Category: News
One Dead After Vehicle Strikes Concrete Bridge Pillar
The Independence Police Department is investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:20 pm, on Saturday, August 22, 2020. The crash occurred east…
One Killed in Single Vehicle Crash
One person was killed in a single vehicle crash on 37th Terrace between Jackson Drive and Arrowhead Avenue in Independence. The crash occurred when the…
KC Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Wife, Kimah McDonald, in Independence
A 63-year-old Kansas City man has been charged in the fatal shooting of his wife, Kimah McDonald, on Sunday evening in Independence. Jackson County Prosecutor…
Two Men Charged in Fatal Shooting at Independence Convenience Store on July 27
Two Kansas City men, ages 18 and 20, have been charged in the fatal shooting on July 27, 2020, at an Independence convenience store, Jackson…
Mask Giveaway at Cable Dahmer Arena
Residents lined up this afternoon to receive face masks at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence. The masks were provided by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Jackson…
Independence Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Wife
An Independence man, 41, has been charged in the fatal shooting Sunday of his wife, Daina M. Smith, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced…
Lee’s Summit Man Charged in Fatal Independence Shooting
A 23-year-old Lee’s Summit man has been charged in the fatal shooting of Matthew Bland-Williams, 26, outside an Independence, MO, residence, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean…
Two KCPD Officers Face Felony Charges for Excessive Force in 2019 Arrest
A Jackson County grand jury today indicted two Kansas City police officers for felony assault after they used excessive force in arresting a citizen on…
Covid-19 Cases Associated with July 10 Gathering
The Jackson County Health Department has identified five confirmed positive Covid-19 cases associated with a large gathering on July 10. The party took place in…
Independence Police Investigating Shooting
Independence police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 18800 block of E. Wigwam Place in northeast Independence at around 6:25 p.m. today (7/23/20)….
