March 2025

Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List remains crucial after 75 years

Body For 75 years, the 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List has assisted the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in tracking and capturing some of the most elusive and dangerous criminals in history, including 9/11 terrorist Osama bin Laden, serial killer Ted Bundy and mob boss James...

Three vie for two school board seats

Body Three candidates have qualified for the Excelsior Springs Board of Education, competing for two available seats in the April 8 election. The candidates are Anna Sue Spohn, incumbent Kalyn Goode and incumbent and current board president Tray Harkins.
Anna Sue Spohn

Spohn unopposed, shares policy insight

Body In the upcoming April 8 election, Excelsior Springs’ incumbent Mayor Mark Spohn is running unopposed for his city council seat. Spohn remains fully dedicated to his role as a leader in the community.
Mark Spohn

Baseballers eye another district title

Body MICAH DILLMAN Staff Reporter and SHAWN RONEY Sports Editor Excelsior Springs varsity baseball coach Aaron Holst and his Tigers have the chance to do something unprecedented in program history – win a fourth straight district title.
COOPER COLLINS (left), shown batting during a preseason jamboree, is among a slew of juniors suiting up for the Tigers in prep baseball. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Holst announces retirement after decades of dedication

Body After more than three decades of dedication to the Excelsior Springs School District a longtime teacher and coach has announced his retirement at the end of the school year, marking the conclusion of a career that has influenced countless students and athletes.
AFTER DEDICATING MORE than three decades to the students and athletes of Excelsior Springs, high school teacher and coach Aaron Holst has announced his retirement. He is pictured above (No. 44) in a dogpile after winning a baseball game in 2023. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Council approves street maintenance agreements

Body Three agreements have been approved for street maintenance projects to advance infrastructure improvements which will affect several neighborhoods. The Excelsior Springs City Council approved three agreements with McAnany Construction, Vance Brothers and All Pro Asphalt.