Excelsior Springs Weekly News Headlines – May 22-June 4, 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
Celebrate Kindness with MCPL’s Summer Reading Program! – Excelsior Citizen
Summer is just around the corner, and the Mid-Continent Public Library’s Excelsior Springs Branch is gearing up to celebrate kindness through an exciting Summer Library Program.
Excelsior Springs City Council Recap, May 15, 2023 – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs City Council plays a central role in guiding the future city.
The Battle for Stone Crossing: Neighbors Unite to Strike Down Short-Term Rentals – Excelsior Citizen
In a remarkable display of community engagement, residents of the Stone Crossing neighborhood came together at a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
Aquatic Center Nears Completion: Final Touches and Testing Underway – Excelsior Citizen
The highly anticipated Excelsior Springs Aquatic Center is entering its final phase of construction, with completion drawing near.
Ray County Commission meets Tuesday, June 6 – KMZU
Excelsior Springs, Missouri City Manager Molly McGovern will present the Fishing River Watershed Study report. Planning and Zoning Administrator, …
Business
Community Bank of Missouri Recognized as One of Kansas City’s 5 Strongest Small Banks – Excelsior Citizen
Community Bank of Missouri, a notable financial institution with a branch in Excelsior Springs, has been chosen as one of Kansas City’s five strongest small banks by the prestigious Kansas City Business Journal.
Excelsior Springs Farmers Market Returns with Kickoff Event – Excelsior Citizen
ES Chamber of Commerce Chair Abigail Douglas (left) and ES Farmers Market Director Tammy Murphy. Photo by Brian Rice The much-anticipated kickoff …
Wild Bunch Car Show Leaves Attendees Yearning for More – Excelsior Citizen
Wild Bunch Craft Mall in Excelsior Springs became a hub of automotive excitement as it played host to a thrilling “Fast and Furious” car show that …
Agritourism Conference, Bus Tour Set For July Around Excelsior Springs – Central Mo Info
Missouri Farm Bureau’s annual agritourism conference and bus tour returns to …
Plan a Kansas City summer staycation with these pool day passes and rentals – Yahoo News
The Elms Hotel and Spa in Excelsior Springs offers $50 day passes and multiple cabana rentals starting at $300 for up to six people.
8 Ideal Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in Missouri – WorldAtlas
If you are looking for a place to relax and unwind on your three-day weekend, the Elms Hotel and Spa in Excelsior Springs is a great option.
Dish & Drink KC: Dole Whip at KC Whip and Company and paletas at Palacana – Kansas City Pitch
… for private events, but you can also track it down at local public celebrations like the Excelsior Springs Waterfest from June 23-24.
New Builds Being Discussed for Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Springs Standard
New builds being discussed for Excelsior Springs. Thu, 06/01/2023 – 14:35. Posted in: News. A 40-unit, 55-plus senior affordable housing project …
Schools
School Board Recap May 9, 2023 – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs School District proudly honored Megan Deere and Sarah Carlyle as the Classified Employees of the Month for May 2023.
Baseball Tigers Head to Final Four, Eyeing Championship Title – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Tigers baseball team is roaring with excitement as they have advanced to the final four of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Class 4 Baseball Championships.
Excelsior Springs High School Senior Awards Ceremony Honors Achievements – Excelsior Citizen
TheExcelsior Springs High School Senior Awards Ceremony, held on May 11, 2023, was a momentous event that celebrated the achievements and …
ESACC instructor enters temporary retirement – Excelsior Springs Standard
After 22 years of service, Excelsior Springs Area Career Center (ESACC) is saying goodbye to long-time instructor John Potter as he retires from …
Public Safety
Joint Operation in Excelsior Springs Leads to Multiple Arrests – Excelsior Citizen
In a meticulously planned and executed operation, the Excelsior Springs Police Department (ESPD) joined forces with the Clay County Sheriff’s …
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for May 26, 2023 – 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 May 26, 2023.
Lawson Man Dies in Three-Vehicle Crash East of Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
A fatal crash involving three vehicles occurred on Route M, just north of Clevenger Road Saturday morning at approximately 10:20 AM.
Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for June 1, 2023 – 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 June 1, 2023.
Man killed walking along train tracks in Excelsior Springs – Courier-Tribune
The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating after a man walking along train tracks was killed by a passing train in rural.
Pedestrian killed by train in Excelsior Springs – KMZU.com
Investigators from Kansas City and the Missouri Highway Patrol assisted Excelsior Springs Police to investigate a fatal …
Man killed walking along train tracks in Excelsior Springs – St. Joseph News-Press
According to the Excelsior Citizen news site, officers also located a dog with a red collar at the scene they believed was the victim’s, …
Jury recommends more than 50 years in prison for Missouri mom – KSIS Radio
A jury has recommended that a Missouri woman whose two young daughters died inside a hot car in 2018 be sentenced to more than 50 years in prison.
Structure fire investigation underway – Excelsior Springs Standard
An Excelsior Estates structural fire is under investigation for “suspicious circumstances,” according to Lawson Fire Chief Gene Nolker.
Deputy shies away from hero title after helping teen in crisis – Courier-Tribune
This includes Clay County deputies as well as North Kansas City, Smithville, Kearney, Excelsior Springs and Gladstone police.
Motorcycle rider from Lawson dies in three-vehicle crash east of Excelsior Springs – KTTN-FM 92.3 and KGOZ
A resident of Lawson was killed near Excelsior Springs when the motorcycle he was riding collided with an oncoming car.
Two Excelsior Springs Residents Arrested on Drug Charges Thursday – Northwest MO Info
The first arrest is reported at 7:55 P.M. as Troopers arrested 32-year-old Excelsior Springs resident Anna M. Holder for felony possession of a …
DWI charge against Kansas City council candidate dropped after arresting officer fired – The Kansas City Star
According to the citation, an Excelsior Springs police officer pulled her over around 10:20 that night after noticing that her 2012 Mercedes 350 …
KCPD’s missing persons unit is back, but advocates for vulnerable women ‘haven’t heard anything’ – KCUR
A Kansas City woman’s escape from an Excelsior Springs home where she was being held captive in October sparked outrage, and confirmed fears …
Sports
Tigers Baseball Team Finishes Strong at MSHSAA Final Four – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Tigers baseball team fought valiantly in the MSHSAA Final Four, showcasing their skills and determination on the field.
Tigers Baseball Head to Final Four, Eyeing Championship Title – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Tigers baseball team is roaring with excitement as they have advanced to the final four of the Missouri State High School …
Dalton Layton – Excelsior Springs 5′ 10.75 – High Jump – MSHSAA Class 4 District 8 – May 13, 2023 – Athletic.net
1. Zachary Proctor, 12, 6′ 5.25 · Kearney. 3. Dalton Layton, 12, 5′ 10.75 · Excelsior Springs
Photos: Excelsior Springs 9, Maryville 0 – Maryville Daily Forum
Photos: Excelsior Springs 9, Maryville 0. By JON DYKSTRA The Forum · Jon Dykstra. Sports Editor
Spoofhounds fall in Excelsior Springs in sectionals – Maryville Daily Forum
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — When Adam Patton, Cooper Loe, Blake Katen and this season’s seniors arrived with the Spoofhound baseball program, …
Bugged ‘Til the End, Soccer Lady Hornets Blanked in Finale – Constitution Tribune
… School soccer Lady Hornets junior back Maci Johnson steps into a direct free kick 55 yards away from the Excelsior Springs goal in the second …
Boonville baseball’s season ends in quarters; Fulton’s dream run continues – Columbia Missourian
The Pirates were ousted by Excelsior Springs, while the Hornets saw off St. Charles West to the reach the Class 4 semifinals.
Kaelan Bedford (7) tosses his bat and takes off towards first base – Columbia Missourian
The stands were packed with Boonville Pirates fans, but the rallying cry of the Excelsior Springs Tigers supporters could be heard each time a …
Pirates drop quarterfinal game against Excelsior Springs, 7-2 – Boonville Daily News
Excelsior Springs, 28-12, will advance to the Final Four in Ozark, … night in a Class 4 quarterfinal game against the Excelsior Springs Tigers.
Missouri high school track and field results: State championship team, individual scores – The Kansas City Star
Excelsior Springs 0; T48. Warrensburg, 0. Event winners and KC-area finalists. 100: 1. Moore, MICDS, 10.69; 3. Wedington, Grandview, 10.75; 4.
Caiden Hazel launches a ball from the pitcher’s mound – Columbia Missourian
… from the pitcher’s mound on Thursday in Boonville. In the early innings of the game, Excelsior Springs was able to score several runs on Hazel.
2 Kansas City-area high schools win state titles in baseball, softball – FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
… (Blue Springs, Rockhurst vs. Liberty North, Kearney) and semifinals (Excelsior Springs, Barstow) that are playing this weekend and next week.
Nixa, Catholic, Ash Grove are in high school baseball semifinals. Here’s what to know. – Springfield News-Leader
Notably, Excelsior Springs played Willard three times this season and went 1-2 — winning the first game of a doubleheader on April 4 before losing the…
MSHSAA Class 4 baseball semifinals: Springfield Catholic vs Excelsior Springs – Springfield News-Leader
Scenes from a Class 4 state baseball semifinal between Catholic and Excelsior Springs at Sky Bacon Stadium in Ozark on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Video: Catholic 3, Excelsior Springs 2 – Ozarks Sports Zone
VIDEO: Catholic 3, Excelsior Springs 2. Posted: May 31, 2023
Logan Ripper delivers walk-off winner in eighth as Springfield Catholic beats Excelsior – Scorebook Live
Then Ripper came through with a clutch two-out RBI single to cap off a dramatic 3-2 win over Excelsior Springs in the Class 4 semifinals at Sky …
In Lorentzen’s first year as coach, Fulton baseball finishes fourth in state – Fulton Sun
OZARK — The Fulton Hornets took the lead first and tied it in the top of the sixth, but the Excelsior Springs Tigers loaded the bases in the …
Local high school baseball season ends with two Callaway County schools placing at State – KRCG
In Class 4, Fulton’s amazing postseason run concluded with a 6-5 loss to Excelsior Springs in the 3rd place game. Hornets lost in the final inning …
South Callaway settles for second, Fulton fourth in Ozark – Prep Sports – Columbia Missourian
… tie its Class 4 third-place game at 5 in the top of the sixth, but four singles in the bottom of the seventh gave Excelsior Springs a 6-5 win.
Wagner holds on for All-American victory – BassFan
4th: Anthony Johnson, Excelsior Springs, Mo., 15 bass, 42-09, $21,000 (includes $7,000 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus) 5th: Jesse Wiggins, Addison, …
New A-A leader catches 20-pound stringer – BassFan
5th: Anthony Johnson, Excelsior Springs, Mo., 10 bass, 30-12 6th: Tyler Trent, Nathalie, Va., 10 bass, 27-10 7th: Jimmy Neece, Jr., Bristol, …
WagnerWins All-American Tournament at Hartwell | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource – Bass Resource
4th: Anthony Johnson, Excelsior Springs, Mo., 15 bass, 42-9, $21,000 (includes $7,000 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus) 5th: Jesse Wiggins, Addison, …
MSHSAA Baseball: Springfield Catholic vs. Excelsior Springs – MSHSAA
Excelsior Springs Spring Season Baseball Class 4 State Tournament Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Share Page: Location. 4400 N 19th St. Ozark, MO 65721.
Player Page | Luke Hudson – Baseball Factory
Excelsior Springs, MO; Excelsior Springs High. Grad 2013; Ht 5’9”; Wt 150 lbs; Throws Right; Bats Right; Arm 69 mph; 60 YD 7.66 Sec; Class.
Catholic gets walk-off from Logan Ripper to advance to second-straight championship – Springfield News-Leader
Ripper’s game-winning rip put the Fightin’ Irish in the MSHSAA Class 4 State Semifinals with a 3-2 win over Excelsior Springs. Thursday will be …
Video: Catholic 3, Excelsior Springs 2 | Ozark Sports Zone
MSHSAA Class 4 baseball semifinals: Springfield Catholic vs Excelsior Springs – Springfield News-Leader
Scenes from a Class 4 state baseball semifinal between Catholic and Excelsior Springs at Sky Bacon Stadium in Ozark on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Pictures: Catholic 3, Excelsior Springs 2 – Ozarks Sports Zone
Fighting Irish rally late, advance to championship game – OzarksFirst.com
But Excelsior Springs battles back, two on and two out in the second, Cooper Collins singles to left center, Broc Suek and Colson Moore both score …
Featured
Lake Maurer Retreat Center Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Fun-Filled Day! – Excelsior Citizen
Lake Maurer Retreat Center’s Centennial celebration was a resounding success, as the community flocked to the campgrounds on a beautiful Saturday.
Citizen Spotlight: Alice Stowe Turns 102! – Excelsior Citizen
Alice Stowe sat comfortably at the dining room table at the Aspire Senior Living Facility, patiently waiting for her lunch, surrounded by well-wishes and love, as helium balloons floated gently above her chair.
Excelsior Springs Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes in Memorial Day Ceremony – Excelsior Citizen
The community of Excelsior Springs came together in a moving Memorial Day ceremony held at the memorial park near the American Legion/VFW Hall on Veteran’s Drive in downtown.
Family Honors the Life of Daniel Wainscott in Emotional Memorial – Excelsior Citizen
The family of 37-year-old Daniel Wainscott, who lost his life after being struck by a train near his residence in Excelsior Springs on May 21, 2023
Many Witnesses Claim They Saw a ‘Shooting Star’ UFO Over Missouri – 100.9 The Eagle
One report came from Excelsior Springs while the other originated in Ballwin. Notice how similar their reports are. I’m sharing their exact words …
Reduce, reuse, recycle for summer – Excelsior Springs Standard
Remains of African American Nun Found Intact Spark Global Pilgrimage to Missouri Abbey – TDPel Media
People from various locations, such as Excelsior Springs, Omaha, and Kansas City, made the journey to experience what they considered a modern-day ..
Body of Sr. Wilhelmina, African American Foundress, Placed in Glass Case – ACI Africa
Among those who came on Monday were Tonya and William Kattner, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri. “You’ve got to experience the magic and the miracle …
KCPD’s missing persons unit is back, but advocates for vulnerable women ‘haven’t heard anything’ – KCUR
A Kansas City woman’s escape from an Excelsior Springs home where she was being held captive in October sparked outrage, and confirmed fears …
ES community honors the fallen on Memorial Day – Excelsior Springs Standard
The Excelsior Springs community gathered at the American Legion downtown to honor and remember those who lost their lives while serving in the …
Obituaries
The following are obituaries of those who have connections to Excelsior Springs. Click here for all Excelsior Springs obituaries.
Josh Whorton (1979-2023)
Glenda Lenore Minnick
Michael Vernon, Sr. (1968-2023)
Patrick Coffman (1954-2023)
Mollie Sue Morton
Albert Anderson (1935-2023)
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