Opinion

Bridgette Dunlap: ‘Let the courts decide?’ No, governor, just do your job
No, I do not want to go collect signatures.
- 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
- Bob Buckley: Lawyer answered well. What about the rest of us?
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
Murder charge in Independence fentanyl death
An Independence man faces murder charges for allegedly supplying fentanyl to a teenage girl who died.
- Murder charge in Independence fentanyl death
- Open carry downtown? Blue Springs taking a look
- GOP drive to block vote includes lawsuit, threat of criminal charges
- Jackson County health inspections: Blue Springs, Sept. 10.
- Non-scary fun for all at Enchanted Forest in Independence
- Independence pushing for fix of a long-closed bridge
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

Blue Springs South, Blue Springs on the rise heading into this year’s Cat Clash
What happens when you have two of the most respected coaches on the sidelines, a pair of highly recruited quarterbacks and two stingy defensive units that make life miserable for their opponents?
- Blue Springs South, Blue Springs on the rise heading into this year’s Cat Clash
- Mavericks have familiar face LaFontaine back in goal for season opener
- Floersch helps Blue Springs swimming and diving to win over Columbia schools
- Fort Osage soccer edges Belton in shootout to take conference lead
- St. Michael volleyball sweeps Blue Springs South in regular season finale
- What’s Up Next area sports calendar
Opinion

Bridgette Dunlap: ‘Let the courts decide?’ No, governor, just do your job
No, I do not want to go collect signatures.
- 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
- Bob Buckley: Lawyer answered well. What about the rest of us?
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…