Court upholds minimum wage, sick leave law
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a voter-approved law to raise the minimum wage and require paid sick leave, allowing new sick time rules to take effect Thursday.
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Senate approves boost for schools, child care, though local senator describes budget debate as ‘a dog-and-pony show’
The only member of the Missouri Senate who was never a public official before winning election had a scathing verdict on the budget debate he witnessed Tuesday night.
E-edition changes at The Examiner
Some Examiner readers will see a change in how they get their daily e-edition of the paper.
Property damage, a slow chase on a quiet Sunday morning — and a Bobcat in the river
An Independence man faces felony charges after he allegedly tried to run over people with a stolen excavator, damaged property and drove away from law enforcement until the excavator became stuck in the Missouri River.
As Truman’s birthday nears, Independence Square will be full of events
Harry Truman’s 141st birthday is May 8, but there will be some events and activities in Independence this weekend beforehand to celebrate the birthday of the 33rd president.
Luke Davis: The immense economic impact of self-driving cars
As a child, shows like "The Jetsons" and movies like "Back to the Future II" sparked my imagination about what the future might hold. Live video calls, virtual reality and machines powered by artificial intelligence once seemed like science fiction.
Grain Valley man accused of stealing thousands from his mother
A Grain Valley man has been charged with stealing more than $240,000 from his elderly mother through her bank accounts and credit card.
With new bond money coming, Independence looks at street funding oversight
To provide oversight for the $55 million bond issue approved by voters earlier this month, the Independence City Council plans to call on an existing citizen committee.
Jackson County property owners advised to act quickly on assessment appeals
By The Examiner staff Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca IV, D-Kansas City, is encouraging property owners appealing their 2023 property assessments to act immediately to… Login to continue reading Login…
One held in shooting of teenager in Independence
Independence police arrested an 18-year-old man Sunday as they continue to investigate a shooting Saturday afternoon that seriously injured a 14-year-old boy.