September 2023

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

3 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.

Local chalk artist receives proclamation at city council

3 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

3 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.

Crash kills Lawson student, injuring another

3 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.

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

3 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

3 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.