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Truman Goes to Washington

Harry Truman may once again be a fixture in the United States Capitol. Governor Jay Nixon has submitted a request to put a statue of the Missouri-born former U.S. president in the United States Capitol.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

NBC Action News

President Truman's Car Rolls In Kansas City

It's a one-of-a-kind car and has a lot of historical significance. There's only one left and this weekend it's on display at the Truman Library in Independence.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

NBC Action News

New Option For Drivers in Independence

The City of Independence will celebrate the fruits of its labor Wednesday. Nearly a year and a half after work started on Jackson Drive, it's done.

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St. Louis Nursing News

Celebrate your independence in Independence, Mo.

Why not celebrate your independence in Independence? The home of Harry S. Truman , 33rd president of the United States, is just minutes away from Johnson County.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

NBC Action News

Bus Cuts Take Effect Sunday

Posted by: Aaron Heintzelman Email: heintzelman@nbcactionnews.com Last Update: 6/25 11:53 am KANSAS CITY, Mo.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Crime Scene KC

10 DUI arrests during Independence checkpoint

From Independence PD: The Independence Police Traffic Safety Unit along with officers from the Jackson County Traffic Safety Task Force conducted a sobriety checkpoint along northbound Noland Road at Lynn Court in Independence.

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The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Students opting for trade school over four-year degree programs

Jacob Golding is doing what he does best. For the 18-year-old recent high school graduate, the recipe for success has revolved around one thing: Technical-school training for a career in electronics engineering.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

NBC Action News

Woman Nearly Drowned in Motel Pool

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. a ' A young woman is in very critical condition after she nearly drowned at a motel swimming pool Saturday night.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

Kansas City Star

Public safety: Man charged in fatal shooting; pedestrian killed on U.S. 71

One charged in fatal shootingProsecutors on Wednesday charged Dshawn L. Marchbanks, 17, with second-degree murder in the Sunday afternoon shooting death of Eric C. Taylor, 26.Taylor was driving near 35th Street and Agnes Avenue when he stopped to talk to Marchbanks, who was driving another vehicle.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

KansasCity.com

Charges filed in KC shooting that missed target

Prosecutors charged an Independence man Friday with trying to shoot another man, who grabbed the guns barrel to avoid being hit.Richard L. Fisher, 21, was charged in Jackson County Circuit Court with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.According to court records, the victim told police that he was working on his car Thursday afternoon in ...

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KSHB-TV Kansas City

Brazen Subway Robbery Caught on Tape

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. a ' A customer got more than a sandwich when he visited a metro area Subway restaurant.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

KansasCity.com

Drunk driver is convicted of murder

A Jackson County judge convicted a Lees Summit man of murder Thursday in the deaths of a mother and her 12-year-old daughter in a drunken-driving car crash.In addition to two counts of second-degree murder, the judge convicted Randy Ralstin, 43, of resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident and driving while intoxicated.Tiffany Berry, 33, ...

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

NBC Action News

Man Sentenced in Internet Child Sex Sting

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - " A 27 year old Indiana man who traveled to Independence, Mo.

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NBC Action News

Where Can I See Fireworks on July 4?

KC area fireworks displays, parades and other events planned to celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2009: Leea TMs Summit a ' Legacy Blast: Free fireworks event set to music.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

NBC Action News

Cooling Centers Around the Metro

KANSAS CITY, Mo. a ' If you need a place to cool down during the hot days this week, you can visit several cooling centers in Kansas City and around the metro area.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

KMBC-TV

Charges Filed In Stolen Ambulance Case

Charges have been filed against a man accused of stealing an ambulance and crashing it into a tree.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

KMBC

Independence Fire Training Center Opens 20min

The Independence Fire Department held a grand opening ceremony for its new fire training facility on Saturday.

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NBC Action News

Hit-and-Run Driver Will Get Out of Jail

Reported by: Lisa Benson Email: benson@nbcactionnews.com Posted by: Aaron Heintzelman Last Update: 2:53 pm INDEPENDENCE, Mo.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

Kansas City InfoZine

Missouri Anglers Continue Record-setting Streak

The latest record catches were a smallmouth buffalo and a shorthead redhorse. Lucas Dement, of Ste.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

CW11 St. Louis KPLR-TV News

Independence man sentenced for breaking into police vehicle, stealing federal agent's gun

An Independence man with a long criminal history has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for breaking into a police officer's vehicle and stealing a federal agent's handgun.

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