Independence health inspections – Sept. 2-3
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… Login to continue reading Login…
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Jackson County health inspections: Blue Springs, Aug. 20-25
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…
Days Gone By: Square controversy, drug worries, needing fire service
From The Examiner during the week of Sept. 15 to 20, 1975:
Recognition for a mother who perseveres in her daughter's memory
When she received a message that President and CEO Phil Hanson and Board Vice Chair Michele Crumbaugh with the Truman Heartland Community Foundation wanted to meet with her, Michele Shanahan DeMoss said she guessed it had to be for the memorial scholarship fund through Truman Heartland in her daughter’s name. Blair Shanahan Lane was killed in 2011 at age 11 by a stray bullet of July 4 celebratory gunfire.
Merger creates larger behavioral health provider, but little immediate impact is seen for Independence
With the recent merger involving Comprehensive Mental Health Services’ parent company, the Independence-based organization will be part of the largest nonprofit behavioral health provider in the United States.
Cold case: Independence police investigating death of Kimberly L. Carter, 19, whose remains were found in 1988 and recently identified
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Independence police say human remains found in August 1988 in rural eastern Independence have been identified as a Kansas City woman… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence interim police chief will face challenges
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Independence City Manager Zach Walker says a preferred choice for interim police chief has been identified, but the city is still… Login to continue reading Login…
Truman Library Institute presents author discussion a pivotal moment of the Korean War
By The Examiner staff Some seats remain for the Truman Library Institute’s author event next Wednesday that notes 75th anniversary of the Inchon landing, which… Login to continue reading Login…
Luke Davis: When spending, try to focus on lasting value
Many years ago, I had a conversation with a coworker that has stuck with me ever since. They had just purchased a brand-new truck that… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence Rotary honors two seniors at William Chrisman High School
The Rotary Club of Independence has named two seniors at William Chrisman High School as students of the month. Kyler Cartmill is thestudent council vice president,… Login to continue reading Login…