Independence considers detention space needs
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net As Jackson County officials continue to hammer out details on the new county detention facility on U.S. 40, including a possible… Login to continue reading Login…
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Betty Meyer remembered for her roles in the community
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net When Betty Meyer and her husband Ted were active with Meyer Music, this would have been their busiest couple weeks, oldest… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence taking comments on transportation planning
By The Examiner staff The city of Independence has started its “Independence Transportation for All” planning process to develop a citywide multi-modal transportation network, part… Login to continue reading Login…
Grain Valley's 'town historian' honored for her efforts
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net When she retired from teaching home economics in the Fort Osage School District, Marcia “Marty” Napier looked for a new hobby… Login to continue reading Login…
Housing growth continues in Grain Valley
By Bill Althaus bill.althaus@examiner.net Thirty-five years ago David Ward and his wife Sandra moved to a “tiny little community,” Grain Valley. The couple raised their… Login to continue reading Login…
Senior center meals — Sept. 5-8
Lunches provided by area community centers during the week of Sept. 5-8. Vesper Hall: 400 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence looks to keep funding trash pickup
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net As the city’s litter clean-up partnership with the Community Services League reached another milestone last week, Independence officials are working to… Login to continue reading Login…
Police investigate after discovery of body
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Lee’s Summit police are investigating the death of a man found in a wooded area not far from where officers searched… Login to continue reading Login…
Ken Garten: A lawyer’s first and foremost responsibility
One of the fundamental principles of practicing law is that a lawyer is ethically required to serve the interests of their client, and should not… Login to continue reading Login…
Playful Sonic needs his forever home
By Gisele Gamble Animals Best Friends Sonic is a super sweet pup who loves playing with kids, running, and jumping on the trampoline. He also… Login to continue reading Login…