Unsafe bridge forces road closure in northern Independence
A portion of Kentucky Road in northern Independence has been closed indefinitely due to an unsafe bridge.
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She gathers to give: Middle school student collects winter items for those in need
Reagan Gallaway has collected 1,500 items to help those in need battle the frigid Missouri winter. She has also received more than $3,000 in donations to help buy larger items such as beds for children who sleep on the floor.
Days Gone By: A no for schools, best pumpkins, Prohibition crimes
From The Examiner during the week of Nov. 25 to 30, 1974:
Police video sheds light on final minutes before fatal shooting in Independence
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner,net Body camera video of a fatal Nov. 7 shooting at an Independence apartment complex shows that a woman holding a baby… Login to continue reading Login…
Missouri casinos ready for sports betting
The thin margin on Amendment 2 to legalize sports wagering, threatened when almost 10,000 unreported votes in Christian County were heavily against it, appears safe in a review of official returns posted on county election websites.
Upgrades planned for beloved Crysler Stadium in Independence
If it gains ownership of Crysler Stadium, the Independence School District plans to keep up and improve the facility, Superintendent Dale Herl said.
Independence officials discuss value of community investments
A week after they ironed out and put together bond issue questions, the Independence City Council remains poised to ask voters for up to $197 million in bonds in April, which will require some property tax increase.
Local superintendents react to state test scores
The 2024 student test scores and school report cards, which the state released this week, yielded a mixed result for area districts, though all leaders found some positives regardless of a rise or dip from 2023 results.
Luke Davis: Hold each day to the idea of thankfulness
It has been a long tradition in The Examiner for Ronald Finke to write a column of thanksgiving every year. It’s something I personally always look forward to, and perhaps many of you do as well.
Speakers at Truman event describe a world in flux and change
The world is still coming to grips with the trauma of the last five years, playing out in election after election overseas and, mostly recently, in the United States, speakers at last week’s Bennett Forum on the Presidency said.