Man struck by fallen tree still in hospital
By The Examiner staff A man remained hospitalized in serious condition Monday after his car was crushed by a large falling tree Friday afternoon in… Login to continue reading Login…
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Independence firefighters save mother and baby
A mother and her 2-year-old son were in a hospital in critical condition after Independence firefighters rescued them from a house fire Monday morning.
Days Gone By: Tough times, growing city, better health
From The Examiner during the week of March 10 to 15, 1975:
Honors at last: A World War II veteran's service is not forgotten
Rose Shortino recalls that when her father, Vincent Michael Shortino, died in 1998 at the age of 74, it happened too suddenly, and she and her siblings didn’t realize at the time he could receive military honors at his funeral.
‘No time for a different response’: Prosecutor declines to charge Independence officer in shooting that killed mother, infant
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson said she will not file charges against the Independence police officer involved in a November 2024 double-fatal shooting at an apartment complex, which left a mother and infant child dead.
Independence Scouts set to celebrate a bit of history
An Independence Scout troop on Saturday plans to re-enact an event from 110 years ago – hopefully with one change in the script.
List of needed bridge repairs in Independence grows; bond issue on April 8 ballot would address it
Not only does the city of Independence have five bridges and part of another closed to vehicles because they need repairs, but city staff says another three to five need repairs in that same number of years or risk possible closure.
High winds bring high risk of wildlifes; thunderstorms possible Friday afternoon and evening
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning, meaning a high risk of wildfires because of high winds and low humidity. Any fire… Login to continue reading Login…
Storm debris drop-off in Independence
The city of Independence will offer a free storm debris drop-off 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday for Independence residents. The drop-off event, at the… Login to continue reading Login…
Blue Springs High School band, the Golden Regiment, is headed to Ireland for a St. Patrick’s Day parade
After months of logistical preparations and rehearsals, Blue Springs High School’s marching band will represent the school and city Monday in perhaps the world’s most famous St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland.