Excelsior driver involved in 2-vehicle collision
October 1, 2018—An Excelsior Springs driver was involved in a 2-vehicle collision on Friday, Sept. 28 in Clay County at Interstate 29 and Vivion Road. According to preliminary Online Traffic Crash...
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Tiger Pride Marching Band competes in Carrollton
October 2, 2018—The Excelsior Springs Tiger Pride marching Band competed in the Carrollton Band Day competition Saturday, Sept. 22 at Carrollton High School. JACKSON HOUSTON, Mary Grace Aldrich and...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Police Blotter (Sept. 18-Sept. 24)
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 1:49 a.m., 700 block of Tiger Drive, Springfield Police Department recovered a stolen vehicle from our city. The owner was contacted and will respond to pick up the vehicle in...
View ArticleJames Edward McKown Jr.
James Edward McKown Jr. April 14, 1932— September 24, 2018 James Edward McKown Jr. passed away in his sleep on Sept. 24, 2018. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 14, 1932 to James Edward...
View ArticleDan Alan Cates
Dan Alan Cates August 30, 1939—October 1, 2018 Dan Alan Cates, 79, of Kansas City, Missouri, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 at the Garden Valley Healthcare Center and Nursing Home in Kansas City, Missouri....
View ArticleChristopher Lee Collins
Christopher Lee Collins January 20, 1983—September 26, 2018 Christopher Lee Collins, 35, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, returned to his heavenly home on Sept. 26, 2018. Chris was born Jan. 20, 1983 in...
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Lawson man pleads not guilty to 11 felony counts of child abuse
October 3, 2018—A Lawson man has been released on bond following allegations he restrained children with zip ties or string and placed them in cardboard boxes overnight as punishment. At an arraignment...
View ArticleDelbert L. Stephens
Delbert L. Stephens February 23, 1925—October 3, 2018 Delbert L. Stephens, 93, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. A full obituary will be in the next issue of The...
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Tigers rally in Homecoming game against Odessa
October 5, 2018—The Excelsior Springs High School Tigers Football Team rallied in their Homecoming game, but fell short, losing to the Odessa Bulldogs 16-34. Head Coach Mark Faubion said the Tigers...
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Beacon Tire closes doors after 66 years
October 5, 2018—Beacon Tire Service, Inc. recently announced the closing of their business, which served the Excelsior Springs community for 66 years. Denise Siegel said the original plan included a...
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City Council designates Oct. 1 as ‘Purple Heart Recognition Day’
October 5, 2018—The Excelsior Springs City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to pass an ordinance designating Excelsior Springs as a Purple House City. Mayor Brad Eales read the proclamation...
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Barge takes over as senior center director
October 5, 2018—The new director of the Excelsior Springs Senior Center said he knows he must fill the huge shoes left by the previous director. Jeff Barge said as he still works to get his “sea legs”...
View ArticleAlma Louise Robinson
Alma Louise Robinson June 20, 1921—October 6, 2018 Alma Louise Robinson, 97, of Richmond, Missouri, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at Oak Ridge Assisted Living Facility, in Richmond. Alma was born on...
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Community Center offers life-saving skills to children with special needs
October 9, 2018—The Excelsior Springs Community Center recently embarked on a new mission to help others in the community feel involved by also teaching lifesaving skills for area children with special...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs man involved in 3-vehicle collision
October 9, 2018—An Excelsior Springs man was one of three parties involved in a collision occurring on southbound Interstate 35 at Levee Road 10 a.m. Tuesday. According to the report, a 2007 Chevrolet...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Community Center to become Safe Place
October 12, 2018—The Excelsior Springs Community Center will soon be designated a Safe Place, where area youth can obtain help in times of need. Community Center Director Jesse Hall said they will help...
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Fishing River Market opens
October 12, 2018—The owner of Olde Towne Mall said she tried to live by the Golden Rule and treat everyone the way she would like to be treated. “I love my customers and I tried to treat every single...
View ArticleRichmond driver sustains injuries in fiery collision
October 12, 2018—A fiery collision involving two semitractor-trailers sends their respective drivers to hospital with injuries. Missouri State Highway Patrol Tpr. G. E. Gundy investigated the collision...
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WEB leaders help transition sixth graders
October 12, 2018—Where Everybody Belongs, a middle school orientation and transition program, welcomes sixth graders at Excelsior Springs Middle School. Staff designed the program to help students feel...
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‘Three-headed Monster’ dominates season
October 12, 2018—The Tigers moved to a 6-1 season Friday night after a 47-17 win against Oak Grove. Head Coach Mark Faubion said the defense played extremely well. He said offense also played well and...
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