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A late report adding nearly 10,000 votes to Christian County’s election results has narrowed the margin for Missouri’s sports betting amendment and put it in range for a possible recount.

A Grain Valley High School student was arrested last Thursday after police found a loaded handgun and marijuana in his car parked on school property.

Independence police continue investigate after a man was shot to death outside a restaurant Saturday night.

The Independence parks master plan in 2010 included recommendations to replace equipment and fix up buildings at parks around the city.

Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. on Friday vetoed plans to spend tens of millions of dollars in pandemic relief, as well as spending out of county reserves.

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).

Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. has vetoed an ordinance to ban people under 18 from possessing handguns and placing some gun restrictions on those age18 to 20.

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: