News
Blue Springs honors first responders
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net From life-saving emergency responses to continuing community care to dedicated service, Thursday marked a day to honor the efforts of first responders from several Eastern Jackson County agencies. In all, 11…
Entertainment
Ginger Rogers costumes on display
By The Examiner staff A Ginger Rogers costume exhibit is on display through August at the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia. Marge Padgitt, who founded the recent Owen-Rogers Museum in Independence in the Hollywood star’s childhood home, and Rogers’ personal assistant Roberta Olden donated a large collection of Rogers’ dresses to the State…
Special Sections
Sports
Unlikely hero helps Mavericks rally for Game 1 win
By Bill Althausbill.althaus@examiner.net An unlikely hero emerged for the Kansas City Mavericks in their ECHL Mountain Division playoffs opener. Nate Knoepke, a lanky defender who totaled 18 points during the regular season, scored the game-winning…