Pedestrian fatally struck on Lee’s Summit Road
An Independence woman was struck and killed by a car Saturday evening in eastern Independence. Police say Sophia Machajewski, 93, was in the roadway and… Login to continue reading Login…
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Ken Garten: Businesses have to navigate new transparency law
In my last column we looked at the Corporate Transparency Act, a new federal law that requires pretty much all business entities formed under state law, such as limited liability companies and corporations, to file ownership declarations with the United States Department of Treasury, Financial Crimes Network. This legislation’s stated purpose is to monitor money laundering and tax evasion through the nefarious formation and use of such state-law-formed entities by individuals.
Pedestrian struck and injured in western Independence
A pedestrian was struck and critically injured Friday night in western Independence. Independence police say it happened around 8:30 p.m. at 23rd Street and Sterling… Login to continue reading Login…
Artists enjoy a place to create and display their work in Independence
Three new artists in Englewood Arts’ residency program this year say they enjoy the opportunity to work around artists of different media, and to draw their feedback.
After the holidays, recycle that tree
People who put up a live Christmas tree or who have wreaths or garland decorations made from live material have options to “treeycle” those items when they take them down
Missouri, other states try to aid veterans by stopping ‘claim sharks’
For-profit consultants across the country make millions each year by charging military veterans for help in filing their disability claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Days Gone By: The corner service station, late mail, holiday mercy
From The Examiner during the week of Dec. 23-27, 1974:
Levasy outlines a path to a better tomorrow
As the executive staff and County Legislature tussled in recent months about how to spend the last $70.4 million of federal pandemic relief funds before the Dec. 31 deadline, Levasy’s Kim Dyer was one of many organization leaders who requested an allocation from that pot.
Community connects with sailors aboard the Truman
If they haven’t by now, the men and women aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman will soon receive some Christmas wishes in writing from the namesake’s hometown.
Beloved Buckner restaurant Tuscano’s says it’s closing
A beloved Italian restaurant in Buckner announced this week that it will close in a couple weeks after nearly a decade of service.