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Steep embankment ATV crash injures man from Orrick
A 54-year-old man was injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident Saturday afternoon on Highway 10 in Ray County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Jerry J. McNary of Orrick was driving a 2014 Polaris ATV northbound when the vehicle overturned while descending a steep embankment. The accident occurred at...
Brown tap water in Blue Springs? This is why.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Homeowners and residents voiced concerns after noticed brown water running from their faucets Monday morning. The concern was posted in a Blue Springs Facebook group and quickly gained the attention of other members. A spokesperson for the city explained the reason behind the visual change...
AI-enhanced camera technology leads to murder suspect’s arrest
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - Artificial intelligence helped police find an alleged suspect in a shooting that killed two people, according to authorities in Blue Springs, Missouri. According to charging documents, police used an AI-equipped camera system from Atlanta-based company Flock Safety to find a car allegedly involved in...
Excelsior Springs High School Prom Crowns Royalty and Celebrates with After-Party
Excelsior Springs, MO – Excelsior Springs High School students celebrated prom on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Rose Blossom Hill venue in Rayville. The night culminated in the crowning of Mason Duncan as Prom King and Paige Crowley as Prom Queen. Other finalists for Prom King were Brody...
Free Bulky Item Drop-Off Event to Ease Trash Collection Transition
The City of Excelsior Springs understands the inconveniences and cancellations that residents have experienced during the transition to Republic Services’ new one-day/week curbside trash collection schedule. To make up for any inconvenience, a free bulky item drop-off event will be held on Saturday, May 11th, from 9am to 3pm...
Success Despite the Threat of Rain: Spring City-Wide Garage Sale Sees Strong Turnout
This weekend’s Spring City-Wide Garage Sale was a success, with over 100 homes participating despite earlier concerns about severe weather. The week leading up to the event saw residents anxiously checking forecasts as rain loomed, potentially putting a damper on the festivities. Organizers ultimately decided to proceed with the...
Excelsior Springs Hospital Staff Coordinator Renita Wilhelmi Retiring After 26 Years
Excelsior Springs, MO – Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) will be saying goodbye to a familiar face this week. Long-time medical staff coordinator Renita Wilhelmi is retiring on May 1, 2024, after 26 years of service. Wilhelmi’s career at ESH, which began on June 8, 1998, has been marked by...
Independence woman facing drug charges in Ray County
RAY COUNTY — The Ray County prosecuting attorney has requested a $25,000 bond for an Independence woman accused of drug offenses. A probable cause statement says Jessica R. Arrington was allegedly in possession of pills, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia when a deputy made contact with her at the intersection of Daugherty Road and 118th Street April 2.
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