Unemployment rate jumps into double digits

KansasCity.com - Sat Nov 07

Idled American workers, this is not your parents recession. Unemployment rocketed above 10 percent in October, the first double-digit rate since the recession in the early 1980s.But experts warned that the current job-market malaise wont be cured as easily this time around.

Independence Square holiday lighting is Nov. 7

Kansas City Star - Fri Nov 06

The holiday season begins today in Independence.A lighting ceremony starts at 5 p.m. at Independence Square, a few blocks southwest of the intersection of Truman and Noland roads.

Three charged in death of 23-year-old

Kansas City Star - Fri Nov 06

Authorities charged three people Friday with murdering 23-year-old Carol A. Thomas, who was abducted and shot this week.James P. Reardon, 23, of Independence, faces first-degree murder charges.

Local Woman Injured In Fort Hood Shooting

KAKE-TV Wichita - Thu Nov 05

One of the soldiers injured in the Fort Hood Shooting is a local woman. 21 year old Keara Bono was shot in the back of the left shoulder at a processing center.

Are we still a "Representative Republic?"

Southeast Missourian - Thu Nov 05

These citizens who were snubbed by Claire McCaskill's Cape Office staff are typical of the millions of citizens that Claire McCaskill, The National Democrat Party, and the national news media controlled by democrats have slandered and defamed as a 'dangerous mob.' Open Letter to: Senator Claire McCaskill Federal Building 555 Independence Room 1600 ...

Friend Says He Knows Missing Woman In Excelsior Springs

KCTV Kansas City - Thu Nov 05

Excelsior Springs police said they are on the lookout for a woman believed to be abducted and a friend said he knows who the woman is.

Voters Approve Bond Issue for New Schools

NBC Action News - Wed Nov 04

" About 70 percent of classrooms in Independence are full or overflowing. A bond issue passed Tuesday should help alleviate overcrowding.

Charge Filed In Stolen Property Case 12min

The Kansas City Channel - Wed Nov 04

Clay County investigators spent Wednesday going through Tuesday's major discovery of two acres of possible stolen property in Missouri City.

Authorities sifting through acres of stolen items found in Missouri City

Kansas City Star - Wed Nov 04

Clay County authorities concluded a second day of searching and cataloging hundreds of what are believed to be stolen items found on two acres at a Missouri City residence.Sheriff Bob Boydston on had called the scene, 'the Home Depot of stolen property.'On Thursday evening, authorities charged Jayne C. Kasten, who lived at the residence with a man ...

Leaders surprised by plan for commuter rail system

Smithville Herald - Wed Nov 04

Northland leaders were caught off guard last week when Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders introduced a regional transit proposal that features commuter rail reaching into four counties.