One dies in Truman Road crash
By The Examiner staff A three-vehicle crash Saturday in western Independence left one person dead. The crash happened about 1:20 p.m. on Truman Road at… Login to continue reading Login…
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Jackson County restaurant inspections — Blue Springs
The Jackson County Environmental Health Division inspects sites where food is served outside Independence and Kansas City. Recent inspection results in Blue Springs include: Novel… Login to continue reading Login…
Senior center meals, April 24-28
Lunches provided by area community centers during the week of April 24. Vesper Hall: 400 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.… Login to continue reading Login…
Keri Russell's new Netflix series — snappy and smart
Nina Metz Chicago Tribune “The Diplomat” on Netflix stars Keri Russell as a newly installed U.S. ambassador to the U.K. She may be great in… Login to continue reading Login…
Diane Mack: We can learn something from the old ways
When I was a junior in high school, I had the opportunity to participate in a semester-long sociology project. My assignment was to select an… Login to continue reading Login…
Change and challenge for social services
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net Doug Cowan, president and CEO of the Community Services League, says the organization has transformed in its delivery of services in… Login to continue reading Login…
Community of Christ celebrates the work of peace-makers
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net The International Peace Award, a highlight of Community of Christ’s World Conference in Independence, is a double source of celebration this… Login to continue reading Login…
Through history, struggles for freedom and fairness
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net President Harry S. Truman’s work for a better country, for teaching history and citizenship, and for basic fairness continues in many… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence Rotary honors two Fort Osage seniors
Seniors Brooklyn Fraser and Brett Winingar have been named Rotary Students of the Month at Fort Osage High School. Brooklyn Fraser, the daughter of Jenny… Login to continue reading Login…
Phil Hanson: Teens work hard, make a difference in their communities
Teenagers sure do know how to make headlines. With hundreds of kids participating in a huge fight this month at World of Fun, it’s easy… Login to continue reading Login…