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A Springfield man is facing new felony charges after members of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office Strategic Operations Squad (SOS) attempted to serve a Ray County warrant at a Kearney motel. Teddy A.

The Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) has officially decided to extend the school year. After careful consideration and in response to several weather-related closures that affected the school calendar earlier in the year, the district has decided to conclude the school year on May 22, rather than May 20 as originally planned.

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 4,428 birds over the past youth weekend, April 12-13. The top harvest counties were Osage with 107 birds harvested, Gasconade with 105 and Texas, 94.

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is offering more details and clarity on proposed improvements at the intersection of Missouri Route D and U.S. Route 69 in Lawson following a public meeting held on March 27.

The Excelsior Springs School District’s elementary schools – Lewis, Cornerstone and Elkhorn – continue to provide families with monthly updates on student progress, upcoming events and ways to support academic and personal growth at home and in school.

A Rayville man has been denied a bond modification while facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges involving drugs. Justin A.

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Following two significant drug arrests — both involving fentanyl and other controlled substances — Clay County Prosecutor’s Office and North Kansas City Police Department held a joint press conference.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) continues its commitment to amplifying the voices of victims and advocating for greater awareness and protection. The pursuit of justice and support continues beyond the calendar dates.

The third week of Excelsior Springs’ varsity baseball season left something to be desired, Tigers coach Aaron Holst acknowledged. “We were not very good last week,” Holst stated Monday via email.