Independence Rotary honors two at Truman
Independence Rotary has named two new Truman High School graduates as students of the month.
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Summer nears, so grab a good book and sign up for library reading programs
Mid-Continent Public Library’s annual summer reading program begins Sunday and runs through Aug. 24, with an aim to build or continue regular reading habits during students’ summer break.
Jackson County health inspections — Blue Springs
The Jackson County Environmental Health Division inspects lodging establishments and sites where food is served generlly outside Independence and Kansas City. Recent inspection results in Blue Springs include:
Independence woman dies on I-70
An Independence woman was struck – twice – and killed on Interstate 70 early Saturday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not given her name… Login to continue reading Login…
Four hurt in wreck in Independence
A head-on crash Sunday morning in Independence sent four people to the hospital Police say it happened about 11:09 a.m. at U.S. 24 and Harris… Login to continue reading Login…
State legislators likely to revisit stadium funding
Jackson County’s lobbyists in Jefferson City say they still see a path to get state funding for Chiefs and Royals stadiums. Action could come in the next few weeks.
Bob Buckley: Medical mistakes mean hardship, but assistance makes a difference
In my long career, I have had the benefit of helping many people. Unfortunately, most people I encounter have had some kind of tragedy in their lives.
Jackson County budget standoff still unresolved
Jackson County elected officials this week remained without agreement on a county budget that was supposed to take effect Jan. 1.
Days Gone By: Assessments, advice to graduates, out on a lark
From The Examiner during the week of May 19-24, 1975:
Will cell phones in schools go away?
Some local school leaders say they might have to tweak policies based on a possible new state law against students using cell phones in schools, though schools already have limitations in place.