Independence Police Department investigating a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a bicyclist at 23rd Street and Lee’s Summit Road ...

Independence Police say the crash happened about 8:45 p.m. at the intersection of 23rd Street and Lee's Summit Road.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Independence, Missouri water park will not reopen this summer, citing financial problems. Adventure ...

IRIS micro transit has been providing rides in Independence for a little over two months. Riders say they have mixed feelings about the system that replaced inter-city buses.

Blendwell Community Cafe in Independence, Missouri, showed the documentary, "Kansas City Dreamin" on Thursday to celebrate ...

Legislators have gone so far as to claim it’s “a myth” that courts have the power to strike down laws. So far, however, the ...

A Kansas City man will spend 15 years behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection with a deadly ...

Ever since, crime has gone down. In February, the Independence Police Department saw a 35% reduction in weapons violations, ...

Salty Iguana announced on Wednesday morning that Tuesday was its last day of business for the Independence location.

Blendwell Community Cafe showcases Black art and history to honor Black History Month. His wife, Betsy Arakawa, was also ...

At this time last year, Independence had recorded two homicides. Kendrick Calfee covers breaking news for The Kansas City Star with a focus on public safety. He holds a journalism degree from ...

Getty Images Getty Images/iStockphoto A man was shot and killed by police after he allegedly fled a traffic stop and fired at an Independence officer Thursday, authorities said. A police officer ...