In Trump world, an idea that starts off absurdly far-fetched often gets taken seriously by the wrong people. It takes on a life of its own.

An Independence man faces harassment and property damage charges after witnesses say he threatened children on a fenced-in school playground while holding a knife. They say he also broke several ...

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 ...

Although the bill that established Medicare and Medicaid was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965, the setting was not in his home state of Texas or anywhere in Washington ...

By The Examiner staff Jackson County is giving seniors a little more time to sign up for property tax relief. County legislators, in voting last… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for ...

From more than a half-million dollars awarded in grants, Jackson County Parks + Rec has funds to improve and maintain its historic sites -- Fort Osage National Historic Landmark in Sibley and ...

Commercial assessments raise concerns about taxes now and investment in the future — ‘a negative impact all across Jackson County’ ...

By The Examiner staff Federal prosecutors have charged two Kansas City men in connection with a string of robberies in June 2024 that included an… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for ...

After crews finished cleaning up 23rd Street near Interstate 435 between Independence and Kansas City, the Missouri Department of Transportation reopened the four-lane road there Friday morning.

Eric Holmes has coached several quality track and field performers at Fort Osage High School. When it comes to the total package, Holmes said senior Isaac Woodward stands alone.

By The Examiner staff A heat advisory is in effect for the metro area through 7 p.m. Tuesday. During the day, the heat index –… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access ...

Paige Stuart loves a challenge. That’s why she gave up soccer to concentrate on track and field as a freshman at Blue Springs High School.