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A Kansas City man accused of leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit through Excelsior Springs recently pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the incident. Michael Jamal Jordan, 48, is charged with felony aggravated fleeing a stop or detention and misdemeanor driving while intoxicated.

Six decades of creating employment opportunities and fostering independence for individuals with developmental disabilities recently earned special recognition, highlighting the lasting impact of one Clay County organization.

Let’s Play

Every Quilt of Valor begins with fabric, thread and batting, but members of the Material Girls quilting group say each one also carries gratitude, healing and remembrance. The group recently shared those messages while presenting Quilts of Valor to six area veterans, including Excelsior Springs resident Bobbi Dunlap, during a ceremony at Richmond First Baptist Church.

Just over a month after launching its Top Ten Most Wanted program, the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office has released a new list after seven of the 10 individuals on the inaugural list were taken into custody.

Let the fun begin

Students at Southwest Elementary in Lawson are discovering agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves) this summer, led by local educator Tristen Buss.

A new partnership aims to bring Clay County history to life for hundreds of college students and community members. Clay County commissioners recently approved a cooperative agreement with Metropolitan Community College (MCC)-Maple Woods to support a Missouri Humanities grant application for Turning Points in Clay County, Missouri History, a project designed to connect students and residents with local history through classroom instruction, public programming and visits to historic sites.

Organizers are laying the groundwork for this year’s ES Night Out Against Crime (ESNOAC), encouraging the community to get involved as plans for the annual downtown celebration come together. This year’s event will be held from 4-6 p.m.