News

Body On Saturday, 16 Excelsior Springs youngsters will pursue their dreams of being state-qualifying wrestlers.

Body The Excelsior Springs City Council recently approved issuance of a grant geared to improving visitor experience in the city’s downtown district.

Body The Excelsior Springs Substance Abuse-Free Environments (SAFE) was recently given insight into two programs available in the city.

Body The Excelsior Springs City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Excelsior Spring School District (ESSD) regarding the use of community safe rooms during weather-related events.

Body A crowd of about 50 community members, administrators and teachers gathered at Lewis Elementary recently to tour the 70-year-old building and learn more about a proposition that, if passed, would allow a new school to be built.

Body Clay County Sheriff Will Akin signed the 30x30 pledge to increase the representation of women in law enforcement, becoming the first Sheriff’s Department in Missouri to participate in this initiative.

Body The Excelsior Springs Historic Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for their Historic Preservation Awards Program. Awards will be given for two categories, Commercial and Residential.

Body Keith Bass II was granted a continuance until 9 a.m. March 23 in the case of the alleged murder of Theresa Bass and attempted murder of Bobby Neal Jr.

Body The Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation Department has received a scrap tire grant, allowing the department to replace picnic tables at Siloam Mountain Park.

Body Residents living on Lakeview Drive and Ridgeview Drive in Wood Heights are receiving mail again after services were suspended since Wednesday, Feb. 8, due to a man wielding a BB gun.