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Unusual Sky Phenomenon Over Lawson Draws Multiple Witnesses and Photos

A mysterious sighting in the skies above Lawson early Saturday morning has sparked curiosity and conversation among area residents, with multiple people now coming forward ...
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May 2025 Trailer Fire

Trailer Fire Early Tuesday Morning at Majestic Hills Mobile Home Park

Photos S. Jason Cole Fire crews responded to a structure fire early Tuesday morning in the Majestic Hills Mobile Home Park located in the 2000 ...
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Bank Midwest Bill Pay Issues Disrupt Excelsior Springs Utility Payments

Excelsior Springs officials say ongoing payment issues tied to Bank Midwest’s bill pay system are creating confusion for customers trying to pay their water bills.
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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Longtime Teacher Calls Out Alarming Staff Exodus After Failed Levy

In this heartfelt Letter to the Editor, longtime Excelsior Springs educator Katrina Yoakum shares an insider’s view of what’s driving teachers out of the district—and ...
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‘We’re Not Backing Down’: Rural Clay County Residents Mobilize to Block Ideker Quarry Expansion

For years, residents along Cameron Road have watched their peaceful rural enclave change—now, they’re organizing to stop what they say is the unchecked spread of ...
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News Briefs in Excelsior Springs

Excelsior Springs News Briefs: Wabash BBQ Fire, NAPA Car Show, Running with Rotary + More

From proclamations at City Hall to golf tournaments, car shows, and community cleanups, Excelsior Springs has been buzzing with activity. Here’s a collection of this ...
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Elizabeth Parker shows those in attendance the finished charcoal before innoculation

This Ancient Amazon Trick Is Reviving Missouri Gardens—Here’s How

An ancient Amazonian farming technique known as biochar is helping Excelsior Springs gardeners improve their soil, thanks to a recent workshop led by Master Gardener ...
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Meet Zappa, the Blue-Eyed Gentleman Looking for a Peaceful Retirement

He’s got the manners of a gentleman, the eyes of a movie star, and a heart full of affection—now Zappa just needs a soft place ...
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ufo over Lawson, MO
Unusual Sky Phenomenon Over Lawson Draws Multiple Witnesses and Photos
A mysterious sighting in the skies above Lawson early Saturday morning has sparked curiosity and conversation among area residents, with multiple people now coming forward ...
Read More →
May 2025 Trailer Fire
Trailer Fire Early Tuesday Morning at Majestic Hills Mobile Home Park
Photos S. Jason Cole Fire crews responded to a structure fire early Tuesday morning in the Majestic Hills Mobile Home Park located in the 2000 ...
Read More →
Bank Midwest Bill Pay Issues Disrupt Excelsior Springs Utility Payments
Excelsior Springs officials say ongoing payment issues tied to Bank Midwest’s bill pay system are creating confusion for customers trying to pay their water bills.
Read More →
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Longtime Teacher Calls Out Alarming Staff Exodus After Failed Levy
In this heartfelt Letter to the Editor, longtime Excelsior Springs educator Katrina Yoakum shares an insider’s view of what’s driving teachers out of the district—and ...
Read More →
‘We’re Not Backing Down’: Rural Clay County Residents Mobilize to Block Ideker Quarry Expansion
For years, residents along Cameron Road have watched their peaceful rural enclave change—now, they’re organizing to stop what they say is the unchecked spread of ...
Read More →
News Briefs in Excelsior Springs
Excelsior Springs News Briefs: Wabash BBQ Fire, NAPA Car Show, Running with Rotary + More
From proclamations at City Hall to golf tournaments, car shows, and community cleanups, Excelsior Springs has been buzzing with activity. Here’s a collection of this ...
Read More →
Elizabeth Parker shows those in attendance the finished charcoal before innoculation
This Ancient Amazon Trick Is Reviving Missouri Gardens—Here’s How
An ancient Amazonian farming technique known as biochar is helping Excelsior Springs gardeners improve their soil, thanks to a recent workshop led by Master Gardener ...
Read More →
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for May 11, 2025
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, ...
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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Meet Zappa, the Blue-Eyed Gentleman Looking for a Peaceful Retirement
He’s got the manners of a gentleman, the eyes of a movie star, and a heart full of affection—now Zappa just needs a soft place ...
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Healthy Eating Seminar at Excelsior Springs Hospital
Healthy Eating on a Budget: Smart Strategies for Families Facing Rising Food Costs
As food prices continue to climb and schedules grow busier, many families are finding it harder to maintain a healthy diet without breaking the bank. ...
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Excelsior Springs Weekly Horoscopes – May 12-18, 2025
This week, you’re invited to run, craft, sip, stretch, shop local, make a flower-scented candle, and maybe do yoga with a goat. The planets say: put on ...
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Council Weighs Infrastructure Projects, Honors Public Servants as Rural Residents Protest Quarry Expansion
On Monday, the Excelsior Springs City Council addressed a full agenda that included infrastructure improvements, intergovernmental agreements, zoning code amendments, and a series of proclamations ...
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From Healing Waters to Harsh Headlines: The Ball Clinic Story
The Ball Clinic was once a cornerstone of Excelsior Springs' identity, offering mineral treatments for arthritis and chronic pain. But its fall would mark a ...
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Coach Holst Leaves Lasting Mark on ESHS and the Community
From early spring mornings on the diamond to late-night bus rides home after games, Coach Aaron Holst has spent 32 years living and breathing Tiger ...
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Excelsior Springs Weekly Horoscopes – May 5-11, 2025
No matter your sign, this week is packed with amazing things to do in Excelsior Springs. So get out there, mingle with your neighbors, and ...
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ESH Offers Relief Through Local Lymphedema Therapy
For those suffering from the discomfort and challenges of lymphedema, Excelsior Springs Hospital now provides specialized therapy services that focus on relief, mobility, and long-term ...
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Ray County Sheriff Seeks New Leads in Colette Greene Homicide
More than three years after the murder of 25-year-old Colette Greene, Ray County investigators believe key individuals in southern Jackson County know what happened—and they’re ...
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Pet of the Week: Meet Grizz, the Gentle Giant Ready to Be Your New Best Friend
This big pup’s got it all: good looks, great manners, and a love for playing ball—now he just needs a forever home.
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs' Reports
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for May 4, 2025
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, ...
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Downtown Excelsior Springs Launches ‘Shop Local Late’ Thursdays in May and June
For years, residents of Excelsior Springs have asked for later shopping hours downtown. This May and June, businesses are answering the call with extended Thursday ...
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Pastor Nelson Reminds Excelsior: “We Are All Family” at Prayer Breakfast
With a message rooted in fatherhood, faith, and the power of prayer, guest speaker Pastor Jon Nelson brought a deeply personal and inspiring word to ...
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ESH Community Pharmacy Installs MedSafe Bin for Safe Medication Disposal
Residents of Excelsior Springs once again have a safe, year-round way to dispose of unused medications, thanks to a newly installed MedSafe disposal bin at ...
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Obituary | Carolyn A. Birkeness
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn A. Birkeness, a  cherished mother, sister, and friend, who left us on April ...
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Volunteers Rally for Excelsior Springs’ 9th Annual Earth Day Clean Up
For the ninth year in a row, Excelsior Springs came together to celebrate Earth Day not with speeches, but with action—pulling weeds, hauling debris, and ...
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