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August 7, 2026

Sterling upgrades still on the table, but council has questions

Independence

Sterling upgrades still on the table, but council has questions
Road closures next week in Blue Springs
Days Gone By: No Square housing, political picnic, Truman is back
County Executive LeVota denies allegations in federal indictment of high-paying job for political favor
Officials address election day ballot questions
Data center firm aiming for Independence location stresses a different approach

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 7, 2026

Aug. 20 is deadline for Sept. 1 election letters

The deadline to submit letters regarding the Sept. 1 recall election in Independence is 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20.

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?
Our opinion: Missouri voters face important choices. Vote yes for parks and no to the rest.
Our opinion: Amendment 5 is a con, and it hurts too many taxpayers

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Sterling upgrades still on the table, but council has questions

Entertainment

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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Why did quarterback Matt Zollers stick around as Mizzou's backup?

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Aug. 20 is deadline for Sept. 1 election letters

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