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In the upcoming November 5 General Election, two contenders are vying for the Missouri state representative District 53 seat: incumbent Republican Terry Thompson and Democrat Beth Grubb. Both candidates responded to a questionnaire from the Excelsior Springs Standard, providing detailed insights into their proposed plans and initiatives if elected.

A Kansas City man has entered a not-guilty plea for charges which allegedly occurred in Ray County. Dusenge Mukiza, 31, is facing one felony and two misdemeanor charges, including felony forgery, expired registration, and first offense operating a motor vehicle on the highway without a valid license.

Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) has shared valuable insights and resources on enhancing mental wellbeing and accessing local support services following the observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10.

As the general election draws near, the Excelsior Standard has distributed questionnaires to the candidates vying for the United States Representative District Six seat. This initiative aims to offer voters in-depth insight into the views and policies of the candidates.

The Community Bank of Missouri has recently teamed up with the American Bankers Association and financial institutions nationwide to launch a comprehensive initiative aimed at raising awareness about the persistent threat of phishing scams and check fraud. Recent data from the Federal Trade Commission reveals that consumers suffered an estimated $10 billion in losses due to phishing and other fraudulent activities in 2023, representing a substantial 13.6% increase from the previous year. Furthermore, a 2023 report from the Boston Fed indicates that instances of check fraud have nearly doubled since 2021, underscoring the escalating nature of this issue.

The Excelsior Standard, Oct. 11, 2024 With sadness, we share that Nancy Lee Matheys, 78, of Excelsior Springs passed away Sept.

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An Excelsior Springs man has been granted a bond reduction while facing two felony charges. Jacob R.

An ordinance addressing the fiscal year 2025 budget amendment was approved at a recent special city council meeting. “This budget amendment is presented to address the difficulty the city has experienced with personnel recruitment and retention in light of significant changes in compensation in our market,” said Excelsior Springs City Manager Molly Mc- Govern.