Opinion
Our opinion: Politicians double down on corruption
It sounds like the dullest part of an eighth grade civics class, but it lies at the root of America’s political polarization, stalemate and dysfunction.
- Our opinion: Politicians double down on corruption
- Our opinion: A needed step to address blight at 40 and Noland
- State Sen. Joe Nicola: Wins and losses in the General Assembly
- Letter to the editor: Spirit of Independence Band hit all the right notes
- Our opinion: A setback for community improvement
- Janice Ellis: A renewed fight to weaken Black voting power
Lifestyle
Community calendar: Tuesday through Thursday
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News
Students and schools in the news
Students and schools in the news
- Students and schools in the news
- Flooding on 23rd Street vexes local officials
- Independence hires firm to aid in police chief search
- Independence health inspections – May 27 to 28
- Jackson County health inspections: Blue Springs, April 23
- More signatures turned in for recall effort targeting Independence Council Member Perkins
Entertainment

Classic musical comes to the stage in Independence
City Theatre of Independence presents the musical “Guys and Dolls”
- Classic musical comes to the stage in Independence
- Movie review: Captivating World War II drama surrounds D-Day forecast
- ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Toy Story 5,’ a Spielberg sci-fi and other movies are coming this summer
- Auditions underway for the next Agent 007
- Jazz great and Truman Award winner Marsalis issues a call for hope, faith and action — ‘a generosity of spirit’ across America
- Encore Theater in Independence brings comedy ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ to the stage
Multimedia

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
Special Sections
Sports

Blue Springs South baseball rallies to repeat as Class 6 state champions, send retiring coach out on top
The Blue Springs South baseball team had one goal this season.
- Blue Springs South baseball rallies to repeat as Class 6 state champions, send retiring coach out on top
- Photo gallery: Blue Springs South vs. Christian Brothers College in Class 6 baseball state championship
- St. Michael girls soccer falls just short in Class 3 state title game
- Mavericks overwhelm Florida to sweep first two games of ECHL Kelly Cup Finals
- Local players shine to help Missouri rout Kansas in All-Star Game
- Blue Springs Post 499 Fike finishes 2-2 in Nebraska tournament
Opinion
Our opinion: Politicians double down on corruption
It sounds like the dullest part of an eighth grade civics class, but it lies at the root of America’s political polarization, stalemate and dysfunction.
- Our opinion: Politicians double down on corruption
- Our opinion: A needed step to address blight at 40 and Noland
- State Sen. Joe Nicola: Wins and losses in the General Assembly
- Letter to the editor: Spirit of Independence Band hit all the right notes
- Our opinion: A setback for community improvement
- Janice Ellis: A renewed fight to weaken Black voting power
Lifestyle
Community calendar: Tuesday through Thursday
Items for the community calendar may be sent to jeff.fox@examiner.net or The Examiner, 12012 East U.S. 40, Independence, Mo., 64055. TUESDAY Bridge: 12:15 to 4 p.m., Vesper Hall, 400 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs, 816-228-0181.…




