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
Citizens Dive into Data at City’s Watershed Open House – Excelsior Citizen
On March 8th, the City of Excelsior Springs hosted an open house meeting at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives to provide community members …
Community Center Construction Update – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs Community Center’s Special Projects Manager Jesse Hall sent out an update in regard to the expansion of the Community Center’s …
Council Recap: Policy Amendments and Sewer Credits – Excelsior Citizen
The city council has been busy considering a number of amendments and ordinances that could impact the way the city…
School
School District Hosts Open House for Proposition Lewis – Excelsior Citizen
For the last three years the Excelsior Springs School District has been busy making renovations and building a new elementary for the growing …
School Board Recap: Administrative Moves, Healthcare Cost Increase – Excelsior Citizen
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ESHS Prom-Palooza – March 27, 2023 – Excelsior Citizen – YouTube
Excelsior Springs High School is holding a Prom-Palooza on March 27, 2023, from 6 PM to 8 PM where students can come and shop for free prom ..
Business
KC Cabinetry and Stone is Proud to Announce That They Now offer Countertops in Kansas City – Digital Journal
Their new line of products will include a wide variety of styles and materials to suit any need, including granite, marble, quartz, and quartzite …
Copperhead Boutique Celebrates Soft Open – Excelsior Citizen
Copperhead Boutique and Floristry had their soft opening on Saturday, March 25 during the Sippin’ Into Spring event in Downtown Excelsior Springs.
Elms Hotel to Host Easter Brunch – Excelsior Citizen
The Elms Hotel & Spa is inviting the community to hop on over for a special buffet-style holiday brunch on Easter Sunday, April 9th!
Public Safety
Early Morning Police Raid Leads to the Arrest of 3 – Excelsior Citizen
In a joint operation on Sunday morning, the Excelsior Police Department and Clay County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant in the area of N. Jesse James and Rowell in Excelsior Springs, MO.
Technicalities Send Timothy Haslett’s Case to New Grand Jury – Excelsior Citizen
Timothy Haslett, who was indicted by a Clay County grand jury last month on nine counts on charges of kidnapping…
Haslett Pleads Not Guilty on Return to Trial – Excelsior Citizen
Timothy Haslett Jr. appeared in court on charges brought against him by the state’s APA (Attorney for…
Suspect Charged with 1st Degree Assault and Armed Criminal Action After Shooting on Titus Ave – Excelsior Citizen
On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in the early in the morning at approximately 5:57 AM, officers were dispatched to the 100…
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for March 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 March 23, 2023 – Excelsior Citizen
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff,
Family Safe in Monday Afternoon Home Fire – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs Fire Department was called to a house fire that was called into Excelsior Springs Police Department at approximately 3:05pm…
Technical issue sends Timothy Haslett’s case, others back to grand jury – KMBC
Haslett is being held in the Clay County Jail on a $3 million bond. Previous reporting on the Timothy Haslett case out of Excelsior Springs.
Clay County court issue will send kidnapping case back to grand jury – FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
The Clay County prosecutor said an error will send several cases to a new grand jury, including an Excelsior Springs man accused of kidnapping.
Man under arrest following shooting in Excelsior Springs, victim expected to survive – KMBC
A man is under arrest following a shooting Wednesday morning in Excelsior Springs. The shooting happened shortly before 6 a.m. in the 100 block of …
One person hurt in Excelsior Springs shooting – FOX4
The Excelsior Springs Police Department is investigating after one person was hurt in a shooting Wednesday morning.
Excelsior Springs shooting leaves victim with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries – KSHB
The victim was transported via EMS to an area hospital and is currently stable, according to the Excelsior Springs Police Department. An individual …
Clay County prosecutors send Haslett case back to grand jury – The Kansas City Star
Haslett, who is accused of holding a 22-year-old woman against her will in his Excelsior Springs basement and raping her repeatedly, was indicted by a …
Clay County prosecutors send Timothy Haslett case, other cases back to grand jury – Yahoo News
A technical issue forced Clay County prosecutors to send accused Excelsior Springs kidnapper and rapist Timothy Haslett’s case and others back to …
Man under arrest following shooting in Excelsior Springs, victim expected to survive – KMBC
The shooting happened shortly before 6 a.m. in the 100 block of South Titus Ave.
Excelsior Springs Police Investigating Shooting – NewsBreak
One person hurt in Excelsior Springs shooting – FOX4
Just before 6 a.m. officers were called to a home in 100 block of S. Titus St. Once on scene, police located a victim with non-life threatening …
Excelsior Springs shooting leaves victim with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries – KSHB
A suspect was taken into custody. Officers and EMS were dispatched to the shooting in the 100 block of South Titus Avenue just before 6:00 a.m. Upon …
Clay County prosecutors send Haslett case back to grand jury – The Kansas City Star
The Clay County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office sent Timothy Haslett’s case and other cases back to a grand jury after a technical issue.
Clay County prosectors send Timothy Haslett case, other cases back to grand jury – Yahoo News
A technical issue forced Clay County prosecutors to send accused Excelsior Springs kidnapper and rapist Timothy Haslett’s case and others back to …
Excelsior Springs Police Investigating Shooting – Missouri – Liveuamap
Excelsior Springs Police Investigating Shooting. Get and explore breaking Missouri local news alerts & today’s headlines geolocated on live map on …
Residential mail delivery to change due to safety concerns – Richmond Daily News
Postal employees continue to experience safety issues during mail delivery in the Wood Heights area, according Excelsior Springs Post Office City …
Incident – Gun Violence Archive
3-15-2023 Missouri Excelsior Springs 1-0. Location. March 15, 2023. 100 block of S Titus Ave Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Excelsior Springs man pleads not guilty to sex crimes – FOX4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
Officers arrested him in October after a woman told Excelsior Springs Police Haslett kidnapped her, then held her for weeks while sexually assaulting …
Accused Excelsior Springs kidnapper, rapist arraigned again – KSHB
The Excelsior Springs man accused of kidnapping a woman and then sexually assaulting and beating her for a month in the basement of his residence …
Excelsior Springs Shooting Update – NewsBreak
Authorities in Excelsior Springs have released more information in regards to Wednesday morning shooting that left one man hospitalized with …
2 firefighters injured battling house fire near Excelsior Springs – FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — Two firefighters are injured following a house fire outside Excelsior Springs, Missouri Monday afternoon.
Firefighter taken to hospital after battling fire just outside of Excelsior Springs, Missouri – YouTube
The fire is in the area of the 25000 block of NE 136th Street just outside of Excelsior Springs, Mo.Subscribe to KMBC on YouTube now for more: …
2 firefighters injured battling house fire near Excelsior Springs – YouTube
Two firefighters are injured following a house fire outside Excelsior Springs Monday afternoon.
House fire in Clay County injures 2 firefighters – KCTV
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) – A house fire in unincorporated Clay County injured two firefighters on Monday afternoon.
2 firefighters injured, 1 hospitalized battling fire in Excelsior Springs – NewsBreak
Two firefighters were injured Monday afternoon battling a house fire out the outskirts of Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
Firefighter taken to hospital while battling Clay County fire – KMBC
The fire is in the area of the 25000 block of NE 136thStreet just outside of Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Injured firefighters cleared to return to duty in Excelsior Springs – KSHB
Two firefighters were injured Monday afternoon battling a house fire out the outskirts of Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Firefighter taken to hospital after battling blaze in Clay County, Missouri – 4State.News
The fire is in the area of the 25000 block of NE 136th Street just outside of Excelsior Springs, Mo, according to the Excelsior Springs Police ..
2 firefighters injured in Excelsior Springs fire released back to work – Courier-Tribune
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS — Two Excelsior Springs firefighters injured while fighting a house fire in unincorporated Clay County earlier this week have …
Political
This Week in Missouri Politics – March 12, 2023 – The Missouri Times
Reggie St. John secures local firefighter endorsement in Excelsior Springs race.
Bill prohibiting university diversity statements passes committee – Website County Citizen
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, wrote himself, was met with opposition and skepticism from Democratic members of the committee.
Missouri House votes to cut corporate, personal income taxes by $1 billion – Missouri Independent
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs. “We are collecting more in tax revenue than is necessary to cover essential services,” Richey said.
Missouri House Republicans advance bill cutting corporate, individual income taxes – The Kansas City Star
Doug Richey, an Excelsior Springs Republican, said on the floor. “This is not reckless”. Last October, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican, …
Missouri House advances plan to cut corporate income tax rate – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs. The sponsor of the plan, Rep. Dirk Deaton, R-Noel, urged lawmakers to support the proposal.
Bill Prohibiting University Diversity Statements Passes Committee – Website County Citizen
Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, wrote himself, was met with opposition and skepticism from Democratic members of the committee.
Editorial Roundup: Missouri-Harrison Daily
Doug Richey, an Excelsior Springs Republican and sponsor of an anti-DEI bill, that “things like this are going to stop amazing academic minds from …
Sports
Beloved Coach Bonuchi to Join MO Sports Hall of Fame – Excelsior Citizen
Vic Bonuchi, legendary football, wrestling, and baseball coach at Excelsior Springs High School, will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of …
Youth Basketball 2023 – TeamSideline.com
Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation.
MSHSSA Wrestling: Excelsior Springs vs Central (St Joseph) – MSHSAA
Excelsior Springs vs. Central (St. Joseph) Girls Wrestling Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
MSHSAA Basketball: Excelsior Springs vs Chillicothe – MSHSAA
Excelsior Springs vs. Chillicothe Boys Basketball Monday, December 11, 2017
Prep baseball roundup: Grain Valley ekes out pair of wins to open season – The Examiner
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 1, WILLIAM CHRISMAN 0: Three Excelsior Springs combined for a no-hitter as William Chrisman fell in its season opener.
Featured
GriefShare – Excelsior Springs Baptist Church
Excelsior Springs Baptist Church. 1500 Rosalea St, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 • Directions. The GriefShare experience.
Historical Markers in Excelsior Springs, Missouri – The Historical Marker Database
Missouri, Clay County, Excelsior Springs — Hall of Waters — Clay County Historical Society — Historic Landmark — …
Lake Doniphan Conference & Retreat Center – Where to Stay America
Lake Doniphan Conference & Retreat Center, Excelsior Springs – Nestled in 300 acres on the eastern edge of historic Excelsior Springs, …
Creative cocktails with a historic flare at The Elms Hotel – Missourinet
The historic ELMS Hotel and Spa in Excelsior Springs is known for being a relaxing getaway, with fantastic food and drinks.
Obituaries
The following are obituaries of those who have connections to Excelsior Springs. Click here for all Excelsior Springs obituaries.
Sandi June (Muselman) Hoover – KTTN-FM 92.3 and KGOZ
She was born on November 1, 1961, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri the daughter of Ralph Isiah Muselman and Lorraine Izetta (Lorri) (Muselman) …
Louella Bollman Obituary (1947-2023) – Legacy Remembers
Survivors include her children, Melinda (John) Humphrey of Excelsior Springs, MO, Paul Ferguson of Independence, MO, Kevin Bollman of St. Joseph, …
Joyce Jalyne (Jordan) Cunningham – The Highland County Press
She also served as a pastor’s wife and helped start and manage a Christian bookstore in Excelsior Springs, Mo. She is survived by her husband, Joseph …
Teresa Berry (1960-2023) – Legacy Remembers
She graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1978 and moved to North Kansas City shortly thereafter. While working at Farmland, she met Wilbur …
Randy Allen Taylor – NewsBreak
Randy Allen Taylor, 58, of Excelsior Springs sadly passed away on March 6, 2023, at the home in Excelsior Springs of natural causes. He was a…
John C. Lewis – Hannibal Courier-Post
John was born August 30, 1958, in Excelsior Springs, MO to Charles L. Lewis and Kathryn L. Church Lewis. Survivors include his mother, …
Carol Scott (1936-2023)- Independence, MO – The Examiner – Legacy.com
Survivors include her son, David L Scott, her two grandchildren Alyssa Marie (Scott) Handley of Excelsior Springs and Christopher Lee Scott of …
Richard Vincent Grabill – KTTN-FM 92.3 and KGOZ
On December 16, 1952, he married Sarah Jane in Excelsior Springs, Missouri and to this union, five children were born, Rick, Larry, …
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