Independence to reshuffle animal-control efforts
Independence will move the city’s animal control officers back under the supervision of the Police Department.
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Independence Chamber of Commerce names new president
The Independence Chamber of Commerce’s next president will be the first woman in that role.
Investigation leads to Blue Springs-to-KC chase, then drug charges for Independence man
An Independence man who was shot last month in Grain Valley in an apparent drug deal gone bad faces federal drug possession and gun charges after a police chase last week from Blue Springs into eastern Kansas City.
Independence Rotary honors three at Van Horn
Independence Rotary has named three new graduates of Van Horn High School as students of the month.
Luke Davis: That ‘beautiful bill’ could make retirement easier
This past Thursday, the United States House of Representatives narrowly passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” (Yes, that’s its actual name.) This sweeping piece of legislation covers a broad range of policy areas, including tax reforms, spending adjustments and major program overhauls. Key provisions include making the 2017 tax cuts permanent, introducing new tax deductions and implementing changes to various social welfare programs.
Missouri Supreme Court reinstates abortion restrictions, imposing ‘de-facto’ ban
By Jason HancockMissouri Independent The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a judge in Kansas City to lift an injunction that had blocked restrictions on… Login to continue reading Login…
Jeff Fox: Giving students a real-world taste of business
The Blue Springs School District is among dozens of districts in the metro area with the goal, by 2030, of having every graduate leave school with a diploma and a “market-value asset” such as nine or more hours of college credit, an industry-recognized credential, an internship or work-based learning such as early release from class for a job in a field they are interested in. “A lot of it is what I call learning by observing.
Double shooting in Blue Springs under investigation
Blue Springs police said Tuesday they had not identified a suspect as they continue to investigate a shooting Monday that left two people wounded.
Shot fired at state trooper leads to prison
A Kansas City man will spend 30 years in prison for shooting at and nearly hitting a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper during a chase in Grain Valley, after which he left the vehicle and gun at Blue Springs hotel.
Missouri legislators get ready to debate stadium funding for Chiefs, Royals
The last time Missouri was in danger of losing an NFL franchise, deep disagreements between the governor and lawmakers over whether the state should pay for a new stadium led to litigation and the threat of a constitutional showdown.