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Judge grants Rhodus intervention motion, gives residents more time in Mosby-Excelsior annexation fight - home hero image

February 3

Judge grants Rhodus intervention motion, gives residents more time in Mosby-Exce...Judge grants Rhodus intervention motion, gives residents more time in Mosby-Excelsior annexation fight

The legal fight over competing annexation efforts involving Excelsior Spgs and Mosby moved forward this week in Clay Co Circuit Court, where a judge granted key motions, set new briefing deadlines, an...

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Obituary | Ethan Scott Searcy

Feb. 6

Obituary | Ethan Scott Searcy

Ethan Scott Searcy was born on a Thursday in Central California and died on a Thursday in Northwest Missouri. Between those two days was a life full of adventure, laughter, curiosity, and lots of pizza.

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Sold-Out Chocolate Tour Sweetens Downtown Excelsior Springs for 20th Year

February 7

Sold-Out Chocolate Tour Sweetens Downtown Excelsior Springs for 20th Year

Downtown Excelsior Springs was buzzing with cocoa and community as the sold-out 20th Annual Chocolate Tour wrapped up with 400 happy chocolate lovers.

Sold-Out Chocolate Tour Sweetens Downtown Excelsior Springs for 20th Year

Obituary | Billie Faye (Crippen) Nakoneczny

February 6

Obituary | Billie Faye (Crippen) Nakoneczny

Billie Faye (Crippen) Nakoneczny, 66, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away January 26, 2026 at Excelsior Springs Hospital.

Obituary | Billie Faye (Crippen) Nakoneczny

Obituary | Donald L. Carmichael

February 6

Obituary | Donald L. Carmichael

Donald L. Carmichael, 84, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away February 3, 2026 at Liberty Hospital.

Obituary | Donald L. Carmichael

Obituary | Vera Jean (Walker) Brunke

February 6

Obituary | Vera Jean (Walker) Brunke

On Feb. 1, 2026, Vera Jean (Walker) Brunke, age 87, went home to be with the Lord.

Obituary | Vera Jean (Walker) Brunke

Obituary | Ira "Corky" Williams

February 6

Obituary | Ira "Corky" Williams

Ira ‘Corky’ Williams, 92, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away January 27, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.

Obituary | Ira "Corky" Williams

Van hits barrier outside Excelsior Springs dialysis clinic; no injuries reported

February 4

Van hits barrier outside Excelsior Springs dialysis clinic; no injuries reported

At around 9:56 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, Excelsior Springs emergency responders were called to the Y Shopping Center after a vehicle struck the front of the DaVita Dialysis building.

Van hits barrier outside Excelsior Springs dialysis clinic; no injuries reported

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Feb. 3

Missouri's $216M rural health award draws praise and caution from rural hospital leaders

Inside Wyman School: What Remains and What Comes Next

Feb. 3

Inside Wyman School: What Remains and What Comes Next

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Feb. 2

Golf course renewal paused for questions; council approves cemetery rates, water agreement change and Motorola contract

City Manager Molly McGovern who announced her retirement effective March 3, 2026, has served the City of Excelsior Springs for a combined 27 years. (photo S Jason Cole)

Jan. 13

City Manager Molly McGovern announces retirement, resignation effective March 3

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Inside Wyman School: What Remains and What Comes Next

Feb. 3

Inside Wyman School: What Remains and What Comes Next

City officials have recently toured the property, and were able to reflect on history and wonder what it will become next. And now, the community has an opportunity for an exclusive look inside to see its progress.

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Meet the 18-Year-Old Rescuing Excelsior Springs’ Animals

Jan. 26

Meet the 18-Year-Old Rescuing Excelsior Springs’ Animals

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Excelsior Springs Fire Department joins Meals & a Visit Program to boost home safety for meal recipients

Feb. 3

Excelsior Springs Fire Department joins Meals & a Visit Program to boost home safety for meal recipients

Excelsior Springs’ Meals & a Visit Program (MVP), a home-delivered meal service housed at the Excelsior Springs Parks, Recreation and Community Center, is adding a new layer of support for homebound residents through a partnership with the Excelsior Springs Fire Department.

Voter Registration Drive Underway This Week in Excelsior Springs

Feb. 3

Voter Registration Drive Underway This Week in Excelsior Springs

Plans take shape for new Masonic lodge building in Excelsior Springs near U.S. 69

Feb. 3

Plans take shape for new Masonic lodge building in Excelsior Springs near U.S. 69

Meals and a Visit program launches in Excelsior Springs to serve homebound seniors

Feb. 3

Meals and a Visit program launches in Excelsior Springs to serve homebound seniors

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Public Safety

Clay County Investigates Theft of Historic Plaque at Rocky Hollow Park

Feb. 3

Clay County Investigates Theft of Historic Plaque at Rocky Hollow Park

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Jan. 29

Lawson man killed, three injured in Route PP crash

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Jan. 19

Excelsior Springs High School releases fall semester honor rolls

ESPD will adopt the use of Axon body cameras. (Image via Axon.com)

Jan. 12

Excelsior Springs approves first body-worn cameras for police officers

Schools

Community Groups Launch Next Phase of Excelsior Springs Schools Strategic Plan

Feb. 3

Community Groups Launch Next Phase of Excelsior Springs Schools Strategic Plan

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Jan. 19

Excelsior Springs school board OKs 2026-27 calendar, invites public into next phase of strategic plan

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Jan. 19

Boys Tiger Basketball Opens New Year 1–2 in Action (Jan. 5–9)

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Jan. 18

Lady Tigers Split Road Test, Win Two Thrillers (Jan. 5–8)

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Feb. 3

Lady Tigers Win Brookfield Wrestling Title, Crown Three Champs (Jan 19-23)

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Feb. 3

Tigers Boys' Basketball Team Suffers Back-to-Back 30-Point Road Losses (Jan. 20-24)

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Feb. 3

Lady Tigers Basketball Team Splits Home Stand, Top St. Joseph Central (Jan. 20-23)

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Feb. 3

Lady Tiger Wrestling Earn Dual Win, Medal at GKCC Tournament (Jan 15-16)

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