August 2024

EXCELSIOR POLICE

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Thursday, July 11 At 12:25 a.m., Brendon Parsons, 38, was arrested for failure to appear.

Witt, Royals keep pace in AL playoff race

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Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and his fellow Royals are on the edge of playoff contention with roughly six weeks left in the Major League Baseball regular season.

Led by Witt, who was named American League (AL) Player of the Month for July, the Royals were 64-52 and in third place in the AL Central Division entering this weekend’s two-game interleague series with St. Louis at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals have won seven of their last 10 entering the series.

City encourages community input for comprehensive plan

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The City of Excelsior Springs is embarking on an exciting journey to develop a new comprehensive plan for the future grown and development of the community. The comprehensive plan delves into the intricate fabric of the community, addressing critical aspects such as infrastructure, housing, transportation and the economic and cultural needs of the burgeoning population.

Rogers named AAU All-American

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For an Excelsior Springs prep athlete, the track and field season didn’t end with state competition. Kinley Rogers, a Class 4 state qualifier in two events this spring at the high school level, competed in three field events in the 17-18 age group at the AAU Junior Olympics, held July 31-Aug.

Red Cross announces blood shortage

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Amidst scorching heat and the exodus of people for their last summer trips, the American Red Cross is confronting a dire shortage of blood. Since the beginning of July, the Red Cross has faced a significant drop of over 25% in the national blood supply.
Red Cross announces blood shortage