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Structure fire investigation underway

Body An Excelsior Estates structural fire is under investigation for “suspicious circumstances,” according to Lawson Fire Chief Gene Nolker. A structure fire near 16353 Bob Drive in Excelsior Estates was reported to Lawson Fire Department (LFD) from Ray County Dispatch around 11:58 p.
THIS TRAILER IS fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrive on the scene. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff

EXCELSIOR POLICE

Body The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 At 5:15 p.m., Leslie Dieball, 38, was arrested for pedestrians walking along roadways.

Excelsior Springs School Board recognizes retirees

Body Retirements and recognition of staff were announced by Excelsior Springs School District Director of Communications Mark Bullimore recent meeting of the Excelsior Springs School Board. Recognition for classified employee of the month included Sarah Carlisle and Megan Deere.
Elkhorn Elementary students demonstrated “number talk” to school board members. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff

Bench trial set for Lumsden

Body A bench trial has been set for an Excelsior Springs man facing several charges, including first-degree unlawful use of a weapon. Wyatt Dean Lumsden, 19, of Excelsior Springs, will appear before Circuit Seven Municipal Court Judge Shawn Blair at 5:30 p.m.
Wyatt Lumsden

ESPD welcomes Officer Anderson

Body From childhood dream to reality, Caleb Anderson was sworn in as Excelsior Springs Police Department’s (ESPD) newest police officer. City Manager Molly McGovern swore in the officer.
Officer Anderson recently joined ESPD. MIRANDA JAMISON | Staff
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