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November 21, 2022 – According to Excelsior Springs Fire Chief Joe Maddick, at 5:56 PM the Excelsior Springs Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire with a victim trapped at 21 Dawn Ave. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke and fire coming from the garage and basement area of the home. Firefighters…
November 14, 2022 – For three months Dr. Travis Hux, Superintendent of Excelsior Springs School District has been on paid leave from the School District for undisclosed “personal” reasons. In his absence, Dr. Jaret Tomlinson has been appointed as “Acting Superintendent.” An email sent to faculty and staff from District Communications Director, Mark Bullimore stated,…
November 17, 2022 – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Excelsior Springs Missouri Police Department, and City of Excelsior Springs recognized the young hero, Ava Donegan who assisted ESPD Officer Andrew Stott who was shot in the line of duty. Sheriff Will Akin and ESPD Police Chief Gregory Dull both presented Ava challenge coins from their…
November 20, 2022 – Saturday was full of Christmas events throughout Excelsior Springs. From the Elf Factory, where families crafted gifts, to holiday open houses at downtown businesses, a gingerbread-themed scavenger hunt sponsored by Inside Out Escape Entertainment, and Christmas dances on Broadway before the parade, everyone was getting into the holiday spirit. The temperature…