December 2020

COVID-19 BY THE NUMBERS

3 years ago By News Staff

SOURCES: State, Ray and Clay health departments, Johns Hopkins University J.C. VENTIMIGLIA | Staff NUMBERS in this graphic are “accumulated.” That means the death and case totals listed for this week include not just deaths over the past several days, but all deaths since the virus started in each venue..

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Parson reactive, but not proactive vs. COVID-19

3 years ago By News Staff

Gov. Mike Parson took a positive step on behalf of Missourians this month in the fight against COVID-19, but the step he took is merely reactive – acting to address the suffering being wrought as the virus spreads – versus proactive, which would have prevented the virus from spreading in the first place.

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For unto you is born this day ... a savior

3 years ago By News Staff

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

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The Little Pieces

3 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Scores of shoppers browsed and bought at the annual Mistletoe Market at the Montgomery Event Venue, many having no idea how much work goes into the “simple” crafts on display at some of the tables.

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Bye bye 2020, come on 2021

3 years ago By Dustin Danner

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers have ended the 2020 portion of their varsity boys wrestling season on a high note. The grapplers finished the calendar year with two competitions – a Dec.

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Raytown administrator to lead Excelsior schools

3 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Raytown School District’s assistant superintendent of support services, Dr. Travis Hux, will serve as the new Excelsior Springs School District superintendent.

School Board President Tray Harkins confirmed the board’s Dec. 14 decision.

“It’s all said and done now,” he said Friday.

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District releases virus strategy

3 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs School District COVID Task Force stated virus numbers have caused Westview Elementary to remain virtual until the end of the semester. Whether the Christmas break will help to end that school’s closure or lead to additional school closures is unclear, District Assistant Superintendent Jaret Tomlinson said.

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County complies with K.C. regulations

3 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

LIBERTY – After another court fight, Clay County agreed Dec. 7 to submit to Kansas City’s zoning authority.

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City could raise fees to play golf

3 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Excelsior Springs Golf Course fees might rise in 2021. General Manger Kyle Hurst has proposed the City Council raise fees, starting New Year’s Day to “help us continue to maintain the high-quality course conditions.” “We’ve done some research to comparable courses in the area (to) see where we are and where we’d like to be … to keep the course at … as high a level and even improved throughout the year,” Hurst said at the Dec.