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Correction

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In the June 7 edition of The Standard, it was incorretly stated that Destiny Gantos was charged with unlawful use of a firearm but should have listed unlawful possession of a firearm..

City council hears resident complaints

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The lack of body cameras for Excelsior Springs Police Department (ESPD) officers amid reports of excessive force was a topic addressed by a local resident during a recent city council. Resident Morgan Mihalko took the floor to express his profound unease about the issue.

ESPRCC offers slate of summer activities

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Like previous years, the Excelsior Springs Parks, Recreation and Community Center Department is offering a slate of lessons, leagues and camps this summer. Some of those activities are being offered with some help from Excelsior Springs High School coaches and teachers.

CCPO leads the way in preventing cyber scams

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In an effort to prevent electronic scams, the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office (CCPO) is partnering with PC’s for People to host an electronics recycling event. “We’ve been trying to be proactive in protecting the community from criminals,” said Clay County Prosecutor Zachary Thompson.
Zachary Thompson