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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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Obituaries

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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Obituary | Billie Faye (Crippen) Nakoneczny

Obituaries

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

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Obituaries

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

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Obituaries

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

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Obituaries

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

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

Public Safety

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.

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

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Schools

February 3

Community Groups Launch Next Phase of Excelsior Springs Schools Strategic Plan

Dozens of community members gathered Thursday, Jan. 29, at Excelsior Springs High School to take part in the second step of the district’s strategic planning process, a work session intended to move a new Comprehensive School Improvement Plan from broad goals to sp...

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Community Groups Launch Next Phase of Excelsior Springs Schools Strategic Plan

Schools

City

City

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

City

Feb. 3

Inside Wyman School: What Remains and What Comes Next

City

Feb. 2

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

City

Jan. 13

City Manager Molly McGovern announces retirement, resignation effective March 3

Media Gallery

City

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

Community

Jan. 26

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

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Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

Community

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

Community

Feb. 3

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

Public Safety

Clay County Investigates Theft of Historic Plaque at Rocky Hollow Park

Public Safety

Feb. 3

Clay County Investigates Theft of Historic Plaque at Rocky Hollow Park

Public Safety

Jan. 29

Lawson man killed, three injured in Route PP crash

Public Safety

Jan. 19

Excelsior Springs High School releases fall semester honor rolls

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

Public Safety

Jan. 12

Excelsior Springs approves first body-worn cameras for police officers

Schools

Schools

Jan. 19

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

Schools

Jan. 19

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

Schools

Jan. 18

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

Schools

Jan. 11

Ray County Extension Funding Draws Public Outcry as Commissioners Say No Decision Made

Sports

Feb. 3

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

Sports

Feb. 3

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

Sports

Feb. 3

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

Sports

Feb. 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

Lead Story

Obituary | Ethan Scott Searcy

Top Stories

Obituary | Billie Faye (Crippen) Nakoneczny

Obituary | Billie Faye (Crippen) Nakoneczny

Obituary | Donald L. Carmichael

Obituary | Donald L. Carmichael

Obituary | Vera Jean (Walker) Brunke

Obituary | Vera Jean (Walker) Brunke

Obituary | Ira "Corky" Williams

Obituary | Ira "Corky" Williams

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

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

Community Groups Launch Next Phase of Excelsior Springs Schools Strategic Plan

Community Groups Launch Next Phase of Excelsior Springs Schools Strategic Plan

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

Community Groups Launch Next Phase of Excelsior Springs Schools Strategic Plan

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

Slightly Off Broadway opens 2026 season with “Steel Magnolias”

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

Letter to the Editor: "Happy for New Masonic Lodge Hall"

City

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

Inside Wyman School: What Remains and What Comes Next

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

City Manager Molly McGovern announces retirement, resignation effective March 3

Media Gallery

Inside Wyman School: What Remains and What Comes Next

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

Community

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

Voter Registration Drive Underway This Week in Excelsior Springs

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

Public Safety

Clay County Investigates Theft of Historic Plaque at Rocky Hollow Park

Lawson man killed, three injured in Route PP crash

Excelsior Springs High School releases fall semester honor rolls

Excelsior Springs approves first body-worn cameras for police officers

Schools

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

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

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

Ray County Extension Funding Draws Public Outcry as Commissioners Say No Decision Made

Sports

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

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

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

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