Updates in the Courtroom with Miranda Jamison - Elliott Rice - 09/22/2023
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Rice enters not-guilty plea on new charges
An Orrick man is facing multiple felony child sex abuse charges in regards to two different cases.
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Updates in the Courtroom with Miranda Jamison - Desiree Alexander - 09/22/2023
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Alexander’s trial date set for child sex abuse charges
The fate of an Excelsior Springs woman facing numerous felony charges will be determined by a jury of her peers, as a 2024 trial date has been set.
Desiree A. Alexander, 36, appeared in person while on bond with her Public Defender Rebecca M. Abelm in front of Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Kevin L. Walden on Sept. 6.
Local chalk artist receives proclamation at city council
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Declaring Sept. 20 “Robbie Farabee Sidewalk Chalk Day” was one of several items of business handled recently during an Excelsior Springs City Council meeting.
City zoning board approved variance for QuikTrip
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The Excelsior Springs Board of Zoning and Adjustments recently passed a new variance allowing QuikTrip to have a new sign for their up-and-coming Excelsior Springs location. Doug Hermes, the city planning consultant, addressed the board and presented the application explained under city ordnance chapter 403 which states signs placed “must not exceed a maximum of 100 square feet.” QuickTrip requested to install their sign with a square footage area of approximately 118.45 square feet.
Crash kills Lawson student, injuring another
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The Lawson Community is mourning the death of a Lawson High School Student after a tragic vehicle wreck last week. Lawson Fire Department, Ray County Sheriff’s Department, Wood Heights Fire Department, Ray County Ambulance, Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and Life-Flight responded to the area of Atkins Road and Route C on a report of a single-vehicle accident, around 8:58 p.m.
Two dead after fatal vehicle accident
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Two Excelsior Springs residents lost their lives last week after a fatal motor vehicle accident near Route M, 0.2 miles north of Route U. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Investigators Trooper I.L Kimball and MSHP Sergeant H.A.
Historic Preservation Commission debates wood siding
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The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) recently gathered to approve various requests for exterior alterations to buildings in the downtown region of Excelsior Springs after debating what type of wood siding is appropriate per the HPC’s guidelines.
Lake Doniphan is alive in ES
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Lake Doniphan, first opened to the public in 1944, is still a favorite Excelsior Springs spot for camping and retreat style events. The lodge and grounds offer outdoor games, swimming, fishing, archery, boating, and campfires and lodging.
Swope clinic opens at the Early Childcare Center
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Providing care and support, the Early Childcare Center’s Swope Health KidsCARE clinic opens its doors to students 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City closes deal for Villas at Golf Hill
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Excelsior Springs officials are seeing visions become reality as they announced the sale of property that will be “Villas at Golf Hill” subdivision. Paradise Development LLC purchased lots 1-22 for the development.