Independence County mourns three victims of deadly tornado as recovery continues
The three Arkansans killed in Independence County during Friday night’s tornado outbreak have been identified by authorities ...
Independence police chief justifies police shooting of mother, baby
The Independence police chief says his officers acted accordingly in the deadly police shooting of a mother and her baby.
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Independence Police officer will face no criminal charges for fatal shooting of mother and baby
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson released a statement saying that under Missouri law, the officer who shot and killed ...
Independence man charged with attempted conspiracy to kidnap after officers find packing tape, bleach
Witnesses said that they heard the suspect allegedly offer to pay another to kidnap his wife and murder someone else, court ...
Independence police officer who shot, killed mother and baby will not be charged
The facts support that (the officer’s) actions were responsive and defensive in nature,” the Jackson County prosecutor said, ...
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Resolution to preserve Independence Boulevard land heads to city council
After being pulled from rezoning consideration, and with conservationists and area leaders speaking out for its preservation, ...
Arrest made after suspect calls 911 following Independence shooting
An Independence shooting that left one man in surgery has led to charges filed against another who called 911 for his own gunshot wound.
Jackson County prosecutor says no charges will be filed against officer for shooting mother, baby
An Independence, Missouri, police officer who shot and killed a mom and baby after the woman brandished a knife will not face charges, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced Friday.