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08/19/2025

Blue Springs South returning all-state shortstop Ella Carmack had a really good summer. Now the junior wants to help the Jaguars return to the state final four, which they have reached seven times since 2016.

Blue Springs South junior Ella Carmack described her most recent softball game as “something you would write up in a dream.”

08/19/2025

Here is Clue No. 4 in the hunt for the SantaCaliGon medallions. Good luck!

The SantaCaliGon Medallion Hunt concludes this week with the fourth and final clue. Independence Chamber of Commerce holds the contest, which is sponsored by The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

08/14/2025

Independence police posted this shortly after noon Thursday

08/12/2025

Here it is: Clue No. 3 in the SantaCaliGon Medallion Hunt. It's somewhere in Independence.

The SantaCaliGon Medallion Hunt continues this week with clue No. 3. Independence Chamber of Commerce holds the contest, which is sponsored by The Examiner. It’s… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

08/05/2025

The second clue in the SantaCaliGon Days Medallion Hunt. Click the link to the story below to get the clue to the medallion's location.

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The SantaCaliGon Medallion Hunt continues this week with clue No. 2. Independence Chamber of Commerce holds the contest, which is sponsored by The Examiner. It’s… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

08/04/2025

Local Vietnam War veteran gets a chance to honor his fallen comrade in arms in a special way at the Wall That Heals, the traveling three-fourths replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which was in Buckner last week.

Chris Flaig arrived at Heisler-Burns Park in Buckner early Wednesday morning, ready to volunteer and help put together the panels for the Wall That Heals, the traveling three-fourths replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that is on display, free to the public, until 2 p.m. Sunday.

07/31/2025

A group called Indivisible Kansas City has taken to the streets in Eastern Jackson County to protest the controversial policies of the Trump administration. The group plans another protest on Aug. 12. Click the story link below to see where.

By Jeff [email protected] Lori Smith of Blue Springs stood at about the busiest intersection in town at about the busiest time of day – late… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

07/29/2025

The Independence Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Examiner, is excited to announce the return of a beloved tradition — the SantaCaliGon Medallion Hunt, part of the 53rd celebration of the SantaCaliGon Days Festival on the Square during Labor Day weekend.
For more on this, click the story below:

The Independence Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Examiner, is excited to announce the return of a beloved tradition — the SantaCaliGon Medallion Hunt,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

07/28/2025

See what Grain Valley all-state softball player Madison Rust has in store for her junior year after a busy summer on the diamond and fielding recruiting calls.

Grain Valley junior Madison Rust is extremely active.

07/27/2025

Today is the last day to nominate women for the annual awards.
For 10 years, the Women of Distinction Awards have honored those making a real impact in Eastern Jackson County. Let’s keep it going!

Nominate an amazing woman today at https://womenofdistinctionejc.com/nominate/ !

07/25/2025

Know a woman who leads with heart, serves with passion, or who has made a lasting impact in the community? There are 2 days left to nominate her for the annual Women of Distinction Awards!

🕒 Deadline: Friday, July 25

💻 Submit nominations:

2025 Women of Distinction Nomination Form Since 2016, the Annual Women of Distinction Awards Banquet has celebrated the remarkable achievements of women making a difference across Jackson County. Know an incredible woman making a difference? Nominate her today for the Women of Distinction Awards! Hu...

07/24/2025

Cole Gibler led Blue Springs High School to a Class 6 baseball state championship and then proceeded to help Arkansas reach the College World Series. See what other honor he got after an impressive freshman season.

Cole Gibler recently returned from Japan, where the Blue Springs High School graduate joined a group of college all-stars in 45th USA vs. Japan Collegiate All-Star Championship Series.