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July 2024

Witt piles up the hits after All-Star break

1 year ago By Dustin Danner

 

Bobby Witt Jr. continues to power Kansas City and keep the Royals in American League playoff contention with his bat.

The young shortstop was leading the Royals with a .344 average entering Kansas City’s three-game interleague series this weekend with the Chicago Cubs at Kauffman Stadium. Following Thursday’s 8-6 home loss to Arizona, Witt was batting .696 (16-for-23) since the All-Star break.

Building relationships draws Rogers to softball

1 year ago By Dustin Danner
For Kayden Rogers, her favorite part of high school softball is building relationships. “I have enjoyed the lasting relationships and seeing my teammates succeed at ESHS,” said Rogers, who’ll be a junior this fall at Excelsior Springs.

Efforts to prevent cyber scams continue

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison
In an effort to prevent electronic scams, the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office (CCPO) is once again partnering with PC’s for People to host an electronics recycling event after the last one showed great success.
Zachary Thompson

KENNETH CURTIS POWERS

1 year ago By News Staff
The Excelsior Standard, July 26, 2024 Kenneth Curtis Powers, 40, of Excelsior Springs passed away peacefully in his sleep July 16, 2024. Born April 20, 1984, in Excelsior Springs to Wayne and Frances (née Love) Powers, he was the second of four children.

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1 year ago By Miranda Jamison
My beloved grandfather will soon celebrate his 90th birthday and I’m happy to be helping organize a surprise party. My mother and I have been diligently planning a surprise celebration for him at our local church.
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WHFPD volunteers promoted

1 year ago By Miranda Jamison
Four Wood Heights Fire Protection District (WHFPD) members have been promoted after years of volunteering their time for the community. Josh Brown, Ryan Mc-Cullough and Garron Grass have been promoted from captain to assistant chief and Kody Gaines from firefighter to captain.
THE WOOD HEIGHTS FIRE Protection District hosts an Easter event with assistance from auxiliary volunteers, aiming to support the community and the department. Submitted

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