Independence candidates take up issues at forums
The Independence Chamber of Commerce is holding two candidate forums this week. Neither is open to the public, but both will be livestreamed on the chamber's Facebook page and then posted on YouTube.
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The cats in this house have the upper paw
As you know, we rescued two kittens who were born under our deck about two years ago – and what a treat it’s been seeing them grow into gorgeous somewhat recalcitrant teenagers. Now I know you dog lovers out there are probably poo-pooing the whole idea of owning felines, but let me tell you, they keep you own your toes just as well.
INDEPENDENCE RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
Critical violations involve factors that can directly lead to foodborne illness and must be corrected within 72 hours or as otherwise stated. All critical violations must be corrected within 72 hours (or as otherwise stated on the report). All non-critical violations must be corrected by the next regular inspection (or as otherwise stated on the report).
AREA COVID-19 TESTING SITES
University Health: Regular testing hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Testing is available at both sites – the Lakewood campus at 7900 Lee’s Summit Road, Kansas City, and the Hospital Hill site at 2211 Charlotte, Kansas City.
Schmitt seeks temporary restraining orders in mask lawsuits
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is seeking temporary restraining orders to halt mask mandates in three of the 45 mask-requiring school districts he has sued, and his office said additional requests will follow.
Protesters rally against Missouri’s new health director
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Protesters on Monday pushed Missouri senators to vote down Republican Gov. Mike Parson’s new state health director over concerns that he’s overstepping in his response to the COVID-19 pandemic, despite his repeated assurances that he opposes mandates.
Reward offered in recent Independence homicide
A reward of $10,000 has been offered for information in the recent killing of an Independence man. Independence police say $10,000 is offered “for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect” in the Jan.
Prosecutor to seek death penalty in Missouri murder case
CAPE GIRARDEAU – A southeastern Missouri prosecutor has announced he plans to seek the death penalty for a man charged with killing another man last year by ramming him with his truck. Stoddard County Attorney Russ Oliver on Monday filed his intent to seek death for Boyd Lippoldt, television station KFVS reported.
Black university in St. Louis reopens after bomb threat
ST. LOUIS – Harris-Stowe State University in St.
The first step is up to you
Life sometimes has a habit of teaching you lessons in weird ways. For the first time in my life, I recently ran out of gas while driving. On this particular day, my low fuel light came on shortly after leaving home for the office. For whatever reason however, I forgot to stop on the way in, and after running errands over my lunch hour, the car died literally feet from my office parking lot.