An Independence city councilman is suing the Jackson County Election Board, a city of Independence clerk and the estate of Councilwoman Karen DeLuccie after losing a bid for re-election.
The new sidewalks will run from Cassell Park Elementary for nearly a half-mile along the east side of Hardy Avenue south to 35th Street. They should be done before school starts in August.
Newly obtained emails between Independence Mayor Eileen Weir, City Manager Zach Walker and former Police Chief Brad Halsey provide insight into the remodel of the city's detention center, the heart of an investigation into police department overtime policies.