The city of Independence blocked residents from starting a petition that could force a citywide vote after city council approved more than $6 billion in tax breaks. Now opponents are suing to force ...

The policy recommendation comes after years of criticism, external audit and most recent fatal chase on New Year’s Day.

It was standing room only and "no data center" signs were prevalent Monday, March 2, 2026, as the Independence City Council prepared to vote on a tax incentive plan for the Nebius AI data center.

A Kansas City, Kansas, man is facing felony charges after police say he led officers on a chase in a stolen patrol vehicle that ended with a crash along Independence Avenue.

Tim's Pizza in Independence confirmed that its storefront closed March 11 after a vehicle crashed into its building on U.S. 40 highway.

An Independence, Missouri, man was sentenced on Wednesday for COVID-19 fraud. Jason Roath, 56, was sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing ...

Bryan StalderContributor A recent national roundup by Tasting Table (tastingtable.com,) a digital media company focused on food and drink, set out to name the best Mexican restaurant in every state.

The deal marks the Indiana retail insurance brokerage's entry into Kansas City. Hometown Insurance founder Terry Mammen said he spent years rejecting acquisition offers.

Kansas businesses are suing the state's attorney general and KBI director over October raids on THC-infused products.

A police chase involving a stolen Kansas City patrol vehicle ended with a crash along busy Independence Avenue Tuesday.

The citizens who founded the group “Stop the AI Data Center in Independence” filed a lawsuit against the city of Independence on Monday.

A driver and passenger in a stolen vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday after leading police on a pursuit and eventually crashing near Independence and Indiana avenues.