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Today

KCTV7 hr ago

Independence firefighter dies in cliff fall in central Missouri

FOX4KC.com11 hr ago

Independence community mourns death of off-duty firefighter Sarah Longest

KSHB 41 Kansas City4:58 am

Independence Christmas market aims to give SantaCaliGon vendors a second chance after storm-shortened fest

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USS Harry Truman Sailors Visit President Truman’s Library in Independence, Missouri

Yesterday

KSHB 41 Kansas CityYesterday

Jackson County Exec. announces change to Independence Square after $3.7M project

Wednesday, November 11

KMBCNov 11

USS Harry S. Truman sailors visit president’s library in Independence

Tribute ArchiveNov 11

Daniel Harris Obituary | Charter Funerals | Independence, MO

Monday, November 9

KSHB 41 Kansas CityNov 9

Independence City Council to consider limiting truck traffic on Bly Road after resident complaints

Park Lawn Funeral HomesNov 9

Jerry W. Hess Obituary Nov 9, 2026

Sunday, November 8

Speaks ChapelsNov 8

Delores Mae Johnston Obituary Nov 8, 2026

Tuesday, November 3

FOX4KC.comNov 3

Independence voters approve $19.9 million bond for historic site preservation

Sunday, November 1

Legacy | ObituaryNov 1

Linda Lee Lewis Obituary (2026) - Independence, MO - The Examiner

Friday, October 30

Dignity MemorialOct 30

Carl Gould Obituary - Independence, MO

Wednesday, October 28

Legacy | ObituaryOct 28

Sylvia Ruth Powers Obituary (2026) - Independence, MO - Carson-Speaks Chapel

KCUROct 28

With Kansas and Missouri races in national spotlight, early voting off to fast start around Kansas City

Saturday, October 24

Cleveland.comOct 24

America’s favorite buffet chain just quietly closed another location — and diners are now driving 31 miles fo

Fox NewsOct 24

Missouri businesswoman and single mom killed when police SUV responding to emergency crashes into her Audi

Friday, October 23

KCTVOct 23

Patient charged after prosecutors say he shot, killed visitor at Independence hospital

Thursday, October 22

ATM MarketplaceOct 22

Independence, Missouri warns of ATM jugging

KMBCOct 22

Independence firefighters say they didn't believe they hit car | Watch video to see what happened

Wednesday, October 21

Firehouse.comOct 21

Watch: Independence, MO, Aerial Hits Parked Car, Leaves Scene

KSHB 41 Kansas CityOct 21

Independence voters to decide on $19.9M bond to restore 5 historic city-owned landmarks

Dignity MemorialOct 21

Leta VunCannon Obituary - Independence, MO

Tuesday, October 20

KCTVOct 20

Destination Haunted: Independence, Missouri

KMBCOct 20

Independence fire truck hits parked car and leaves scene, owner seeks answers

KCTVOct 20

Missouri early voting begins with steady lines in Jackson, Platte counties

Monday, October 19

KSHB 41 Kansas CityOct 19

Independence City Council postpones decision on 2nd data center project in Little Blue Valley

Spectrum NewsOct 19

Where to vote early around Kansas City metro

Legacy | ObituaryOct 19

James Raymond Banks Jr. Obituary (2026) - Independence, MO - Royer's New Salem Funeral Home - Independence

Sunday, October 18

Chuck E. CheeseOct 18

Indoor Playground in Independence, MO: Climbing, Bouncing and Games for Kids

KSHB 41 Kansas CityOct 18

'Heartbreaking': Funhouse Pizza and Pub in Independence closing after 58 years

Dignity MemorialOct 18

Douglas Grimm Obituary - Independence, MO

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