Local airplane maker soars to victory
Although he turned a hobby for building parts for small aircraft into a full-time business years ago, Tom McNerney never planned to build a show plane.
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One badly wounded in I-70 shooting
A man was critically wounded in a shooting Monday evening on Interstate 70 in Independence.
Accused killer of officer, court worker seeks delay of hearing
The man charged with killing an Independence police officer and a Jackson County Circuit Court employee as they tried to serve an eviction order wants to delay his case for medical reasons.
A step forward for group home serving homeless women in Independence
Unity Center of Independence, which has offered various services for homeless people for more than a year, is a step closer to offering overnight accommodations.
Independence to give out Narcan, which reverses overdoses
The city of Independence has planned a handful of Narcan giveaway events this week.
Independence to step up fire safety efforts; city gives away and installs smoke detectors
As fire investigators continue to examine two fatal house fires in recent days in Independence, the city’s fire chief wants to remind citizens that they can get free smoke detectors.
Ron Finke: Options to consider for delaying some taxes
As you know, death and taxes are a permanent feature of this present world. One good general principle is to delay paying taxes as long as possible, but other factors can override the tax considerations.
Fatal shooting at Independence Center remains under investigation
Though Jackson County prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a man in connection with the fatal November 2023 shooting at Independence Center, officials say further charges could come.
Blue Springs woman dies in wreck on Missouri 291
Blue Springs woman dies in wreck on M-291
Another clue in SantaCaliGon medallion hunt
Here is the fourth clue in the SantaCaliGon medallion treasure hunt.