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Woodruff sentenced, plea deal drops 6 felonies

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

A Wood Heights man who originally faced seven felony charges has pleaded guilty to just one and may serve no prison time if he successfully completes a 120-day Department of Corrections program. James Wayne Woodruff Sr., 66, recently entered a guilty plea before Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Dennis A.

Residents press city on mining damage, council tackles infrastructure

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

Residents living along Cameron Road filled the Excelsior Springs City Council chamber to plead for help with blasting, dust and property damage they say has worsened since Ideker began expanding its mining operations.

Donnici’s opens for business

1 year ago By News Staff

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DONNICI’S ITALIAN DELI AND MARKET hosts a ribbon-cutting event to signify the opening of the business. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Kehoe urges REAL ID, deadline approaching

1 year ago By News Staff

With the REAL ID enforcement deadline of May 7 approaching, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is urging residents to enhance the security of state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards by obtaining a REAL ID-compliant card.

Kids paint, plant flowers at Dr. Seuss event

1 year ago By News Staff

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MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff JAXSYN BERRY-LEWIS (left) makes art with the help of his mother.

Resource fair connects residents with support

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

Organizers of the Excelsior Springs Community Resource Fair are offering a closer look at the inspiration and goals behind this growing effort to connect residents with vital services. The fair, set for May 14 from 3-5 p.m.

Eagles host D r. Seuss kids ’ party

1 year ago By News Staff

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KASHTON WILLIAM HURT shows off a Dr. Seuss book while wearing his Cat in the Hat costume. See more photos on Page 4. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Trial set for Lawson man

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

A Lawson man was denied a request to modify his bond after a Ray County judge set a jury trial in a case alleging multiple child sex crimes. James M.

ES grad aims to make hometown proud

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

Excelsior Springs native Kenzlee Mc-Daniels is preparing to take her volleyball journey to the collegiate level and along the way, she hopes to make her hometown proud. McDaniels, 18, will attend Missouri Valley College this fall on a volleyball scholarship, continuing a passion she’s pursued since she was nine years old.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS alumni Kenzlee McDaniels commits to Missouri Valley College. Submitted

Local man denied bond modification, road rage incident

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

An Excelsior Springs man has been denied a request to modify his bond while facing two serious felony charges tied to an alleged road rage shooting in November 2024. James M.

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