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A public hearing was held by the Ex celsior Springs Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the authorization of two local homes being rented as Air BnBs. Bridge Wealth Fund One LLC, the owner of both properties, requested that short-term rentals be allowed at 2011 Brookside Circle and 2081 Rockridge Parkway to be utilized as Air BnBs.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report from an unidentified caller claiming he shot multiple people who had broken into his home. With the help of Clay County Dispatch, deputies were able to answer the call, which came in at 7:30 p.m.

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. THURSDAY, MAY 4 AAt 10:08 a.m., Mary Bracken, 42, was arrested for shoplifting.

College students from Excelsior Springs have been recognized by making a ranking achievement from various colleges. Dean’s List State Technical College of Missouri — Dalton Goodwine, Wyatt Jarvis, Daiton Love and Joshua Scott.

Recently, Michael Dickey spoke to locals about various American Indians who resided in and around Missouri during the time of the Louisiana Purchase. He described individual tribes and the roles they played in Missouri history while showcasing slides that embodied American Indian culture.

The Excelsior Springs Hospital Board recently gathered to discuss the continuous growth of the facility, as well as other business matters. The hospital has seen exponential growth with an increase in 2,500 patients between 2020-2022 in the Emergency Room Department (ER) and has experienced an influx in pediatric patients for rehab services and psychiatric care.

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A 40-unit, 55-plus senior affordable housing project is inching toward becoming a reality. The Flats at Coach Crossing is a housing project made possible through Missouri Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) and the only MHDC project approved in Clay County during the 2022 round of approvals.

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