Authorities say Paul Clifford Buchholz, who was facing charges from a road rage shooting last month, took his own life after a prolonged standoff with Clay County deputies at Crow’s Creek Campground on October 30.
The Excelsior Springs Tigers fought until the last whistle, clawing their way through every down, but their playoff journey came to an end Friday night in a heartbreaking 31-24 loss to Van Horn. In a game defined by grit and big plays on both sides, the Tigers left it all on the field, pushing a powerful Van Horn team to the edge before the clock ran out on their season.
The Excelsior Springs Police Department’s Halloween safety initiative, “Operation No-Glow,” uncovered seven compliance violations and led to one arrest as officers patrolled the residences of registered sex offenders on Halloween night. The violations, including individuals disregarding regulations by having porch lights on or not being home, highlight the importance of the department’s efforts to protect local families during holiday festivities.
Excelsior Springs’ Walmart reopened its doors Friday morning after a multi-million-dollar renovation, drawing a crowd to celebrate the store’s transformation with live music, local donations, and fresh upgrades aimed at enhancing the community’s shopping experience.