Abortion ballot measure hangs in the balance
The Missouri Supreme Court will decide whether abortion-rights will end up on the Nov. 5 ballot after a Cole County judge ruled the proposed amendment violated state law.
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One in custody after potential threat at Blue Springs high school
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Blue Springs police arrested a juvenile Sunday after a possible threat to Blue Springs High School made on the social media… Login to continue reading Login…
Years of learning, years of service for Mary Paxton Study Class member
The Mary Paxton Study Class will reconvene Sept. 30 with its annual Reassembly Tea at the Truman Presidential Library, the first of another year of meetings that generally follow the school year calendar.
New mental health facility approved in Independence
A health services company with hundreds of locations across the country plans to build a mental health-care facility in southeast Independence, with room for more than 100 patients.
Days Gone By: Progress for city, some rough weather, life advice
From The Examiner during the week of Sept. 3-7, 1974:
Blue Springs students rallied and ‘really made an impact’ for others
Mason Bell and Jayden Brown are eighth graders at Brittany Hill Middle School in Blue Springs who share a passion for others.
Demolition of two dangerous retail buildings in Independence still on hold
The saga of the vacant Noland Fashion Square buildings continues, even after a city ruling in the spring that had set a July 26 date for demolition or repair of two of the three structures, including the old theater.
Kunce is out to sharpen the contrast with incumbent Hawley
Lucas Kunce likely has a bit more name recognition this time as he’s traversed Missouri in a U.S. Senate campaign.
July 2026 trial date in fatal shooting of Independence officer, court employee
July 2026 trial date in fatal shooting of Independence officer, court employee
Jackson County executive sues to block state order capping property assessments
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr., the county assessor and other officials are asking a court to throw out a State… Login to continue reading Login…