No sales taxes this weekend on back-to-school items
Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend. The idea is to help families save money on school-related items from pens and notebooks to computers and clothes.
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Residents' health tied to rental living conditions
Jackson County Public Health says cities can improve their residents’ health with better landlord rules.
Luke Davis: A helpful process for intentional decision-making
Though some may disagree, I believe in America, the greatest determiner of one’s success in life is the sum total of the decisions they personally make. Other factors, of course, also play a role, but if the decisions you make are generally wise and effective, you will succeed.
Independence health inspections
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). All non-critical violations must be corrected by the next regular inspection (or as otherwise stated on the report).
Kehoe vows as governor to focus on crime, cutting taxes
CUBA, Mo. — Mike Kehoe wanted to make one thing perfectly clear to the several dozen supporters of his campaign for governor who gathered earlier this month at Cowtown USA.
First clue in SantaCaliGon medallion treasure hunt
For the 52nd celebration of the SantaCaliGon festival on the Independence Square, the medallion treasure hunt contest is back. The contest is sponsored by the Independence Chamber of Commerce and The Examiner.
Charges filed in 2023 death of Independence woman
The ex-boyfriend of Ebony Duncan has been charged with her murder nearly 10 months following her disappearance after leaving her place of work in Independence.
Students and schools in the news
Four students from Eastern Jackson County have been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Washington University in St. Louis.
Toddler dies in fall at Independence apartment building
A toddler fell nine stories at an Independence apartment building and died Monday. A city spokesperson said the child was 2 or 3 years old.… Login to continue reading Login…
Driver arrested after Noland Road hit and run
By The Examiner staff Independence police arrested a motorist after an SUV struck and badly injured a bicyclist. They say other motorists helped stop the… Login to continue reading Login…