By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net Jackson County is working to place a cap on this year’s increases on commercial property assessments, a move county officials say… Login to continue reading Login…
Blue Springs officials are considering a City Code change to allow people to walk around the downtown area with an alcoholic beverage. The city would have to create what state laws call an entertainment district, allowing open containers.
Jack’s back! And so are 13 of his teammates from last year’s Kansas City Mavericks roster.
Jackson County legislators on Monday plan to begin interviewing the 13 people who have applied to be the next county executive, and they are leaving the door open to a vote as early as Monday.
Grain Valley softball coach Flip Courter circled the date Oct. 9 on his calendar before his Eagles season began.
Although a circuit judge has denied the Independence School District’s lawsuit against the state regarding the four-day school week vote, the district’s Board of Education president says the board believes the suit was a worthwhile challenge and expense. Voters will decide on Nov.
The Van Horn boys soccer team has had some talented goal scorers in the program’s recent history.
As he prepares to depart Independence next week after nine years as city manager -- bound for the same position in Bloomington, Minnesota -- Zach Walker said he believes the city is in a better place than when he started. That puts him at peace with the move, he said, even if there are some things he wishes transpired differently.
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net Jackson County legislators say the county faces several pressing issues in the weeks ahead even as an interim county executive is… Login to continue reading Login…
Fifty years and hundreds if not thousands of volunteers later, Meals on Wheels continues to roll in Independence, as the non-profit organization delivers about 800 meals a week to city residents, based out of Trinity Episcopal Church just north of the Square. Board President Joe Gall accepted an invitation to join the board and started volunteering just two years ago.