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Nine New Child Pornography Counts Filed Against Excelsior Springs Youth Volunteer; Police Say More Victims Likely
ByS Jason Cole December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Excelsior Springs police say former church youth volunteer Donald Aaron Axtell now faces nine additional child pornography charges, bringing the total to 12 counts including statutory rape and furnishing pornographic material to a minor. Investigators say a search warrant at his home uncovered a hidden bathroom camera and thousands of images, and they believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.

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Archives | Community | Featured

Local families come together for a community meal effort ahead of Christmas
ByCourtney Cole December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

As the holiday season arrives, acts of quiet generosity continue to surface across Excelsior Springs. One of those efforts took shape this week inside a local garage, where meal kits lined the walls, each carefully labeled and prepared for families who needed a little extra help this Christmas. Skyla Sullivan coordinated the effort after getting…

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Archives | Featured | Schools

Excelsior Springs Job Corps Shares Student Achievements, Community Impact During Virtual CRC Meeting
ByS Jason Cole December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Excelsior Springs Job Corps students work the Lane of Lights (Photo Education and Training Resources) Excelsior Springs, MO – The Excelsior Springs Job Corps Center held its quarterly Community Relations Council (CRC) meeting virtually on December 9, 2025, bringing together city leaders and community partners to hear updates on student accomplishments, community service projects, and…

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Archives | City | Featured

Excelsior Springs City Council addresses public safety tax framework, development fees, and contracts
ByS Jason Cole December 21, 2025December 26, 2025

Excelsior Springs City Council approved multiple ordinances Monday night, addressing public safety funding, development fees, and infrastructure agreements. One agenda item prompted discussion as council voted to change the public safety sales tax split from 50/50 to 60/40 between fire and police. The meeting also covered contracts, financial reports, and community updates.

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