A stolen vehicle pursuit that rolled into Excelsior Springs Friday night ended near The Elms Hotel with one arrest at the scene and a second suspect taken into custody early Saturday morning after a drone-assisted search of the surrounding wooded area.
Excelsior Springs police say former church youth volunteer Donald Aaron Axtell now faces nine additional child pornography charges, bringing the total to 12 counts including statutory rape and furnishing pornographic material to a minor. Investigators say a search warrant at his home uncovered a hidden bathroom camera and thousands of images, and they believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.
Excelsior Springs Job Corps students work the Lane of Lights (Photo Education and Training Resources) Excelsior Springs, MO – The Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center held its quarterly Community Relations Council (CRC) meeting virtually on December 9, 2025, bringing together city leaders and community partners to hear updates on student accomplishments, community service projects, and…
Excelsior Springs City Council approved multiple ordinances Monday night, addressing public safety funding, development fees, and infrastructure agreements. One agenda item prompted discussion as council voted to change the public safety sales tax split from 50/50 to 60/40 between fire and police. The meeting also covered contracts, financial reports, and community updates.
