Confusion muddies the debate over possible Medicaid cuts
Some Americans who rely on Medicaid to pay for their health care don’t realize their insurance is funded by that very program, which congressional Republicans are looking to shrink.
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UPDATE: State Tax Commission again orders Jackson County to limit property assessment increases; recall effort continues
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net The State Tax Commission on Tuesday issued a new order that Jackson County roll back property assessments for 2023 and 2024… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence man faces felony charges after high-speed chase with girlfriend and 5-year-old in the vehicle
By The Examiner staff An Independence man faces felony charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at a driver who had honked at him, then… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence seeks efficiency on emergency medical calls
After a couple months of a new system for sorting medical 911 requests, the Independence Fire Department has made noticeably fewer medical call runs, leaving less serious cases for the ambulance crews.
Saturation patrol brings dozens of citations in Independence
Independence police arrested seven people during a DWI saturation patrol overnight Friday to Saturday, including two following a chase.
Time to clean out the garage: Household hazardous waste events start Saturday in Independence
By The Examiner staff An event to drop off household hazardous wastes – everything from cans of old paint to old pesticides to burned-out fluorescent… Login to continue reading Login…
A key area legislator, Speaker Jon Patterson, breaks with his party on abortion vote
JEFFERSON CITY — A ballot question to repeal Missouri’s new right to abortion won final approval Thursday in the Missouri House — but with a notable thumbs-down from the chamber’s Republican leader.
Days Gone By: Big fire, cheap eats, church controversy
From The Examiner during the week of April 14 to 19, 1975:
World Cup next year presents range of opportunities
For Kansas City to be fully ready and play a good host for the FIFA World Cup next year, all parts of the metro area, including Independence, will have to participate in preparations, says David Pruente of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.
