News Releases

The Independence City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Jan. 19, to update the City’s procurement policy.

The City of Independence recently completed the first segment of a corridor code enforcement effort along Wilson Road in Independence.

The City of Independence Martin Luther King, Jr., Coalition invites you to join them on Monday, Jan. 18, for a virtual celebration honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The City of Independence today announced the moratorium on utility shut offs has been extended to Feb. 28, 2021.

The City has been working continuously to restore this site and other services since taking them offline as a precautionary measure while the City worked to address the recent cyber event.

This year, Mayor Weir is recognizing five outstanding individuals who have donated countless hours of volunteer service to our region in response to COVID-19.

The City of Independence Fire Department has issued a burn-ban for Friday, December 18, until Saturday, December 19, at 8 a.m. for all outside or open fire (except for residential barbequing).

City of Independence Mayor Eileen Weir, in consultation with Acting Health Director Christina Heinen, today issued the Safer Independence guidelines which go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 11.

The City of Independence City Manager Zach Walker issued the following statement following an apparent ransomware attack on City technolog

City of Independence Mayor Eileen Weir today announced the City of Independence Health Department has been recognized by the State of Missouri.

Mayor Eileen Weir today announced all public and employee meetings in the City of Independence will be conducted virtually with no in-person or hybrid options available.

As local businesses and patrons prepare for holiday shopping, the City of Independence is taking steps to provide a safer, more welcoming environment around the Independence Center shopping mall.

City of Independence Mayor Eileen Weir today asked residents of Independence to follow the updated Jackson County orders which go into effect on Friday, November 20.

City of Independence Mayor Eileen Weir today announced City facilities would be decreasing hours open to the public due to an increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the Kansas City Region.

Citizens are asked to watch a two-minute video and then complete an eight question survey.

“I’m truly humbled by the nomination,” Witte said.

This year’s award will be presented in a digital ceremony shared live on the City’s social media platforms.

The City of Independence will begin free, saliva-based COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Originally this proposal was scheduled to come before the Council this month but the committee has decided to take additional time for conversations and research.

The City of Independence Fire Department has issued a burn-ban beginning sunrise on Wednesday, October 14, until sunset on Monday, October 19, for all outside or open fire (except for residential barbequing).

The City of Independence today announced they would assist Jackson County in the implementation of new orders related to events and COVID-19 safety protocols.

The City of Independence today announced Northwest Valley View Road will be closed beginning on Monday, Oct. 12, for approximately 2 months as part of the Grace Subdivision improvements

Anyone can nominate a City employee, volunteer or elected official who has demonstrated outstanding public service, valor and job performance with leadership for the Susan Paxton Block Distinguished Public Service Award.