The building also passed inspection despite the city labeling two units as “unsafe to occupy” since Jan. 1, 2023 because of holes in walls and ceilings, according to the city of Independence.

‘Some of it is worse than your words.’ Congressman reacts to Independence Towers tour Noelle Alviz-Gransee Wed, September 4, 2024 at 2:31 AM UTC 4 min read ...

A 3-year-old boy suffered critical injuries after falling about eight stories out of an apartment window at an Independence high-rise, a fire department spokesman said. Firefighters responded shortly ...

According to the Independence Fire Department, at about 6:30 p.m., three units were called to the area of East 23rd Street and Englewood Court on reports of a car that had crashed into a building.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — An eyesore in Independence is coming down Tuesday. The city is demolishing a former Kmart that has since become a frequent spot for crime. In June, city councilmembers ...

U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, Missouri’s fifth Congressional district representative, toured the troubled Independence apartment Tuesday. “I don’t know how I’m going to describe it to ...