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Body An Excelsior Springs woman who tested positive for drugs was taken into custody during a court-ordered urinalysis at a scheduled hearing in her ongoing felony sex abuse case. Desiree A.

Body MIRANDA JAMISON Lead Reporter Editor’s note: This story is the first in a two-part series examining information Missouri health leaders recently discussed about sweeping federal Medicaid cuts.

Body In a world where every second counts during a crisis, one press of a button could mean the difference between life and death. That urgent truth is what pushed Kenny Kelley to develop Silent Beacon.

Body The Excelsior Springs Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for questioning in an ongoing investigation, who also has an active felony warrant from Clay County.

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Body MIRANDA JAMISON An Orrick woman has been denied a bond reduction after entering a not-guilty plea to three felony charges. Deanna M.

Body Clay County patrol deputies are swapping citations for kindness through a new initiative aimed at building trust while keeping roads safer.

Body As scorching summer temperatures settle across Missouri, Ameren Missouri is working to keep local families safe and cool. The company recently donated 15 ENERGY STARcertified window air conditioners to the Excelsior Springs Good Samaritan Center.

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Body A new Missouri law will require all public school districts to implement stricter policies regarding student use of cell phones and other personal electronic communication devices during the school day, beginning with the 2025–26 school year.