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A proposed expansion of multifamily housing near North Jesse James Road is moving forward in Excelsior Springs. Council members approved a rezoning request during a recent meeting for property at 940 North Jesse James Road, allowing the land to be rezoned from a C-O (non-retail business) district to R-3 (cluster, townhouse and garden apartment).

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Wednesday, May 20 At 9:00 a.m., Jennifer Needles, 50, was arrested for animal neglect or abandonment.

The Excelsior Standard, June 6, 2026 Carol Lautenschlager Carol Jean (Williams) Lautenschlager was born Dec. 21, 1947, in Kansas City and passed away May 23, 2026.

A Clay County massage therapist charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation has been granted modifications to several of her bond conditions. Tong Fu, 55, of Kansas City, has been charged with second-degree sodomy in connection with an alleged incident at a Liberty massage business, Meidi Massage.

Excelsior Springs reduced the time needed to complete its annual audit by more than half while earning a clean opinion on its fiscal year 2023 financial statements, though auditors identified five findings city officials continue to work to address.

A local journalist who has spent the past several years covering Richmond, Excelsior Springs and the surrounding communities has been selected for a statewide award recognizing excellence among young newspaper reporters.

A BALD EAGLE recently visited Excelsior Springs after landing near the city’s wastewater treatment plant. The bald eagle is an iconic symbol of freedom, courage and strength in the United States..

A new Clay County initiative is seeking the public’s help in locating individuals facing serious criminal charges who remain at large. The Ten Most Wanted program is a collaborative effort between the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, other local law enforcement agencies and Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers.

Children will soon have an opportunity to meet some special visitors as a local church invites families to begin a summer adventure inspired by one of the Bible’s most recognizable stories. Calvary Christian Union will host a petting zoo at 2 p.m.

Excelsior Springs High School students wrapped up the school year with strong academic performances as dozens earned recognition for their classroom achievement during the second semester. Principal Dr.