Truman High School graduate Kayne Braxton was taking in the moment.

By Mike Genet  mike.genet@examiner.net Due to funding cuts in both Kansas and Missouri, the Independence-based nonprofit ...

By Jeff Fox jeff.fox@examiner.net A Missouri Supreme Court ruling last month has cut one source of funding for Jackson County, and officials are trying to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for ...

There was no red carpet for UConn women’s basketball legend Diana Taurasi to walk at the entrance to her documentary premiere. Instead, in true Taurasi fashion, they rolled out her resume.

By The Examiner staff  The 16th Circuit Court of Missouri, which covers Jackson County, asks the public to be aware of a recent phone scam… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary ac ...

The Jackson County Environmental Health Division inspects lodging establishments and sites where food is served generally outside Independence and Kansas City. Recent inspection results in… Login to c ...

It started as a group of Independence women organizing a fundraiser brunch with decorated tables. A couple of years later, ...

FRIDAY, AUG. 29 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 7 p.m. — Blue Springs at Lee’s ...

The last time Mike Yastrzemski and a group of 30 or so family and friends were at Fenway Park, at grandpa Carl Yastrzemski’s ...

Several Blue Springs South football players have made their college choices in the few days before their senior season practice gets underway Monday.

By Mike Genet  mike.genet@examiner.net Two months after more than 20 tenants at an Independence apartment building signed a petition of complaint against the building’s property… Login to continue rea ...

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 S ...