Excelsior Springs Weekly News Headlines - January 30-February 12, 2023

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

City Receives Grant for N. Main Bridge and Dry Fork Terracing Project – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs has received a grant of $3,891,114 from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR), funded by ARPA, for the…

February is Career and Technical Education Month – Excelsior Citizen
As the school year transitions into February, things begin to pick up in the educational world as we look ahead to spring. Around the country, however, February is recognized as Career and Technical Education (CTE) month.

New hire for 2023-2024 school year – Excelsior Springs Standard
Dr. was named principal of Excelsior Springs High School for the 2023-2024 school year during a recent meeting of the Excelsior Springs School …

Potential for City/State Revenue as Recreational Marijuana Sales Soar – Excelsior Citizen
On November 8, 2022, voters in Missouri approved a ballot initiative legalizing the recreational use of marijuana by a 53-47…

Clay County Sample Ballot for April Election Released – Excelsior Citizen
The April Municipal Election will be here before we know it, with contested races in both City and School Board…

Business

Kansas City Cannabis Co. Prioritizes ‘Massively Inspiring’ Growth Opportunities for Team – Cannabis Business Times
Locations: Four: Blue Springs, Excelsior Springs, Lake Lotawana and Kearney, Mo. Key Benefits: Health care premiums 100% paid for full-time …

Missouri rolls out recreational marijuana licenses to KC-area dispensaries – KSHB
Employees at Fresh Green, From the Earth, Local Cannabis Company and Greenlight dispensaries woke up Friday to learn their businesses had been approved to sell recreational marijuana.

Public Safety

Excelsior Springs Man Killed in Rollover Accident – Excelsior Citizen
Clay County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene of a single-vehicle crash at 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, near N.E….

Excelsior Springs Man Seriously Injured in Rollover Accident on 88th Street Near O Hwy – Excelsior Citizen
A single-vehicle accident occurred this morning at approximately 9:00 AM in Ray County, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway…

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for February 1, 2023 – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Citizen · Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, And Sheriffs’ Reports For February 1, 2023.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for February 9, 2023 – Excelsior Citizen
https://excelsiorcitizen.com/excelsior-springs-police-fire-ems-and-sheriffs-reports-for-february-9-2023/

Excelsior Springs kidnapping, rape case to see ‘substantial development’ – KMBC
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. —. After weeks of silence, the Clay County, Missouri, Prosecutor’s Office says it is ready to provide the public …

Prosecutors to provide update on Excelsior Springs kidnapping, assault case – Fox 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
Prosecutors will provide an update on the case against Timothy Haslett Jr., an Excelsior Springs man charged with kidnapping and sexual assault.

Officials to provide update on Timothy Haslett Jr. case next week – KSHB
Officials will provide an update on the case of man accused of raping and holding a woman against her will in his basement in Excelsior Springs …

Police still asking for tips about potential witness in Excelsior Springs rape, kidnapping case – YouTube
Police still asking for tips about potential witness in Excelsior Springs rape, kidnapping caseSubscribe to KMBC on YouTube now for more: …

Man seriously injured as his pickup flips off a Ray County road, lands on its wheels – The Kansas City Star
Excelsior Springs man seriously injured after his pickup truck car failed to turn and flipped off a Ray County roadway. He was transported to a …

Excelsior Springs man killed in Clay County crash early Thursday – KMBC
He was pronounced dead on the scene. That man has been identified as 44-year-old Eric B. Starr of Excelsior Springs. Investigators with the Clay …

Excelsior Springs man dies in rollover accident – KMZU
He was later identified as 44-year-old Eric B. Starr, of Excelsior Springs. Traffic Safety Unit investigators determined Starr was allegedly …

Fourth suspect charged for racist, antisemitic vandalism at Blue Valley High School – The Kansas City Star
Last week, two teens from Overland Park, ages 16 and 17, and a 16-year-old from Excelsior Springs, were charged for their alleged involvement in …

4 teens face felony charges for Blue Valley High vandalism – Shawnee Mission Post
Court records show that two of the teens charged are from Overland Park, one is from Excelsior Springs, Mo. and the fourth — the 18-year-old — is …

Political

Clay County Sample Ballot for April Election Released – Excelsior Citizen
In addition to the candidate races, other local initiatives include the Excelsior Springs School District’s Proposition Lewis, which gives the …

House panel dissecting Missouri education budget – News Tribune
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, said many districts will raise teacher pay themselves, and local districts are in charge of setting salaries.

Missouri lawmaker re-files legislation to make MSHSAA mandated reporters – KSHB
Doug Richey, who represents Excelsior Springs, announced he has filed HB 139, otherwise known as “Emilyn’s Law.” HB 139 would ensure that MSHSAA …

State representative sponsors legislation to create “Emilyn’s Law” – KMZU
… a stop to this awful behavior by giving schools a resource that will allow the bad actors to be identified” said Richey, R-Excelsior Springs.

State Rep. Doug Richey sponsors legislation to create “Emilyn’s Law” – McDonald County Press
… a stop to this awful behavior by giving schools a resource that will allow the bad actors to be identified,” said Richey, R-Excelsior Springs.

200,000 Missourians estimated to lose Medicaid as eligibility renewals resume – St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Joplin Globe
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, said since in his “short lifecycle in the building” — he was elected in 2018 — he had seen the Medicaid budget …

Here’s What Missouri Lawmakers Want Students to Learn – Or Not Learn – In School – The Good Men Project
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, filed legislation that would: Make employees of statewide athletic associations mandated reporters.

State Rep. Doug Richey Proposes Sales Tax Exemption for Electricity Providers to Create… – Delta Dunklin Democrat
… who deserve a break from the skyrocketing prices they have seen in everything from gas to groceries,” said Richey, R – Excelsior Springs.

Callaway County organizing against renewable energy developments – Fulton Sun
Bishop Davidson, R-Republic, Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, and David Tyson Smith, D-Columbia. Some have been receptive to the same concerns …

Sports

MSHSAA Basketball: North Platte vs Excelsior Springs – 2/1/2023
Excelsior Springs Boys Basketball Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Share Page: … vs, School Logo. North Platte Panthers · Excelsior Springs Tigers …

Lady Owl grapplers compete at Highway 13 Throwdown – Marshall Democrat-News
17-18 at Excelsior Springs High School. Tags: HigginsvilleLady Owls WrestlingMarshallWrestling. Latest Stories. Dennis E. Martz January 31, 2023 …

MSHSAA Basketball: Excelsior Springs vs Kearney – 2/7/2023
Excelsior Springs Tigers · Kearney Bulldogs. Loss (35 – 48), Central (St. Joseph), Loss (34 – 49). Loss (41 – 77), Fort Osage, Loss (51 – 56).

MSHSAA Basketball: Raytown South vs Excelsior Springs – 2/10/2023
vs, School Logo. Raytown South Cardinals · Excelsior Springs Tigers. -, Score, -. District Seed. 5 (7), Class Assignment (District), 4 (15).

Kearney’s interior defense highlights win over Oak Park – Courier-Tribune
They defeated Excelsior Springs by 38 points on Monday, Feb. 6. Kearney has just three games remaining on their regular season as they start to …

Featured

Chinese Spy Balloon Flies Over Excelsior Springs…Again? – Excelsior Citizen
Early in the week it was widely reported that there was a Chinese spy balloon flying over the Northwest part of

Cultural Guild Hosting Murder Mystery to Fund Scholarships – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Area Cultural Guild has announced their annual Murder Mystery fundraising event that generates funds for local youth…

Citizen Spotlight: Janet Wesley – Excelsior Citizen
Janet Wesley moved to Excelsior Springs in 1992 with her husband James on a “wing and a prayer” to be…

Citizen Spotlight: Marvin and Nancy Shepherd – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs Floral and Gifts, owned by Marvin and Nancy Shepherd, has been in business since 1982. With a passion…

Cornerstone Elementary Honors Phil Senger with New Book Collection – Excelsior Citizen
Cornerstone Elementary School proudly announced the opening of the Phil Senger Collection, a collection of books that celebrates the life and…

Efforts Underway to Fund Tommy McKown Memorial Shelter – Excelsior Citizen
After Excelsior Springs native Tom McKown was killed in a tragic boating accident at Lake of the Ozarks on August 21, 2022, his family and friends began searching for a way to memorialize the man they so sorely miss.

Chinese Spy Balloon Flies Over Excelsior Springs…Again? – Excelsior Citizen
Chinese Spy Balloon Flies Over Excelsior Springs…Again? … Photo taken by Courtney Cole on June 20, 2019 when there were three “orbs” flying over town.

Appleton City, Missouri was named after New York American publisher, William Henry… – NewsBreak Original
For a short time, the mineral springs in Appleton City was in competition with the largest mineral springs in Excelsior Springs.

Kearney couple offers marriage advice near Valentine’s Day – Courier-Tribune
Lois and Jim Harmon pose for a picture at their small wedding affair at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Excelsior Springs in 1959. Submitted Photo. The …

Black movers, shakers of early Excelsior history – Excelsior Springs Standard
Excelsior Springs was home to Dr. D.A. Ellett, his brother Fred, and W.A. Doxey and his wife, Alice, who owned and operated highly successful bath …

40 Best Girls’ Trip Ideas Just in Time for Galentine’s Day 2023 – Parade
Fine dining, shopping and spa experiences are waiting for you as well. There’s sure to be something for everyone! 32. Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

Joe’s Blog: Late March weather coming – FOX4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
The feature photo is from Terri Bruntmyer at the Excelsior Springs Community Center. Joe …

Obituaries

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

Jody Sparks – Maryville, TN – The Daily Times – Legacy.com
Lora Francisco (1964-2023) – Legacy Remembers
Marlys Irene Kommes (2/1/23) – Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Barbara O’Dell, Kincaid (1973-2023) – Legacy Remembers
Phyllis Craig (1938-2023) Legacy Remembers
Keasha Brooke Arbuckle Roberts – 921 News
Henry Herring (1925-2023) – Legacy Remembers
Edith Dean Stephenson – Maryville Daily Forum
Kenneth Dale “Kenny” Wellman – Hidden Valley Funeral Home