Signing of the Declaration of Independence (1818) is one of four monumental paintings by John Trumbull (1756–1843) hanging ...

The mayor-elect will face a city divided over an incoming data center as well as a review of the city’s police chase policy.

Kevin King will start a four-year term once election results are certified, succeeding current Independence Mayor Rory ...

As the mayoral and council elections approached, some residents warned that candidates’ stances on the data center would be ...

A new book by historian Emily Sneff records the journeys of the Declaration's first printed copies, tracking their reception ...

KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Independence. Share your story idea with Claire. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in ...

Nearly 13,000 ballots were cast Tuesday in Independence's mayoral election. Lingering anger over the city council’s decision ...