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Over the past couple of weeks, numerous residents of Excelsior Springs have reported a concerning increase in car thefts, break-ins, and petty crimes. Within the last week, six cars have been broken into, with one truck and a motorcycle reported stolen. Bicycles have been stolen from yards and garages, sheds have been broken into, and there have been reports of thefts from homes and Airbnb properties.
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 June 9, 2024. Remember, all parties are innocent until proven guilty.
Renovation plans for the former Mill Inn restaurant in downtown Excelsior Springs have ballooned since new owners Chuck and Sonia Duckworth purchased the property last year. The iconic restaurant, a fixture on the corner of Kansas City and St. Louis Avenues for over five decades, will reopen later this year under a new banner, “The Springs,” offering a family-friendly dining experience with a focus on takeout options.
The Excelsior Springs Garden Club is back in bloom after a period of dormancy. The club, which faced dwindling membership and then the COVID-19 pandemic, has been revived thanks to the efforts of local resident Mikki Bohannon.