Departing senator has criticism of Jefferson City dysfunction, Independence four-day school week and other issues
John Rizzo is winding some things down as he prepares for a new chapter. There are boxes to pack in Jefferson City.
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Independence puts police body cams in use
If citizens happened to be near enough to an Independence police officer this week, they might have noticed an addition to the uniforms.
Days Gone By: Government priorities and purposes called into question
From The Examiner during the week of June 3-8, 1974:
Bob Buckley: Technology drives changes in the legal world
I was in court in Independence recently getting a wrongful-death settlement approved. It was only the fourth time I had been in the courthouse since the early days of COVID. Court appearances for almost two years were by Zoom or telephone. The increased popularity of Zoom and Webex as video conferencing tools have transformed the legal world.
Descendants celebrate presidential history
About a dozen years ago during Presidents Day weekend, Clifton Truman Daniel participated in a presidential descendants panel at the Truman Little White house in Key West, Florida.
A new gathering space in Grain Valley
Pastor Jason Williams had a dream – a dream that has become reality for members of his Valley Community Church in Grain Valley.
A wonder of nature, a snake with two heads, is on display at Burr Oak Woods in Blue Springs
Already, Tiger-Lily has drawn some extra attention from visitors this month at the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs.
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… Login to continue reading Login…
Man shot and killed in northwest Independence
Independence police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot and later died Wednesday afternoon in northwest Independence. Police were called at 12:50… Login to continue reading Login…
Community calendar
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