January 2024

Excelsior Springs came within 4.5 points of finishing second at its own boys wrestling tournament – and within 46.5 points of winning it. Led by three individual champions, Excelsior Springs tallied 143 points and placed third at the Tiger Classic.

Winter brings cold weather, snow, and sometimes ice to the region, but the colder season also brings birds of all shapes and sizes - including Eagles to local state parks for human viewing. In a recent news release, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announced the 28 annual Eagle Days at Smithville Lake will take place Jan.

Each new year brings new legislation, and as 2023 draws to a close, Missouri has raised the minimum wage to $12.30 per hour for private employers. Up 30 cents from 2023, the Department of Labor explained that the wage rate for private and non-exempt businesses is now based on the increase or decrease of the cost of living per the Consumer Price Index.

After the holiday, Christmas trees can provide a hiding place, shade, and resting areas for local wildlife and fish. In a recent press release by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), those who utilize live trees for the holidays are encouraged to give back to the environment and recycle their trees.

A recent initiative came to pass in Excelsior Springs as a portion of U.S. 69 Highway was renamed in honor of Vic Bonuchi for his career accomplishments coaching high school baseball, football and wrestling, as well as his contributions to the athletes and people in the community he affected.

The new year brings challenges and opportunities for change, and Senior Life Solutions Program Director Ethan Kent described practical tips that people can use in the new year to create healthy habits.

Part 1 of 2 • Jan. 6 Amnesty Month is offered through the Excelsior Springs Municipal Division during the entire month of Jan.

The Excelsior Standard, Jan. 5, 2024 Andrew Shawn Mullin, 18, Mosby, has passed away.

The Excelsior Standard, Jan. 5, 2024 On Tuesday, Dec.