Enter your photos of historic Independence
May is National Historic Preservation Month, and the Independence Square Association and The Examiner are inviting people to enter the “Preserving History” photo contest by… Login to continue reading Login…
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Live Well Community Fair in Blue Springs
By The Examiner staff Timothy Lutheran Church will host the Live Well Community Fair in conjunction with Comprehensive Mental Health Services on Saturday, May 6.… Login to continue reading Login…
EJC on the move: Cargo Largo new facility draws nearer
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Cargo Largo plans to partially open its new facility in Independence in June. The sprawling, half-million-square-foot structure on Noland Road sits… Login to continue reading Login…
EJC on the move: New aquatic center on the way in Blue Springs
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net The city of Blue Springs has its eye on the spring of 2024 to open its new aquatic center, Blue Surf… Login to continue reading Login…
Bob Buckley: Trains pose risks and raise legal issues
I live about a mile from several railroad crossings in Independence. I travel across one of them about two or three times per week. It… Login to continue reading Login…
Community calendar
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to news@examiner.net or mailed to The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050. SATURDAY Independence Garden… Login to continue reading Login…
Days Gone By: ‘Frowning faces’ at City Hall
From The Examiner during the week of April 23-28, 1973: “CITY PROBE RESULTS IN ACTION” – Independence City Manager Lyle Alberg today reduced the pay… Login to continue reading Login…
Gun in backpack; student arrested
By The Examiner staff A Blue Springs South High School student was arrested Thursday morning after staff members discovered a loaded piston in a student’s… Login to continue reading Login…
American Sign Language volunteers play crucial role at World Conference
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net In 2008, Carla Castorina planned to simply observe American Sign Language volunteers at the Community of Christ’s World Conference in Independence,… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence restaurant inspections
Critical violations involve factors that can directly lead to foodborne illness and must be corrected within 72 hours or as otherwise stated. All critical violations… Login to continue reading Login…