October 2024

In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, local law enforcement agencies are spreading crucial information and resources to enhance awareness and understanding regarding domestic violence within the community.

The postseason is here for Excelsior Springs varsity tennis coach Richie Marsh and his girls netters. The Tigers were set to conclude their regular-season dual schedule Wednesday against Winnetonka in Kansas City, and begin the singles and doubles portion of Class 1 District 8 Tournament play Thursday at Noyes Tennis Courts in St.

Excelsior Springs is nearing a 20-win season in varsity softball. Following blowouts of Raytown South and Smithville early this week, the Tigers were 17-8 overall entering Wednesday’s meeting with Fort Osage in Independence.

Excelsior Springs has outdone itself this season in varsity boys soccer. With Monday’s home rout of Raytown South, the Tigers had won five straight entering a Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference-Blue Division meeting Wednesday with Kearney on the road – their longest winning streak this season.

An early lead slipped away from Excelsior Springs in the Tigers’ Week 6 homecoming loss to Raytown South in 11-man varsity football. After punting away their opening possession and forcing the Cardinals to punt, the Tigers (1-5 overall) staged a four-play, 22-yard scoring drive to take their lead.

A winning streak ended last week for Excelsior Springs in varsity volleyball – and a new losing skid began. The Tigers extended their winning streak to three matches by sweeping Raytown South 3-0 Oct.

The Excelsior Standard, Oct. 11, 2024 With sadness, we share that Nancy Lee Matheys, 78, of Excelsior Springs passed away Sept.

The Community Bank of Missouri has recently teamed up with the American Bankers Association and financial institutions nationwide to launch a comprehensive initiative aimed at raising awareness about the persistent threat of phishing scams and check fraud. Recent data from the Federal Trade Commission reveals that consumers suffered an estimated $10 billion in losses due to phishing and other fraudulent activities in 2023, representing a substantial 13.6% increase from the previous year. Furthermore, a 2023 report from the Boston Fed indicates that instances of check fraud have nearly doubled since 2021, underscoring the escalating nature of this issue.

As the general election draws near, the Excelsior Standard has distributed questionnaires to the candidates vying for the United States Representative District Six seat. This initiative aims to offer voters in-depth insight into the views and policies of the candidates.

Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) has shared valuable insights and resources on enhancing mental wellbeing and accessing local support services following the observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10.