Independence, MO

By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Friday ruled that the Pentagon can fire three Stars and Stripes journalists, the latest in a series of blows to press freedoms in the military as the agency has sought to undo the newspaper’s editorial independence. US District Judge Trevor McFadden denied temporary restraining order The post Federal judge allows Pentagon to fire three Stars and Stripes journalists appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

An Independence woman who was wanted on a Livingston County warrant for alleged failure-to-appear, which was issued in May, was arrested out of state.  The original charges include alleged Fraudulent use of a credit/debit device.  52-year-old Michelle Renee Souders is held with bond set at $7,500 cash only and is awaiting extradition.

Voters in Independence, Missouri, voted to recall a city council member over his decision in March to back billions of dollars in tax breaks for an AI data center.

Initial results showed that residents of Independence, Mo., voted overwhelmingly to recall an official who backed billions of dollars in tax breaks for a data center.

Por Jeff Zeleny, CNN De todas las ciudades que podría visitar en Iowa, Rob Sand no se detuvo en Independence porque sea una metáfora apropiada para su campaña a gobernador. Sin embargo, sin duda necesita que los votantes crean que lo es. “Creo que nuestro sistema político está roto”, dijo Sand a una multitud sentada The post Este demócrata de Iowa está reavivando las esperanzas de una victoria en un estado republicano al trazar su propio camino appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

By Jeff Zeleny, CNN Independence, Iowa (CNN) — Of all the cities to visit in Iowa, Rob Sand did not stop here in Independence because it’s a fitting metaphor in his campaign for governor. Yet, he surely needs voters to believe that it is. “I think our political system is broken,” Sand told a crowd The post This Iowa Democrat is stirring hopes of a red state comeback by charting his own path appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

ATCHISON, Kan. (KQTV) -- The Independence Hall-inspired library at Benedictine College is complete and a formal dedication will take place, featuring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. The post U.S. Supreme Court Justice to participate in Benedictine Library dedication appeared first on KQ2 | St. Joseph, Missouri News, Weather & Sports.

A 57-year-old Independence man and a 38-year-old Kansas City woman face drug charges in Daviess County following an Interstate 35 traffic stop early Saturday morning, August 22. Thomas Trent Reed, 57, of Independence faces two class D felony counts of possession of a controlled substance. One count involves PCP, and the other involves methamphetamine. He […] The post Two face drug charges after Interstate 35 traffic stop in Daviess County appeared first on KTTN-FM 92.3 and KGOZ -FM 101.7.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- According to a neighbor, one individual's car exploded in the early morning hours of August 22nd near Independence Avenue on the north end of St. Joseph. The post Car catches fire on the north end of St. Joseph appeared first on KQ2 | St. Joseph, Missouri News, Weather & Sports.

CNN By Brian Stelter, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — In a blow to press freedoms within the US military, the Pentagon has forced out several top staffers at Stars and Stripes, the military publication with a long record of editorial independence. Journalism advocacy groups decried the firings and criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for trying The post Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes leaders amid Hegseth pressure campaign appeared first on KQ2 | St. Joseph, Missouri News, Weather &