Independence AI data center to move forward after city approves $6.2B tax breaks

The Independence City Council passed billions in tax breaks for Nebius, which will break ground on a 400-acre data center ...

Independence says it's too late to petition for vote on disputed AI data center

Independence residents are hoping to force a vote on the tax breaks approved for an incoming AI data center. City officials say it's too late.
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Independence says residents can't force a public vote on data center tax breaks

A group of Independence residents opposed to a massive data center is gearing up to force a public vote on it. But the city ...
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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 ...

Independence hit-and-run victim describes frightful experience

Independence Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver responsible for a crash that sent a grandmother to the hospital last ...
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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 ...

‘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.