Library summer closure confirmed, plans made for summer programs
May 25, 2018 – The Excelsior Springs Mid-Continent Public Library branch, one of the first locations slated for improvements, will be closed starting Monday, June 11. The branch will…
Peoples joining Impact Africa Baby Rescue, provide hope, healing for hurting mothers
May 18, 2018 – Tonnie Peoples, a 2011 graduate from Excelsior Springs High School, works full-time as a registered nurse at North Kansas City Hospital, and PRN at Excelsior…
Volunteers could bring hot meals back to shut-ins
Home-bound residents who receive Meals on Wheels may be able to again receive the daily, hot meals once provided for them, instead of the frozen meals delivered weekly.…
Two sisters: On the ground and in the air
Two sisters, both from Excelsior Springs, have taken on the world in very different ways. One has looked skyward, and become a pilot, while the other has kept…
Three-year-old Sofie raises awareness for neurofibromatosis
Sofie is a sweet, sunny blonde three-year-old girl growing up in Excelsior Springs. She also has Neurofibromatosis Type I, or NF1. Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that can…
Local impact of CVS purchase of Excelsior Springs Red Cross Pharmacy
As previously reported by The Standard, the local Red Cross Pharmacy, located at 1018 N. Jesse James Rd., is part of the larger purchase of the Red Cross…
Excelsior graduate injured in crash: MSHP report
ESHS grad injured in crash On Friday, May 18, Excelsior Springs High School student Danton…
Explosive Wood Heights board meeting ends with calls for mayor’s impeachment
May 25, 2018 – Tense orderliness dissolved into explosive anger during the course of Monday’s Wood…
New ALDI location planned for Excelsior Springs
A brand new ALDI location is being planned for the corner of 69 Highway and…
Northbound 69 Hwy. near McCleary temporarily down to one lane due to crash
May 23, 2018–Northbound 69 Hwy., south of McCleary Rd., is temporarily down to one lane…
Excelsior Springs Police Blotter (May 8 – May 14)
Tuesday, May 8 12:13 a.m., 200 block of Lovers Ln.: Simnein O. Morst, BM, 19,…
Excelsior residents in need provided help with rising sewer costs
May 18, 2018 – In reaction to the recent sewer rate increase, the City of Excelsior…
Tom Mayfield, filler of buckets, retires from ESSD
Tom Mayfield has greeted generations of students entering the Excelsior Springs School District. He made…
Excelsior man impersonates officer, interferes in traffic stop: MSHP report
An Excelsior Springs man was arrested by Missouri State Highway Patrol officers after interfering in…
