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On October 1st, 2022 Excelsior Springs Police Officer Andrew Stott claimed the dubious distinction of being the first-ever ESPD officer to be shot in the line of duty. While attempting to stop a driver for a suspected warrant violation, Officer Stott was shot twice, once in his left thumb and once in his right shoulder….
Whether it’s eating Dari-B in March, heading to the Christmas parade in November, or hitting the Sonic pothole year round, Excelsior Springs is steeped with tradition! For the last 96 years, the American Legion has been hosting the Annual Bill Payne Party, offering a safe place for kids and families go and celebrate the holiday….
A small group of about twenty citizens gathered on Saturday, October 22nd at Tiger Stadium to recognize first responders and the work that they do. The community has been on edge after experiencing a domestic murder, an officer being shot, and kidnapping all within a few weeks of each other. Saturday’s rally was meant to…
In August of 2022, more than 40 photojournalists from around the world came to Excelsior Springs as part of the 74th annual Missouri Photo Workshop (MPW). The photojournalists chose individuals throughout the community to document throughout their week-long stay. The Excelsior Citizen has partnered with many of the photojournalists to share the work they produced…