March 2024

EXCELSIOR POLICE

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The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Tuesday, March 6 At 8:25 a.m., Jamie Rissell, 32, was arrested for failure to appear.

WILLIAM “BILL” THOMAS STEWART

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The Excelsior Standard, March15, 2024 William Stewart William “Bill” Thomas Stewart, 84, of Kansas City passed away March 11, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept.
WILLIAM “BILL” THOMAS STEWART

Excelsior Springs to host Silver Prom

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With a “Rock Around the Clock” theme, Excelsior Springs is gearing up for the upcoming Silver Prom. The Silver Prom — solely for those ages 60 and over — will take place from 2 p.m.
NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST Laura Mize discusses the upcoming Silver Prom during a recent committee meeting. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Local man arrested on felony weapons charge

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A call to Excelsior Springs Police regarding a domestic disturbance, has ended with a local man behind bars. An Excelsior Springs man is facing a felony weapons charge has been arrested for a felony weapon charge.
Jeffrey Merriman

ESFD moves to gain greater community trust

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A local emergency response department is making moves to instill community confidence with an onsite modular or prop training facility. The Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) personnel say the facility will be constructed to reflect real-life emergencies, allowing personnel to be prepared for any situation.
THE EXCELSIOR SPRINGS Fire Department constructs a modular training facility, allowing personnel to conduct drills reflecting real-life emergencies. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

Solar Eclipse Art

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The Sun’s corona is the outermost part of its atmosphere. It’s always present but isn’t usually visible because the Sun’s glare masks it.

Shopping for assisted living facilities

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As people age, oftentimes their living arrangements need to be adjusted. Needs evolve as children move out or other situations arise. One of the scenarios that may come to pass as a person ages is the need for more specialized help that just isn’t possible at home.
Shopping for assisted living facilities