It started as a group of Independence women organizing a fundraiser brunch with decorated tables. A couple of years later, the Coalition of Women Helping Children added a fashion show to its event, which benefited Community Services League.
Instead of money from the state budget, the city of Independence will again fund its mental health crisis response program from opioid settlement funds for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
The chair of the Jackson County Legislature on Monday expressed support for a judge’s decision to set a Sept. 30 vote on the possible recall of County Executive Frank White Jr.
Have you ever had a serious medical procedure and asked what it would cost you out of pocket, only to be told by the provider that they have no idea and you’ll “just have to wait for the bill?”
The SantaCaliGon Medallion Hunt continues this week with clue No. 2. Independence Chamber of Commerce holds the contest, which is sponsored by The Examiner. It’s… Login to continue reading Login…
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net A second Independence City Council member will run for mayor in 2026. Brice Stewart, who is in his second term representing… Login to continue reading Login…
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net Jackson County voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 30 to decide on a potential recall of County Executive Frank… Login to continue reading Login…
By Rudi KellerMissouri Independent Momentum is building for a special session of the Missouri Legislature to redraw the state’s eight congressional districts with the aim… Login to continue reading Login…
From The Examiner during the week of July 28 to Aug. 2, 1975:
Chris Flaig arrived at Heisler-Burns Park in Buckner early Wednesday morning, ready to volunteer and help put together the panels for the Wall That Heals, the traveling three-fourths replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that is on display, free to the public, until 2 p.m. Sunday.