Independence High teacher on leave after encouraging student walkout

An Independence High School teacher is on leave and students were disciplined after the teacher apparently led students in an ...
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Independence approves hyperscale AI data center, issues $150 billion in bonds

The city of Independence approved plans for a Dutch company to build a hyperscale AI data center off Little Blue Parkway and ...
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Independence to vote on $6 billion tax break for massive AI data center. Here's what to know

Independence City Council set to vote Monday night on AI data center tax incentives. Approval would mean the data center ...
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Independence bets on hyperscale Nebius data center to bolster tax revenue, restore services

The Independence City Council voted March 2, 2026, to approve tax incentives for a hyperscale data center in the Little Blue ...
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Independence gives billions in tax breaks for a massive data center, despite outcry from residents

The city approved massive tax breaks because they say the money and protections city will receive make it a good deal. Opponents want to put the incentives on the ballot so residents can weigh in.

Independence schools say AI data center offers needed cash, even with $6B tax break

Many in Independence have rallied against an incoming AI data center. But supporters are emerging, including the Independence ...

‘Heartbroken’: Independence school district mourns death of middle school social studies teacher

The Independence school district confirmed the death of Independence Middle School social studies teacher Whitney Woodward.