January 2026

ESHS students earn high honors

8 months ago By News Staff
Excelsior Springs High School has released its Principal’s Honor Roll for the first semester of the 2025-26 school year, recognizing students who achieved high academic performance across all four grade levels.

Time for new sports threads, attitude

9 months ago By Shawn Roney
to PRO High heat, drop kicks, random observations and points that amuse are all part of the wide, wide world of sports at the community and national levels. I’ve just added three New Year’s resolutions to my list – all of them sportsrelated.
FANS OF the prep teams at Excelsior Springs and Richmond, shown competing in varsity boys basketball, probably won’t have to worry about the Tigers and Spartans border hopping for new facilities. SHAWN RONEY | Staff

Body cameras planned for ES police

9 months ago By Miranda Jamison
Police body cameras and upgraded dash cameras will become part of everyday operations in Excelsior Springs as new equipment purchases and related law enforcement actions move forward. During a recent meeting, city council members authorized a fiveyear service agreement with Axon Enterprise Inc.

Spear recognized for community leadership

9 months ago By Miranda Jamison
Community recognition through the Town and Country Leader’s Annual Local Legends Contest has brought attention to leadership focused on accountability and resident input. Councilman Stephen Spear is among the top three nominees for Best Community Leader in Excelsior Springs this year.
Stephen Spear

Local Legends nomination highlights SAFE leadership

9 months ago By Miranda Jamison
Work centered on youth prevention and community partnerships has earned local recognition through this year’s Local Legends nominations. Julia Mees leads Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse Free Environments (SAFE), a coalition focused on preventing youth substance use before it begins.
Julia Mees

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