Where to take storm debris
By The Examiner staff In the wake of last Friday afternoon’s storms that downed many trees and limbs and damaged power lines, the city of… Login to continue reading Login…
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McCandless rolls to win in Independence City Council race
By Mike Genet Bridget McCandless will join the Independence City Council, filling an at-large seat that has been open most of this year. McCandless, a… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence officer shoots man during gas station disturbance
By Mike Genet Police officers from several agencies are investigating after an Independence officer shot a man who allegedly showed a handgun when police arrived… Login to continue reading Login…
Interim chief Dustman chosen to lead IPD
By Mike Genet Adam Dustman, interim chief of the Independence Police Department for the past six months, has been named the permanent chief. City Manager… Login to continue reading Login…
Blue Springs voters reject sales tax for online buying
By Mike Genet Blue Springs voters Tuesday turned down the use tax for online retail sales, the second time the city has been unable to… Login to continue reading Login…
McCandless, Huff head to Independence council race
By Mike Genet Either Mike Huff or Bridget McCandless will join the Independence City Council in November. Independence voters sent Huff and McCandless to November’s… Login to continue reading Login…
Mavericks announce new affiliation with NHL’s Seattle Kraken
By Bill Althaus/The Examiner The Kansas City Mavericks announced this morning at Cable Dahmer Arena that they are now affiliated with the NHL’s Seattle Kraken,… Login to continue reading Login…
Train hits truck, multiple fatalities
By Angie Hutschreider An Amtrack train carrying 243 passengers hit a truck at Porsche Prairie Road or Wildham Crossing just outside of Mendon at 1:42… Login to continue reading Login…
Missouri bans most abortions after US Supreme Court ruling
The Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY — A Missouri law outlawing most abortions took effect Friday, as Republican state officials acted quickly to enforce a ban… Login to continue reading Login…
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
By Mark Sherman Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in… Login to continue reading Login…