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Wreck takes 6-year-old’s life; four others injured seriously

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – A wreck that left a 6-year-old child dead also left a 4-year-old child, two teenagers and a 24-year-old man with serious injuries.

The wreck occurred about 7:35 p.m. Aug. 20 at 805 E. Seybold Road, Excelsior Springs, based on reports and comments from the Excelsior Springs Police Department and the Missouri Highway Patrol.

State’s top Republican, Roy Blunt, shares stories urging COVID shots

4 years ago By News Staff

WASHINGTON – At the weekly Republican leadership press conference, U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt shared local news stories about Missourians who have become seriously ill or lost family members to COVID and urged others to get vaccinated.

MISSOURI’S senior senator and longest-serving statewide Republican officeholder, Roy Blunt, urges the public to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Certain immunocompromised individuals can now receive third dose of vaccine

4 years ago By News Staff

JEFFERSON CITY – Following announcements from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, certain immunocompromised individuals may begin receiving third doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Missouri.

COVID worse for diabetics

4 years ago By News Staff

JEFFERSON CITY – Studies show having diabetes is not only tied to a worse prognosis, but also an increased risk of death from COVID-19. Diabetes is common among those with severe COVID.

Tigers hope 2020 gridiron reps will pay off in 2021

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers have high expectations this football season, based in part on what happened last season. “A lot of our kids have had a thousand repetitions, and with what we do, that is going to be a big benefit for us this year,” coach Mark Faubion said.

SENIOR DACEY HALL carries the football during drills at a preseason practice at Tiger Stadium. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

Excelsior Springs netters return five

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers look to continue improving upon their last two seasons of girls tennis with the return of five players who saw varsity action last season. Junior Anna Selby will start in the No.

ANNA SELBY will occupy the No. 1 singles spot this fall for the Tigers. DUSTIN DANNER | Staff

ESHS XC teams take aim at state

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Tigers have a lofty goal for their varsity cross country teams this season: They want to send as many runners to state as possible. A postseason format change by the Missouri State High School Activities Association could help the Tigers achieve that goal.

Veterans, newcomers fill up ES boys soccer roster

4 years ago By Dustin Danner

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Varsity soccer coach Zac Ganzer has a mix of veterans and newcomers this boys soccer season. The Tigers return eight players who saw significant minutes last season.