70-year-old Excelsior Springs woman ejected in crash: Missouri State Highway...
March 30, 2018 – Missouri State Highway Patrol recorded two arrests and three crashes during the week. At 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday March 21, a 70-year-old Excelsior Springs woman was transported by Air...
View ArticleNorma Gorsett to be honored by Good Samaritan Center
March 30, 2018 – The Good Samaritan Center is honoring the late Norma Gorsett by dedicating their annual Tortoise and Hare 5K to her memory. “Norma has always been a supporter of Good Samaritan Center...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Police Blotter (March 20 – March 26)
Tuesday, March 20 1:28 a.m., 500 block of S. Kansas City Ave.: Officers responded to a report of a male party sleeping in a stairwell. The party was not located. 6:06 a.m., 100 block of Miller Ave.: An...
View ArticleBlevins turns obstacles into opportunities
March 30, 2018 – Pastor Laura Blevins, of the First United Methodist Church of Excelsior Springs, exudes good humor, warmth, and excitement. There’s a feeling of forward movement around her as she...
View ArticleEdna Marie Creek
Edna Marie Creek October 30, 1936 — March 30, 2018 Edna M. Creek, 81, of Kansas City, died Friday, March 30, 2018. Visitation will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. with a Celebration of Life following at 2:30...
View ArticleJacquline Jane Ballinger
Jacquline Jane Ballinger February 24, 1942 — April 1, 2018 Jacquline J. Ballinger, 76, of Excelsior Springs, died Sunday April 1, 2018. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday April 5. Funeral...
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Sarah J. Ray
Sarah J. Ray November 21, 1965 — March 30, 2018 Sarah Evans Ray (Sarah Jane) died peacefully surrounded by family at Liberty Hospital on Friday, March 30, 2018 at the age of 52. Sarah was a two-time...
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Opportunity Café offers hope and long-term help
Opportunity Café is everything a good coffee shop should be. From the rustic barn wood walls to the bright overstuffed chairs, paired with the good, simple smell of coffee and fragrant baked goods, it...
View ArticleJack Lee Coleman
Jack Lee Coleman October 12, 1929 — April 3, 2018 Jack Lee Coleman, 88, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Missouri Veterans Home, in Cameron, Mo. Jack was born October...
View ArticleClay County Sheriff’s Office ‘Most Wanted’ criminals of the week
April 5, 2018 – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office releases a list of the “most wanted” criminals of the week. Of those fugitives listed, Clay County also releases information on a “fugitive of the...
View ArticleKansas City Royals inclusion inspires others
A sports arena, whether a basketball court or a baseball diamond, is the perfect platform for inclusion. This spring, the Kansas City Royals proved they are willing to do more than just light it up...
View ArticleLocal phone outages cause frustration on both ends
April 6, 2018 – Reports started coming in on Monday that many of those who utilize NewDawn Fiber were without phone service. While the ability to place outgoing calls was quickly addressed, people and...
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Robert F. Campbell
Robert F. Campbell February 27, 1935—April 2, 2018 Robert F. Campbell, 83, of Lake Ozark, Mo., passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 in Bentonville, Ark. He was born in Jefferson City, Mo., on February...
View ArticleAnna Marie Wynn
Anna Marie Wynn August 3, 1930— April 5, 2018 Anna Marie Wynn, 87, of Richmond, died Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond. Anna was born on August 3, 1930 in...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs man involved in crash: Missouri State Highway Patrol Report
April 6, 2018 – The following is the most recent report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP): March 30, 2018 — A Kansas City woman received minor injuries in a crash when her vehicle...
View ArticleThe Mug puts Excelsior Springs on the map as a coffee destination
April 6, 2018 – The Mug, located at 118 E. Broadway Street, puts Excelsior Springs on the map, as a coffee destination. The Mug was asked to be included as a destination on the KC Coffee Trip. The KC...
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Local House candidates respond to “Guns Everywhere” bill
April 6, 2018 – A bill referred to as the “guns everywhere” law recently passes a Missouri House rules committee. The bill would extend the list of places where gun owners can carry a concealed weapon,...
View Article‘Tis the season…to go mushroom hunting
April 6, 2018 – Late March to May — or when daytime highs reach the 60s and lows stay above 40 degrees — is when Missourians begin a time-honored (and tasty) tradition. Mushroom hunting. In Missouri,...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Police Blotter (March 27 – April 2)
Tuesday, March 27 12:07 a.m., 400 block of St. Louis Ave.: Officer responded in reference to someone inside the business with a flash light. Officer checked the business, which was secured, and no one...
View ArticleOliver Raymond Stolz
Oliver Raymond Stolz March 24, 1931— April 6, 2018 Oliver Raymond Stolz, 87, died April 6, 2018 at Liberty Hospital. He was born March 24, 1931 to Rose (Feld) and Fred Stolz in Lemay, Mo. He married...
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