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…
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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…
Trio of Blue Springs grads enjoys championship caliber summer
Three Blue Springs High School graduates have been getting used to winning a lot of baseball games in recent years. Alex Biermaier and Trenton Mitchell were a part of the 2024 Wildcats baseball team that won the Class 6 state championship and finished with a 28-11 record.
Fashion for Compassion aids families with school season needs and others served by Community Services League
It started as a group of Independence women organizing a fundraiser brunch with decorated tables. A couple of years later, the Coalition of Women Helping Children added a fashion show to its event, which benefited Community Services League.
Independence extends mental health crisis funding
Instead of money from the state budget, the city of Independence will again fund its mental health crisis response program from opioid settlement funds for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Independence Council Member Brice Stewart says he’s running for mayor
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net A second Independence City Council member will run for mayor in 2026. Brice Stewart, who is in his second term representing… Login to continue reading Login…
Standing up, speaking out: Indivisible Kansas City holds pop-up event in Blue Springs, saying democracy needs to be defended
By Jeff Foxjeff.fox@examiner.net Lori Smith of Blue Springs stood at about the busiest intersection in town at about the busiest time of day – late… Login to continue reading Login…
'Pressure removed' after Grain Valley's Addy Seyfert makes her college choice
Following another sensational basketball season at Grain Valley High School, senior-to-be Addy Seyfert was the darling of the postseason honors and awards circuit.
The Wall That Heals is coming to Buckner
By The Examiner staff The Wall That Heals, a three-quarters scale-model replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., that is designed to travel… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence to hold off on Power & Light vote until early ’26
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Upon further thought, Independence City Council members say it might be best to wait until next April to ask voters about… Login to continue reading Login…