Excelsior Springs Weekly News Headlines

City/Government

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.

Council Recap: Short-Term Rentals, QuikTrip, and Street Designation for Coach Shepherd – Excelsior Citizen
City Manager Molly McGovern presented a resolution for the honorary street designation, celebrating the contributions of two renowned high school coaches, Vic Bonuchi and John Shepherd.

Virtual Venue for Excelsior Springs School Board Amidst Harsh Winter Weather – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs School Board meeting on January 9, 2024, was conducted via Zoom due to severe winter weather.

Excelsior Springs School District, parents adjust to snow, AMI days – KSHB
One of those districts included the Excelsior Springs School District. “We know ahead of time, those first four or five days — those are going to be …

Business

Recipes of the Week: Seven more mocktails for Dry January – Hotel Management
From the The Elms Hotel & Spa, Excelsior Springs, Mo. 1.5 oz club soda 4-5 slices of muddled cucumber 1 oz fresh lime juice 1 oz simple syrup. Add …

Public Safety

Court Documents Reveal Disturbing Details of Rocky Hollow Homicide Investigation – Excelsior Citizen
New details have been revealed in the ongoing Rocky Hollow Park homicide investigation.

Suspect Wanted in Connection with Rocky Hollow Homicide – Excelsior Citizen
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department announced a significant development in the homicide investigation following the discovery of a man’s body at Rocky Hollow Park on Dec. 22.

Brief Manhunt Near Mosby Leads to Arrest – Excelsior Citizen
A routine patrol led to a brief but intense manhunt on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, near Mosby, Missouri.

Body Found in Mosby Woods Confirmed to be Missing Teen Andrew Mullin – Excelsior Citizen
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that the body found in a wooded area in Mosby on Thursday, December 21 is that of 18-year-old Andrew Mullin.

Minivan Crash at In and Out Auto Repair Results in Hospitalization and Multiple Totaled Vehicles – Excelsior Citizen
A routine day took a turn for the worse along Isley/10 Highway in Excelsior Springs when a minivan driver lost control and collided with four parked vehicles at In and Out Auto Repair, located at 200 Isley Blvd B.

Brace Yourselves, Excelsior: Dual Snowstorms Expected This Week – Excelsior Citizen
Residents of Excelsior Springs are being urged to prepare for not one, but two significant snowstorms forecasted to hit the area this week.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS & Sheriff’s Reports for January 5, 2024 – Excelsior Citizen
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, reports for January 5, 2024.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS & Sheriff’s Reports for January 12, 2024 – Excelsior Citizen
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, reports for January 5, 2024.

First-degree murder suspect remains at large after dumping body in Clay Co. park – KSHB
The woman wanted for first-degree murder following the discovery of a body found in Rocky Hollow Park in Excelsior Springs may have fled to Mexico …

Woman accused of beating man to death, covering body in plastic bags, and dumping… – True Crime Daily
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. (TCD) — Deputies are searching for a Kansas woman they allege beat a man to death, abandoned his corpse, and fled to …

Officials identify Gardner man found dead in Excelsior Springs – FOX4KC.com
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has identified a Gardner, Kansas, man who was found dead across state lines in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Court documents reveal grisly murder that lead to man’s body dumped in park – Courier-Tribune
CLAY COUNTY — Days after the body of man was found by county park employees in Rocky Hollow Park near Excelsior Springs, Clay County Sheriff’s …

Man found dead at Rocky Hollow Park identified. Here’s what to know about the case. – Kansas City Star
Clay County Sheriff’s office release identity of man found dead near roadway at Rocky Hollow Park in Excelsior Springs. Here’s his name.

Kansas man identified as victim in Clay County homicide – KTTN-FM 92.3 and KGOZ
On Friday, December 22nd, a county parks employee discovered Carvajal’s body at Rocky Hollow Park near Excelsior Springs, with evidence leading to …

Authorities Arrest Excelsior Springs Man on Warrant & Drug Charge Sunday in Clay County – Northwest MO Info
Troopers report the arrest of an Excelsior Springs man Sunday evening in Clay County on a warrant and drug charge. The Missouri State Highway …

MSHP Arrest Reports for January 8, 2024 – KSIS Radio 1050 AM
… Excelsior Springs warrants, and was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Crow was taken to the Clay County Detention Center with no …

Sports

Excelsior Springs Honors John Shepherd Longtime Coach and Educator with Street Dedication – Excelsior Citizen
Marking a tribute to a lifetime of educational service, Excelsior Springs City Council has voted to rename Leavenworth Street in front of Lewis Elementary School to ‘John Shepherd Way’ in honor of the esteemed educator and coach, John Shepherd.

Excelsior Springs Honors Legendary Coach Vic Bonuchi with Highway Naming Ceremony – Excelsior Citizen
In a heartfelt tribute to a local coaching legend, members of the Excelsior Springs community came together to lead an initiative to name a section of Highway 69 in honor of Vic Bonuchi, a name synonymous with excellence in high school sports.

How Excelsior Citizens Stayed Warm at Arrowhead – Excelsior Citizen
The Chiefs turned up the heat Saturday at Arrowhead, taking a 26-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins.

Kansas State football analyst leaving Wildcats to join Collin Klein at Texas A&M – Wichita Eagle
He also has experience coaching at the high school level, as he spent time working for Park Hill and Excelsior Springs in the Kansas City area.

Warrensburg boys wrestle in Excelsior Springs – Warrensburg Star-Jounral
Warrensburg boys wrestling competed in the Excelsior Springs Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 6, at Excelsior Springs High School. The Tigers had …

Wrestling: Kkinder, Stallworth win individual titles at Excelsior Springs event – Phelps County Focus
The Rolla High boys’ wrestling team, with two individual champions, finished sixth in the team standings of the 17-team Excelsior Springs Classic, …

Kearney Bulldogs dominate Tiger Classic | High School Sports – Courier-Tribune
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS — Kearney boys Bulldog wrestlers were the top team in the Tiger Classic in Excelsior Springs on Jan. 6.

Featured

2023 Excelsior Springs Year in Review – Excelsior Citizen
Throughout the year, our community has witnessed a wide range of events and stories that have left an lasting mark on our collective journey.

Citizen Spotlight: Sam ‘Beaver” Brown – Excelsior Citizen
Discover Sam ‘Beaver’ Brown’s inspiring journey from Excelsior Springs to a distinguished coaching career in our feature article.

Experience Excelsior in 2024: The Complete Guide to Local Events + Printable – Excelsior Citizen
We’ve combined the year’s annual events calendar together in one printable in hopes that you won’t miss a thing in the new year!

Excelsior Springs Weekly News Headlines – Dec 18-31, 2023 – Excelsior Citizen
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.

Mid-Continent Public Library Launches Winter Reading Challenge: “Literary Love” – Excelsior Citizen
Embracing the spirit of love in the chilly winter air, the Mid-Continent Public Library (MCPL) is back with its annual Winter Reading Challenge.

Eagle Days Returns This Weekend to Smithville Lake (Jan 6-7) – Excelsior Citizen
Smithville Lake is gearing up for its 28th annual Eagle Days, a much-anticipated weekend event taking place at the Paradise Pointe Golf Course Clubhouse on Jan. 6-7.

Recycling Center Invites Residents to Responsibly Dispose of Christmas Trees – Excelsior Citizen
As the holiday season comes to a close, residents of Excelsior Springs are urged to dispose of their live Christmas trees responsibly.

Hall of Waters (Part 2) Remnants: A Paranormal podcast – Player FM
Listen to Hall Of Waters (Part 2) and twenty more episodes by Remnants: A Paranormal Podcast, free! No signup or install needed. Hall of Waters …

2024 Vision: Predictions for Kansas City’s next year – KCtoday
A Haunting-of-Hill-House-style horror series filmed at Excelsior Springs’ (undoubtedly haunted) The Elms Hotel & Spa. Country Club Plaza. Looks …

Missourians last surviving WWII veterans, prisoners of war receive recognition at Governors Mansion – KRCG
He was born on July 21, 1925, in Excelsior Springs, Mo. He volunteered in the Army Air Corps at the age of 18 after graduating from high school …

MO: Kids Have Fun ‘Sledding With the Chief’ – Channel 3000
MO: Kids and families enjoy an annual sledding event with the police chief in Excelsior Springs.

Trump hints at vice president choice at Des Moines Fox News town hall – The Daily Iowan
… Excelsior Springs, Missouri, said. “And the whole time he’s not been president, they have fought to destroy him, to keep him from being president …