Ken Garten: Anger and vitriol don’t play well in court
Heard when I was a young aspiring trial lawyer by a seasoned and accomplished trial lawyer at a training seminar: “There’s nothing worse than an… Login to continue reading Login…
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Letters to the editor: The Independence that was, and could be
Tony Sommer, Independence To the editor: It was a cold December day as I headed to the city hall located in the heart of the… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the editor: Wiley is the best choice in the 3rd District for Independence City Council
Marvin Sands, Independence To the editor: On Feb. 6, 2024 the city of Independence will be choosing candidates for the city general election on April… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the editor: Keep praying for blessings from God, our creator
Deborah Solomon, Independence To the editor: We pray for continued rain and green, at least like we’ve had four years and to not have flooding… Login to continue reading Login…
Our opinion: Too much danger for local pedestrians
Independence has a pedestrian safety problem. Many other places have this problem as well, but it is pronounced in this city. Recently two people were… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the editor: Council candidate denigrates people working for Englewood
Jason White, Independence, long-time resident of the 1st District and long-time member of the Englewood Community Letter to the editor: Colleen Huff demonstrates poor character… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the editor: Trump can put America back on the right course
Barbara Bender, Independence To the editor: Our world today is in a dangerously frightening state. The war in Ukraine, the Palestine/Israeli conflict, drone attacks on… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the editor: Missouri’s chief election official needs to do his homework
Pam Wishon, Independence To the editor: In the article by Daniel Neman, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, in the Jan. 9 Examiner, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft… Login to continue reading Login…
Our opinion: The fans cheer and pay — and pay some more
First, the Chiefs won a playoff game last weekend, and let’s celebrate that. Second, the fourth quarter with no ads on Peacock was a refreshing… Login to continue reading Login…
Phill Brooks: Will state legislators learn from a recent Supreme Court decision?
As Missouri legislators begin their 2024 session, they might want to consider a recent Missouri Supreme Court decision striking down a significant bill lawmakers passed… Login to continue reading Login…