In a recent sting operation, undercover officers from the Ray County Counter Human Trafficking Task Force lured online predators into the open, leading to multiple arrests. While their work often remains in the shadows, their impact is anything but invisible.
Progress continues on the Dry Fork Greenway Project, an infrastructure upgrade in Excelsior Springs aimed at reducing persistent flooding and improving stormwater drainage in one of the city’s most flood-prone areas.
After years of struggling with an aging and inadequate storm sewer system, the City of Wood Heights is finally getting a long-awaited fix—thanks to over $1 million in grant funding. With support from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the city will overhaul its entire stormwater infrastructure, addressing a major concern for residents while laying the groundwork for future street improvements.
With community investments and safety initiatives on the agenda, the Excelsior Springs City Council approved significant funding for pool system repairs, a state-backed traffic enforcement grant, and a zoning board appointment. A long-standing street name discrepancy was also corrected to align property records with historical maps.