News

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Grant funding will help the school district address a dearth of teachers, Area Career Center Principal Mark Bullimore told district leaders when the Board of Education convened Feb. 14 at the Support Services Center.

Body RICHMOND – There is competition for some municipal elections in April for Excelsior Springs and Ray County, but most candidates are running unopposed. This information covers only the contested races.

Body LIBERTY – A former Excelsior Springs resident faces multiple felony charges in Clay and Platte counties involving the alleged spending of money he did not have at area businesses. Joshua Edward McCoy, 31, 20023 N.E.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – City workers will receive a 3% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, to their wages, starting in March. The City Council approved the COLA Feb.

Body MISSOURI CITY – After finding the body of Alesha Jane Reade, 45, Independence, Feb. 11, 2021, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek closure for her family.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Parks and Recreation Foundation Board thanked everyone that helped raise funds to get the Rainbow Splash Park off the ground.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A new play is coming to Excelsior Springs. “For several years in February, the Excelsior Springs Area Cultural Guild has brought a Murder Mystery Production to town.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Community Development Department will host a home repair assistance open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 3 at the Excelsior Springs Community Center.

Body RICHMOND – Three Excelsior Springs leaders asked and received Ray County Commission support for a Fishing River study to prevent floods that have struck the city several times since 1951, including June 25, 2021.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The City Council approved Public Works Director Chad Birdsong’s request Monday to buy a 2022 vacuum truck to help keep city water and sewer lines clear. The council considered outright purchase or rent-to-own options.