News

Body The Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week ™(FPW), Oct. 9-15.

Body Halloween is just around the corner, and although the holiday is about dressing up, saying “trick or treat” and telling scary stories, the Teal Pumpkin Project brings a whole new take on the holiday.

Body A local resident was arrested Friday following an investigation into an alleged kidnapping and rape case. Suspect Timothy Haslett Jr.

Body A house fire in downtown Excelsior Springs was deemed a complete loss for a local family. The Excelsior Springs Fire Department received the call at about 4 a.m.

Body Effective immediately, the Excelsior Springs Standard and Richmond Daily News is under new leadership with Sharon Donat stepping up as General Manager. After 32 years at the two newspapers and 20 years as publisher, Brian Rice is retiring from the newspaper business.

Body Students and staff in the Excelsior Springs School District received a free pair of Bombas socks on Sept. 22.

Body Powell Lake on Wornall Road and Tiger Drive is being dredged as part of the Phase II project at the Excelsior Springs Community Center, according to Nate Williams, director of parks and recreation.

Body Richmond News and Excelsior Springs Standard Publisher Brian Rice has announced his retirement from the news industry after 32 years. Rice dedicated his career to The Excelsior Springs Standard, beginning in 1990 as a graphic artist.

Body Proceeds from the Downtown Excelsior Partnership’s (DEP) annual benefit dinner, hosted on Sept. 15, will be used to construct a new outdoor deck seating area on Broadway in downtown Excelsior Springs.

Body Fiscal year (FY) 2023 is underway for Excelsior Springs. Like many other governments, including the federal government, the city’s fiscal year began Oct.