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A 2024 armed stand-off in Pleasant Valley, which led to the rescue of twin toddlers, has been resolved as a Lawson man was sentenced to eight years.

A December toy drive rooted in personal experience brought together community members, restaurant staff and local families to support foster children across Clay County, turning a simple donation effort into a reminder that the holidays can be especially difficult for children entering care.

Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part Ray County Voices Podcast series featuring Excelsior Springs teacher, coach and Army National Guardsman Cale Lyons.

From impulsive decisions to heightened emotions, adolescence can feel unpredictable for both youth and the adults guiding them. A recent virtual workshop helped parents and caregivers better understand how the developing brain influences behavior and why that understanding matters for prevention.

MIRANDA JAMISON A table of handmade crafts became the foundation for a much bigger achievement, allowing a young business owner to reach a goal on which she refused to give up.

With a new season approaching, the leadership of the high school baseball program is changing, paving the way for a fresh direction for the upcoming year.

The opening session of Beacon Mental Health’s winter workshop series challenged families to examine the role of social media in daily youth life, presenting new research on notifications, algorithms and mental health, before the subsequent two sessions expanded on early brain development and...

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Fire services in Excelsior Springs will now receive a larger share of the city’s Public Safety Sales Tax revenue, a change aimed at addressing the rising cost of fire trucks, ambulances and other long-term equipment needs.