May 2026

City leaders recently recognized Mental Health Awareness Month with a proclamation emphasizing the way mental health affects individuals, families and the broader community. Mayor Sonya Morgan presented a proclamation during a recent city council meeting, recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month to Excelsior Springs Hospital Psychiatric Services staff member Brenda Wilzbach.

Excelsior Springs city officials are pursuing a proposed $750,000 state grant for downtown revitalization aimed at helping preserve historic commercial buildings while supporting tourism, economic development and long-term investment in the downtown district.

CONTENDER Lane Overholtzer contended for a state title in boys golf this week. The Excelsior Springs junior placed eighth at the Class 3 state tournament, held Monday and Tuesday at the Sedalia Country Club.

Hands-on history

During his year at Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS), Booker O’Neill made a noteworthy impression on campus, according to Doug Baker, district athletic director. Now, O’Neill hopes to make a noteworthy impression at Baker University, where he has signed to play for the men’s basketball program.

Despite growing financial pressures facing rural healthcare providers nationwide, Excelsior Springs Hospital leaders say the organization continues to stabilize operations while expanding access to behavioral health and primary care services.

Members of the Excelsior Springs High School (ESHS) class of 2026 looked back on years spent growing up together before stepping into what was repeatedly described as a future filled with possibilities.

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Wednesday, April 29 At 10:31 a.m., David Shafer Jr., 30, was arrested for disobeying lawful order.