January 2025

After the recent winter storm and with potential weather conditions in the future, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is urging residents to take precautions to reduce their risk of weather-related injuries. Winter weather can create many hazardous situations, including cold temperatures, power outages and unsafe travel conditions.

Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through January 31, 2025. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the scholarship provides a one-time $5,000 award to one student annually who is pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in music.

Winnetonka’s pressure defense proved too much for Excelsior Springs when the schools met recently in varsity boys basketball. Excelsior Springs committed 29 turnovers in its 74-21 Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference-Blue Division defeat, with Winnetonka scoring 31 points off those turnovers.

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After experiencing a successful first day of welcoming students into the newly constructed Lewis Elementary building, the Excelsior Springs School District is sharing insight into the rebuilding process and the meticulous preparations that led to the momentous occasion of rebuilding and opening the school.

Two passionate mountain biking enthusiasts from Lexington are taking active measures to create free mountain biking trails in Excelsior Springs and the surrounding areas. Their goal is to create a well-maintained space that caters to bikers of all skill levels and fosters community engagement.

THE EXCELSIOR SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT — recently awarded Best Place to Work in Town and Country Leader’s 2025 Community Excellence — is recognized by the school board..

A Kansas City man has been granted a bond reduction in connection with a case involving tampering with a vehicle and assaulting a law enforcement officer in Excelsior Springs. Justin C.

The Excelsior Springs Youth Wrestling Club racked up the medals at its own annual tournament. The local club produced 13 champions and 16 second-place finishers at the competition, held Sunday at Excelsior Springs High School.

A Rayville man has been sentenced to five years’ probation after entering a plea agreement on one felony charge involving a child. Mason L.