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SWAT arrests Lathrop man after hostage escapes

4 years ago By News Staff

LAKE ARROWHEAD – The Tri-County SWAT team arrested James Larson Jr., Lathrop, after a standoff in a Lake Arrowhead residence. Although “severely assaulted and tortured for two days,” the alleged victim later escaped to a neighboring house, called the police and had to undergo hospitalization, based on Clinton County Sheriff’s Office information and published reports.

J. LARSON JR. in custody

Investigative squad examines Excelsior Springs jail death

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Benjamin Chase, 21, Excelsior Springs, died while in custody in the city jail. Excelsior Springs Police Chief Gregory Dull said he asked the Clay County Investigative Squad to investigate “for transparency and accountability” to the public. Many departments ask for outside reviews of unusual circumstances for the same reasons, he said.

Area schools expect benefit from funding for school buses

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – “Full funding” for public school transportation might translate to hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Excelsior Springs and Richmond school districts. Richmond School District Transportation Director Jeff Southwick said, when the school year concludes in a few days, then the district will focus on possible savings.

JARET TOMLINSON assistant superintendent

Sheriff investigates alleged assaults

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating four reports that an Excelsior Springs School District staff member assaulted several Cornerstone Elementary School students. The sheriff’s investigation is separate from district and Missouri Childrens Division investigations.

Sheriff’s office investigating reports of assault on students

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating four reports that an Excelsior Springs School District staff member assaulted several Cornerstone Elementary School students.

The sheriff’s investigation is separate from district and Missouri Childrens Division investigations.

Clay County Sheriff continues its investigation on a Cornerstone teacher

County investigative squad examines city jail death

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Benjamin Chase, 21, Excelsior Springs, died while in custody and the death is being reviewed by another law enforcement agency, the Clay County Investigative Squad, Excelsior Springs Police Chief Gregory Dull stated. Dull said he asked for the outside investigation “for transparency and accountability” to the public. Many departments ask for outside reviews of unusual circumstances for the same reasons, he said. “They’ll determine exactly what happened,” Dull said.

The death of Benjamin Chase while in ESPD custody is under review

Orrick graduation time to reflect

4 years ago By Shawn Roney

ORRICK – Orrick’s class of 2022 experienced tragedies in the journey from pre-kindergarten through senior year. The 2014 tornado as fourth-graders.

SAVANNAH BARTLEY hugs a classmate during the opening processional. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

‘Treasure’ hunters clean highway

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

ELKHORN – Some people talk about Earth Day and what can be done for the environment, but several groups of area residents worked along Missouri Highway 10 near Elkhorn Elementary School to do more than talk.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY “treasure hunters” – one of several groups along Missouri Highway 10 near Elkhorn Elementary School – include, from left, Melody Miser, Mike Smith, Jennifer House, Jim Cox and Sheryl Cox. J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff

Guilty plea rendered on one of several bad-check charges

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

LIBERTY – Joshua Edward McCoy, 31, Excelsior Springs, pleaded guilty May 6 before Clay County Judge Tim Flook to one of several bad-check and other charges. “All the other cases remain,” Assistant Prosecutor Zachary McCoy said Wednesday.

Parks buys structure for space

4 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Parks and Recreation Department is getting a larger maintenance building. On May 2, the City Council approved Parks and Rec/Community Center Director Nate Williams’ request to buy a 60-by-64-foot building for $375,750.

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