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The Clay County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a case of apparent suicide in a wooded area near Mosby, MO. Responding to an inquiry from the Excelsior Citizen, officials stated that a body was discovered on Thursday, December 21, 2023. As of now, the identity of the deceased remains unconfirmed. The authorities are awaiting autopsy…
Early this morning, Clay County Parks and Recreation employees made a disturbing discovery at Rocky Hollow Park, located at 14812 Old Quarry Road, Excelsior Springs, MO. They found the body of an unidentified white male, estimated to be between 35-40 years old. The discovery was made at approximately 8:15AM during routine maintenance. The Clay County…
An increasing number of schools in Missouri are transitioning to a four-day week, with over 160 school districts already adopting this model. On December 12, 2023, the Excelsior Springs School Board approved the formation of a committee to research the potential implementation of a four-day school week in our district.
A federal lawsuit has been filed regarding the case of Benjamin Chase, a 21-year-old who died on May 8, 2022, while in custody of the Excelsior Springs Police Department. This incident marked the first recorded instance of an inmate death in Excelsior Springs’ history. Initiated by Chase’s mother, the lawsuit claims wrongful death and breaches of civil rights, seeking damages amounting to $150 million.