Truman softball starter flirts with perfection in rout of rival William Chrisman
Perfection is not a term that is often associated with high school sports.
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Three Independence officers on leave following fatal shooting
By The Examiner staff Three Independence police officers are on leave after a man was fatally shot when officers responded to a disturbance call and… Login to continue reading Login…
Initial OK for Wally’s now headed to Independence City Council
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net The Wally’s Travel Center project in Independence took a step forward through City Hall, as the Planning Commission voted 5-1 Tuesday… Login to continue reading Login…
2025 High School Football Previews: Blue Springs South sets goals high with several top college recruits returning
Blue Springs South High School football coach Alan Wilmes was pleased following an intense football practice early last week.
2025 High School Football Previews: First-year coach optimistic Truman can return to being competitive
As first-year Truman High School head football coach Greg Smith was walking off the field, following his Patriots’ jamboree at Van Horn High School last Friday night, a referee approached him. “He said, ‘Coach, this is the best Truman football team I’ve seen in the past 15-20 years,’” Smith said with a touch of pride in his voice.
Seekers are winners in SantaCaliGon Medallion Hunt, sponsored by The Examiner
Four people found the medallions in this year’s SantaCaliGon Medallion Hunt.
2025 High School Football Previews: Grain Valley football looks to return to postseason success with an experienced lineup
Last year was the end of an impressive streak for the Grain Valley football team.
Independence city manager hopes to name interim police chief quickly
Following Adam Dustman’s resignation last week as chief of police, Independence City Manager Zach Walker said he hopes to interview a handful candidates next week for the interim police chief position, and that person will lead IPD until Walker’s successor as city manager conducts their own search for a new chief. Earlier last week, Walker had finalized that he will leave Oct.
Upgrades bring a new look to the Independence Square
By Mike Genet The Examiner Not every part of the Independence Square construction project will be complete before the SantaCaliGon Days Festival in less than… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence City Manager Zach Walker leaving for position in Minnesota
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net The Bloomington, Minnesota City Council voted Monday to approve a contract with Independence City Manager Zach Walker for the same position… Login to continue reading Login…