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Missouri House special committee reviews two property tax bills, vote on three
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A Missouri House special committee on taxes will hear two bills on Wednesday, and lawmakers will vote on three others. The Special Committee on Property Tax Reform, led by Rep.
Super Bowl mass shooting victim plans to ‘live life to fullest’
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For a long-time Kansas City Chiefs fan, attending the Super Bowl and watching his team take home the trophy was a dream come true. The memories of that game will, however, be overshadowed by the gunshots that tore through the Super Bowl celebration, with one of those bullets grazing the lower back of the 13-year-old boy.
Accomplishments of area college students listed
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Excelsior Springs natives are making the community proud as college students. Many of these students have earned college degrees and some also made their school’s Dean’s List.
Orrick Board of Education amends 2023-2024 calendar
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Orrick Board of Education approved a school calendar amendment which will effect the remainder of the school year. During its February meeting, the board added the following Monday’s to the remainder of the school year: *April 8 *April 15 *April 22 *April 29 *May 6 *May 6 *May 13 *May 20 The last day of school will remain as scheduled, May 22.
Liberty Hospital issues alert after data breach detected
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Liberty Hospital is encouraging individuals whose personal information is in its computer systems to be on alert for potential fraud and identity theft crimes. Through Dobies Health Marketing, the hospital recently issued a press release stating it was “providing notice of an event that may affect the privacy of certain individuals’ information.” That event occurred in December 2023, when questionable activity involving the hospital’s computer network was detected, prompting the hospital to temporarily power down its systems, notify law enforcement and have the activity investigated, the release stated.
EXCELSIOR POLICE
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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Friday, January 19 At 9:46 a.m., Joshua Dawson, 30, was arrested for tampering with motor vehicle – 1st degree.
Tax abatement home repairs approved
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The Excelsior Springs City Council approved multiple tax abatement applications for local properties during a recent meeting. The purpose of the Chapter 353 tax abatement program is to provide the owners of specific parcels an incentive to rehabilitate their properties to remove any blighting influences, encourage reinvestment, encourage preservation as appropriate, increase home ownership and improve the value and appearance of neighborhoods.
Polo woman ordered to appear in court
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A Polo resident has been ordered to appear in Ray County Court for a preliminary hearing in the case of felony abuse or neglect of a child. The court has ordered Melynda M.