When Jed Paulsen took over as head coach of the Blue Springs High School football team, he made a promise to his coaches, his team and everyone close to one of the most traditionally strong programs ...

I wasn't one of nearly 50 people lined up with an excuse not to do it. Instead, I settled in with a good book and waited for my name to be called.

Today’s topic is some basic advice to anyone who may be considering, contemplating or is determined to dissolve their ...

After a wait of a year and a half, the state audit of the Independence School District finally arrived this week. That report holds good news and deeply disturbing news.

Summer will soon end, and many are waiting for cool fall temperatures to make fishing productive. This is a great time to go bass fishing if you know how.

Years of debate, all to be settled by an out-of-the-blue announcement on a Thursday afternoon.

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic running back Luis Tellado breaks free for a touchdown run in a game against Hogan Prep last year. Tellado returns for the Guardians after a 1,200-yard, 13-touchdown ...

By The Examiner staff An Independence man faces up to 15 years in federal prison without parole for illegal possession of a firearm. Dustin Talbott,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for ...

By Mike Genet  [email protected] Unless a judge rules otherwise, the Independence School District’s four-day school week will be on the Nov. 4 ballot. With next… Login to continue reading Login ...

By The Examiner staff  An Independence man faces up to 15 years in federal prison without parole for illegal possession of a firearm. Dustin Talbott,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for compl ...

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 ...