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With just days remaining in the 2024-25 school year, Excelsior Springs elementary schools – Lewis, Cornerstone and Elkhorn – are turning their focus to final celebrations, student milestones and the continued promotion of academic and character growth.

A long-awaited jury trial for an Excelsior Springs woman facing multiple felony charges related to sexual abuse, has been canceled. Both the defense and prosecution requested that the court postpone the trial due to unresolved motions, issues with witnesses and delays in the proceedings.

MIRANDA JAMISON Lead Reporter As Elaina Lamley stood on stage beside her staff, looking out over a crowd of uniformed deputies and their families, she mouthed a simple question to Sheriff Will Akin: “We’re the first?”

With just days remaining to spend the last of its Lewis Elementary lease-purchase funds, Excelsior Springs School District officials finalized a creative list of capital projects to avoid a $377,000 arbitrage penalty – a financial hit that would have provided nothing in return.

Cracked walls, clouds of dust and deep vibrations have jolted rural homeowners south of Excelsior Springs into action, as Idecker’s plans to expand its decades-long mining operation threaten to creep even closer to their properties.

Spring is a popular time of year for families and friends to gather and celebrate special occasions such as graduations and other milestones. To help keep celebrations safe, Ameren is urging customers to be cautious when using Mylar balloons.

An Orrick man who once faced 11 felony child sex abuse charges and ultimately pleaded guilty to two charges is now the subject of a warrant after allegedly violating the terms of his house arrest, throwing his plea agreement and sentencing into uncertainty.

RESIDENTS OF VALLEY MANOR deliver handmade cards to the Excelsior Springs Fire Department as a thank-you to the local heroes who serve the community. Pictured above are Melva Blackwell (from left), 95; Jason Ortbals; Joseph Cherco; and Jackie Deitman, 86.