Time for city to get a no-chain ordinance
In August of 2008, Independence changed the ordinance limiting pets to two dogs and two cats to allow four animals in any combination. This helped the local shelter and rescue groups adopt out more dogs.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FOR JAN. 19-20
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton.
December 2021 was the warmest on record
Kansas and Missouri logged their warmest average December temperatures on record last month, according to data released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Average temperatures over the last half of 2021 were higher than they’ve ever been in either state — and across the country.
County withdraws proposed mask mandate ordinance
A proposed Jackson County mask mandate ordinance will not be considered now. County Executive Frank White and the Jackson County Health Department had recommended a mask mandate ordinance due to greatly increased COVID-19 transmission with the omicron variant and staffing issues in several metro area school districts.
WHAT’S ON TODAY
Today’s sports broadcast highlights Wednesday’s Television • Tennis: Australian Open, 1 p.m. (taped), ESPN2 (Comcast 29) • Soccer: EPL: Tottenham Hotspur at Leicester City, 1:30 p.m., USA (52) • Baseball: Roberto Clemente PBL final: Indios de Mayaguez vs.
WHAT’S UP NEXT | AREA SPORTS CALENDAR
(Schedules subject to change) WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19 HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL Lee’s Summit High School Summit Grill Shootout 4 p.m.
Blue Springs residents air grievances over crime
Blue Springs Police Chief Bob Muenz said he understands citizens' frustration about property crimes and the perceived lack of investigation and accountability for thieves and criminals. But, he told the small group of residents who gathered Thursday to press police on the issue, the city is not a “free for all” for criminals.
Senate approval for prison chief proposed
WASHINGTON – Days after the head of the troubled federal Bureau of Prisons said he was resigning amid increased scrutiny over his leadership, lawmakers have introduced a bill to require Senate confirmation for future bureau directors – the same process used to vet leaders of the FBI and other federal agencies.
$27B plan will fix, upgrade US bridges
President Joe Biden on Friday tried to put behind recent setbacks on voting rights and his economic agenda by outlining progress made in implementing his $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package.
Removal of solar farm on agenda
Some Independence City Council members want the city to remove the solar farm on the old Rockwood Golf Course within a few years and commit the entire 90-plus acres as green space as part of the city parks system.