Independence News

The holiday season begins today in Independence.A lighting ceremony starts at 5 p.m. at Independence Square, a few blocks southwest of the intersection of Truman and Noland roads.

Authorities charged three people Friday with murdering 23-year-old Carol A. Thomas, who was abducted and shot this week.James P. Reardon, 23, of Independence, faces first-degree murder charges.

In recent weeks, I have read several central Riverdale residents' consternation about the intersection at Independence Avenue and West 235th St.

There was a party last Friday at the Sunshine Center in Independence.The event attracted former and current employees of the longtime nonprofit educational agency.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. a ' Police have charged a Blue Springs man after a fatal weekend crash.

Posted by: Mike Markewinski Email: markewinski@nbcactionnews.com Last Update: 11/01 9:56 am INDEPENDENCE, Mo.

Construction is nearly finished at the Independence Events Center located at the southeast corner of Interstate 70 and 291/470 in Independence, Mo.

A 16-year-old girl died in a wreck just before midnight on Halloween in Independence, Mo.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. a ' A fight outside a bar early Sunday morning ended with four people shot.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - On Monday, Independence police expect to release more information in an Amber Alert.

" Police are asking the public for help in locating a man who's been missing since August 17.

Gary Green speaks to media Oct. 29, 2009 about the search for his daughter, 16-year-old Makenzie Green.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. a ' Police have issued an AMBER alert for 16-year-old Makenzie R. Green.

Title: AUSTRALIAN WITCHES SAY SEX FIEND ROBIN FLETCHER NOT WELCOME IN THEIR COMMUNITIES Australian witches say sex fiend Robin Fletcher won't be welcome in their communities if allowed to walk free.

An out-of-town visitor was held up at Independence, Mo., hotel Sunday afternoon, police said.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. a ' Police say two people robbed a motel guest outside the Crossland Motel, near I-70 and Noland Road, Sunday.

Title: NEIGHBORS CONCERNED THAT WICCAN IS SEX OFFENDER A Greenfield Drive man's plans to hold a Wiccan autumn celebration at his home last month never materialized, but his neighbors are still concerned about the intended use of the home he is building after learning that he is listed on the state's Sex Offender Registry.

Independence School District Superintendent Jim Hinson readily acknowledges ita s tough to ask voters to approve a tax increase in turbulent economic times.

A budget crunch has MODOT in a statewide real estate blitz. MODOT is selling old right of ways it no longer needs.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. a ' Several Missouri driver testing offices will be closed or have reduced hours Thursday so staff members can attend a meeting.