Trafficker sold 100,000 pills with fentanyl
An Independence man who distributed more than 100,000 counterfeit pills that contained fentanyl will spend 25 years in federal prison.
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Voter registration deadline nears
Oct. 9 is the last day, in Missouri, to register to vote in the Nov. 5 election.
Free ACT practice on Saturday
A free ACT practice test is being offered Saturday at the East Independence branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library, 4502 S. Little Blue Parkway.
Independence to look again at utility meters
Independence city staff will again explore remote meter technology for its utilities.
Jeff Fox on business: Will Jefferson City leaders find a better approach?
I didn’t hear a lot that was all that encouraging for business or for prosperity generally from the candidates for Missouri governor when they debated last Friday. They met in Springfield at the annual convention of the Missouri Press Association.
Independence, Grain Valley schools saving money with propane buses
With six more buses acquired this year that are powered by propane fuel, the Independence School District continues to realize some savings in transportation costs.
More honors for two Blue Springs schools
Voy Spears Elementary and William Yates Elementary are the latest schools in the Blue Springs District to be recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Jackson County prosecutor candidates draw sharp distinctions
Jackson County prosecutor candidates have several ideas for what they could do to combat crime in the county, and both Tracy Chappell and Melesa Johnson have pointed criticisms about the other’s ideas and experience.
Pedestrian struck and badly injured on U.S. 40 in Independence
By The Examiner staff An Independence man was struck by a vehicle and badly injured Saturday night on U.S. 40. Police say it happened around… Login to continue reading Login…
Missouri's U.S. Senate candidates clash
SPRINGFIELD —The United States should abandon its support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Friday during his first debate with challenger Lucas Kunce and two third-party candidates.