Although it's not a path that ran through Independence, the Butterfield Overland Trail holds 19th-century historical significance similar to that of this city. The Oregon-California Trails Association, headquartered in Independence, is producing a documentary on the Wire Road that ran generally from St.
LA cops pull pilot from plane moments before train hits it LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles police officers pulled an injured pilot from the wreckage of a small plane that crash landed on railroad tracks just moments before a commuter train smashed into the aircraft over the weekend. Bodycam video showed the officers working furiously Sunday afternoon to disentangle the bloodied pilot from the cockpit of the crumpled Cessna 172.
As area COVID-19 cases continue their rise from the past two months to pandemic-high levels, some courts and schools have added some mitigation guidelines. For Jackson County, Presiding Judge Dale Youngs recently announced that jury trials in the 16th Circuit Court would be suspended this week and next week due to the omicron-fueled surge.
JEFFERSON CITY – The top Democrat in the Missouri Senate has filed legislation to repeal parts of a new state law forbidding local police from enforcing federal gun laws. Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo, D-Independence, said the law has hampered efforts by law enforcement authorities to protect the public.
Monday, Dec. 13 Armed disturbance • 2:21 p.m., 1100 block of N.W.
The City Theatre of Independence is offering volunteering and acting opportunities. If you are interested, visit www.citytheatreofindependence.org or send an email to information@citytheatreofindependence.org.
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All Missourians ages 5 and older (Pfizer vaccine) or 18 and older (Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines) are eligible to receive COVID vaccines without charge. If you are seeking a third dose of Pfizer or Moderna, you should first talk with your health-care provider. Vaccinations are being offered as follows:
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).
SULLIVAN, Mo. – A Missouri woman who was photographed last year carrying a wooden name plate torn from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor for her role in the insurrection and was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation and substance abuse treatment.