Jackson County looks to add key missing piece in bike trail system
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net One day it might be possible to get on your bicycle in Independence and connect to trails that would take you… Login to continue reading Login…
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Independence Fire Department favors dispatcher shift for greater efficiency
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Independence Fire Department leaders say they want to eventually have a small team of dispatchers dedicated to fire calls, which they… Login to continue reading Login…
Saturation patrol in Independence brings arrests for DWI, illegal gun possession
By The Examiner staff Independence police made nine DWI arrests and three gun-possession arrests as part of a statewide DWI saturation patrol over the weekend. … Login to continue reading Login…
Red Cross sets blood-donation events
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in Eastern Jackson County this week. The Red Cross says blood is… Login to continue reading Login…
Federal sentence for illegal sale of guns, some of which were converted to machine guns
By The Examiner staff A Kansas City man who admitted to buying guns for people he knew could not legally possess them — including one… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence health inspections – Aug. 18-19
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… Login to continue reading Login…
Jackson County health inspections: Blue Springs, Aug. 4-5
The Jackson County Environmental Health Division inspects lodging establishments and sites where food is served generally outside Independence and Kansas City. Recent inspection results in… Login to continue reading Login…
Jackson County health inspections: Grain Valley, July 15-24
The Jackson County Environmental Health Division inspects lodging establishments and sites where food is served generally outside Independence and Kansas City. Recent inspection results in… Login to continue reading Login…
Improvements for safety and appearance continue along U.S. 24 in Independence
Brice Stewart understands the consternation of driving on U.S. 24 east of Noland Road in northern Independence, just as it was over the past two years west of Noland.
Traffic is main concern as Wally’s hearing nears in Independence
The Wally’s Travel Center project will go before the Independence Planning Commission on Tuesday, including a public hearing on the proposed gas station at the former Kmart site at Noland Road and Interstate 70.