Excelsior Springs Weekly News Headlines

Here are some news headlines that you may have missed over the past month, collected and collated from a variety of news sources, all pertaining to Excelsior Springs.

City

City Council Approves Minor Home Repair Program for Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
August 15, 2022, Laura Mize of the City of Excelsior Springs Community Development Department presented a resolution to City Council Monday evening regarding a partnership between the city, Rebuilding Together KC, Inc., and Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. to provide a minor home repair program for the City of Excelsior Springs.

Council Sets Double Fee Permits for Rule Breakers – Excelsior Citizen
The Community Development Department presented a resolution to City Council Monday evening regarding a change to the fee schedule that would add a double permit fee when a property owner or contractor begins work without obtaining a permit. City staff have seen an increase in work being commenced without permits. When this happens, a Stop Work order is issued for the project, and all work must stop until a permit is obtained.

MoDOT Puts an End to “Sonic Pothole,” For Now… – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs residents were surprised this morning to discover a large crew of Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) workers set up along 10 Hwy intent on eliminating the legendary “Sonic Pothole.”

Job Corps Center Invites Community to Signing Day Event – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center will host a Signing Day event for students committing to the training program Thursday, Sept. 15, from 1–4 p.m. and welcomes any community member to attend.

Excelsior Springs City-Wide Garage Sale Has 70+ Homes Participating – Excelsior Citizen
In what will be the largest yet City-Wide Garage Sale, Excelsior Springs will be offering their future treasure for bargain hunters! Sales will begin on Thursday, September 8th and extend until Sunday, September 11th.

Clay County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Free Document Shredding Event – Excelsior Citizen
Residents who want to prevent identity theft can take advantage of a free Community Shredding Event from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, sponsored by Verimore Bank.

Excelsior Springs City Council – September 6, 2022 – Excelsior Citizen

City Holds Fishing River Watershed Workshop – Excelsior Citizen
A little over twenty gathered at the Excelsior Springs Community Center on September 7th for the latest in a series of opportunities for citizens to learn more about the Fishing River Watershed Study that is underway and give feedback in regard to flooding problems in the downtown.

Study continues on flooding reduction – Excelsior Springs Standard
That evening, they met at the Excelsior Springs Community Center for a workshop meeting about the Fishing River Watershed Study the city is helping to …

Train Merger Meeting Delivers Concern to Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
Area citizens gathered at the Montgomery Event Venue on Wednesday evening to learn more about how the proposed merger between railroad giants Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern will affect Excelsior Springs. The Surface Transportation Board’s Office (STB) sent representatives to several communities along the railway to share a Draft Environmental Impact Statement and to hear concerns and gather additional information as it pertains to the merger.

Additional coverage of this story: KSHB, Yahoo News, YouTube

Excelsior Springs to Participate in Missouri Good Neighbor Week – Excelsior Citizen
Missouri’s first annual Good Neighbor Week runs from September 28 through October 4, 2022. All Missourians are encouraged to participate by doing and reporting an act of neighboring and nominating someone as a great example of neighboring.

City of Excelsior Springs Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection – Excelsior Citizen
On Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 8:00AM to 12:00PM at the Excelsior Springs Public Works building at 103 E. Water Street, the City of Excelsior Springs will host a KC Water Hazardous Household Waste Materials collection.

Hazardous waste collection event Oct. 8 – Richmond Daily News
The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Household Hazardous Waste Event is scheduled for Oct. 8 in Excelsior Springs.

Public Safety

Overnight Shooting in Excelsior Springs Leaves One Dead, One in Critical Condition – Excelsior Citizen
An overnight shooting near downtown Excelsior Springs sent two local residents to the hospital in critical condition. Since then one of the victims has died as a result of their injuries. At approximately 12:11 AM a call came across police radio dispatching officers to the area of North Main Street on the report of “gunshots fired.”

Additional coverage of this story: KMBC, KSHB, Fox 4 Kansas City, KCTV 5, The Kansas City Star, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Fox34

Family, neighbors speak after Excelsior Springs shooting leaves woman dead, man critical – YouTube
The man who police say killed one person and critically hurt another in a usually quiet town, now in police custody.

“I Just Murdered My Wife,” Texas Sheriff Apprehends Excelsior Springs Homicide Suspect – Excelsior Citizen
At approximately 12:38 PM on September 7th the Floyd County Texas Sheriff’s Department arrested Keith Bass II (48) in connection with the Excelsior Springs shooting that left one woman dead and another man critically injured.

Additional coverage of this story: Fox 4 Kansas City, KSHB, KCTV5, Yahoo News

ESPD Get Confession and Weapon in Local Murder Case – Excelsior Citizen
More details have emerged from the September 7, 2022 homicide of Theresa Bass in Excelsior Springs, MO.

Additional coverage of this story: The Kansas City Star, Yahoo News, Fox 4 Kansas City, KSHB, EMEA Tribune

National Night Out Brings Families and Responders Together – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs Police Department hosted their National Night Out event at Siloam Park on Friday evening and they were nice enough to invite their friends from the Fire Department too.

Excelsior Springs Criminals Feel the Sting of Law Enforcement Efforts – Excelsior Citizen
On Saturday, August 20, 2022, criminals in Excelsior Springs received a rude awakening when the Excelsior Springs Police and Clay County Sheriff’s Departments teamed up in a proactive measure to address a number of crime-related issues within the community.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ reports for August 24, 2022 – 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 August 18, 2022. Remember, all parties are innocent until proven guilty.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ reports for August 31, 2022 – 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 August 31, 2022. Remember, all parties are innocent until proven guilty.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ reports for September 7, 2022 – 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 September 7, 2022. Remember, all parties are innocent until proven guilty.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ reports for September 14, 2022 – 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 September 14, 2022. Remember, all parties are innocent until proven guilty.

Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ reports for September 21, 2022 – 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 September 21, 2022. Remember, all parties are innocent until proven guilty.

Clay County Sheriff Announces Fall 2022 Citizens Academy – Excelsior Citizen
The Citizens Academy provides information about the daily operations of the Sheriff’s Office and increases rapport with the public to better inform or dispel any misinformation through an educational process.

Going 360: Combatting use of Fentanyl among teens in Kansas City area – KSHB
Excelsior Springs Police Chief Greg Dull worries that drug dealers are changing their tactics. “They are even packaging it in colored pills, …

US Schools Will Now Carry Overdose Medication – Newsy
… it in colored pills, presumably to make it attractive to a younger and younger group,” said Chief Greg Dull, at Excelsior Springs, Mis…

You’re Going the Wrong Way – Excelsior Springs Standard
… and they ranged all the way from 69 and 33 (Highway) all the way to 69 and Vintage in Excelsior Springs,” Clay County Sheriff’s Office…

Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 4 arrests on Saturday, September 3 – KTTN
An Excelsior Springs resident was arrested late Saturday night in Daviess County. 24-year-old Trevor Naylor was accused of misdemeanor driving …

Troopers Arrest One in Daviess County Saturday – KCHI Radio
An Excelsior Springs man was arrested by State Troopers in Daviess County Saturday night. At about 10:05 pm, 24-year-old Trevor J Naylor was …

‘Best Friends’ Pit-Bull Politics Ignores Attacks, Deaths, Cruelty – CityWatch Los Angeles
Excelsior Springs is a city but also part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The municipal shelter in Kansas City is reportedly managed by Brent …

Excelsior Springs man injured in crash on Business Highway 10 – KTTN
The Highway Patrol reports an Excelsior Springs man sustained moderate injuries when his vehicle struck a tree in Ray County on Wednesday night, …

7-year-old boy injured in crash on Route C in Ray County – KTTN
A private vehicle took the passenger, a seven-year-old boy, to Excelsior Springs Hospital. The car traveled east on Route C before crossing the …

Lawson woman injured in crash on Route D – KTTN-FM 92.3 and KGOZ
No injuries were reported for the driver of the pickup, a 17-year-old girl from Excelsior Springs. The vehicles traveled east on Route D before ..

School

Fall Sports and Activities Guide for Excelsior Springs High School – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Citizen in partnership with the Excelsior Springs School District is proud to bring you this Fall Sports and Activity Guide.

ESHS Activities Schedule and Scores – Excelsior Citizen

School District Receives Coveted Meritorious Budget Award – Excelsior Citizen
The Excelsior Springs School District under the leadership of Superintendent, Dr. Travis Hux has been awarded, for the first time ever, the Association of School Business Officials'(ASBO) Meritorious Budget Award (MBA).

School Board Recap: District Moving Forward with Plans for New Elementary in Downtown – Excelsior Citizen
Superintendent, Dr. Travis Hux reviewed the next phase of construction for the Excelsior Springs School District, which is part of the District’s Long Range Facility Plan.

T-Mobile Grants Another $1 Million to Champion Small Towns – Business Wire
Excelsior Springs, Mo.: Build out and renovate vacant space in a school building into a 1200 square-foot satellite pediatric and dental clinic for …

Sports

Excelsior Springs alum makes Las Vegas Raiders active roster – FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
Former Excelsior Springs Tiger Sam Webb survived the final cuts and was named to the active roster for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Fred’s Football Forecast – Week 2 – Lee’s Summit Tribune
The Tigers opened the new season with a road loss at Blue Springs South … LS West at Blue Springs (Jake’s Take) … Excelsior Springs at Raytown

Sports Shorts: Thursday, Sept 1 – Maryville Daily Forum
… their season in the Cameron Tournament last weekend where the team went 2-3 with wins over Lathrop and Excelsior Springs. They lost games to…

Morton’s walk-off homer boosts Fort – The Examiner
Fort Osage scored two runs in the fifth inning to take a 4-2 lead, but Excelsior Springs tied it with two runs in the top of the sixth to tie it.

Kearney makes quick work of Excelsior Springs in 44-6 win – KCTV 5
Kearney makes quick work of Excelsior Springs in 44-6 win.

Kearney dominates Excelsior Springs | Football – mycouriertribune.com
16, Kearney defeated Excelsior Springs 44-6. The Bulldogs played discipline, intelligent football against the Tigers’ on a warm fall night.

High School Football Scoreboard: See how your Missouri, Kansas high school fared Friday – The Kansas City Star
Blue Springs 34, Fort Osage 32. Blue Springs South 52, Raymore-Peculiar 34 … Kearney 44, Excelsior Springs

Friday’s Missouri high school football scores – KTLO
Kearney 44, Excelsior Springs 6. Kennett 52, Caruthersville 27. Kickapoo 35, Waynesville 8. Kirksville 34, Moberly 14

High School Scores – Mon 9/19 | KMMO
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 9, LEXINGTON 0.

Friday night lights: See how your Missouri or Kansas football team fared this week – The Kansas City Star
Blue Springs 35, Blue Valley 28. Blue Valley Southwest 49, Spring Hill 26 … Excelsior Springs. 0. Blue Springs South.

Week 5 high school football scores – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Smithville 42, Excelsior Springs 8. South Harrison 16, Polo 8. South Shelby 13, Clark County 6. Southern Boone 49, Versailles 7.

Featured

Citizen Spotlight: Ryanne Wilkins – Excelsior Citizen
Courage, dedication, and passion are just a few of the traits needed to run a small business, and Excelsior Springs native and owner of Style by Ry, Ryanne Wilkins has demonstrated she’s got all three.

Citizen Spotlight: Kent Powell – Excelsior Citizen
A pillar of the community, Kent Powell really knows how to put a smile on the faces of Excelsior Springs residents, literally and figuratively.

Citizen Spotlight: Jeff and Jessica Meyer – Excelsior Citizen
Excelsior Springs High School teachers Jeff and Jessica Meyer are a young couple focused on helping the youth of Excelsior Springs succeed.

Citizen Spotlight: Scott Schwab and Gannon Boone – Excelsior Citizen
Scott Schwab and his son Gannon Boone work together each day to make a positive impact on the community of Excelsior Springs.

Shamrock Ranch Wows Attendees at Ribbon Cutting Event – Excelsior Citizen
The Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Shamrock Ranch event venue and VRBO left attendees in awe of the fabulous amenities and generous accommodations available to guests.

Woods Memorial Blesses Community Even as Doors Close – Excelsior Citizen
The Woods Memorial Christian Church (417 Concourse Ave) is no longer meeting as a congregation and their building has been sold, but that hasn’t stopped them from blessing Excelsior Springs with over $300,000 in donations to local organizations before they completely disband.

Missouri Preservation Holds First “Show Me Social” in Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
Missouri Preservation is not new to Excelsior Springs. In fact, they’ve been working in partnership with the City of Excelsior Springs and the Excelsior Springs Historic Preservation Commission on a number of different projects in the City, primarily trying to save the Hall of Waters.

Photoblog: Second Fridays in Downtown Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
Second Fridays in downtown Excelsior Springs was celebrated this weekend, with shops staying open later and guest artists being featured.

BluBox Boutique Expands Into Nearby Space – Excelsior Citizen
Last week BluBox Boutique made a quick move across the street to a larger space that will allow them to expand their business.

Missouri Photo Workshop Focuses on Excelsior Springs – Excelsior Citizen
Every year over the past eight decades the Missouri Photo Workshop has visited a small Missouri town with the goal of documenting everyday life there…

The Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs debuts a major renovation – Kansas City Magazine
While the tourism industry walked on eggshells in 2020, the 130-year-old Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs began a bold renovation.

9 Things to do This Weekend in KC – Kansas City Magazine
The Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs debuts a major renovation. While the tourism industry walked on eggshells in 2020, the.

Thousands throng to County – Marion County Record
Crafter Amanda Schwartz of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, said it was her first year to have a booth at Hillsboro’s Arts and Crafts fair.

Griggs, Charles triumph at Electric City Speedway – USRA Racing
(6) 07 Daniel Harris, Excelsior Springs, Mo. 6. (7) 53 Charlie Laizure, Harrisonville, Mo. 7. (11) 55 Lance Dixon, Topeka, Kan.

VPL Expands Markets to Support More of the Healthcare Industry – prweb.com
Recently, VPL has added a number of standalone hospitals to its client list, including Edgerton Hospital, Excelsior Springs, Prairie Ridge Health, …

Want to Make Your Stay at Hotel a Nightmare? Try These 6 Missouri Hotels – KSIS Radio 1050AM
The Elms Hotel & Spa. This hotel is pretty historic. Our former President, Harry S. Truman stayed …

People Drive From All Over Missouri to Eat at This Tiny but Legendary Diner – Only In Your State
You can’t miss Ray’s Diner, tucked along East Broadway Avenue, in Excelsior Springs. Its bright red signage and classic storefront is a throwback …