News

Body With the April 4 election quickly approaching, Clay County Public Health Board candidates answered questions about issues and philosophies affecting Clay County Public Health.

Body Due to possible technical and procedural issues with an impaneled grand jury, the case of Timothy Haslett, accused of rape and eight other offenses, is headed back to the Clay County Grand Jury at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 22.

Body Western Governors University (WGU) Missouri has announced the return of its “Fund My Classroom” initiative, issuing a call for K-12 teachers across the state to nominate their proposed classroom projects for the opportunity to receive full or partial funding.

Body On Saturday, 16 Excelsior Springs youngsters will pursue their dreams of being state-qualifying wrestlers.

Body The Excelsior Springs City Council recently approved issuance of a grant geared to improving visitor experience in the city’s downtown district.

Body The Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environments (SAFE) was recently given insight into two programs available in the city.

Body The Excelsior Springs City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Excelsior Spring School District (ESSD) regarding the use of community safe rooms during weather-related events.

Body A crowd of about 50 community members, administrators and teachers gathered at Lewis Elementary recently to tour the 70-year-old building and learn more about a proposition that, if passed, would allow a new school to be built.

Body Clay County Sheriff Will Akin signed the 30x30 pledge to increase the representation of women in law enforcement, becoming the first Sheriff’s Department in Missouri to participate in this initiative.

Body The Excelsior Springs Historic Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for their Historic Preservation Awards Program. Awards will be given for two categories, Commercial and Residential.