News Releases

The Palmer Center at 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, MO is operated by the City of Independence and is dedicated to the mission of improving the overall health of adults 50+.

City Manager Robert Heacock has named Thomas F. Scannell as Community Development Director for the City of Independence.

The Palmer Center at 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, MO is operated by the City of Independence and is dedicated to the mission of improving the overall health of adults 50+.

Kansas City is one of eight cities selected for the 2015 final cohort of the Global Cities Initiative Exchange, a network which assists metropolitan areas as they develop plans to achieve sustainable growth, first addressing exports and then foreign direct investment.

The Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant will be closed and all classes and activities for Wednesday, January 7, including the lunch program, have been canceled. Activities at the Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple., have also been canceled.

The cold weather expected this week will likely be too cold for any pet to be left outside for extended periods of time. Take precautions to protect pets.

The Palmer Center has been awarded the NuStep 2015 Gold Pinacle Award in the Senior Division.

The Palmer Center at 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, MO is operated by the City of Independence and is dedicated to the mission of improving the overall health of adults 50+.

All senior programs, including lunch, are canceled at The Palmer Center and the Truman Memorial Building today.

The City of Independence Utilities Customer Service is warning its customers about a recent telephone scam which targets Spanish speaking customers.

Work will take place beginning 9 a.m. on Monday, December 8 and will be completed by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9.

The Palmer Center at 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, MO is operated by the City of Independence and is dedicated to the mission of improving the overall health of adults 50+.

Make plans to attend the 29th Annual Mayor’s Christmas Concert benefitting the Community Services League at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 7 at the Community of Christ Auditorium, 1001 W. Walnut.

There will be a public flu vaccination clinic from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Barbara J. Potts Public Health Center, 515 S. Liberty on Monday, November 24.

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping as you browse through four floors with more than 120 booths offering a wide variety of arts and crafts items.

Due to the inclement weather in the forecast, the Independence Square Lighting Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, November 15 has been canceled.

This is the twelfth year for Independence to rank as one of the most technology-advanced cities in America.

The City of Independence invites all hockey fans to join the kick-off Pep Rally from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014.

At 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, the City of Independence Health Department building at 515 S. Liberty will be dedicated as the Barbara J. Potts Public Health Center.

Police detectives are following leads regarding identity of possible suspect.

Sixty-nine yr old Mr. Tommie E. Richardson walked away from his home and hs not returned

The City of Independence is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer

The Independence Police Department conducted a prostitution sting arresting 16 people

IPD has partnered with raidsonline.com for crime reporting information

Suspect broke into locked room and removed high value electronics

The body found in the woods near Truman and 291 has been identified by the Medical Examiner.

Burglars entered home while family members were at home . . .

From mid-December through New Year's Day Independence Police will be out

The Independence PD wants to alert citizens to ongoing phone threats.

Warning about a recent telephone scam that is targeting Hispanic citizens

A utility scam is being used in the metropolitan area to steal mony from victims

The deceased pedestrian from the accident on 40 Hwy and River has been identified.

The Independence Police Department's Accident Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal accident

The Independence Police Department is looking for Craig Faith Jr. (CJ)

The missing engangered Independence man was located deceased

Charges are being brought against the male person of interest

Shawn M. Hughes has been identifed as the suspect in the Mullins' homicide

The victim of the homicide on 11/12/14 has been identified.

IPD is investigating a homicide at the Shell station at 9040 E 40 Hwy

Missing juvenile found unharmed and reunited with her family.

The identity of both victims who were fatally injured on I-70 Wednesday evening are . . .

Help Identify an Armed Robbery Suspect