AREA NEWS IN BRIEF
One held in Independence homicide Independence police have a person in custody and continue to investigate a fatal shooting late Saturday at a west-side home. Police have not released the name of the victim, a 33-year-old man.
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John David Mikula
John David Mikula, 81, Sugar Creek, March 17, 2022. .
Rebecca Rose Anderson
Rebecca Rose Anderson, age 64, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. Services will be held at a later date.
Wade Huston Smith
Wade Huston Smith, age 32, passed away peacefully at his home in Independence, Missouri on Monday, March 14, 2022. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 22 from 1-2pm.
Mondaine would bring needed changes to Independence schools
Keanu Su’a, Independence To the editor: What should a student do when a teacher acts unfairly? Logically, they should contact an administrator, as they oversee the teachers. And what if an administrator acts unfairly? Well, then they should contact the principal.
Fears would bring needed professionalism to City Council
Garland Land, Blue Springs To the editor: For me a basic tenet is that a City Council member must have shown integrity and good citizenship in the past. It is embarrassing to realize some of our current Independence council members have police blotters, have a history of not paying their taxes on time and have exhibited other questionable behaviors in the past that have made headline news.
Election letters deadline
The deadline to submit letters to the editor regarding the April 5 elections is 5 p.m. March 29.
Just say no to permanent daylight saving
When has the U.S. Senate ever moved faster? In less than 30 seconds last Tuesday afternoon, lawmakers unanimously consented to make daylight saving time permanent.
INDEPENDENCE RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
Critical violations involve factors that can directly lead to foodborne illness and must be corrected within 72 hours or as otherwise stated. All critical violations must be corrected within 72 hours (or as otherwise stated on the report). All non-critical violations must be corrected by the next regular inspection (or as otherwise stated on the report).
INDEPENDENCE POLICE REPORTS
SATURDAY, FEB. 26 Arrest 2 a.m., 10600 block of E.