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Independence voters paid no mind to Lucas, confirming 4-day school week | Opinion

Despite Lucas’ recent social media post decrying the shortened week, voters in Independence overwhelmingly approved keeping its current four-day schedule. At the ballot box, unofficial results showed ...

KC mayor tours Independence schools after criticizing 4-day school week

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas visited schools in Independence on Wednesday to see how their four-day school week is working ...

Independence eyes special tax district to fund new supersized convenience store

The city plans to reimburse about $11 million of development costs for the world’s largest Wally’s, using tax programs ...
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Independence attracted more teachers thanks to 4-day school week. A Missouri law could end it

The Independence School District transitioned to a four-day week with the hope to attract and retain more teachers. Applications skyrocketed after it made the switch, but a new Missouri law may do ...
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KCPD identifies man fatally shot in convenience store on Independence Avenue in Kansas City

NEWS RIGHT NOW UP IN NORTHEAST KANSAS CITY, AS POLICE ARE ON THE SCENE OF A KILLING. THIS SCENE IS INDEPENDENCE AVENUE AND VAN BRUNT AT A GAS STATION. VERY FEW DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS HOUR. AS ...

Independence School District students offered billions in scholarships

The Independence School District (ISD) announced that over 1,400 students in its district will be offered early scholarships ...
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Police: 9 people arrested Saturday at carnival outside Independence Center

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eight juveniles and one adult were arrested Saturday night following a “large disturbance” in the parking lot outside of Independence Center Mall. Officers were called to 18801 E.