Independence considers takeover of animal shelter
The Regional Animal Shelter, which the city of Independence operates, is scheduled to be part of the bond questions that go before Independence voters in April 2025.
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Ready for winter weather? Some suggestions
As the area settles in for cold weather in the months ahead, officials remind drivers and others to be ready for slick roads and storms that can knock out power.
Festive displays enliven a Blue Springs neighborhood
Last year, a group of Blue Springs neighborhood friends decided to imitate a social media video they had seen about front yard Christmas decorations.
One charged in connection with double shooting at Independence apartment complex
By The Examiner staff An Independence man has been charged in connection with Wednesday’s double shooting at an Independence apartment complex, which left one man… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence fourth graders prep for a holiday tradition
At this point, it’s not unusual for a music teacher in the Independence School District to recall their own experience singing in the Mayor’s Christmas Concert at the Community of Christ Auditorium.
Jackson County health inspections — Blue Springs
The Jackson County Environmental Health Division inspects lodging establishments and sites where food is served outside Independence and Kansas City. Recent inspection results in Blue Springs include:
Artwork in Independence aids Habitat for Humanity
Ryker Newby, whose gingerbread house won the top honor at the 2023 Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays contest at the Truman Heartland Habitat for Humanity event, is excited about defending his crown.
Independence closing the books on pandemic relief funds
With the end-of-year deadline approaching to allocate federal pandemic relief funds, the city of Independence is doing what City Manager Zach Walker called “balancing the checkbook.”
Judge could allow abortion providers to proceed in Missouri
Missouri’s trigger law banning nearly all abortions remains in place. But at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Amendment 3 goes into effect.