Truman staves off Chrisman in wild thriller to end losing streak, regain Wagon Wheel trophy for first time in 10 years
Both teams doggedly refused to surrender to the other.
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Grain Valley believed to be first high school softball team to accomplish this feat
Give the Grain Valley High School softball team the key to the city, because the Eagles accomplished a feat so rare, they are the first-ever prep team in history to do it.
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…
Examiner honored in Missouri Press contest
WILDWOOD, Missouri – The Courier-Tribune and Examiner, CherryRoad Media-owned newspapers in Missouri, came away from this year’s Missouri Press Association Awards with seven wins. The… Login to continue reading Login…
Former speaker of the House faces prison for pandemic relief fraud; he was central to FBI investigation of Independence power plant contract
John Diehl, a former speaker of the Missouri House who was forced to resign in disgrace in 2015 when it was revealed he’d been sending sexually inappropriate text messages to an intern, has pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge.
Van Horn football fends off Truman with late goal-line stand
With just over two seconds left in the fourth quarter of a defensive-minded non-conference game between Truman and the host Van Horn Falcons Friday night, everyone on the sidelines and in the stands held their breath.
Blue Springs football pulls away late against Lee’s Summit to continue strong start to season
This is the fourth season Jed Paulsen has been the head coach of the Blue Springs High School football team.
Narcan distribution shows signs of success
As Narcan distribution becomes more available to the public and health agencies make an education push on awareness of the medication and how it counteracts opioid-related overdoses, some first responders say they can see a difference in the community.
Local legislators weigh in on special session addressing new congressional map, limits on voters’ power
Missouri legislators gathered in Jefferson City this week to address President Trump’s demand for an added Republican-leaning congressional district and to again take up a long-time Missouri Republican priority – making it harder to change the state’s Constitution. The House is already working on a plan submitted by Gov.