Congressman offers hope for Independence Towers residents
Though he cannot directly force any actions connected with the various issues at Independence Towers, U.S. Rep.
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No printed Examiner on Christmas Day
In keeping with tradition, The Examiner will have no printed paper on Wednesday, Christmas Day. That means no e-edition will be posted that morning. Delivery… Login to continue reading Login…
Jackson County budget approval delayed; outside agencies outline wide range of needs
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net Jackson County legislators on Monday delayed action on the county’s 2025 budget. The budget is to take effect Jan. 1. Legislators… Login to continue reading Login…
Update: One rescued from Sugar Creek house fire, but four firefighters are injured
By The Examiner staff Four Independence firefighters were injured Sunday morning as they saved a man from a house fire in Sugar Creek. All four… Login to continue reading Login…
Police scramble for shooting range training time
For any new police building in Independence, Police Chief Adam Dustman has emphasized during bond issue discussions the past couple months that a firing range for training has to be included.
Quilters at a Blue Springs church make a difference
For more than a dozen years, a group of women who meet monthly in Eastern Jackson County for quilting have donated their finished products to Metro Lutheran Ministry in midtown Kansas City.
Jackson County’s outgoing prosecutor has seen challenges and changes over the years
Things have changed a good deal over the 30 years in which Jean Peters Baker has worked in the Jackson County prosecutor’s office, including the last 14 as county prosecutor.
Days Gone By: Big fire, stolen bikes, way too much fun (not to mention jazz)
From The Examiner during the week of Dec. 16 to 21, 1974:
Independence health 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).
Goats are doing good around the globe
Sharon Baker is striving to become the G.O.A.T. – greatest of all time – when it comes to helping needy families across the globe.