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Residents will have another chance to safely dispose of personal documents during the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Community Shredding Event, now rescheduled for Nov. 8.

Detectives are investigating the death of a Clay County Detention Center inmate who died days after an apparent suicide attempt earlier this month. Christopher G.

The Excelsior Springs City Council recognized two proclamations during its recent meeting. The first designated Oct.

Life-sized silhouettes began appearing in high-traffic spots across Clay County this month, part of a new sheriff’s office campaign designed to stop people in their tracks and start conversations about domestic violence.

The release of an Excelsior Springs woman has been ordered following a hearing earlier this month in connection with a series of bond violations tied to disputed drug test results. The decision reinstates Desiree A.

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Missourians once again showed the power of connection during Missouri Good Neighbor Week and Excelsior Springs stood out among them. For the second year, the city has been named one of Missouri’s six Most Neighborly Cities for 2025, earning recognition for its community engagement, block parties and ongoing programs that bring residents together.

The 2025 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference ended with a call to action – one centered on civic pride, collaboration and the simple power of caring for the places people call home. Excelsior Springs leaders, volunteers and visitors from across Missouri and neighboring states gathered for the closing session, wrapping up two days of workshops and discussions which explored ways small communities can strengthen entrepreneurship and foster local investment.