October 2022

Just as the leaves change in the fall, the season brings new beginnings and ends. Brian Rice and his team, for example, recently celebrated his departure from The Excelsior Springs Standard and the Richmond News.

The Clay County Investigative Squad Task Force has joined the investigation of Timothy Haslett Jr. Haslett was arrested on Oct.

Some recent news from the state left Ben Rubey overjoyed. The Excelsior Springs Career Center director learned the center had been approved for a $546,070.75 grant offered through Missouri HB 3002, legislation designating educationrelated appropriations.

City leaders are utilizing Lamp Rynearson’s services again. This time, it’s to help with building a new park.

RAYTOWN – On Oct. 14, the Tigers lit up the scoreboard in varsity 11-man football against Raytown South, just as they had done Oct.

With Orrick’s 60-30 Oct. 14 home win over North Shelby in varsity 8-man football, Bearcats coach Kirk Thacker achieved a milestone.

The Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week ™(FPW), Oct. 9-15.

Halloween is just around the corner, and although the holiday is about dressing up, saying “trick or treat” and telling scary stories, the Teal Pumpkin Project brings a whole new take on the holiday. The Teal Pumpkin Project involves setting a pumpkin painted teal or blue around your doorstep or in the front of your home.

Last week, Excelsior Springs’ regular season ended in varsity softball. This week, the Tigers’ season ended.

The Tigers have survived a few close calls during their latest winning streak in varsity boys soccer. Entering Wednesday night’s meeting with visiting North Kansas City, Excelsior Springs had won four straight.