Ray County Extension Funding Draws Public Outcry as Commissioners Say No Decision Made
Rumors of MU Extension funding cuts sparked public concern in Ray County. Commissioners say no decision has been made—supporters say the stakes are high.
Author: S Jason Cole
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Quick-thinking Youth Help Limit Damage in Magnolia Street Shed Fire
A group of local youth played a key role in alerting residents and calling 911 after a storage shed behind a Magnolia Street home became fully engulfed in flames Sunday night.
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Who’s Running in 2026? School Board Uncontested, City Council Draws Four Candidates
The filing deadline has passed, and the 2026 local election picture is clear: no school board race this spring, but a crowded field and competitive race for Excelsior Springs City Council.
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for January 4, 2026
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, for January 4, 2026.
