Independence News

Independence police asked the public to help identify a vehicle sought in connection with a tool theft in a restaurant parking lot.

In a letter released Thursday, Grain Valley School District officials said a “concern” first was brought to their attention in 2008 regarding a teacher arrested last month on alleged child sexual abuse offenses.A separate letter, released last month by district officials, maintained that an “initial report” regarding the ... (more)

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The women were watching the evening news last Friday from their homes in Independence, Missouri when they saw a story about the Super Bowl zip line attraction in Indianapolis.

Four new victims have reported sexual abuse allegations against an already accused Grain Valley elementary school teacher, prompting authorities to file additional felony charges Wednesday.Matthew H. Nelson, 33, now faces eight felony charges — five counts of first-degree child molestation for inappropriately touching children through their ... (more)

Jim Tinkham, certified executive chef at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence, Mo., prepares tofu stir-fry Wednesday for eighth grade students in a Family and Consumer Science class at Ottawa Middle School, 1230 S. Ash St., Ottawa.

One of the nation’s largest off-price department store chains is entering the market with a new Independence store.

A middle school student from Stockton is currently the number one ranked boxer for his age in the country with his win at the Silver Gloves National Championships in Independence, MO on February 5. "You have to be smart in the ring.

Ask Wentzville Mayor Paul Lambi his thoughts on the much-ballyhooed Interstate 70 toll proposal and he'll likely say he's fine with it-as long as it begins in Foristell and not in Wentzville .

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - How would you like to pay $20 to $30 in tolls to drive across Missouri on I-70? That's a possibility if a Missouri lawmaker gets his way.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - They opened their Independence location in April 2011, and already they've received top accolades for their service and food.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Superintendents from metro school districts came together four years ago to give qualifying students a chance to graduate with an associate's degree.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Firefighters rescued a man from a house fire Monday afternoon in the 200 block of N. Glenwood in Independence, Mo.

Harrah's North Kansas City will present Anthony Kearns , the original founding member of the Irish group, The Irish Tenors, for a special St.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - A Grain Valley, Mo. couple facing charges of child endangerment after their pet ferret gnawed off their four-month-old son's fingers, is scheduled to go to trial June 11.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - While Independence Animal Services , a city-run shelter, is full, it's still working to save and find a new home for every animal that comes through its doors.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- In the early 1950s, a contractor submitted a proposal for a residential renovation at 219 N. Delaware Ave.

Yesterday was 'one for the ages' in Denver amateur boxing, as the inaugural Greg Cox-Ron Lyle Memorial Boxing Show was a resounding success, as well as Denver having two 2012 National Silver Gloves Champions crowned.

On the day after Congress declared war on Mexico, President James K. Polk directed Col.