Photographer Lani O’Dell ‘feeds her soul’ through art, travel
She nearly ran late to the interview, and the reason why would surprise no one who knows her. She rescued a sick raccoon she found in her yard.…
Beacon of sunflowers helps local farmer bridge divide
A scarf of bright gold among green fields lays just outside of Richmond. Planted by Ronnie Russell, over 10 acres of sunflowers, bright, cheerful faces turned uniformly to…
Lessons in integrity: Chief Shepherd leaves lasting impression on students
Integrity. The word resonates through the classroom, a point of topic and pride the students seem familiar with, as Chief Steve Shepherd, both at ease and in command,…
Praying Together begins new year
July 27, 2018 – A group gathers together to pray every month, hoping their words will help unite the community and prevent tragedy. Kimberly Barrera said she began the…
Open doors and open hearts benefit community
July 20, 2018 – He’s been in the newspaper a lot. Mostly he shows up in articles about football. He played for the Excelsior Springs Tigers. He worked hard…
Meet your neighbor: Carl Wilson
Carl Wilson said he can’t remember exactly when he came to Excelsior Springs because he came too many years ago. He served in the Army during World War…
UPDATE: Red Cross assists Excelsior residents after house fire
August 14, 2018—The Red Cross has been called in to assist a displaced family after…
Pompous Jack to bring high-energy performance to Excelsior Springs
A Kansas City area band plans to bring excitement to the BBQ & Fly-In on…
Making good food choices helps kids succeed
“I’m hungry!” Whether they are 8 or 18, kids need fuel, and they ask for…
Structure fire in Excelsior Springs calls out multiple departments
August 13, 2018—Around 11:10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 13., dispatch called Excelsior Springs Fire Department…
Annual barbecue contest promises fun for families
August 10, 2018 – On August 17, the air surrounding downtown Excelsior will grow thick with…
Excelsior Springs Police Blotter (July 31 – August 6)
Tuesday, July 31 12:03 a.m., 1000 block of Rowell St., James Wood, WM, 40, was…
‘That night was hell:’ Excelsior police officer remembers the flood
The Excelsior Springs Police Department worked with other area public safety officials to assist residents…
Crash on Interstate 35 sends Excelsior teen to hospital
At 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 6, Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated a two-vehicle crash…
