October 2023

MAVERICK KORB shows off his face painting after receiving a ghostly friend on his cheek. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff.

Excelsior Springs City Council authorized an Interfund loan to the local hospital in the amount of $125,000 on Oct. 13.

A Belton man pled not guilty to upgraded charges of first-degree murder after a Lawson man he allegedly shot succumbed to his injuries. Keith Bass II, 49, was originally charged and plead not guilty to four felony charges, including: one count of first-degree assault or attempt, serious physical injury or special victim; one count of first-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action.

The Excelsior Springs School Board is addressing concerned parents regarding school safety, bullying protocols, and other school-related business handling. Jake Smith, an area resident, addressed the board at its last meeting, stating concerns regarding an event when a student brought unloaded firearms to school.

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The Mid-Continent Library in Excelsior Springs offers various programs for people of all ages, including online resources for children. Stephen Chalmers, branch manager, explained although tutors are not available in the library for students, the library does offer tutoring through their online platform, www.tutor.com.

The Excelsior Springs Farmers Market will host a fall festival on October 25 from 4-7 p.m. at the corner of Broadway and Mill Street to celebrate a successful market season.

Excelsior Springs is on a hot streak in varsity boys soccer. Following Monday’s win over visiting Raytown South, the Tigers are 9-5 and on a five-game winning streak season, with two regularseason games left before district competition starts on Oct.

As of this writing, Excelsior Springs still had more varsity volleyball to play. With a sweep Tuesday of visiting Richmond, the Tigers advanced to play Oak Grove Wednesday at Oak Grove in the Class 3 District 15 Tournament semifinals.

Shutouts characterized the first round of the Class 4 District 8 Tournament. Excelsior Springs was on the losing side of one of those shutouts.