By The Examiner staff Democrat Melesa Johnson will be Jackson County’s new prosecutor in January. On Tuesday, she defeated Republican Tracey Chappell by a wide… Login to continue reading Login…
By The Examiner staff Missouri House districts in Eastern Jackson County, which include several new representatives, will remain in the same party hands as before… Login to continue reading Login…
By Jeff Fox The Examiner Jackson County voters on Tuesday approved a new tax to pay for services designed to let seniors age in place.… Login to continue reading Login…
By Mike Genet The Examiner Joe Nicola will be the new state senator in District 11. Nicola, a Republican from Grain Valley and a longtime… Login to continue reading Login…
Update, 10:40 p.m. AP declares that Amendment 3 passes. It writes the right to abortion in the Missouri Constitution. Congress: AP declares Democrat Emanuel Cleaver… Login to continue reading Login…
By The Examiner staff The owner of a Missouri farming operation that served as the setting of a reality TV show has pleaded guilty to… Login to continue reading Login…
Truman Heritage chapter of Habitat for Humanity plans to build at least six affordable housing homes in the Englewood area of western Independence.
The meltdown of the going-to-the-movies experience continues, sadly with a local note.
As I am writing this article, we are mere hours from the 2024 presidential election. As you are reading this, I truly hope a winner has been determined and, regardless of the outcome both candidates have accepted the voice of the people, and we can move on together as one nation.
Jackson County legislators have moved ahead with spending federal pandemic relief funds as well as county reserves to aid community groups in a range of services and improve some county facilities.