Dorri PartainManaging Editor Two organizations hosted guided walks along Northeast neighborhood streets to invite ...

Independence sits in southeastern Kansas like a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. The downtown area buzzes with activity while keeping that small-town charm intact. Beautiful old buildings ...

Six months after voters approved a bond issue for infrastructure repairs, Independence approved the first contract using the ...

In a release, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation announced that nearly 345 lbs. of marijuana flower, nearly 44,000 pre-rolled ...

Cohoon died in November at the age of 92, and as of last week, her family has decided to close her surreal attraction — the ...

Dorri PartainManaging Editor Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association’s annual Orchard Fest took over Independence Plaza ...

The Independence City Council on Monday night approved a plan for Wally’s Travel Center to open a new 54,000-square-foot gas station and convenience store in the city.

The public library hosts programs specifically for seniors at no charge. Volunteer opportunities give retirees ways to stay engaged without spending money. Coffeyville demonstrates that retirement ...

After nearly 70 years in the Kansas City metro, Leila’s Hair Museum has officially closed its doors, leaving behind a lengthy ...

national monuments such as the Statue of Liberty and historic sites including Independence National Historical Park, home of the Liberty Bell. Those attractions often serve as economic engines for ...

The Star has curated a series of rare photographs that show Truman in more personal and candid moments. These images capture him away from the formal pressures of the presidency and highlight his ...