May 2026

Gov. Mike Kehoe recently announced he has signed proclamations placing Amendment 1, Amendment 2 (HJR 23/3), Amendment 4 (HJR 3) and Amendment 5 (HJR 173/174) on the Aug.

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Wednesday, April 29 At 10:31 a.m., David Shafer Jr., 30, was arrested for disobeying lawful order.

Stories of sacrifice, service and remembrance echoed through the Clay-Ray Veterans Memorial Day ceremony as veterans, families and community members gathered to honor those who lost their lives serving the nation.

Overnight visitors staying in Excelsior Springs hotels, short-term rentals and other lodging accommodations could soon help fund tourism and destination development efforts under a proposal recently approved by the Excelsior Springs City Council and is now headed to voters in August.

MEDALISTS Addison Chapman and Trent Windsor have left high school as state medalists in track and field. Representing Orrick at Class 1 state competition, Chapman placed second in the girls triple jump, leaping 10.56 meters.

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part story about the creation of The Standard Strategic Council and the newspaper’s efforts to strengthen local journalism. Part One covers the council’s formation, the importance of trustworthy local news and challenges, while Part Two explores the council’s identified focus areas and future goals.

Martin Nicholas Hormell, 42, a resident of Excelsior Springs, died Saturday, May 16, 2026, at his residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Business owners, community leaders and residents voiced support for Excelsior Springs’ proposed transient guest tax during a recent public hearing, arguing the measure could help strengthen tourism, support small businessesand continue downtown investment throughout the community.

When Shannon Greene first arrived in Excelsior Springs in 2022, she had little familiarity with the community she was appointed to serve. Less than three years later, the First United Methodist Church pastor has become a familiar face across the city through her involvement in local organizations, volunteer efforts and community initiatives extending far beyond Sunday morning services.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – An Excelsior Springs varsity baseball tradition resumed last week. At press time, there was an opportunity for the tradition to continue Thursday, with perhaps additional opportunities next week.