Opinion
Commentary: Jackson County Legislature: Let’s get to work
Let’s get to work and get things done.
- Commentary: Jackson County Legislature: Let’s get to work
- Bridgette Dunlap: ‘Let the courts decide?’ No, governor, just do your job
- Letter to the editor: More than notes and scales: Music education is crucial
- Letter to the editor: Good child care is essential; teach it in school
- Letter to the editor: Museum leader stood by the law and got fired
- Letter to the editor: Good sleep is vital for the developing brains of young people
Lifestyle
Community calendar — Friday through Monday
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to jeff.fox@examiner.net or sent to The Examiner, 12012 East U.S. 40, Independence, Mo., 64055. FRIDAY Total Body: 5:30 to 6:20 a.m., Fieldhouse, 425 NE Mock Ave., Blue…
News
Days Gone By, from the pages of The Examiner 50 and 100 years ago: Drama over theater, crime worries, pep rally
From The Examiner during the week of Oct. 13 to 18, 1975:
- Days Gone By, from the pages of The Examiner 50 and 100 years ago: Drama over theater, crime worries, pep rally
- Young artists bring mural to downtown Blue Springs
- KCI terminal to bear Harry Truman's name
- Sandy Turner: Always read and follow label directions
- Ken Garten: A life well lived, a career worth celebrating
- County executive moves to cap commercial property assessments — ‘We’re going to review everything’
Entertainment
Film highlights the history of Kansas City jazz
The documentary “Last of the Blue Devils,” about the history of jazz in Kansas City, is being shown at 5 p.m. Thursday at the North Independence branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library, 317 West U.S. 24. It’s free.
- Film highlights the history of Kansas City jazz
- Independence and the arts: New film celebrates Ralph Peer’s work to showcase roots music
- ‘One Battle After Another’ is the film of the year
- Stars who supported Kimmel amid suspension: Howard Stern, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Anniston, John Oliver and more
- Robert Patrick joins ‘Tulsa King’ for season 3 as new villain
- Fall Fun Fest fills downtown Blue Springs this weekend
Multimedia
Photo gallery: Blue Springs vs. Truman softball
Images from the Blue Springs vs. Truman softball game on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
- Photo gallery: Blue Springs vs. Truman softball
- Photo gallery: Fort Osage vs. Grain Valley boys soccer
- Multimedia gallery: Women of Distinction 2025
- Photo gallery: Fort Osage vs. Grain Valley girls volleyball
- Photo gallery: Truman vs. William Chrisman softball
- Photo gallery: Blue Springs South vs. Joplin in Class 6 baseball state quarterfinal series
Special Sections
Sports

Strong first half helps Blue Springs South dismantle rival Blue Springs in Cat Clash
For the Blue Springs South football players, Friday night was just business as usual.
- Strong first half helps Blue Springs South dismantle rival Blue Springs in Cat Clash
- Switching to attacking style helps Blue Springs South soccer blank rival Blue Springs
- Blue Springs softball avenges loss to Truman, advances to district semifinals
- Senior Riley Hodson’s no-hitter sends Grain Valley softball to district semifinals
- Comets sign former Harrisburg high-scoring forward Dominic Francis to 3-year deal
- Grain Valley freshman Evelynn Hay claims conference cross country title; Eagles take 2nd in team races
Opinion
Commentary: Jackson County Legislature: Let’s get to work
Let’s get to work and get things done.
- Commentary: Jackson County Legislature: Let’s get to work
- Bridgette Dunlap: ‘Let the courts decide?’ No, governor, just do your job
- Letter to the editor: More than notes and scales: Music education is crucial
- Letter to the editor: Good child care is essential; teach it in school
- Letter to the editor: Museum leader stood by the law and got fired
- Letter to the editor: Good sleep is vital for the developing brains of young people
Lifestyle
Community calendar — Friday through Monday
Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to jeff.fox@examiner.net or sent to The Examiner, 12012 East U.S. 40, Independence, Mo., 64055. FRIDAY Total Body: 5:30 to 6:20 a.m., Fieldhouse, 425 NE Mock Ave., Blue…