Three Blue Springs High School graduates have been getting used to winning a lot of baseball games in recent years. Alex Biermaier and Trenton Mitchell were a part of the 2024 Wildcats baseball team ...

It started as a group of Independence women organizing a fundraiser brunch with decorated tables. A couple of years later, the Coalition of Women Helping Children added a fashion show to its event, ...

Have you ever had a serious medical procedure and asked what it would cost you out of pocket, only to be told by the provider that they have no idea and you’ll “just have to wait for the bill?” ...

Instead of money from the state budget, the city of Independence will again fund its mental health crisis response program from opioid settlement funds for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

The chair of the Jackson County Legislature on Monday expressed support for a judge’s decision to set a Sept. 30 vote on the possible recall of County Executive Frank White Jr.

Kansas City Mavericks head coach and general manager Tad O’Had likes the way Nolan Sullivan plays on both ends of the ice.

Wilyer Abreu wasn’t even originally supposed to start on Monday, and it wasn’t until Roman Anthony was scratched moments before first pitch that he took his place in right field. The Boston Red Sox ...

The SantaCaliGon Medallion Hunt continues this week with clue No. 2. Independence Chamber of Commerce holds the contest, ...

The boys high school tennis season may not be until the spring of 2026, but Grain Valley seniors Riley Spencer and Marius Cooper made sure to work on their game this summer.

By Mike Genet  mike.genet@examiner.net A second Independence City Council member will run for mayor in 2026. Brice Stewart, who is in his second term representing… Login to continue reading Login Sign ...

Miami Dolphins linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (40) sings as he stretches during training camp at the Baptist Health Training Complex on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

If Missouri football coaches get their way, special teams will be in style this season.