Opinion
The growing impact of scholarship giving
We are just wrapping up our 2026 scholarship season and have made our final payments for the fall semester. I am pleased to report that our total scholarship payments for this season totaled $1,046,150, thanks…
- The growing impact of scholarship giving
- Deadline for Nov. 3 election letters
- Our opinion: America needs We the People to step up and vote
- Letter to the editor: One proposal, two subjects? Why the confusion?
- Letter to the editor: Experience and qualifications matter in setting policy
- Ken Garten: At this point, is capital punishment viable?
Lifestyle
Community calendar: Friday through Tuesday
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to jeff.fox@examiner.net or sent to The Examiner, 12012 East U.S. 40, Independence, Mo., 64055. FRIDAY Total Body: 5:30 to 6:20 a.m., Fieldhouse, 425 NE Mock Ave., Blue…
News
No Square motel, Pershing’s warning, city celebration
By Jeff Foxjeff.fox@examinerFrom The Examiner during the week of Oct. 4-9, 1976:“VOTERS DEFEAT REDEVELOPMENT TAX MEASURE” – A redevelopment ordinance was defeated in a special referendum election Tuesday in Independence in a light vote. The…
- No Square motel, Pershing’s warning, city celebration
- 11-month closure of I-70 nears
- ‘Simply Me’ is simply photography and fun
- Upcoming forums focus on state legislative races
- Hearing set on request to halt Independence data center work
- Arrowhead after 2030: possibilities and questions
Entertainment

Encore Theatre presents comedy about ‘real life angels’
Encore Theatre of Independence presents the comedy play “My Three Angels.”
- Encore Theatre presents comedy about ‘real life angels’
- Missouri Town’s Fall Festival scheduled for weekend
- Blue Springs singer claims Blue Springs Got Talent top prize
- Blue Springs City Theatre takes on Shakespeare comedy
- Oktoberfest set for this weekend in Lee’s Summit
- Oktoberfest this weekend in Lee’s Summit
Multimedia

Photo gallery: William Chrisman vs. Truman volleyball
Images from the William Chrisman vs. Truman volleyball match on Sept. 22, 2026, at Truman High School.
- Photo gallery: William Chrisman vs. Truman volleyball
- Photo gallery: Grain Valley vs. Blue Springs South softball
- Photo gallery: William Chrisman vs. Truman football Wagon Wheel Trophy rivalry game
- Women of Distinction 2026
- 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
Special Sections
Sports

Blue Springs South soccer fends off challenge from Grain Valley for win in shootout
The Grain Valley boys soccer team had a big mountain to climb.
- Blue Springs South soccer fends off challenge from Grain Valley for win in shootout
- Five local golfers earn trips to the state tournament
- Grain Valley softball captures program record 25th straight win
- Andrew Ayala powers Fort Osage soccer to rout of Raytown South
- Grain Valley girls tennis tops Chrisman in regular season finale
- Blue Springs volleyball falls to Liberty North despite strong defensive effort
Opinion
The growing impact of scholarship giving
We are just wrapping up our 2026 scholarship season and have made our final payments for the fall semester. I am pleased to report that our total scholarship payments for this season totaled $1,046,150, thanks…
- The growing impact of scholarship giving
- Deadline for Nov. 3 election letters
- Our opinion: America needs We the People to step up and vote
- Letter to the editor: One proposal, two subjects? Why the confusion?
- Letter to the editor: Experience and qualifications matter in setting policy
- Ken Garten: At this point, is capital punishment viable?
Lifestyle
Community calendar: Friday through Tuesday
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to jeff.fox@examiner.net or sent to The Examiner, 12012 East U.S. 40, Independence, Mo., 64055. FRIDAY Total Body: 5:30 to 6:20 a.m., Fieldhouse, 425 NE Mock Ave., Blue…




