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Drivers traveling near Kearney should prepare for a full closure of Missouri Highway 92 in both directions as crews tackle critical slide repairs this summer. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will close Missouri Highway 92, both eastbound and westbound, between Cameron Road and Route RA/Old Quarry Road near Kearney, beginning at 5 a.m.

Major investments in transportation, public safety and trash collection topped the agenda as the Excelsior Springs City Council approved nearly $1 million in spending which will benefit residents citywide.

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What started with a grandmother’s passion for painting now inspires a new generation of young artists in downtown Excelsior Springs. Ramsey Gantt, founder of Miss Ramsey’s Little Artist’s Club, created the program as a tribute to her grandmother, Molly Roberts, who once hosted acrylic painting classes of her own.

Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Amy Sloan, who was last seen in Excelsior Springs on June 4. Sloan is described as a white female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 190 pounds.

The weight of history rode in on iron wheels, cavalry boots and the voices of those determined to make sure the story never fades. Inside the visitor center at Watkins Mill State Park, a crowd listened closely as the stories of the Buffalo Soldiers unfolded – not just names from the past, but lives lived through war, survival and unshakable service.

Local authorities are reminding residents to prioritize firework safety during Independence Day celebrations. The Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) and the Excelsior Springs Police Department (ESPD) — who are partnering with the community to prioritize safety during the holidays — emphasize it is a collective responsibility for all residents to adhere to city codes and follow essential safety tips, ensuring a joyous and accident- free holiday.