Days Gone By: Festival idea, busy trains, cesspools still around
A look at news in The Examiner from 50 and 100 years ago.
Karl Zinke
Bob Buckley: Gerrymandering needs to be outlawed
Look up “gerrymander” in the dictionary. I did. It is the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency.
CSL homes project helps ISD industrial students get real world experience
Two neighboring houses constructed through a Community Services League program are nearing completion, with help from Independence School District high school students, and a third home is planned for nearby.
Barton Goldsmith: Draw up a treasure map, and go find some help
It seems like summer has barely gotten started, and suddenly the kids are back in school and it’s time to winterize the house for the coming season.
Down a QB, Louisiana brings strong running back tandem to game against Mizzou
Missouri won’t host Louisiana until noon Saturday, but for the Ragin’ Cajuns, everything feels like 10:45 a.m. these days. Almost but not quite Lunch time.
Man found dead from apparent suicide after domestic dispute and house explosion in Independence
One man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head after a house explosion early Friday in western Independence.
Missouri lawmakers pass gerrymandered congressional map, initiative petition limits
A newly gerrymandered congressional map and limits on voters’ ability to amend the state constitution cleared the Missouri Senate Friday, capping two weeks of contentious debate that drew national attention.
Young players contribute in Grain Valley volleyball’s sweep of William Chrisman
Grain Valley volleyball coach Tori Squiers enjoyed the best of all things as her Eagles swept William Chrisman 3-0 on the Bears’ home court Thursday night.
Fort Osage softball survives marathon, then routs Chrisman
Fort Osage junior Harper Allin threw 271 pitches. And, yes, that was all in one game.
Blue Springs South soccer’s defense posts another shutout
The Blue Springs South boys soccer team’s defense continues to shine.