Lawn & Garden Plant in Excelsior Springs Confirms Complete Closure, Nearly 100 Jobs Lost
Lawn & Garden LLC will close its Excelsior Springs plant in January, laying off 93 employees as part of a full shutdown confirmed by company ...
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Former Ray County Sheriff Faces 70 Years in Prison if Convicted on Federal Charges
A federal grand jury has charged former Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers with violating the civil rights of multiple individuals and filing a false report ...
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Excelsior Springs and Mosby Voters Pass Overlapping Annexation Measures
Both Excelsior Springs and Mosby passed annexation measures Tuesday, but overlapping boundaries mean the future of the Rhodus farm and surrounding land remains uncertain.
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Civic Leadership Award Honors Kristen DeHart’s Commitment to Excelsior Springs
Photo courtesy of the Missouri Municipal League. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS — Excelsior Springs Hospital CEO Kristen DeHart has been recognized with the Civic Leadership Award from ...
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All Our Coverage on the Annexation Issue In One Place
Still deciding how to vote on the annexation? We’ve pulled together every video, interview, and community conversation we’ve had so you can get up to ...
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Downtown Trick-or-Treat and Fall Festival Bring Halloween Fun to Excelsior Springs
From downtown trick-or-treating to the Community Center’s reimagined Fall Festival, Excelsior Springs was bursting with Halloween fun this past weekend. Check out how families came ...
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Excelsior Springs Earns Triple Recognition for Community Spirit
From sidewalk chalk art to a welcoming coffee shop, Excelsior Springs continues to show what it means to be a true community. See how our ...
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Excelsior Citizen’s New Food Critic Jarrett Sykes Digs In at The Corner Kitchen
Say hello to Excelsior Citizen’s newest voice, food critic Jarrett Sykes! His first bite into the local scene is a juicy one. Find out why ...
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Lawn & Garden Plant in Excelsior Springs Confirms Complete Closure, Nearly 100 Jobs Lost
Lawn & Garden LLC will close its Excelsior Springs plant in January, laying off 93 employees as part of a full shutdown confirmed by company ...
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Former Ray County Sheriff Faces 70 Years in Prison if Convicted on Federal Charges
A federal grand jury has charged former Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers with violating the civil rights of multiple individuals and filing a false report ...
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Excelsior Springs and Mosby Voters Pass Overlapping Annexation Measures
Both Excelsior Springs and Mosby passed annexation measures Tuesday, but overlapping boundaries mean the future of the Rhodus farm and surrounding land remains uncertain.
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Civic Leadership Award Honors Kristen DeHart’s Commitment to Excelsior Springs
Photo courtesy of the Missouri Municipal League. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS — Excelsior Springs Hospital CEO Kristen DeHart has been recognized with the Civic Leadership Award from ...
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All Our Coverage on the Annexation Issue In One Place
Still deciding how to vote on the annexation? We’ve pulled together every video, interview, and community conversation we’ve had so you can get up to ...
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Downtown Trick-or-Treat and Fall Festival Bring Halloween Fun to Excelsior Springs
From downtown trick-or-treating to the Community Center’s reimagined Fall Festival, Excelsior Springs was bursting with Halloween fun this past weekend. Check out how families came ...
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Excelsior Springs Earns Triple Recognition for Community Spirit
From sidewalk chalk art to a welcoming coffee shop, Excelsior Springs continues to show what it means to be a true community. See how our ...
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Excelsior Citizen’s New Food Critic Jarrett Sykes Digs In at The Corner Kitchen
Say hello to Excelsior Citizen’s newest voice, food critic Jarrett Sykes! His first bite into the local scene is a juicy one. Find out why ...
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Excelsior Springs Weekly Horoscopes – November 3-9, 2025
Brought to you by Molly Roberts Studio and Metaphysical, 253 E Broadway, downtown Excelsior Springs Wine tastings, hayrides, and karaoke therapy — must be another ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for November 1, 2025
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 ...
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Football Tigers Fall to Top-Ranked Kearney in Regular Season Finale
It was a tough finish to the regular season for Excelsior Springs, falling to Class 4 powerhouse Kearney 63-6.
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Soccer Tigers Claim Conference Title, Set Sights on District Play
From penalty kicks to overtime heroics, the Tigers finished the regular season as Suburban Blue champions and now look to add another district title.
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Excelsior Springs News Briefs: Community Showcases, Renovations, Safety Education & Fall Traditions
Photo by James Baker Excelsior Springs continues to buzz with activity this October—from neighborhood block parties and fire prevention classes to fall festivals and downtown ...
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Scrivener Makes ESHS History at Class 3 State Golf Tournament
Senior Gabby Scrivener made Excelsior Springs history at the Class 3 State Golf Tournament, finishing 26th overall, the top girls finish since 2011
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Tigers Volleyball Sweeps into Semifinals Before Falling to Odessa
The Lady Tigers closed the 2025 volleyball season on a strong note, sweeping Grandview, Raytown South, and Guadalupe Centers before falling to Odessa in the ...
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Guess Who’s Coming to Town After All? 🚂🎄
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. – Remember that story we wrote saying the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train was bypassing Excelsior Springs this year? Well… about ...
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Excelsior Springs Police Report: Local Domestic Violence Cases and Where to Find Help
Domestic violence remains a serious concern in Excelsior Springs. According to 2024 police data, officers responded to more than 100 domestic-violence-related incidents last year, a ...
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ESHS Senior and Mizzou-bound Nick Dunker Named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist
Excelsior Springs High School senior Nick Dunker has earned national recognition for his academic excellence, being named a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist, an honor achieved ...
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ESSD Prepares for Potential Property Tax Changes Under Missouri’s SB 3
Senate Bill 3 aims to give homeowners tax relief, but local schools warn it could come at a cost. Here’s how Excelsior Springs could be ...
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Turning the Page: The Story of Excelsior Springs’ Carnegie Library
Built in 1916 with help from the Carnegie Foundation, Excelsior Springs’ historic library still stands as a symbol of the community’s enduring commitment to education ...
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Michelle Goode Shares Her Breast Cancer Story and Message of Positivity
When Michelle Goode felt something wasn’t right, she trusted her instincts—and it saved her life. Her story of strength, humor, and community support reminds us ...
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Excelsior Springs Weekly Horoscopes – October 27-November 2, 2025
Brought to you by Molly Roberts Studio and Metaphysical, 253 E Broadway, downtown Excelsior Springs Now with more sass, costumes, and a suspicious amount of ...
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Fire Damages Apartment and Art Gallery in Downtown Excelsior Springs
Fire crews from Excelsior Springs, Kearney, and Liberty responded to a downtown apartment fire Sunday night that caused smoke and water damage to nearby businesses. ...
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Excelsior Springs Council Approves Technology Upgrades, Cemetery Expansion, and Facility Repairs
From new city technology and infrastructure upgrades to proclamations celebrating women in business and Rotary’s fight against polio, Excelsior Springs City Council’s October 20 meeting ...
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