March 2025

Excelsior Springs varsity girls basketball coach JD Biermann and his Tigers might be playing for a district title this weekend. At press time, the girls were scheduled to face Kansas City Central Thursday night in the Class 4 District 14 Tournament semifinals at Excelsior Springs, with the victor advancing to the championship game, set for 5 p.m.

Some local wrestlers will test themselves this weekend against the state’s elite youth grapplers. Representing the Excelsior Springs Youth Wrestling Club (ESYWC), the youngsters will compete at the Missouri USA State Championship, slated to begin Friday for the girls and Saturday for the boys.

A local mother and business owner has been named a finalist in SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition After three years of struggling with illness and undergoing four surgeries, Amber Waldeier was finally ready to embrace life again. Looking forward to a long-awaited family beach vacation, she was caught off guard by the rising baggage fees that airlines had started to impose. This unexpected realization set her on an entrepreneurial journey she never anticipated.

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City will hold an open house-style meeting to discuss intersection improvements at the intersection of Missouri Route D and U.S. Route 69 Highways in Lawson.

A Kansas man has been granted a bond reduction after being arrested when Clay County deputies spotted a stolen vehicle in Mosby and initiated a pursuit. Johnny J.

Supreme Court of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell delivered the annual State of the Judiciary address, emphasizing the dedication of the state’s judicial staff and the ongoing efforts to improve court operations statewide.

The Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation and Community Center (ESPRCC) continues to play a vital role in youth development by offering activities that promote physical health, teamwork and personal growth. Through structured programs, youth gain valuable life skills while having fun in a safe and supportive environment.

The Excelsior Springs School District’s elementary schools – Lewis, Cornerstone and Elkhorn – continue to provide families with monthly updates on student achievements and school initiatives aimed at fostering academic growth and engagement.

The Excelsior Springs City Council has approved an agreement allowing outside agencies to rent the Excelsior Springs Fire Department’s (ESFD) training tower, currently under construction. Fire Chief Joe Maddick presented the resolution, explaining the agreement’s purpose.

An Excelsior Springs School District teacher has been nominated for the prestigious LifeChanger of the Year award, an annual program by National Life Group that recognizes outstanding K-12 educators and school employees across the country.