Cement poured as Lewis School construction begins
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REBAR LINES the floor as Newkirk Novak construction workers prepare for concrete to be poured..
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ESHS class of 73 celebrates 50 years
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Excelsior Springs High School’s Class of 1973 gathered to celebrate their 50th reunion over Homecoming weekend Oct. 6-8.
ES Community Center to host fall festivities
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The second annual community center fall festival will be held on Saturday, from 6 to 8 p.m., coordinated by Youth and Family Coordinator Kyria Hood. Hood, who has been the youth and family coordinator for the past year and a half at the community center, said she is looking forward to seeing members of the community of all ages coming together to have an enjoyable time partaking in a plethora of activities, including trunk-ortreat, yard games and face painting.
Owen Lumber hosts classic car show
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After the success of a recent car show, organizers are looking at making it an annual event. Each year, on deck sale weekend, Owen Lumber typically serves lunch to help bring in potential customers.
Liberty Hospital intends to partner with Kansas Health System
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The Liberty Hospital board of trustees voted on Oct. 19 to partner with the University of Kansas (KU) Health System.
ESHS celebrates students, staff
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Excelsior Springs high school students and staff gathered for an assembly last Friday. Educators were recognized for achievements and students for their attendance. VU Scholarships also reveled $253,430, 646 of funds available to students.
In the Courtroom with Miranda Jamison - Keith Bass Update 10/20/2023
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A Belton man pled not guilty to upgraded charges of first-degree murder after a Lawson man he allegedly shot succumbed to his injuries.
Keith Bass II, 49, was originally charged and plead not guilty to four felony charges, including: one count of first-degree assault or attempt, serious physical injury or special victim; one count of first-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action.
Because the second victim succumbed to his injuries, the assault charge was upgraded and therefore Bass was required to plea to all charges again.
Fall Fest Fun
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MAVERICK KORB shows off his face painting after receiving a ghostly friend on his cheek. ELIZABETH BARNT | Staff.
Hospital approved for interfund loan
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Excelsior Springs City Council authorized an Interfund loan to the local hospital in the amount of $125,000 on Oct. 13.