The Examiner

10/01/2025

What are the words and phrases that drive you nuts?

If your resolutions are still in play, good for you. You give the rest of us a degree of hope mixed with a degree of chagrin. That’s not the worst thing in the world.

08/01/2025

Local road crews are still clearing streets, and students are not the classroom for another day Thursday. Officials in Blue Springs and Independence say these circumstances are extreme and crews have done a good job.
Highway conditions delayed delivery of the Wednesday Examiner to the post office, and Thursday's Examiner is delayed because there's no mail delivery due to the national day of mourning for former President Carter.
Something to consider: Our e-edition goes live early in the morning Tuesday through Saturday, come rain, snow or postal difficulties. It reads like the paper, page by page.

By Mike Genet [email protected] City officials and employees in Blue Springs and Independence urge patience and understanding from residents as the area continues to dig… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

06/01/2025

As area begins clearing heavy snow, MoDOT continues to urge staying off the roads.

By The Examiner staff As snow and wind continued to hammer the area late Sunday, the Missouri Department of Transportation urged drivers to stay off… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

06/01/2025

Lots of closures Monday as blizzard hammers the area. MoDOT says stay off the roads through Monday.

By The Examiner staff Jackson, Wyandotte and Johnson counties have been added to the blizzard warning, bringing all of the immediate metro area under that… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

04/01/2025

Wintry mix now, heavy snow Sunday. Blizzard warning north of EJC.

By The Examiner staff Moderate to heavy snow – perhaps with a layer of ice underneath – is still expected this weekend in Eastern Jackson… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

20/12/2024

On the 12th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to meee…🎶

From December 11 through December 22, we will randomly select one lucky winner each day to win prizes from our generous local sponsors. ❤️💚

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10/12/2024

The Jackson County Legislature meets tonight to discuss $70.4 million in federal pandemic relief money -- as the Dec. 31 deadline to act looms.

By Jeff Fox [email protected] Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. has offered what he says is a way to hang on to $70.4 million in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

04/11/2024

With the announcement of this pending closure, does anyone have any stories/memories of the Twin Drive-In that they would like to share with The Examiner?

23/10/2024

Congratulations to The Examiner/Courier-Tribune Athletes of Week vote winners for last week: Grain Valley softball's Madison Rust and Blue Springs football's Wyatt Erickson!

They are now eligible for Athlete of the Year vote at the end of the school year.

Click link below & vote once a day every day each week! https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/9aa4fd5b0c5caadb

07/10/2024

We were thrilled to announce Shirley Baker as our 2024 Woman of the Year!

07/10/2024

Say hello to our 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Liz McClure!

07/10/2024

We loved rolling out the red carpet for our 2024 Women of Distinction! ❤️