Daniel Wainscott (submitted photo). The family of 37-year-old Daniel Wainscott, who lost his life after being struck by a train near his residence in Excelsior Springs on May 21, 2023 are struggling to make sense of the tragic accident. Described as “super funny” and “a guy who loved everyone,” Daniel’s vibrant personality and storytelling abilities…
Keith Roos speaks out against the allowance of short-term VRBO rentals in the Stone Crossing neighborhood (photo S Jason Cole) In a remarkable display of community engagement, residents of the Stone Crossing neighborhood came together at a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday evening to voice their concerns and successfully block the approval of…
R.E. Holtz performs a rendition of “Taps” bugle call composed by Union Army Brigadier General Daniel Butterfield during the American Civil War in 1862, which has since become a cherished and solemn melody played at military funerals and ceremonies to honor fallen soldiers. The community of Excelsior Springs came together in a moving Memorial Day…
Alice Stowe is still sharp as a tack at the ripe age of 102! (photo Courtney Cole). Alice Stowe sat comfortably at the dining room table at the Aspire Senior Living Facility, patiently waiting for her lunch, surrounded by well-wishes and love, as helium balloons floated gently above her chair. On Saturday (May 27) Alice…
