The Blue Springs South boys swimming and diving team will take a big advantage into the Suburban Gold Conference Championships this weekend.

Van Horn scored a season-high in points with help from its defense in a 49-14 win over Excelsior Springs in the opening round of the Class 4 District 8 football bracket.

The Spirit of Independence Band fall concert is at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Truman Memorial Building, 416 W Maple Ave., Independence. Admission is free.

The Jackson County Environmental Health Division inspects lodging establishments and sites where food is served generally outside Independence and Kansas City. Recent inspection results in… Login to c ...