Independence man accused in killing of officer, court employee asks for public defender in Independence

Independence officer, civil process server killed in shooting, 2 other officers wounded; suspect arrested

someone at the home shot one of the process servers. At that point, a neighbor and court employee at the scene called 911 for ...

Man charged in shooting of Independence officer, process server

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against an Independence man in the deadly ...

Charges announced after police officer, process server killed, 2 hurt during eviction turned shooting in Independence

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — The Independence Police Department has confirmed that one of its officers and a Jackson County Process server have been killed — and two more officers are ...

Independence officer, Jackson County process server killed in shooting

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — An Independence police officer and Jackson County civil process server were shot and killed, and two more officers were shot and wounded Thursday. The deadly shooting ...

Man accused in Independence officer, court worker deaths likely to get public defender

The shooting unfolded shortly after 1 p.m. Feb. 29 in northeastern Independence while Mack and another process server were trying to carry out an eviction. Acree lost his home in the 1100 block of ...

Man charged in killing of Independence officer, process server, back in court

A 69-year-old man was back in court Friday three weeks after he allegedly shot and killed an Independence police officer and a Jackson County process server. A 69-year-old man was back in court ...

Independence man accused in killing of officer, court employee asks for public defender

The shooting unfolded shortly after 1 p.m. on Feb. 29 in northeastern Independence while Mack and another civil process server were trying to carry out an eviction. Acree lost his home in the 1100 ...

Independence Day: July 4th

Happy birthday America! From the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, to picnics, parades, and fireworks, take a patriotic tour through the collections and reflect upon the ...

Independence Hall

The Declaration of Independence (1776) and the Constitution of the United States (1787) were both signed in this building in Philadelphia. The universal principles of freedom and democracy set forth ...

What Is the 4th of July, and Why Do We Celebrate It?

Here's your complete guide to July 4th and why it's celebrated. Read on to learn why we celebrate Independence Day, its history and what you can do to celebrate this national holiday. Then ...

Celebrating July 4th

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

Man hospitalized following shooting outside QuikTrip location in Independence

KMBC NINE NEWS. AND WE HAVE MORE BREAKING NEWS THIS TIME IN INDEPENDENCE. ONE PERSON WAS SHOT AT THE QUIKTRIP AT 40 HIGHWAY AND STERLING AVENUE. WE HAVE LIVE PICTURES THERE RIGHT NOW. WE’RE JUST ...

'Declaration of Independence' history homework suggests students declare 'independence' from their parents

A homework assignment in a public high school located in Gorham, Maine, featured students being instructed to write an ...

Achieving Financial Independence at Any Age

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I help people achieve a secure retirement and financial independence. Retirement can be defined as achieving financial independence in the ...

The 15 Crucial Steps Needed To Achieve Financial Independence

One of the secrets to attaining financial independence is that it doesn't usually "just happen". It starts with a detailed plan, and a willingness to commit to that plan. To help you get going in ...

Independence lifts boil water notice after tests come back clean

The boil water notice in Independence was lifted on Friday afternoon, just over a day after it was put in place for all homes and businesses. The city said in a statement the tests of the city’s ...

Strengthen Central Bank Independence to Protect the World Economy

Central bankers today face many challenges to their independence. Calls are growing for interest-rate cuts, even if premature, and are likely to intensify as half the world’s population votes this ...

Independence of the Seas

Launched in 2008 and updated in early 2018, Independence of the Seas features a large interactive water park with slides, the new exclusive Suite Lounge, an Escape Room and more. The ship ...