Community Services League taking a step toward more affordable housing in Independence
This is a big week for Community Services League’s efforts to address the need for housing, specifically in Independence.
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Murder charge follows fatal stabbing in Independence
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net An Independence man faces murder charges after a stabbing last Friday night in which the victim was found at a car… Login to continue reading Login…
Shooting of woman in Sugar Creek leads to charges
An Independence man faces felony charges after a pregnant woman was shot in a car and critically injured Saturday in Sugar Creek.
Luke Davis: Chasing performance can hurt your returns
This year has been a roller coaster for investors. From steep losses in the early months to meteoric gains since April, 2025 has tested investors’ nerves.
Six and a half years in federal prison for illegal gun possession
By The Examiner staff A Lee’s Summit man will spend 6 1/2 years in federal prison, without parole, for felony possession of three shotguns, which… Login to continue reading Login…
Jackson County health inspections: Blue Springs, Aug. 22 to 26.
The Jackson County Environmental Health Division inspects lodging establishments and sites where food is served generally outside Independence and Kansas City. Recent inspection results in… Login to continue reading Login…
Two Fort Osage seniors honored
Independence Rotary has honored two seniors at Fort Osage High Schools as students of the month. Ryleigh Gage is thestudent body president, was a Scholar Athlete… Login to continue reading Login…
Brad Batz, Blue Springs citizen of the year, leads a company with deep community ties
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net As he saw the company led by his grandfather and then his uncle grow in Blue Springs over the decades, Brad… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence candidates in early stages of running for seats in spring of ’26
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net As of Friday, nine Independence citizens had taken out candidate packets to possibly run for mayor or at-large seats on the… Login to continue reading Login…
Woman struck and killed on U.S. 24 in Independence
By The Examiner staff A 77-year-old Independence woman died after she was hit by a car Friday evening while walking with her dog across U.S.… Login to continue reading Login…