Excelsior Springs Weekly News Headlines

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

The Journey of Opening a New School – Excelsior Citizen
Thanks to the community of Excelsior Springs, Cornerstone Elementary, located on the corner of Wornall and Lodwick was opened in the Fall of 2021. It was quite a sight to see as the years of planning and preparation by the school district and patrons were finally coming together…

Excelsior Springs Community Center Phase II Continues Development – Excelsior Citizen
Special Projects Manager Jesse Hall sent an update Friday, January 27th on the progress of Phase II Development of the Excelsior…

City Council and School Board Have Contested Races: Meet the Candidates – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs is a City Manager form of government with a professional staff. What do you think the role of a council member should be in this …

Westside CID and Recreational Marijuana Tax Headline Lengthy Council Agenda – Excelsior Citizen
… the Outdoor Aquatic Center, zoning and code amendments, and the proposal of a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana sales in Excelsior Springs.

City Council and School Board Have Contested Races: Meet the Candidates – Excelsior Citizen
The last day of Candidate Filing for the April 2023 Municipal Election closed on December 17, 2022. There are contested…

Ameren and Missouri American Water Propose Significant Rate Increases – Excelsior Citizen
Those living in the Wood Heights area and are getting their water utilities through American Water are looking at a possible +25.7% increase in …

Council approves Westside CID – Excelsior Springs Standard
The Excelsior Springs City Council approved the creation of Westside Community Improvement District (CID) during its Tuesday meeting.

Legislation Filed to Provide Tax Relief to Expecting Parents – KMZU.com
State Representative Doug Richey – R of Excelsior Springs says, “as couples manage prenatal expenses, time away from work, domestic preparations, …

ARPA funding to boost local training, recruitment – News Tribune
The Excelsior Springs-based organization was established during the COVID-19 pandemic to work with those in need throughout the state and is now ..

Public Safety

– Excelsior Citizen
Three recent bus accidents in Excelsior Springs have brought attention to school bus safety in Excelsior Springs.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for January 19, 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 January 26, 2023 – Excelsior Citizen
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff,…

Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 6 arrests over the weekend of January 27, 2023 – KTTN-FM 92.3 and KGOZ
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the arrest of an Excelsior Springs man. Twenty-six-year-old Kaleb Cosens was arrested Friday night in …

For second time this week, Excelsior Springs school bus involved in crash – KMBC
For the second straight morning, an Excelsior Springs School District bus was involved in a traffic accident.

Ray County Sheriff Asks for Information About Woman Whose Remains Were Found – KCTV5
The Excelsior Springs Police Department said investigators in Clay County have not ruled out the possibility that there could be an additional victim …

Kansas City Police Dismissed a Black News Site’s Reports of Missing Women Then One… – Milwaukee Community Journal
Excelsior Springs authorities arrested Timothy Haslett Jr., 39, after a Black woman claimed she escaped from a basement and sought help from his …

Deputies safely capture armed, wanted man – Excelsior Springs Standard
Clay County deputies safely took an armed man into custody on Jan. 20 who was wanted for a home invasion in Buckner.

ES school buses involved in two separate crashes – Excelsior Springs Standard
Two Excelsior Springs School District buses were involved in accidents, two mornings in a row, according to Excelsior Springs School Dishict …

Three teens charged in Blue Valley High School vandalism – FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
One teen is 16 years old and from Excelsior Springs, Missouri, court records say. The other two are 16 and 17 years old and from Overland Park.

3 teens charged after Blue Valley school defaced with racist, antisemitic vandalism – The Kansas City Star
The teens — two from Overland Park, ages 16 and 17, and a 16-year-old from Excelsior Springs — have been charged in Johnson County court with …

Three teens charged with vandalism of an Overland Park high school – KSN-TV
One teen is 16 years old, and from Excelsior Springs, Missouri, court records say. The other two are 16 and 17 years old and from Overland Park.

3 teens charged after Blue Valley school defaced with racist, antisemitic vandalism – AOL
Two of the teens accused of the crime are from Overland Park, and one is from Excelsior Springs.

Troopers Arrest Two in the Local Counties – KCHI Radio
Friday evening, Troopers in Daviess County arrested 26-year-old Kaleb J Cosens of Excelsior Springs for alleged DWI, possession of drug …

Political

State lawmakers begin combing through Missouri’s higher ed budget – Fulton Sun
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs and another member of the committee, said he expects the state’s FAFSA requirements to become an “increasingly …

Sports

18 Midwest Towns Our Writers Say You Should Visit in 2023 – TravelAwaits
Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Loaded with history and located just outside of Kansas City, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, is an adorable Midwest town to …

Owls wrestle Excelsior Springs on Senior Night – Marshall Democrat-News
On Senior Night, the Marshall wrestling teams battled Excelsior Springs in duals. The Tigers won the team duals, but the Lady Owls and Owls had …

Featured

Shoes for Orphan Souls Drive Starts For Rotary Club – Excelsior Citizen
Heading into its 22nd year, the annual Excelsior Springs Rotary Shoes for Orphan Souls Drive starts asking for new shoes donations to be given by residents for children everywhere, including Guatemala and the Dominican Republic.

Citizen Spotlight: Jesse Hall – Excelsior Citizen
There aren’t many people who can match the care and compassion that Jesse Hall has for the citizens of Excelsior Springs…

– Excelsior Citizen
Kat McKown was a creator from a young age, naturally drawn to the arts she loved to draw and paint especially fashion. Her mother recognized her talent early in her life and felt like she might have a career in art.

New Visitor’s Guide Released at Downtown Merchant Mingle – Excelsior Citizen
There was a great crowd of downtown merchants at the Downtown Excelsior Partnership‘s (DEP) first “Downtown Merchant Mingle” of the year….

Citizen’s Band Has the Cure for What Ails You – Excelsior Citizen
The Citizen’s Band, a group of musicians from Excelsior Springs, has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years. The band…

– Excelsior Citizen
On Saturday, January 28, 2023, an 80th Birthday Celebration was given for beloved Coach Larry Jones.

Word on the Street – Excelsior Citizen
There’s a lot going on and the amount of announcements being sent each week are increasing! Here’s a list of opportunities,…

Eradication of bush honeysuckle encouraged – Richmond Daily News
… Maackii currently taking over forests in Missouri and Kansas, according to Debbie Neff of Excelsior Springs has organized an eradication event …

Obituaries

The following are obituaries of those who have connections to Excelsior Springs. Click here for all Excelsior Springs obituaries.

Terry Morphis – Legacy Remembers
He grew up on his family farm near Watkins Mill Park and attended Excelsior Springs High School. He loved the outdoors and knew every inch of his …

Hazel McKinney (1945-2023) – Legacy Remembers
and are devoted members of the Excelsior Springs Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She enjoyed going out in service with her husband, family, and …

Robert A. Woolsey (1928-2023) – Bethany Republican-Clipper
Lawson, MO: Robert A. Woolsey, 94, of Lawson, MO, passed away Sunday, Jan 22, 2023, in Excelsior Springs, MO. He was born Oct 25, 1928 in Harrison …

Shirley “Rustee” Riedel, 78 – Sierra Vista Herald
She grew up in Excelsior Springs attending grade school and church at St. Ann Catholic Church. Shirley graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in …

Dechert William Sharpell – Branson Tri-Lakes News
… Kayli Rose Schou of Saint Charles, MO; son, Ty Dechert Sharpell of Excelsior Springs, MO; brother, Robert William Sharpell of San Marcos, CA; …

Roger Hurtubise (1960-2023) – Legacy.com
Roger Lea Hurtubise January 5, 1960 – January 20, 2023 Excelsior Springs, Missouri – Roger Lea Hurtubise Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep …