Opinion

Phill Brooks: Donald Trump’s internments have a chilling effect on U.S. journalism
This column departs from my normal subject of Missouri statehouse issues. It reflects my concern that Donald Trump’s actions against foreign students could obstruct educational opportunities for students to better understand what is so special…
- Phill Brooks: Donald Trump’s internments have a chilling effect on U.S. journalism
- Other Voices: RFK Jr.’s vision for the CDC should alarm Congress
- Our opinion: When Missouri voters speak directly, it should count
Lifestyle
Community calendar for Sept. 13-16
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News
Man found dead from apparent suicide after domestic dispute and house explosion in Independence
One man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head after a house explosion early Friday in western Independence.
- Man found dead from apparent suicide after domestic dispute and house explosion in Independence
- Independence couple charged after police find house full of drugs
- Jackson County deal to connect bike trails could get approval soon but faces concerns from legislators
- Community calendar for Sept. 13-16
- Independence School District teacher arrested in child porn case faces additional charges
- Jackson County judge to decide whether regulations on medication abortion violate constitution
- ‘Uncorked!’: Charity Winefest returns for its 12th year Saturday at Bingham-Waggoner Estate
- Independence City Theatre putting on a colorful play
- Electronics recycling event set for Saturday at Lake Lotawana church
Entertainment

Independence City Theatre putting on a colorful play
City Theatre of Independence presents the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” this weekend at the Powerhouse Theatre in Independence.
- Independence City Theatre putting on a colorful play
- Fall brings shift in tone for movies as Oscar hopefuls start showing up
- Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift announce their engagement
- Creator Noah Hawley examines humanness amid terror in ‘Alien: Earth’
- A celebration of Americana at the inaugural Independence Roots Music Festival
Special Sections
Sports
Down a QB, Louisiana brings strong running back tandem to game against Mizzou
Missouri won’t host Louisiana until noon Saturday, but for the Ragin’ Cajuns, everything feels like 10:45 a.m. these days. Almost but not quite Lunch time.
- Down a QB, Louisiana brings strong running back tandem to game against Mizzou
- Missouri lawmakers pass gerrymandered congressional map, initiative petition limits
Opinion

Phill Brooks: Donald Trump’s internments have a chilling effect on U.S. journalism
This column departs from my normal subject of Missouri statehouse issues. It reflects my concern that Donald Trump’s actions against foreign students could obstruct educational opportunities for students to better understand what is so special…
- Phill Brooks: Donald Trump’s internments have a chilling effect on U.S. journalism
- Other Voices: RFK Jr.’s vision for the CDC should alarm Congress
- Our opinion: When Missouri voters speak directly, it should count
Lifestyle
Community calendar for Sept. 13-16
For a fuller version of the community calendar, go to www.examiner.net/category/lifestyle/