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The special investigation examined thousands of hours of overtime incurred by police officers to fix up the city jail.
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Independence Mayor Rory Rowland signed an ordinance Wednesday approving the development of a 1,200 acre industrial park in eastern Jackson County. Construction is expected to begin in August.
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Records show that two Independence police employees reported working more than 1,000 hours of overtime in 2021, raising questions about safety and who's watching extra pay at City Hall.
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More buses coming to bus stops more frequently makes public transit more appealing.
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The project, which would cost nearly $70 million, was criticized by some residents for its use of fossil fuels.
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Weir squeaked out a second-place finish in last week’s primary election, trailing behind Missouri Rep. Rory Rowland, who is set to become Independence’s next mayor.
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Independence has hired a former prosecutor to examine potential overtime abuse in its police department. In 2020, an audit of a separate city department found weaknesses in timekeeping practices.
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Independence is revisiting its policies after discovering that a police officer made close to $170,000 in overtime pay in 2021, making him the highest paid city employee that year.
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The Missouri school district says teachers must have parental permission before referring to their students by names or pronouns that don’t match their gender assigned at birth.
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Banned Book Week is an annual celebration meant to highlight intellectual freedom and freedom of expression, but some say the content crosses a line.
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After three board trustees posted disapproving comments on Facebook about a library display during Banned Books Week, some current and former employees want to see them dropped from leadership.
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An arts district is emerging in Independence, and Jackson County is looking to develop a strategic arts and culture plan for the entire county.