Jackson County judge to decide whether regulations on medication abortion violate constitution
Despite Missourians voting to legalize abortion 10 months ago, Planned Parenthood remains unable to prescribe medication abortion to patients
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‘Uncorked!’: Charity Winefest returns for its 12th year Saturday at Bingham-Waggoner Estate
Winefest Independence Uncorked!, one of the largest wine festivals in the state, is from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday on the grounds of the Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific Ave., Independence.
Independence City Theatre putting on a colorful play
City Theatre of Independence presents the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” this weekend at the Powerhouse Theatre in Independence.
Electronics recycling event set for Saturday at Lake Lotawana church
The annual Lake Lotawana Community United Methodist Church electronics recycling event is being held this Saturday.
Rehab and rebirth: Plans are coming along for entertainment at the old Englewood Theatre
The Englewood Theatre, long a landmark in western Independence, could come back to life with entertainment. For the beloved Ben Franklin store building next door, it’s a little more cloudy.
Protesters descend on Capitol in battle over Missouri redistricting
Protesters descended on the Missouri Capitol Wednesday demanding Republicans end their bid to redraw the state’s congressional maps and make it more difficult for residents to change the constitution.
Josh Hawley says Missouri redistricting foes have the same reason as proponents: politics
As one would expect, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican, supports the effort now underway to redistrict Missouri and add a GOP representative to the state's congressional contingent.
Man who displayed gun at Independence officer and was shot is now charged
By The Examiner staff A Blue Springs man shot last week by an Independence police officer at a QuikTrip faces a felony charge for exhibiting… Login to continue reading Login…
Jackson County officials still at odds over use of federal money
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net Jackson County officials are still not seeing eye-to-eye on how to use the county’s remaining $70.4 million in pandemic relief money… Login to continue reading Login…
Missouri House passes congressional map, limits on voter petitions
Bills creating a gerrymandered congressional map and making it virtually impossible to change the state constitution through the initiative petition process are on their way to the Missouri Senate.