Missouri Dispatch — Real News. Missouri First.
Breaking
Statewide:Lack of competition in U.S. House elections influences how lawmakers governStatewide:Campaign Filings Reveal Major Donors Funding Final Stretch of Missouri ElectionsStatewide:Analysts Urge Vigilance as Security Concerns Mount Ahead of Midterm ElectionsStatewide:Democrats File Lawsuit Accusing Trump of Election Interference as Federal Legal Battles GrowColumbia:Central Missouri High School Football Programs Conclude Regular SeasonStatewide:Missouri Faces Impending Financial and Policy Challenges Tied to Major LegislationColumbia:Dry, above-average temperatures expected to continue before late-week cooling trendColumbia:Historic 1881 Sturgeon church relocated to Columbia's Nifong ParkStatewide:Lack of competition in U.S. House elections influences how lawmakers governStatewide:Campaign Filings Reveal Major Donors Funding Final Stretch of Missouri ElectionsStatewide:Analysts Urge Vigilance as Security Concerns Mount Ahead of Midterm ElectionsStatewide:Democrats File Lawsuit Accusing Trump of Election Interference as Federal Legal Battles GrowColumbia:Central Missouri High School Football Programs Conclude Regular SeasonStatewide:Missouri Faces Impending Financial and Policy Challenges Tied to Major LegislationColumbia:Dry, above-average temperatures expected to continue before late-week cooling trendColumbia:Historic 1881 Sturgeon church relocated to Columbia's Nifong Park
Independence

Independence News

The latest reporting from Independence.

3 stories

Recent coverage

See all →
Community·Independence

Independence residents review candidates for police chief position

The city of Independence hosted public forums to introduce the final candidates for its next police chief. Community members met with the contenders to provide feedback on their selection.

via Google News — Independence Education · 30d ago
Business·Independence

Nebius Initiates Construction of Extensive AI Facility in Independence

Nebius, an artificial intelligence company, began building a new high-capacity AI factory in Independence. This project represents a significant investment in Missouri's technology infrastructure.

via Google News — Statewide Business · 164d ago
From the Newsroom

Featured reporting

See all →
Independence voters weigh $190 million school bond next month
Education·Independence

Independence voters weigh $190 million school bond next month

The measure would fund three new buildings and major renovations across the district, with no projected tax-rate increase.

April 21, 2026
The Daily Brief

The Missouri Dispatch Daily Brief

The morning briefing from the Missouri Dispatch newsroom — delivered to your inbox before 7 a.m.