A new look for downtown Blue Springs
Blue Springs plans to revamp its parking and streetlights along Main Street, which will allow for wider sidewalks downtown.
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Independence city manager offered similar job in Minnesota
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net (Editor’s note: This story was edited on Thursday to include comments from Walker and the Bloomington mayor). Independence City Manager Zach… Login to continue reading Login…
Grain Valley coach hopes duo can continue team’s recent running back success
The running game has been the strength for the Grain Valley football team in recent seasons.
Part of I-70 to be completely closed for most of 2027
While lane closures and bridge replacements have caused some headaches for Interstate 70 drivers between downtown Kansas City and Eastern Jackson County, 2027 will cause a complete change in the habits of thousands of drivers.
‘Start planning for a little more time,’ says MoDOT as expansion of I-70 from Blue Springs to Odessa nears
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net A wider Interstate 70 – six lanes across the state – is coming, but for the next few years that means… Login to continue reading Login…
American Legion Wood Bat Invitational has a rich history; 36th annual tourney opens Wednesday
When Jim Moran, the co-founder of the 36th Annual American Legion Wood Bat Invitational, takes a look at the history of the summer classic, the memories wash over him like crystal blue waves at sunset.
Wally’s mega-store moves a step closer in Independence
Wally’s has applied to the city of Independence for a permit to construct its planned mega-convenience store near Noland Road and Interstate 70, but a full timeline for the project remains unclear.
Jackson County legislators set Aug. 26 recall vote, but county executive hints at legal challenges
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net Jackson County legislators on Monday voted unanimously to place a recall of County Executive Frank White Jr. on the ballot Aug.… Login to continue reading Login…
Recent success leading to bigger numbers for Grain Valley football
The Grain Valley football team has seen a lot of success in recent years. From 2019 to 2023, the Eagles won a district title and advanced to the Class 5 state quarterfinals.
State budget cuts hit local communities — services for homeless people, emergency health response, sewer upgrades
Gov. Mike Kehoe’s veto pen struck a handful of local items Monday as he approved the state’s fiscal year 2026 budget, including funds for Community Services League’s drop-in center for homeless people, the city of Independence’s mental health crisis response program, and $12 million for the city of Blue Springs for sewer plant improvements.