Rotary Club of Independence honors two at Truman High School
The Rotary Club of Independence has named two seniors at Truman High School as students of the month.
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Breast cancer awareness: Doctors stress value of early screening
More and more in recent years, medical groups are encouraging women to start getting annual mammograms at an earlier age to possibly detect breast cancer.
What’s the future of the Missouri 291 bridge?
The Missouri Department of Transportation says it plans to decide early next year the exact project for replacing the Missouri 291 bridge. Construction won’t start for about two years, and the new bridge opens in 2028.
A tip of the cap to Independence non-profits
Community leaders in Independence tried something new Tuesday – a community breakfast at which local nonprofits gave quick updates on their work around town.
Aaron Pickert: Uranium figures to be in high demand for years
Nuclear energy has crossed the Rubicon as big tech has made it clear that, to usher in the future of technology and AI, it needs the reliable energy that nuclear power plants provide. In a hugely symbolic deal, Microsoft recently partnered with Constellation Energy to restart the largest domestic nuclear disaster site, Three Mile Island, to help run Microsoft’s new AI-led data center.
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:
One hurt in mid-day shooting in southwest Independence
By Mike Genet The Examiner One man was wounded and another person was in custody after a midday shooting Tuesday in the busy Blue Ridge Crossing… Login to continue reading Login…
Fun and candy draw a crowd at a Blue Springs church
Zach Keeton wasn’t sure what to expect when he brought his daughters Olivia and Zoey to a Trunk or Treat Halloween party at Church of the Resurrection in Blue Springs.
Dry, warm winds raise risk of fires; burn bans in Eastern Jackson County
By The Examiner staff The city of Independence has issued a burn ban through 7 p.m. Wednesday, and the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District… Login to continue reading Login…
A famous name for Boys & Girls Club site in Independence
The children at the Boys & Girls Clubs unit on Leslie Avenue proved too eager to pull down the covers to reveal a new name and logo on the building. They gave no chance for a quick countdown Monday morning.