August 2024

Two properties approved for special use permits

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

Two Excelsior Springs properties have been approved for special use permits. Excelsior Springs Director of Economic Development Melinda Mehaffy presented considerations for two properties at a recent city council meeting.

AT A RECENT MEETING, city council members approved special use permits for two properties. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Rayville man faces two felonies

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

A Rayville man recently entered a plea of not guilty on two felony charges. Brian K.

GENA BURNHAM

1 year ago By News Staff

The Excelsior Standard, Aug. 9, 2024 Gena Burnham of Excelsior Springs passed away July 20, 2024.

ANA MARIA RIVERA

1 year ago By News Staff

The Excelsior Standard, Aug. 9, 2024 Ana Rivera Ana Maria Rivera, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully July 29, 2024, surrounded by her family.

BETTY JANE (GRUBBS) WILSON

1 year ago By News Staff

The Excelsior Standard, Aug. 9, 2024 Nov.

IN PICTURES: TIGERS GROWL ON GRIDIRON

1 year ago By News Staff

Jake Danneman, Excelsior Springs’ new head varsity football coach, and his Tigers have wrapped their offseason training. The Tigers, who are scheduled to begin preseason practices Aug.

HAYDEN O’DELL (left) keeps his eyes upfield as he fights off a block by Richmond’s Bryer Farnan.

Picollo, Royals make trade moves to prep for postseason run

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

J.J. Picollo has been busy the past few weeks trying to prepare the Kansas City Royals for a postseason run.

Picollo, the team’s executive vice president and general manager, started making moves July 14 with the acquisition of relief pitcher Hunter Harvey from Washington. Then, on Monday, he helped the Royals secure right handed-pitcher Michael Lorenzen from Texas.

Excelsior Estates audit reveals misconduct

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

The Missouri State Auditor’s Office (MSAO) has released a report revealing misconduct following an audit of the City of Excelsior Estates. The audit was initiated in response to a whistleblower complaint and revealed $37,000 in improper payments.

THE MISSOURI STATE Auditor’s Office (MSAO) recently released an audit of the city of Excelsior Estates after a report was filed through their whistleblower hotline. The audit revealed $37,000 in improper payments and more than $200,000 in questionable payments to a business associated with Gary Fesenmeyer Sr., former Excelsior Estates mayor, according to MSAO. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Heat-Quenching lemonade

1 year ago By News Staff

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EMMALYN BRAILE (from left), Amiah Williams, Adeline Bailey, Addison Frese, Madeline Colvin and Forest Bailey withstand the heat as they come together to organize and operate a delightful lemonade stand. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Tiger football hosts tourney honoring Bonuchi

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison

A new football coach at Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS) has made one of his first acts in a position of respect and charity. Jake Danneman recently put together the highly anticipated inaugural Vic Bonuchi Golf Tournament, a well-attended event held at the picturesque Excelsior Springs Golf Course.