A group of volunteers dedicated to emergency preparedness in Independence are worried that changes at the city level have left that relationship in limbo, and they worry it leaves residents vulnerable in a future disaster.
Two-time Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro center Creed Humphrey spent Tuesday serving pizza to military families from the Kansas City area through a partnership with Little Caesars' Love Kitchen.
The 1870 Howard Schoolhouse in Independence has reopened for tours after an 11-month renovation, welcoming first-graders back to a living-history experience.
Kenneth Walker III scored two touchdowns in Patrick Mahomes' return from injury as the Chiefs dismantled the Denver Broncos 31-10 to open the season on Monday Night Football at Arrowhead Stadium.
Former All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones will play Monday as the Kansas City Chiefs open the 2026 season against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.
Missouri voters on Nov. 3 will use the congressional district maps created in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court stepped in Thursday to block a federal court order in the fight over gerrymandered maps.
A powerful Sunday night storm brought SantaCaliGon Days to an abrupt end — scattering tents, destroying vendor booths and cutting the annual Labor Day weekend festival in Independence short by a day.
Foster Huggins launched the Your Life Is Worth Living movement after losing his best friend to suicide nine and a half years ago. Now, he is sharing that message with visitors at SantaCaliGon Days.
Voters in Independence's First District recalled Councilman John Perkins on Tuesday, a result that will trigger at least one, possibly two, special elections to replace him.
