Nacole Benscoter says she wanted to be a “million things” as a young child, but others believed differently and eventually she knew, as well.

The Fort Osage School District has named teachers of the year for each school in the district. Those are: ...

Jackson County Parks + Rec will open its two beaches, Blue Springs Lake and Longview Lake, for the summer starting Saturday. Blue Springs Lake Beach… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for compli ...

A 19-year-old with a bicycle was seriously injured Tuesday evening when he was hit by a car at a northeast Independence intersection.

The Jackson County Environmental Health Division inspects lodging establishments and sites where food is served outside Independence and Kansas City. Recent inspection results in Blue Springs include: ...