Independence Plaza
By Abby Hoover Independence Plaza is a Northeast neighborhood rich in historic significance to the Kansas City metropolitan area. The neighborhood is south of Independence Avenue, bordered by Benton Boulevard…
By Abby Hoover Independence Plaza is a Northeast neighborhood rich in historic significance to the Kansas City metropolitan area. The neighborhood is south of Independence Avenue, bordered by Benton Boulevard…
By Michael Bushnell On Sunday morning, February 27, 2022, Kansas City, MO., Police Officer Vito Mazzara, tragically took his own life. Those familiar with East Patrol and the Badges for…
Walgreens is proud to be a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leader, setting the pace on some of the most important issues of our day, from healthcare and combating climate change…
The Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce had a busy year serving the International Marketplace along Independence Avenue, throughout Historic Northeast and beyond. In 2021, the Chamber focused on ways…
By Abby Hoover Friends of Thacher School, Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) employees, and community members met at 5008 Independence Ave. in Historic Northeast to honor the former school with…
Update: The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Zachary J. Davignon. One person is dead following a shooting in the homeless camp on City property at the southwest corner of…
Fire broke out this morning a little after 8 a.m. at an abandoned apartment building at 5208 Independence Avenue. Kansas City Missouri firefighters (KCFD) responded to the two-alarm blaze. According…
One woman is dead following a crash and apparent shooting on Independence Avenue. Monday night at 8 p.m., Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officers were called to Independence and Garfield…
The Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) is asking for the community’s help identifying a robbery suspect. Just before noon on July 14, officers were called to the CVS located at…
After a 30-year run at Independence Boulevard and Chestnut Avenue, Boulevard Bakery & Pastries will bake its last donut and fry its last pie on August 14, 2021. According to…