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Missouri voters curb lawmakers’ power to overturn citizen laws

Jason Hancock Missouri Independent A constitutional amendment that sharply limits the power of state lawmakers to overturn laws enacted directly by voters won overwhelmingly on Tuesday, fundamentally changing the balance of power between citizens and…

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Friendly Halloween characters bring the forest to life in Independence

Characters from one of the Enchanted Forest skits in 2025. Independence’s annual family friendly Halloween event is this weekend and next weekend at George Owens Nature Park. [Photo courtesy of Enchanted Forest staff] By Mike Genet Mike.genet@examiner.net Enchanted Forest, the long-running family friendly Halloween event at George Owens Nature Park in Independence, takes place this…

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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. WEDNESDAY Spin: 5:15 to 6:05 a.m., Fieldhouse, 425 NE Mock Ave., Blue Springs,…