Local residents deal with onslaught of the Japanese beetles
July 13, 2018 – They start at the top of the trees, working their way down, eating every bit of foliage in their path and leaving behind them the…
Meet your neighbor: Ronnie Drew
July 11, 2018 – Ronnie Drew moved to Excelsior Springs from Atlanta by way of Kansas City a decade ago. He said he liked the area after doing some…
Not your grandmother’s quilts: Local woman shares love of sewing with youth
Bold, beautiful colors and carefully chosen textures combine with precise stitches. Some include surprising themes, from Harry Potter to a favorite video game. Another incorporates a poem written…
Renovations begin on iconic Excelsior storefront
June 22, 2018 – The Brunke Hardware building will return to an old look after receiving a facelift. The new owners decided to purchase the old building and restore…
The heart and spirit of the law
From the Reverend Jeremy Blevins, Richmond United Methodist Church June 22, 2018 – We have been bombarded by pictures, as well as audio and video clips of migrant children…
Blackburn joins Standard staff as managing editor
June 22, 2018 – A faculty member of Arkansas State University gave her a nickname— not something typically done with students, but he felt it was warranted. Kim Possible.…
Summer months cause hazards for motorcycles
As more motorcyclists ride into the summer months, many wish to remind others of potential…
Clay County woman says she fell asleep with daughters in car
July 11, 2018 – The local woman whose two children died at their home outside…
Fines, Kimsey retire from Excelsior Spring Police Department
Two of Excelsior Springs Police Department longest tenured officers retired June 29 leaving behind over…
Area man sentenced to child abandonment
July 10, 2018 – An Orrick man will spend time in prison after pleading guilty to…
New life after loss: McKowns welcome baby girl Henley Jane
July 6, 2018- Henley Jane may only be a month old, but her story started a…
New school attendance policies emphasize importance of student presence
July 6, 2018 – Excelsior Springs High School and Middle School put forth a new attendance…
Deceased girls identified, mother arrested on unrelated felony charges (Video)
July 6, 2018 – The two little girls found dead in rural Clay County near Kearney…
2 sisters found dead east of Kearney
July 5, 2018 – Two young sisters, both under the age of 5, were found not…
