Ken Garten: Malicious prosecution is, by design, hard to prove
A common reaction of someone getting sued is to want to sue the other party back for suing them.
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An Eagle Scout’s patriotic gesture for the community’s benefit
With his Eagle Scout project, Blue Springs High School sophomore Aiden Volk decided he could honor military veterans and have a practical purpose.
Days Gone By: Costly groceries, big plans for the Square, chain gang troubles
From The Examiner during the week of Jan. 6 to 11, 1975:
Mid-Continent Public Library looks at headquarters options
Mid-Continent Public Library appears primed to start work in some way toward a new headquarters in 2025.
Blue Springs welcomes newest council member
With his time serving on the city’s Parks Commission and recently on the Charter Review Commission, Nick Brummel says he has a good background of city knowledge as he joins the Blue Springs City Council.
Charges filed after shots are fired at sheriff’s deputies
The I Love Independence film festival, originally scheduled for Saturday at Englewood Arts Center, has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be rescheduled at a date to be determined, organizers say.
Area schools again cancel class or go online Friday due to weather
By The Examiner staff With the continued cold and more snow expected overnight, students across Eastern Jackson County will be out of class again Friday.… Login to continue reading Login…
Jackson County asks for federal investigation of worker’s death
By The Examiner staff Jackson County has requested an investigation from the U.S. Department of Labor to examine the death of a county Public Works… Login to continue reading Login…
Blue Springs voters might address petition process
The Blue Springs City Council plans to put several possible City Charter changes on the April 8 ballot, including extended times to collect petition signatures and to fill a council vacancy. A recommendation for term limits will not go on the ballot, though.
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