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August 12, 2026

Independence mayor suggests requiring storm shelters

Independence

Independence mayor suggests requiring storm shelters
University Health Lakewood upgrade plan advances
Court to take up Missouri redistricting case and ballot measure to limit legislators’ power to undo measures approved by voters
Independence man faces assault charge; was shot in arm by police
Independence health inspections – June 22 to July 6
Missouri puts its best on display as State Fair opens this week

Entertainment

August 4, 2026

Roots Music Festival set for Saturday in Independence

Independence

Roots Music Festival set for Saturday in Independence
Ready for the spotlight? Sign-ups are now for shot at the Fall Fun Fest stage in Blue Springs
Story coming to life in the movies
Make Music Day to be celebrated in Englewood
Classic musical comes to the stage in Independence
Movie review: Captivating World War II drama surrounds D-Day forecast

Multimedia

June 8, 2026

Photo gallery: Blue Springs South vs. Christian Brothers College in Class 6 baseball state championship

Images from the Class 6 Missouri State High School Baseball State Championship game between Blue Springs South and Christian Brothers College (CBC) of St. Louis,

Photo gallery: Blue Springs South vs. Christian Brothers College in Class 6 baseball state championship
Photo gallery: St. Michael the Archangel vs. KC St Pius X in Class 3 girls soccer state quarterfinal
Photo gallery: Independence City Championship track and field
Photo gallery: Blue Springs vs. Grain Valley girls soccer
Photo gallery: Blue Springs South vs. Grain Valley baseball
Photo gallery: Truman vs. William Chrisman girls soccer

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Opinion

August 11, 2026

Our opinion: Focus on Missouri’s pressing priorities instead of more foolishness

Our opinion

Our opinion: Focus on Missouri’s pressing priorities instead of more foolishness
Jason Hancock: Maybe the voters are smarter than Jefferson City thinks
Aug. 20 is deadline for Sept. 1 election letters
Letter to the editor: Let the Perkins recall stay on the ballot
Letter to the editor: Lawn-mowing crews in Independence are doing great work
Letter to the editor: Will bike lanes actually lead to bikes?

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Independence mayor suggests requiring storm shelters

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Roots Music Festival set for Saturday in Independence

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Photo gallery: Blue Springs South vs. Christian Brothers College in Class 6 baseball state championship

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2026 Fall Sports Previews: Blue Springs boys soccer looks to boost wins with talented, experienced lineup

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Our opinion: Focus on Missouri’s pressing priorities instead of more foolishness

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