Independence voters choose top picks in mayoral, council primary. See the winners

A field of four candidates for Independence mayor narrowed to two during Tuesday night's primary election.

Independence voters narrow mayor and City Council races as April election approaches

Voters in Independence have narrowed the field for two key City Hall races.

Independence voters cast ballots in primaries for mayor, council seats

Independence voters cast ballots on Tuesday in a pair of primary races that will narrow the field for a new mayor and two ...
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Hear from all 4 Independence mayoral candidates in KSHB 41’s questionnaire

There are four candidates running to become the new Independence mayor after incumbent Rory Rowland decided against seeking a ...

Independence to rebuild old plant with 9 times more power to fuel AI data center

AI firm Nebius will break ground on its Independence hub this year. Keeping the center running will take four contracts and a ...

Independence appoints new superintendent with nearly 40 years experience in education

Dr. Vickie Murillo, who has nearly 40 years of experience in education, will be the district’s new superintendent beginning ...
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Independence Superintendent Dale Herl is retiring. What’s next for the school district?

Herl has led the Independence, Missouri, school district — which enrolls about 14,000 K-12 students — since 2013. Community members praised Herl for managing finances, improving school buildings and ...

Medical experts say warm fronts can impact allergy symptoms

AuBurn Pharmacy in Independence said more people have stopped by to pick up allergy medications.

Three dogs, two cats killed in Independence house fire

Several pets were killed in a house fire Wednesday morning in Independence, Missouri.