January 2024

Body In a months-long investigation, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Operations Squad and Drug Trafficking Force have charged two people associated with fentanyl trafficking in Avondale.

Body The Clay County Public Health Center recently confirmed a measles case in a Liberty resident who also spent time at the Kansas City International Airport Thursday, Jan. 4, and North Kansas City Hospital Jan. 5-6.

Body The Excelsior Springs School Board was recently updated regarding the construction of the new Lewis Elementary School.

Body Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson has a passion for helping others outside of the courtroom. Through his mission to protect people within the community, including children and families, Thomspon wants to educate those who struggle with truancy.

Body Senate Bill (SB) 936, an act that would create provisions relating to new programs for post-consumer paint recycling, is gaining support in Excelsior Springs. Currently, the bill has been prefiled as of Dec.

Body The Excelsior Standard, Jan. 19, 2024 James Hallman James Ralph Hallman, 81, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully Jan.

Body The Excelsior Standard, Jan. 19, 2024 Ms.

Body The Excelsior Standard, Jan. 19, 2024 Butch Mullenax, 63, of Lawson passed on Jan.

Body The Excelsior Standard, Jan. 19, 2024 Lloyd Raymond Stilfield Jr., age 93, of Polo passed away Friday evening, Jan.

Body The Excelsior Standard, Jan. 19, 2024 ROBERT “BOB” DALE BISHOP Bob Bishop Robert “Bob” Dale Bishop, 68, of Holt and Mayview passed away peacefully Jan.