Schools caught in political crossfire, wrestling with how to address student safety amid concern about ICE detentions
Students began asking questions soon after President Donald Trump took office.
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Independence health inspections
Critical violations involve factors that can directly lead to foodborne illness and must be corrected within 72 hours or as otherwise stated. All critical violations must be corrected within 72 hours (or as otherwise stated on the report).
Mother, son still hospitalized after fire rescue in Independence
A mother and young son rescued Monday morning from an Independence house fire remained hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday, the Independence Fire Department said, but their prognosis has improved.
Two apartment fires displace 19
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net A fire late Tuesday afternoon destroyed a Blue Springs apartment building and displaced 14 people, but there were no reported injuries,… Login to continue reading Login…
Luke Davis: How much of a threat is the federal debt?
Believe it or not, I was not a typical kid. Case in point: As an 11-year-old boy, I became obsessed with the 1992 election, and Ross Perot was my guy. I vividly remember watching him hold up his charts as he warned of the dangers of our national debt.
Independence health inspections
Critical violations involve factors that can directly lead to foodborne illness and must be corrected within 72 hours or as otherwise stated. All critical violations must be corrected within 72 hours (or as otherwise stated on the report).
Blue Springs council taking another crack at chickens
The Blue Springs City Council will take another look at permitting backyard hens.
A potty mouth and far worse, say Independence police
An Independence man who had been arrested for driving while intoxicated also faces a felony charge of property damage after he allegedly defecated inside his jail cell and smeared the feces around it.
It costs just $2 a day to ‘do the right thing,’ says group suing Grain Valley bar
A national group that represents songwriters is suing the Grain Valley club MO Country for copyright infringement because it refuses to pay any licensing fee to play or have music performed at the club.
Another day of high wind brings warning about fire dangers
Yet another red flag warning is posted for the metro area for Tuesday, running from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It means the risks of… Login to continue reading Login…