The Examiner

10/03/2025

Where's the best place in Eastern Jackson County to play disc golf? One course in Independence now has 18 holes. Story link in the comments.

10/03/2025

As prepares to leave, Independence City Manager Zach Walker has some thoughts. Story link in the comments.

10/03/2025

After the voters removed County Executive Frank White Jr. from office this week, a handful of county legislators gathered to hear from the public and to talk about what they see as significant challenges in the weeks ahead. Story link in the comments. What do you think the county's most immediate priorities should be?

10/02/2025

Every time the federal government shuts down, the Truman Library and Truman Home, both of which are major tourist draws in Independence, get caught in the crossfire. It's happened again. Story link in the comments.

10/01/2025

Blue Springs South softball holds off rival Blue Springs in exciting fashion. See what play made the difference by clicking on the story link in the comments below.

10/01/2025

Congrats to this week's Examiner/Courier-Tribune Athletes of the Week vote. Click the link in the comments to see who won last week's vote. Vote for this week's at www.examiner.net and vote each day with a valid email, no subscription required.

The Examiner - Local news from Independence, MO

10/01/2025

Jackson County voters, by a margin of nearly seven to one, on Tuesday recalled County Executive Frank White Jr. from office, amid lingering anger over property assessments as well as concerns about the Royals and Chiefs stadiums, how to spend tens of millions in federal pandemic relief money and passing a county budget. Story link in the comments.

10/01/2025

The Examiner's Jeff Fox has some thoughts on what artificial intelligence is doing to our brains. His column is in the comments. What are your thoughts?

09/29/2025

As voters decide on a potential recall of Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr., an appeals court has rejected his last-minute attempt to have the election stopped. Link in the comments.

09/27/2025

Congrats to this year's Woman of the Year, Sgt. Emily Kennon of the Independence Police Department!!! She was honored at our 2025 awards!!
To learn more about the award and why Kennon is so deserving, purchase your copy of this Saturday's paper, which includes the annual keepsake specialty publication honoring all this year's Women of Distinction honorees.

A full gallery of pics and videos from this year's awards, including an interview with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award winner, are online at examiner.net!

09/27/2025

Truman tops rival Chrisman 34-31 to win the Wagon Wheel Trophy

09/26/2025

Bulldog, loving, caring, dedicated, hardworking, supportive & the type of woman who gets things done- all are ways Melodie Chrisman & those who know her best describe her. Congrats to Melodie for being our Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award winner for 2025!! 🎉

For more from Melodie's interview and other photos and videos from this year's Women of Distinction ceremony, check out the multimedia gallery at examiner.net!