Grain Valley sues over election question
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net The city of Grain Valley has sued the Jackson County Election Board to use new district ward boundaries in the April… Login to continue reading Login…
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Sign up soon for Blue Springs events
By The Examiner staff Deadlines fall this week for some upcoming events in Blue Springs. Jan. 27 is the deadline to register for Blue Springs… Login to continue reading Login…
Sweet, playful Grace needs a good family
By Giselle Gamble Animals Best Friends Animals Best Friends has a courtesy listing for a beautiful 2-year-old Mastiff mix named Grace. Through no fault of… Login to continue reading Login…
Jeff Fox on business: Civic contributions honored in Blue Springs
Debbie Riess-Roam is the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce outstanding citizen of the year. She and other winners were announced Friday at the chamber’s annual… Login to continue reading Login…
Ron Finke: Ways to give generously and live well
If you give to any favorite charities, you must wonder by year end whether every dollar you give only buys more paper, ink and postage… Login to continue reading Login…
Missouri agencies concealing public records
By Jason Hancock Missouri Independent Over two nights in early December, Gov. Mike Parson hosted a holiday gala for individuals and corporations who donated money… Login to continue reading Login…
Citizens sound off on county spending priorities
By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net Jackson County legislators on Tuesday heard pleas from the public to help small businesses, fight the fentanyl epidemic, support mental health… Login to continue reading Login…
Independence school board member presses for change
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net The newest member of the Independence School District Board of Education wants the district to have its legal counsel present any… Login to continue reading Login…
Five things to do: Who’s in the mood for chocolate?
By Nancy Melton-Helal The Examiner 1. Take A Chocolate Walk: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jan. 28 on the Independence Square. Stroll the historic district… Login to continue reading Login…
Gun, drug charges follow Independence ATV accident
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net A Kansas City man faces federal gun and drug charges after he flipped his ATV in Independence last October. Police say… Login to continue reading Login…