Independence schools make history and KC redevelops its historic jazz district | Opinion

While Independence names its first Black school board president, Kansas City redevelops its historic jazz district. From Mará ...

Firefighters in Kansas respond to house fire caused by lightning strike

Independence Firefighters battled a house fire Wednesday that was caused by lightning striking it. Crews were called to 1208 ...
KSHB 41 Kansas City

City of Independence bans synthetic 7-OH, regulates kratom sold in businesses

The City of Independence voted to ban synthetic 7-OH and regulate its parent product, kratom, at Wednesday night's city ...
Government Technology

$6.6B Data Center a ‘Major Investment’ in Independence, Kan.

(TNS) — As construction of new data centers continues to spike across the country, an AI data infrastructure company has purchased an industrial park in Independence with plans to build a multibillion ...
Kansas City Star

Independence voters paid no mind to Lucas, confirming 4-day school week | Opinion

In the days leading up to Tuesday’s election, an unexpected voice — Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas — chimed in on the Independence School District’s proposed four-day school week. Despite Lucas’ ...
Fox 23

One person is deceased following a rollover crash in Independence, Kansas

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — Several agencies responded to a car on fire following a rollover accident on U.S. Highway 75 near County Road 3600, just southwest of Independence, Kansas. According to the ...
AOL

Madeline Seel makes history as Independence’s first female Eagle Scout

(KODE/KSNF) — A young lady in Independence, Kansas makes history and wants to help the next girl blaze her own trail. Scouting has been a part of Madeline Seel’s life since 2019 and she’s hit a major ...