August 2025

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Wednesday, August 6 At 8:35 a.m., William Graham, 18, was arrested for possession of drugs; outside warrant service.

The Excelsior Standard, Aug. 15, 2025 Bradley Allen Church, 58, of Excelsior Springs passed away Aug.

After my recent scares of misplacing my phone and dropping my truck key in public places, I’m reluctant to go anywhere – even in my daydreams. But I can’t stay home, physically or mentally.

Excelsior Springs coach Cindy Price’s volleyballers have something extra to practice and play for this season: the program’s Captain of the Week award. “This is new this year,” Price said Monday in the high school gym as her girls helped Excelsior Springs kick off fall sports practices.

Oxford House Inc.’s bid to house up to 11 unrelated individuals at 21 Dawn Avenue was denied Tuesday after Excelsior Springs City Council members unanimously agreed the application did not meet federal disability housing standards.

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An upcoming gathering in Clay County will aim to save lives, offer hope and strengthen community ties in the face of a deadly and growing crisis. The Northland Coalition, partnering with Beacon Mental Health, will host a National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day event from noon to 1:30 p.m.