December 2024

The Excelsior Springs School District has officially announced the arrival and dismissal procedures for the new Lewis Elementary school, which is set to open when students return from winter break on Jan. 13.

Vera Davis Vera Mae (Anderson) Davis, 94, of Excelsior Springs passed away Dec. 13 after a long and fulfilling life.

I’ve recently jumped into the world of podcasts during my daily commute and it’s been such an interesting experience. With so many podcasts out there – everything from true crime to celebrity cooking – it’s easy to miss a local gem that highlights the unique stories and voices from our communities, “Ray County Voices” (RCV), hosted by the Richmond News.

Christmas time can stir up a complex mix of emotions. For most people, the holiday season is synonymous with joy and celebration. They dive into the festive atmosphere, decorating their homes, sharing meals with loved ones and exchanging gifts. However, with adulthood came a feeling of dread for the holiday, to the point of me even loathing Christmas.

Analese Happy and Lilly Goetz led Excelsior Springs to a top-10 finish in the girls team standings at The Battle at the Katy Trail. Happy, a sophomore; and Goetz, a first-year high schooler, each placed fifth at the Dec.

Ryne Marcum and Cooper Collins are Lee’s Summit Holiday Tournament champions. Marcum, a senior, won the 144-pound title.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS Ball security might be a focal point for the Excelsior Springs varsity boys basketball team moving forward, based on the Tigers’ two most recent losses. Excelsior Springs (0-7) committed 41 combined turnovers in those two defeats – 22 during an 83-36 Dec.

Orrick’s varsity girls basketball team “showed a lot of growth and got better” during last week’s I-70 Conference Tournament, according to coach Jonathan Kinder. The Bearcats turned that growth into a seventh-place finish.

Excelsior Springs continues to pursue its first win this season in varsity boys basketball. Following Tuesday’s home loss to Truman, an Independence-based school, the Tigers were 0-6 entering Thursday’s road meeting with Raytown South.

City leaders approved a new collective bargaining agreement for city firefighters, as well as a 60% hike in the water utility revenue surcharge. The new agreement, which aims to enhance working conditions, benefits and compensation for firefighters, was approved between the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 42 and the City of Excelsior Springs.