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…
Missing Independence Woman Victim of Fatal Crash
An Independence woman who went missing on August 13th was located deceased near 40 highway and Lake Tapawingo in Blue Springs. Rachel Gillmore was last…
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…
Local Health Professionals Send Plea to Community, Another Shutdown Possible
Press Release 7/27/2020 Dear Kansas City metropolitan community, The Health Officers and Health Directors of the Kansas City metropolitan Core 4 jurisdictions have been meeting…
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…
Motorcyclist Dies Fleeing Traffic Stop
A motorcyclist died as a result of a crash while fleeing from a traffic stop Friday night. The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. near 24…
