Independence utility troubles: Schools and courthouses closed, boil advisory issued

A boil water advisory has since been issued for all residents.The interim city manager, Lisa Reynolds, said Monday night the restoration of water services was “imminent.” Just after 7:30 p.m., power ...

Independence restores power to Courtney Bend water plant, boil water advisory still in effect

Power has been restored at Independence’s Courtney Bend Water Treatment Plant, but officials say water pressure will take ...

Independence has been without water for 12 hours. When will it turn back on?

The city of Independence announced Monday that residents should expect to be without water or with low pressure for the rest ...

‘This isn’t a simple switch:’ Independence water outage leaves schools, government buildings closed

The Independence School District (ISD) announced that its schools will not have classes on Monday morning as many of the ...

Independence water outage leaves schools, government

The City of Independence announced a city-wide boil advisory for all Independence water customers on Monday, leaving classes ...
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Want to explore Independence, Missouri? Start with this beginner's guide to the city

A mural at Independence Square shows Independence's origins as a trail head for westward travel. The city of Independence, Missouri was famously the starting point for the Santa Fe, California and ...
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New road sensors to help city of Independence through inclement weather planning

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A new technology is helping the city of Independence, Missouri, prepare for winter weather. The city installed new road sensors that monitor air and ground temperatures, ...
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Independence moves forward with proposing 1/4-cent police sales tax for officer wages

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — In Independence, city leaders are proposing a 1/4-cent police sales tax be on the ballot in August. The sales tax would be specifically dedicated to officer salaries and equipment.
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City of Independence utilizing new technology to keep road crews ahead of winter weather

HOW THIS HELPS THE CITY TACKLE WINTER WEATHER. THOSE BARS ARE WHAT ACTUALLY GIVE US THOSE TEMPERATURES. IT’S A SIMPLE BATTERY POWERED SENSOR BURIED STRAIGHT DOWN IN AN INDEPENDENT CITY ROAD. ALL OF ...
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Independence honors its largest Black neighborhood more than 50 years after razing it

Former residents of The Neck and their descendants stand in front of a granite marker listing the names of the families displaced by urban renewal. Independence dedicated two new granite markers to ...
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For the first time, Independence residents will vote on $197 million in city upgrades through GO Bond

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - This week, the Independence City Council approved the placement of three general obligation bond questions, better known as GO bonds, totaling $197 million on the April 2025 ...
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City of Independence unanimously changes landlord/tenant code

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - It was a unanimous decision by the Independence City Council at Tuesday’s meeting to approve changes to the city’s landlord tenant code. “So the biggest changes is that ...