Here are some news headlines that you may have missed over the past two weeks, collected and collated from a variety of news sources, all pertaining to Excelsior Springs.
City/Government/School
Archery Unit is a Bullseye for Cornerstone Students – Excelsior Citizen
Cornerstone Elementary has launched a new archery program under the guidance of Physical Education (PE) Coach, Seth Rulon. The program…
Excelsior Springs Community Center Construction Update – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Community Center’s Special Projects Coordinator Jesse Hall sent an update on the work that is being done to…
Thrive Excelsior’s Citizen Leadership Academy Kicks Off – Excelsior Citizen
Thrive Excelsior is a local initiative that came from the City of Excelsior Springs‘ Communities of Excellence program. The initiative has…
Council Recap: Proposed Entertainment District Stalls – Excelsior Citizen
The City Council heard several proposals, ranging from the creation of an entertainment district downtown to the replacement of a
School Board Recap: Prop. Lewis, Amended Budget, and much more – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs Board of Education recognized nurse Michelle Krier as the February classified employee of the month for her exceptional care and …
Career Center & Athletic Training Additions Halted – Excelsior Citizen
Due to financial constraints, and rising construction costs, the proposed plan for a new field house and three new program…
School Board Recap: Prop. Lewis, Amended Budget, and much more – Excelsior Citizen
The school board convened for their monthly meeting Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 to discuss a variety of issues related to…
Municipal Candidates Greet the Public – Excelsior Citizen
On Saturday, February 18, 2023 the Excelsior Citizen and Excelsior Springs Business Women of Missouri hosted a Meet the Candidates event..
Council Recap: Plucky Citizen Seeks Backyard Chickens, QT Preliminary Plat Approved – Excelsior Citizen
During the February 7th City Council meeting, a resident made a case for allowing citizens to keep backyard chickens. Other
Kansas City Area Districts Cancel School for Super Bowl Parade – KMBC
They include: Belton · Blue Valley · Blue Springs · Bonner Springs · Center; Excelsior Springs; Fort Osage · Gardner · Grandview · Independence …
School out! Districts cancel school Wednesday for Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade – KSHB
Excelsior Springs is using an AMI, or Alternate Method of Instruction, day, so students will be given assignments but will not attend class much …
Business
QuikTrip Plans Moving Forward – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs is preparing to welcome a new QuikTrip convenience store and fuel station to be located at 2021 W Jesse…
DEP Holds Listening Session for Entertainment District – Excelsior Citizen
Downtown business owners were invited to a Listening Session on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, hosted at Casa Di Vite International Wine
Travel with your fellow Excelsiorites to the Chiefs Victory Parade – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce is offering to provide transportation to the Chiefs Superbowl Parade & Rally. Guests can choose between …
A family winery serves up wood-fired pizza in Excelsior Springs – KCCI
Just outside of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, there is a family winery known not only for its wine but also for its wood-fired pizza.
A Kansas City BBQ restaurant is housed in a former train station – KCCI
Around 1927, the Wabash train station was the welcome center for people coming into Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Seventy years later, the building …
2023 Cost of Living Calculator: North Kansas City, Missouri vs Excelsior Springs, Missouri – Sperling’s Best Places
Comparison Highlights. – Overall, Excelsior Springs, Missouri is 0.7% more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri – Transportation is the biggest …
Public Safety
Alleged Kidnapper and Rapist Timothy Haslett Loses Child Custody in Court Ruling – Excelsior Citizen
Timothy Haslett’s ex-wife has been granted sole custody of their child by a judge in the Jackson County Circuit Court.
Wood Heights Mail Service Suspended After Alleged Gun Incident – Excelsior Citizen
Mail delivery service has been suspended on Lakeview Drive and Ridgeway Drive in Wood Heights after
Vehicle Crashes Into Casey’s Causing Temporary Shutdown – Excelsior Citizen
A vehicle crashed into the Casey’s General Store in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, at approximately 5:30 AM on the morning of…
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for February 16, 2023 – Excelsior Citizen
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff,…
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for February 23, 2023 – Excelsior Citizen
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff,…
Timothy Haslett Indicted by Grand Jury on Nine Felony Counts – Excelsior Citizen
“If you or anyone you know has information related to this case, please contact the Excelsior Springs Police Department.
Wood Heights Mail Service Suspended After Alleged Gun Incident – Excelsior Citizen
Due to concerns for the mail carrier’s safety, the Excelsior Springs Postmaster made the decision to suspend mail delivery on Lakeview Drive until …
Clay County Prosecutor Provides Updates on State v. Timothy Haslett Case – Excelsior Citizen
Clay County Prosecutor Provides Update on State v. Timothy Haslett Case. 1 waiting Scheduled for Feb 14, 2023. The Excelsior Citizen.
New charges filed in Excelsior Springs kidnapping, rape cases – KMBC
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. —. After weeks of silence, the Clay County, Missouri, Prosecutor’s Office has provided the public with an update on …
Prosecutor announces 9 new felony charges in Excelsior Springs kidnapping case – KSHB
… been indicted on nine new felony charges in a superseding indictment connected with an alleged kidnapping and rape last year in Excelsior Springs.
Additional Haslett Case Coverage: The Kansas City Star, Fox 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV, YouTube, KCUR, YouTube, ABC News, Yahoo News, The Washington Post, WHIO-TV, Courier-Tribune, KCTV 5, NBC News, MyNorthwest.com
Atchison Police – atchisonglobenow.com
Iris Johnson, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and Deanna Lynn, Atchison, were involved in an accident at Sixth and L streets. Johnson was cited for …
Excelsior Springs man pleads not guilty to new charges – FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
Timothy Haslett Jr., of Excelsior Springs, entered a not guilty plea to nine charges ranging from kidnapping to sex assault.
Additional Coverage: KCUR, KMBC, The Kansas City Star, KSHB, YouTube, KCTV5, KOAM
Sierrena Truitt’s family is still seeking justice for her death – and accountability from KCPD – KCUR
They have been sitting on their hands until Excelsior Springs,” said David Finnell, Truitt’s stepbrother. “We know where she is, so at some point we …
Judge strips child custody from alleged Excelsior Springs kidnapper, rapist Timothy Haslett – KSHB
.. Missouri, where he faces nine felony charges for allegedly holding a 22-year-old woman against her will at his Excelsior Springs residence, …
Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports on recent incidents and investigations – KTTN
The back seat passenger, 33-year-old Mary Lynn Fagan of Excelsior Springs, was arrested on a felony Chariton County arrest warrant for alleged …
Vehicle Crashes Into Casey’s Causing Temporary Shutdown – NewsBreak
A vehicle crashed into the Casey’s General Store in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, at approximately 5:30 AM on the morning of Saturday, …
Missouri City explosive temporarily shuts down railroad closure – Excelsior Springs Standard
The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 At 11:30 a.m., …
Political
House resolution aims to provide tax relief to seniors – News Tribune
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, applauded Keathley’s bill for being reflective of “good government.” “I don’t think that, for a long time, …
Sports
15th Annual “Bolte Bowl” a Super Bowl Tradition – Excelsior Citizen
For the past 15 years on Super Bowl Sunday, a group of friends in Excelsior Springs has been gathering to play a friendly game of touch football.
MSHSAA Basketball: Grandview vs Excelsior Springs – MSHSAA
Grandview Bulldogs · Excelsior Springs Tigers. Loss (50 – 52), Central (St. Joseph), Loss (35 – 48). Loss (49 – 52), Grain Valley, Loss (34 – 68).
MSHSAA Boys Class 2 District 4 – Wrestling Event – FloWrestling
MSHSAA Boys Class 2 District 4 on Feb 17, 2023 through Feb 18, 2023 in Excelsior Springs, MO. Results. Quarterfinals. Quarterfinals
Complete Class 2 District 4 results for area wrestlers – KQ2
(EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo.) There will be several local and area wrestlers competing at the Class 2 state tournament next week.
Preview of State Tournament for Area Boys Wrestlers – My Mo Info
JOSH HURT, SR (38-11) (HERCULANEUM) VS MICAH DANNER (EXCELSIOR SPRINGS). -132- OWEN DRURY, SO (24-16) (STE. GENEVIEVE) VS LEVI PERRY-SOUTH (ST.
Results: 2023 Boys MSHSAA Wrestling Championships – Cassville Democrat
Round 1 – Hunter Scoma (Excelsior Springs) 41-8 won by decision over Tristan Thompson (Cassville) 42-11 (Dec 4-3) …
Class One Girls Day One State Wrestling Results – My Mo Info
QUARTERFINAL WIN BY 5-1 DECISION OVER VADA BURTON OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS SEMIFINAL VS ALEXIS DUNWIDDIE OF JEFF CITY. KATLYNN LAY, SO (20-14) (STE.
Class 1 and 2 Boys, Class 1 Girls Results from State Wrestling Meet on Thursday, 2/23 – My Mo Info
QUARTERFINAL WIN BY 5-1 DECISION OVER VADA BURTON OF EXCELSIOR SPRINGS SEMIFINAL 7-0 LOSS TO ALEXIS DUNWIDDIE OF JEFF CITY
Class 1 girls state wrestling update – Leader Publications
After a pin in the first round, Reeves beat Excelsior Springs senior Vada Burton in a 5-1 decision. Reeves led Burton 3-1 in the third when she …
Results from the Missouri girls and boys high school wrestling state tournaments – The Kansas City Star
113: Collins, Excelsior Springs, d. Meyer, Ste. Genevieve, 9-6. Schutter, Kirksville, t.f. Kempker, Blair Oaks, 16-0, 2:57. Simmons, …
Results from the Missouri High School State Wrestling Tournament MSHSAA – FloWrestling
Cooper Collins (Excelsior Springs) 40-7 won by fall over Jesiah Simmons (Eldon) 37-6 (Fall 1:13). 120 Class 2. Ryan Meek (St. Clair) 43-1 won by …Cooper Collins (Excelsior Springs) 40-7 won by fall over Jesiah Simmons (Eldon) 37-6 (Fall 1:13). 120 Class 2. Ryan Meek (St. Clair) 43-1 won by …
Class 2 boys wrestling: Simmons takes step forward for Eldon – New Tribune
Eldon’s Jesiah Simmons goes on the defense against Cooper Collins of Excelsior Springs during their 113-pound title match in the Class 2 boys …
Missouri (MSHSAA) Class 2 boys wrestling state tournament: Meet the … – Scorebook Live
Cooper Collins (Excelsior Springs) 40-7, Fr. over Jesiah Simmons (Eldon) 37-6, … Jr. over Micah Danner (Excelsior Springs) 23-10, Jr. (Dec 7-1).
Featured
Citizen Spotlight: Chad Birdsong – Excelsior Citizen
Chad Birdsong has been working for the City of Excelsior Springs, for 30 years and he said he can’t imagine…
Black farmer pioneers use Excelsior Springs’ healing waters – Excelsior Springs Standard
Black farmer pioneers use Excelsior Springs’ healing waters. Thu, 02/16/2023 – 14:53. Posted in: News. February is Black History Month and we will …
Main Street Baptist founded five years after Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Springs Standard
The Main Street Baptist Church (M.S.B.C.) was organized on June 16, 1885, by Rev. Horton with the assistance of Rev. W. Botts and his wife Sally, …
Missouri Western names students to Fall 2022 President’s List – St. Joseph News-Press
Excelsior Springs: Kaitland Hill, Sydney Shepard, Caiti Marrant, Kristen Venneberg. Fairfax: Olivia Morris. Faucett: Sumer Green, Brady Holden, …
Women Connected Conference – American Angus Auxiliary
Conference: March 23-25, 2022, Elms Hotel and Spa, Excelsior Springs, Missouri Twenty women (ages 21 and over) will be selected by application to …
Christian Arriaga has been appointed Executive Chef at The Elms Hotel & Spa – Hospitality Net
Christian Arriaga has been appointed Executive Chef at The Elms Hotel & Spa – Destination by Hyatt in Excelsior Springs. Global Hyatt Corporation.
Gatsby Days – KC Parent Magazine
Each year Excelsior Springs travels back in time to its golden age, the Roaring ’20s. Come experience a celebration that explores the culture and …
Obituaries
The following are obituaries of those who have connections to Excelsior Springs. Click here for all Excelsior Springs obituaries.
William M. Gibson – St. Joseph News-Press
Sherry Lynn Roller – Echovita
Robert Gene King – KMZU
Ruth Plank – Newspapers.com
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