September 2023

Updates in the Courtroom with Miranda Jamison - Desiree Alexander - 09/22/2023

2 years ago By News Staff

Alexander’s trial date set for child sex abuse charges

The fate of an Excelsior Springs woman facing numerous felony charges will be determined by a jury of her peers, as a 2024 trial date has been set.

Desiree A. Alexander, 36, appeared in person while on bond with her Public Defender Rebecca M. Abelm in front of Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Kevin L. Walden on Sept. 6.

Local chalk artist receives proclamation at city council

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt

Declaring Sept. 20 “Robbie Farabee Sidewalk Chalk Day” was one of several items of business handled recently during an Excelsior Springs City Council meeting.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS chalk artist Robbie Farabee smiles from ear to ear while listening to his very own proclamation. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

City zoning board approved variance for QuikTrip

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The Excelsior Springs Board of Zoning and Adjustments recently passed a new variance allowing QuikTrip to have a new sign for their up-and-coming Excelsior Springs location. Doug Hermes, the city planning consultant, addressed the board and presented the application explained under city ordnance chapter 403 which states signs placed “must not exceed a maximum of 100 square feet.” QuickTrip requested to install their sign with a square footage area of approximately 118.45 square feet.

Crash kills Lawson student, injuring another

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison

The Lawson Community is mourning the death of a Lawson High School Student after a tragic vehicle wreck last week. Lawson Fire Department, Ray County Sheriff’s Department, Wood Heights Fire Department, Ray County Ambulance, Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and Life-Flight responded to the area of Atkins Road and Route C on a report of a single-vehicle accident, around 8:58 p.m.

THE LAWSON community holds their candles, lit in remembrance of the student who lost their life and prays for the recovery of the student who was injured. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Two dead after fatal vehicle accident

2 years ago By Miranda Jamison

Two Excelsior Springs residents lost their lives last week after a fatal motor vehicle accident near Route M, 0.2 miles north of Route U. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Investigators Trooper I.L Kimball and MSHP Sergeant H.A.

WOOD HEIGHTS, Excelsior Springs and Lawson Fire Departments work together to extinguish flames on the burning vehicles after a fatal head-on collision. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Historic Preservation Commission debates wood siding

2 years ago By Elizabeth Barnt

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) recently gathered to approve various requests for exterior alterations to buildings in the downtown region of Excelsior Springs after debating what type of wood siding is appropriate per the HPC’s guidelines.