July 2024

For Kayden Rogers, her favorite part of high school softball is building relationships. “I have enjoyed the lasting relationships and seeing my teammates succeed at ESHS,” said Rogers, who’ll be a junior this fall at Excelsior Springs.

Orrick varsity 8-man football coach Kirk Thacker and his Bearcats had their game faces on for this week’s team camp. “We’re all business.

The Excelsior Standard, July 26, 2024 Kenneth Curtis Powers, 40, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully in his sleep July 16, 2024. Born April 20, 1984, in Excelsior Springs to Wayne and Frances (née Love) Powers, he was the second of four children.

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The Excelsior Springs City Council has approved an ordinance to allow backyard chickens in certain situations. The updated ordinance received support from all council members, with the exception of Councilman John McGovern.

An Orrick man has posted bond after the Ray County Prosecutor’s Office and the defense agreed upon a proposed order from the judge. Brandon M.

After 11 years of service to the district, a prominent community member has announced this will be their final year before retiring. Excelsior Springs School District (ESSD) Superintendent Dr.

An invasive non-native species, the Japanese beetle, is rapidly spreading throughout Missouri, showing a strong affinity for particular plants and foraging in groups of up to 25. For those grappling with the Japanese beetle invasion in their Missouri gardens, the University of Missouri Extension (MUE) shares effective strategies for battling these destructive pests and protecting beloved plants.

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A Kansas City man has been released from jail, where he was held on robbery charges, after a local judge reduced his bond following the approval of a reduced bond for offenses allegedly committed in Excelsior Springs.