October 2024

Following a successful tenure as leader of the U.S. Navy Submarine Readiness Squadron (SRS) 32, an Excelsior Springs native handed over the reins to a fellow Navy officer, ensuring a smooth leadership transition within the squadron.

The Excelsior Standard, Nov. 1, 2024 Wanda Mills Wanda May (Pointer) Mills, 85, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Oct.

The Richmond News, Nov. 1, 2024 Michael Palier Michael Palier, 63, Richmond, passed away Oct.

The Excelsior Standard, Nov. 1, 2024 Robert G.

The Excelsior Standard, Nov. 1, 2024 Jonathan Rodgers Sr.

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Thursday, October 10 At 12:58 a.m., Jason Brower, 44, was arrested for outside warrant service.

A historic run for Excelsior Springs in varsity girls tennis has ended. On Oct.

Orrick and Santa Fe will meet again in varsity 8-man football. Friday night, the Bearcats (3-6) will host Santa Fe (1-8) in District 4 Tournament play, with the winner to face undefeated and top-seeded Braymer/Breckenridge Nov.

Excelsior Springs varsity boys soccer coach Zac Ganzer and his Tigers were looking to start a new winning streak entering Wednesday’s regular-season finale with visiting Grandview. With Monday’s home loss to Smithville, the Tigers saw their most recent winning tear end at 10 games.

Excelsior Springs could soon get another crack at Kearney in varsity 11man football. With a win Friday on the road againstVan Horn in the Class 4 District 8 Tournament, the Tigers (2-7) would advance to face top-seeded and undefeated Kearney Nov.