Joy Marie Payne (September 24, 1994 – July 5, 2018)
Joy Marie Payne, age 23, was taken to be with Jesus on July 5, 2018. Joy was born on September 22, 1994, to Don and Nita Payne. She is a lifelong resident of Lawson, Missouri, graduating from the class...
View ArticleMeet your neighbor: Ronnie Drew
July 11, 2018 – Ronnie Drew moved to Excelsior Springs from Atlanta by way of Kansas City a decade ago. He said he liked the area after doing some work in Kansas City for a company that does painting...
View ArticleFines, Kimsey retire from Excelsior Spring Police Department
Two of Excelsior Springs Police Department longest tenured officers retired June 29 leaving behind over 70 years in combined service. Sgt. John “JP” Fines and Sgt. Jeff Kimsey left ESPD with almost 39...
View ArticleSabrina C. Shelton (August 23, 1991— July 3, 2018)
Sabrina C. Shelton, 26 of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at her home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 13 at Mosby Baptist Church in Mosby, Missouri, with interment...
View ArticleBernice L. Knapp (October 7, 1923—July 9, 2018)
Bernice L. Knapp, 94, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at the Excelsior Springs Convalescent Center. The family will receive friends from Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, July...
View ArticleBrian Ernest Nickols (August 24, 1962—July 9, 2018)
Brian Ernest Nickols, 55, of rural Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 9, 2018 at his home. Brian was born in Kansas City, Kansas on August 24, 1962 to Haze Ernest...
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Kaiylee Morgan Frogge (August 6, 1995—July 5, 2018)
Kaiylee Morgan Frogge, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018, following complications from an asthma attack. She was born August 6, 1995. Kaiylee will be remembered as an...
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Clay County woman says she fell asleep with daughters in car
July 11, 2018 – The local woman whose two children died at their home outside of Kearney on July 4 said she fell asleep in the car with her two daughters the night before, and woke the next morning to...
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Local residents deal with onslaught of the Japanese beetles
July 13, 2018 – They start at the top of the trees, working their way down, eating every bit of foliage in their path and leaving behind them the skeletal remains of the leaves—and they are, by all...
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Summer months cause hazards for motorcycles
As more motorcyclists ride into the summer months, many wish to remind others of potential hazards for riders. Jared Sartin, former Wood Heights police chief, said he began riding motorcycles at the...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Fire Department upholds core values through acts of kindness
July 13, 2018 – An Excelsior Springs Fire Department crew made a difference Saturday in one local woman’s life. Fire Chief Paul Tribble said members of his crew going above and beyond what people...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Police Blotter (July 3 – July 8)
Tuesday, July 3 1:09 a.m., 1700 block of W. Jesse James Road, Officers arrested Misty Silkwood, WF, 21, for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Regon Meierer, WF, 22, possession of...
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Statistics show low life expectancy, high tobacco use in Excelsior Springs
July 13, 2018 – The latest data from the Clay County Health Department displays an alarming trend in Excelsior Springs. The average lifespan for zip code 64024 shows markedly lower than surrounding zip...
View ArticleRick Lynn Farrow (October 14, 1961—July 9, 2018)
Rick L. Farrow, 56, of Liberty, Missouri, died Monday, July 9, 2018. He was born October 14, 1961. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 20, at Barbee Memorial Presbyterian Church....
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Property tax increase on August ballot still under scrutiny
July 13, 2017 – With a property tax to help fund the Hall of Waters and Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives on the Aug. 7th ballot, many residents still express concern over the potential rise of...
View ArticleClay County Administrator and Chief Budget officer Dean Brookshier resigns
July 19, 2018 – The Clay County Commission accepted the resignation of the Clay County Administrator and Chief Budget officer. Dean Brookshier submitted his resignation to the commission on Wednesday...
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Excelsior Springs School District passes preliminary budget for 2019
The Excelsior Springs Board of Education approved the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2019 at their June 25 regular meeting. Superintendent Dan Hoehn presented the budget to the board. Missouri law...
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Besherse celebrates form, color in figure painting
The point of view in the art seems up-close, colorful and playfully fluid—much like the artist himself. Local artist Bobby Besherse possesses a very technical background. Currently, he works at Liberty...
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2018 Tiger Hall of Fame winners inducted
A number of Tigers received the honor of induction into the 2018 Tiger Hall of Fame on Wednesday, July 11. Anthony Price is inducted into the ESHS Hall of Fame. Amy Galey, Chad Kilgore, Anthony Price,...
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Meet your neighbor: Nave Sisters
Ramy and Arianne Nave Ramy Nave, age 7, and younger sister Arianne, age 6, said they have lived in Excelsior Springs their whole life. Ramy, who will enter second grade in the fall, loves to study...
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