Local resident treated after eight-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 35
December 10, 2018—Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated an eight-vehicle collision at 6:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10 in Clay County on southbound Interstate 35 near mile marker 10. According to...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Police Blotter (Nov. 27-Dec. 3)
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 3:24 p.m., 100 block of E. Forest Lane, Officers responded to a report of property stolen by a known party who was also reported to be a felon in possession of a firearm. A...
View ArticleGalloway announces plans to beginClay County audit
December 14, 2018—The Missouri Auditor announced plans this month to start the audit of Clay County requested by the public through a petition drive. A petition drive leader, Jason Withington, provided...
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Dubious Claims given Keystone Award
December 14, 2018—The Clay County Economic Council awarded Dubious Claims Brewing Company a Clay County Keystone award this week for their efforts to make Clay County a better place to live and work....
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Powell looks back on Excelsior Springs practice with fondness
December 14, 2018—For one Excelsior Springs dental establishment, a highlight of his almost 45-year career came right before retirement. Dr. Kent Powell, who began practicing dentistry in Excelsior...
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Museum Newspaper Digitization a reality
December 14, 2018—Microfilm copies of newspapers in the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives have been preserved in a digital version for generations to come. Volunteer Jan Marasch said the project,...
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Everett set to lead Excelsior High School as new principal
December 14, 2018—The fall 2019 semester of Excelsior Springs High School will have a new principal. Current vice-principal Christen Everett will take the reins on July 1. She said she looks forward to...
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BREAKING: Structure fire calls out Excelsior Fire
December 17, 2018—Excelsior Springs Fire Department dispatched at approximately 4:15 p.m. this afternoon to a structure fire in Excelsior Springs. A structure fire at 225 Valley Street called out...
View ArticleGordon Ray Wilson
Gordon Ray Wilson April 5, 1958—December 15, 2018 Gordon “Butch” R. Wilson, 60, of Deepwater, died December 15, 2018. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., with Memorial Service following at 7 p.m.,...
View ArticleRobert Elmer Bales
Robert Elmer Bales Robert Elmer Bales, 94, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away Dec. 17, 2018. Cremation and private service. Arrangements provided by Bross & Spidle Funeral Home.
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Police Blotter (Dec. 4-10)
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 3:59 a.m., 200 block of E. Broadway Ave., Joseph Abela, BM, 26, was arrested on an Excelsior Springs warrant for fail to appear on a false report with a bond of $500. He was...
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BREAKING: Collision knocks out stoplights at busy intersection
A two-vehicle collision at 69 Highway and Vintage Drive in Excelsior Springs resulted in portions of the area blocked off for emergency personnel. Brittany Zegers | Staff photo December 20,...
View ArticleState Accessor’s office kicks off Clay County audit
December 21, 2018—The Clay County audit process began Tuesday in a public meeting held by state auditor staff and county officials. The audit, brought forth by a petition of concerned Clay County...
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Excelsior tuba player helps break world record
December 21, 2018—As an Excelsior Springs High School student recently took part in Tuba Christmas, he also helped do something quite extraordinary, he helped break a Guinness World Record. While...
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Murder suspect released on bond
December 21, 2018—Officials released an Excelsior Springs man charged for the murder of his son on bond Tuesday, Dec. 18. Olin S. Tannery Defendant Olin S. Tannery appeared with counsel and with...
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Fields indicted by grand jury, arraignment scheduled for Jan. 9
December 21, 2018—A Grand Jury indictment was filed on a former Excelsior Springs resident Friday, Dec. 14 on three charges relating to sexual misconduct with a child less than 12-years-old. Daniel J....
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Chamber announces award winners
December 21, 2018—The Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual holiday and awards banquet at the Elms Hotel and Spa on Wednesday, Dec. 19 with nearly 200 guests in attendance. The...
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Smoke at The Oaks dispatches Excelsior Springs Fire Christmas Eve
Excelsior Springs Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to a call at The Oaks Apartments located at 117 South Street Monday. Brittany Zegers | Staff photo December 24, 2018—At approximately 10:25...
View ArticleRichard Lynn Baker
Richard Lynn Baker May 4, 1949—December 23, 2018 Richard Lynn Baker, 69, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. Graveside service will be held Friday, Dec. 28 at Polley Cemetery at...
View ArticleExcelsior Springs Police Blotter (Dec. 11-17)
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 3:52 p.m., Dunbar and Kimball Avenue, Tina Whitmore, WF, 38, was arrested on a Cameron Police Department failure to appear warrant for shoplifting with a bond of $131.50. She...
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