September 2025

Excelsior Springs might’ve turned a corner over the weekend in varsity volleyball, based on what coach Cindy Price saw during tournament play in Chillicothe. “We’ve struggled at times this season and allowed teams to get too many points without breaking their momentum, but this weekend, the girls played with more poise than we’ve seen,” Price stated Sunday via email.

Excelsior Springs leaders have approved the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year, authorizing spending and revenue plans for every department and fund from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026.

The long-awaited trial of an Excelsior Springs man accused of murder, rape and other felonies has been pushed back nearly a year from its original setting of Dec. 1, 2025.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS’ Lillah Shue tracks the ball for a play against Kearney. Sports coverage continues on page 5..

“ I felt very humbled just to get a little taste of what the first responders went through on that tragic day. -- Ryder Rempel Excelsior Springs firefighters joined hundreds from across the region in Kansas City to honor the 343 FDNY members who lost their lives on Sept.

Capital improvement officials approved financial reports and authorized a $25,000 replenishment of the city’s technology fund, ensuring continued investment in infrastructure and modernization efforts.

‘POSITIVE’ THINKING Excelsior Springs’ performance in varsity softball competition over the weekend gave coach Megan Gilbertson reason to cheer. The girls went 3-2 at the Ozark Fall Festival, a Sept.

For Excelsior Springs coach Brett McKenzie, the Tigers’ 1-0 loss Sept. 13 to The Barstow School continued a concerning trend with his varsity soccer squad.

Parker Floyd had at least two reasons to enjoy the night of Sept. 12.