3+ hour, 9+ min ago   (1274+ words) EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — The Excelsior Springs City Council took steps at its July 20, 2026, meeting to address two of the city’s most persistent infrastructure concerns, shifting architectural resources toward the deteriorating east wing of the Hall of Waters and approving additional…...

9+ hour, 31+ min ago   (561+ words) What began as a place to buy fresh tomatoes, local honey, flowers, baked goods, and handmade items has steadily grown into something larger for Excelsior Springs: a weekly community gathering with a measurable economic impact. According to updates shared during…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (740+ words) EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — A family-owned Mai Sushi franchise has opened inside the Excelsior Springs Walmart, bringing freshly prepared rolls, poke bowls, and other grab-and-go options to a community that appears more than ready to give them a try. For the…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1398+ words) EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — At Tiger Bowl, the distance between where Averie Bourne began and where she stands today can be measured in a few short lanes. She was 4 or 5 years old when she began sending bowling balls toward the pins…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (184+ words) Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for July 24, 2026 Excelsior Citizen Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for July 24, 2026 Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff,…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (523+ words) Shamrock Hills Vineyard & Winery earned recognition for every wine it entered in the 2026 Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, bringing home 13 awards for 11 wines. The Excelsior Springs winery received four gold medals, six silver medals, one bronze medal, and two Best…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1543+ words) Missouri voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, to select their parties’ nominees for federal, state, and county offices. Clay County voters will also choose among three candidates in the county’s nonpartisan presiding commissioner race. State Auditor (Vote for…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (159+ words) William “Willie” Michael Graham, 19, of Lawson, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Excelsior Springs. Willie was born on October 6, 2006, in Liberty. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Terry Goodeagle. Willie will be remembered for his unforgettable smile,…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1510+ words) RAY COUNTY, Mo. — Ray County is once again facing upheaval at the top of its criminal justice system. Just over two years after former Sheriff Scott Childers was removed from office through a quo warranto proceeding, a judge has barred…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (721+ words) This week’s cosmic forecast is simple: it is hot, everyone is shiny, and the sidewalk may legally qualify as a cooking surface. Hydrate, stay cool, and do not make major life decisions while standing in direct sunlight. Aries Aries, your…...