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No funding increases expected for Excelsior schools, elsewhere

4 years ago By Shawn Roney

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Funding windfalls from the state government’s expanding coffers probably will not come to Excelsior Springs or other school districts, Superintendent Travis Hux warned district leaders April 11 at the Support Services Center.

Charge follows gunfire in city

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Allegedly firing and then pointing a weapon in Excelsior Springs resulted in Kaleb G. McIntosh, 19, Excelsior Springs, facing a felony charge.

Investigation continues into allegations of abuse by teacher

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs School District continues to review allegations that a teacher may have abused a student, the district’s deputy superintendent, Dr. Jaret Tomlinson, said Monday.

Prayer ’n’ eggs attracts dozens to Elms Hotel

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – An estimated 200 people attended the Excelsior Springs Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Hosted by Mayor Sharon Powell, at the Elms Hotel and Spa on April 19, the event brought together a variety of business and area government leaders along with community members.

THE PRAYER BREAKFAST includes, from left, Mike Boudreaux, the event organizer and Crescent Lake Christian Center pastor; Mayor Sharon Powell; and federal Judge Duane Benton. Photos by Brian Rice.

Investigation into allegations of abuse by teacher continues

4 years ago By Jack ‘miles’ Ventimiglia Editor-in-chief

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The Excelsior Springs School District continues to review allegations that involve how a teacher may have abused a student, the district’s deputy superintendent, Dr. Jaret Tomlinson, said Monday.

Charge follows gunfire in Excelsior Springs

4 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – Allegedly firing and then pointing a weapon in Excelsior Springs resulted in Kaleb G. McIntosh, 19, Excelsior Springs, facing a felony charge. “Everything turned out well. Nobody was injured,” Capt. Robert Warner reported April 15 to the City Council.

Correction

4 years ago By News Staff

Jacob Schmidt was incorrectly identified on second reference in our April 8 issue in listing the three Excelsior Springs medalists at the Winnetonka Tournament. Ethan Edwards placed sixth, Schmidt was seventh and Eli Smith placed 15th in the tournament.