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Council agrees to implement license plate recognition camera system

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The Excelsior Springs City Council agreed to implement a new license plate recognition camera system citywide as well as handle other city businesses at a routine meeting. The new automated license plate readers (ALRP), according to Police Chief Gregory Dull, serve a purpose between criminal activity and motor vehicles because license plates offer the police department objective evidence that can be used to gather actionable leads.

Opening weekend deer harvest peaks near five-year average

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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently released preliminary data calculated that 90,334 deer were harvested during the Nov. 11 and 12 opening firearms deer hunting season. “With the cool mornings and comfortable afternoons, it would have been hard to ask for more pleasant conditions to be deer hunting this past weekend,” said MDC Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle.

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Many area residents ask about the Hwy 10 Bridge and when it will be open – Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Communications Specialist Katie Manzke of the Kansas City District said MoDOT is looking for completion towards the end of November. “All work is weather permitting, and at this time, we do not have a specific date to share but we are very hopeful that the project will be completed this month,” said Manzke.