Independence News & Updates

Thousands of customers in Independence experienced a power outage on Christmas morning. The outage impacted a significant portion of the city.

Several grocery stores in the Kansas City area will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This includes locations on both the Missouri and Kansas sides of the metro. Stores in Overland Park, Olathe, and Independence will have holiday hours.

The daughter of an Independence elementary school principal delivered Christmas gifts to every student. This act of kindness brought holiday cheer to the young students.

The Sac River Cowboy Church is hosting a Christmas event this Sunday at 8:30 and 10 a.m. The service will take place at The Barn Worship Center, located at 6448 W. State Hwy in Springfield, MO.

Yaya's Alpaca Farm is hosting its annual Christmas event at 10815 E. Winner Road in Independence, MO. The farm will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

The city of Independence is experiencing an unprecedented water issue, leading to school and business closures. This disruption is impacting residents' ability to prepare for Christmas and other holiday activities.

The Community Services League Christmas Store is opening on Independence Square to provide holiday assistance to families. Volunteers helped set up the annual free store to serve approximately 1600 families.

The Community Services League met with volunteers to set up its annual free Christmas store in Independence. This store is expected to serve around 1600 families ahead of the holiday season.

The Bingham-Waggoner Estate in Independence, Missouri, is now open for holiday tours. These festive tours will be available throughout the Christmas season at 313 W Pacific Ave.

The Christmas Glow Bike Ride is scheduled to return this Sunday evening. Parking will be available on-site at the softball complex, which serves areas like Lee's Summit and Independence.