Excelsior Springs continues to grapple with the problem of unreliable trash service. Since Republic Waste Management, the city’s contracted trash service provider, consolidated all collection routes to Tuesdays earlier this year, residents have been voicing frustration over inconsistent pickups.
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, reports for December 8, 2023. Remember, all parties are innocent until proven guilty.
December 6, 2023, Ryan A. Gillespie, 39, Excelsior Springs, was sentenced to seven years in prison for the death of Ales Carr, a case that dates back to an incident that occurred in Independence in 2021.
Excelsior Springs is now a focal point for several national bicycle trails. This change brings an exciting opportunity for both avid cyclists and the local economy.