Missouri to begin Medicaid renewals
By Clara Bates Missouri Independent As a pandemic policy expires and Missouri begins rechecking eligibility of around 1.6 million people on Medicaid, Social Services Department… Login to continue reading Login…
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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…
Letter to the editor: We the People must stand up for freedom
Judy Wanager, Oak Grove To the editor: I want to know what evil bug has bitten Missouri legislators and the United States Congress. The evil… Login to continue reading Login…
Students and schools in the news
Local students earn Emporia State degrees Five Eastern Jackson County students were among the nearly 500 who earned degrees from Emporia State University in Emporia,… Login to continue reading Login…
Groundbreaking set for new Independence library
By The Examiner staff Mid-Continent Public Library will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 9 a.m. Friday for the East Independence Branch, which is scheduled… Login to continue reading Login…
What’s Up Next area sports calendar
WHAT’S UP NEXT | AREA SPORTS CALENDAR (Schedules subject to change) THURSDAY, MARCH 30 HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL 4 p.m. — Van Horn at Heritage Christian… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence tries a new program to clean up the streets
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Independence this week debuted a partnership program between the city and Community Services League to have citizens with unstable housing do… Login to continue reading Login…
Jeff Fox: How long will lower gas prices last?
It’s spring, so driving is on the upswing. But lower oil prices thanks in part to recent economic jitters might keep gasoline prices in check… Login to continue reading Login…
Children's fair Saturday at community college
By Karl Zinke The Examiner The students of Metropolitan Community College-Blue River are offering the 12th annual All for the Children fair Saturday at the… Login to continue reading Login…
Former Fort Osage student teacher claims discrimination
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net A former student teacher in the Fort Osage School District who identifies as non-binary has sued the district, claiming discrimination for… Login to continue reading Login…