Excelsior Springs’ runners across the terrains of area cross county courses. Jacob Ewer succeeds Steve Houck, who remains an assistant coach.