September 2025

Body Excelsior Springs might’ve turned a corner over the weekend in varsity volleyball, based on what coach Cindy Price saw during tournament play in Chillicothe.

Body Excelsior Springs leaders have approved the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year, authorizing spending and revenue plans for every department and fund from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026.

Body The long-awaited trial of an Excelsior Springs man accused of murder, rape and other felonies has been pushed back nearly a year from its original setting of Dec. 1, 2025.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS’ Lillah Shue tracks the ball for a play against Kearney. Sports coverage continues on page 5..

Body “ I felt very humbled just to get a little taste of what the first responders went through on that tragic day. -- Ryder Rempel Excelsior Springs firefighters joined hundreds from across the region in Kansas City to honor the 343 FDNY members who lost their lives on Sept.

Body Capital improvement officials approved financial reports and authorized a $25,000 replenishment of the city’s technology fund, ensuring continued investment in infrastructure and modernization efforts.

Body ‘POSITIVE’ THINKING Excelsior Springs’ performance in varsity softball competition over the weekend gave coach Megan Gilbertson reason to cheer. The girls went 3-2 at the Ozark Fall Festival, a Sept.

Body For Excelsior Springs coach Brett McKenzie, the Tigers’ 1-0 loss Sept. 13 to The Barstow School continued a concerning trend with his varsity soccer squad.

Body Parker Floyd had at least two reasons to enjoy the night of Sept. 12.