I was recently speaking with a friend from church who was telling me how he was having difficulty obtaining employment because of his criminal record.… ...

In 2022, the United States had approximately 1.5 million active 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Over the past three decades, the number of 501(c)(3) nonprofits has exceeded… ...

It’s amazing how many places and things are named after Harry Truman. That probably isn’t surprising to residents of Independence, his hometown, or to residents… ...

Kansas City police arrested a man following a chase Wednesday that started in Independence, with a 5-year-old boy in the suspect vehicle, after a reported road-rage incident.

By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Editor’s note: This story was changed Feb. 24 to correctly note the organization endorsing Eric Knipp, Carrie Dixon and Dennis Green.… Login to continue reading ...

By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net A candidate in the April elections for the Independence Board of Education had his year-long ban from school property lifted early… Login to continue reading ...

Missouri men’s basketball unveiled its 2025-26 nonconference schedule on Wednesday, lining up another home-heavy slate of lesser-profile programs before Southeastern Conference play begins.

Apparently, loneliness and depression are the new smoking. In fact, recent studies show that loneliness and depression are more dangerous to your life than obesity… ...

By The Examiner staff An Oak Grove man died early Wednesday after his car crashed on Interstate 70 in Blue Springs. Timothy O’Brien, 57, died… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary ...

Tim Crone Crone’s Zone As the Royals attack winter meetings, they are attempting to find the best pitching fit for a solid starter and productive… ...

Some landlords who have followed the process and offered some feedback on possible Rental Ready changes in Independence say there are some positives with the changes but also still room for work.

Jackson County voters could decide later this year on switching to an elected assessor, a potential change highlighted by residents’ anger over property assessment valuations in recent years.