Blue Springs baseball looking to reload after state championship season
If the Blue Springs baseball team wants a repeat of last year, it will have to fill a lot of holes.
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‘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.
Second graders speak up, and their voices are heard
The students at Cler-Mont Elementary in northeast Independence have a favorite piece of playground of equipment back, and one class of second graders received a little civics lesson in the process.
Days Gone By: School protest, the high cost of living, a grand banquet
From The Examiner during the week of March 3-8, 1975:
Truman rallies late to upset Lee’s Summit North, advance to district semifinals
With one minute, 10 seconds left in a Class 6 District 6 win-or-go-home matchup against No. 2 seed and host Lee’s Summit North, coach Simon Morefield’s Truman Patriots trailed 59-58.
Bald eagle nest cam offers a chance to see, a chance to learn
About 70 feet above ground, on undisclosed private property in Blue Springs is some unique access for the public to view nature.
Senior Isaac Woodward helps rescue Fort Osage in home finale
Fort Osage senior Isaac Woodward knew it was on him to get things done.
On Tuesday, enjoy pancakes and help a local Scout troop
By The Examiner staff BSA Scout Troop 282 will host its 77th annual Pancake Day fundraiser from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the meeting… Login to continue reading Login…
Ride-share firm claims adjustments, improvements in Independence
The initial month of a new ride-share service in Independence had some hiccups, and rider feedback appears to be mixed. But riders also appear to be catching on, and the city says the cost to go back to the old bus routes the new system replaced remains higher than it can stomach.
Temps fall, and the school calendar lengthens
This week’s spell of frigid weather forced area school districts to alter their calendars for the rest of the school year – and in some cases those alterations are still to be determined.