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Body An Excelsior Springs man has entered a not-guilty plea to several felony counts stemming from alleged sexual contact with a minor. Matthew R.

Body The annexation dispute between Excelsior Springs and Mosby has expanded yet again, with county election officials asking a judge for guidance as to voting locations for residents affected by the contested boundaries ahead of an upcoming municipal election.

Body A leadership transition is underway in Excelsior Springs following the selection of the next city manager. Council members recently appointed Melinda Mehaffey to the role, as longtime City Manager Molly McGovern prepares to retire.

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Body Local prevention advocates recently traveled to Jefferson City to testify before a Missouri Senate committee on proposed legislation addressing kratom and related products sold in gas stations and convenience stores.

Body The Women Legislators of Missouri (WLM) Caucus, a bipartisan group of women House and Senate members, has announced its annual education scholarship program for female high school seniors.

Body Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse Free Environments (SAFE) members were recently introduced to a framework encouraging communities to consider health impacts when making policy decisions.

Body U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., announced he secured funding for several bridge and interchange projects in northwest Missouri through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, H.R. 7148, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Feb. 3.

Body Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series examining the way traffic tickets can affect Missouri drivers beyond the initial fine. Part One focuses on insurance and record consequences, while Part Two will explore when and how tickets may be contested.

Body The Richmond News, Feb. 6, 2026 Donald Carmichael Donald L.