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.
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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.
Bass now facing two murder charges
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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.
ES School Board addresses concerned parents
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The Excelsior Springs School Board is addressing concerned parents regarding school safety, bullying protocols, and other school-related business handling. Jake Smith, an area resident, addressed the board at its last meeting, stating concerns regarding an event when a student brought unloaded firearms to school.
Online resources available through local library
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The Mid-Continent Library in Excelsior Springs offers various programs for people of all ages, including online resources for children. Stephen Chalmers, branch manager, explained although tutors are not available in the library for students, the library does offer tutoring through their online platform, www.tutor.com.
ES Farmers Market to host downtown festival
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The Excelsior Springs Farmers Market will host a fall festival on October 25 from 4-7 p.m. at the corner of Broadway and Mill Street to celebrate a successful market season.