The Independence police chief says his officers acted accordingly in the deadly police shooting of a mother and her baby.

The facts support that (the officer’s) actions were responsive and defensive in nature,” the Jackson County prosecutor said, ...

THE WATER CONTINUES TO COME DOWN OVER ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. INDEPENDENCE POLICE CHIEF ADAM DUSTMAN SHOWED US THIS WATER DAMAGED WALL IN THE GARAGE OUTSIDE THE JAIL. HERE IS THE WEIGHT ROOM.

An Independence, Missouri, police officer who shot and killed a mom and baby after the woman brandished a knife will not face charges, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced Friday.

Hired certified substitute Kandace Cleland as a general education instructor. — Approved Sarah Dustman a classified substitute employee for the cafeteria, custodian and secretary.

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Progressive death metal outfit Rivers of Nihil released a new track ahead off their forthcoming self-titled album titled “American Death”, so it’s sure to be a happy little ditty. In reality, however, ...