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The Excelsior Standard, June 6, 2026 Carol Lautenschlager Carol Jean (Williams) Lautenschlager was born Dec. 21, 1947, in Kansas City and passed away May 23, 2026.

A Clay County massage therapist charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation has been granted modifications to several of her bond conditions. Tong Fu, 55, of Kansas City, has been charged with second-degree sodomy in connection with an alleged incident at a Liberty massage business, Meidi Massage.

Excelsior Springs reduced the time needed to complete its annual audit by more than half while earning a clean opinion on its fiscal year 2023 financial statements, though auditors identified five findings city officials continue to work to address.

A local journalist who has spent the past several years covering Richmond, Excelsior Springs and the surrounding communities has been selected for a statewide award recognizing excellence among young newspaper reporters.

A BALD EAGLE recently visited Excelsior Springs after landing near the city’s wastewater treatment plant. The bald eagle is an iconic symbol of freedom, courage and strength in the United States..

A new Clay County initiative is seeking the public’s help in locating individuals facing serious criminal charges who remain at large. The Ten Most Wanted program is a collaborative effort between the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, other local law enforcement agencies and Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers.

Children will soon have an opportunity to meet some special visitors as a local church invites families to begin a summer adventure inspired by one of the Bible’s most recognizable stories. Calvary Christian Union will host a petting zoo at 2 p.m.

Excelsior Springs High School students wrapped up the school year with strong academic performances as dozens earned recognition for their classroom achievement during the second semester. Principal Dr.

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part story about The Excelsior Springs Standard Strategic Council. Part One covered the council’s creation and discussion of local journalism, while Part Two explores the group’s proposed focus areas and future goals.

The Excelsior Springs Police Department reported the following arrests handled recently by the department. Wednesday, April 29 At 10:31 a.m., David Shafer Jr., 30, was arrested for disobeying lawful order.