Facing growing pressure to retain staff and avoid program cuts, Excelsior Springs school officials are turning to voters this April with a proposal to raise the district’s operating tax levy for the first time in decades.
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 March 22, 2025. Remember, all parties are innocent until proven guilty.
A suspect has been identified and arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in rural Ray County early Thursday morning. Authorities say Brad Allen Vincent, 43, shot and killed a man inside a camper near Lawson before fleeing the scene, leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase that ended in his arrest.
The Excelsior Springs City Council moved forward on several key projects during its latest meeting, approving funding for street improvements, endorsing a resolution to preserve the city’s historic mineral water resources, and reviewing the latest financials. The council also recognized Nate Williams, an influential leader in the city’s parks and recreation department, for receiving a prestigious statewide award. Additionally, Downtown Excelsior Partnership (DEP) Director Lyndsey Baxter presented an annual report showcasing significant economic and community growth in the downtown district.