Cornerstone Elementary students honored veterans with a heartfelt ceremony Friday, featuring patriotic songs, personal stories from local servicemembers, and a special visit to classrooms to inspire the next generation with messages of sacrifice and service.
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 November 17, 2024. Remember, all parties are innocent until proven guilty.
An Excelsior Springs man is facing a felony charge after allegedly shaking an infant so violently that the child sustained serious injuries, according to a recent Clay County grand jury indictment. The incident, which occurred in early August, has raised awareness about the dangers of shaken baby syndrome and the pressures new parents can face without proper support.
Excelsior Springs residents gathered at a public charrette on Thursday night to brainstorm ideas for transforming the long-abandoned hospital at Park and Superior Street, with suggestions ranging from new housing options to a nature conservatory overlooking the park. The meeting, organized in partnership with Kansas State University and the Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program, aimed to capture the community’s vision for the site, which has faced redevelopment challenges due to asbestos contamination and outdated infrastructure.