Unofficially dubbed the “Lakota Love Birds” by school officials, Susan and Scott Smith of Independence Elementary first learned their heartfelt lesson of love back in 1991, when the two then ...

The principal of Korte Elementary pulled in $40,000 of those winnings in the bonus round. He’s already got plans for the winning funds, too. “We want to get a renovated school bus that is ...

Independence Police responded to a call ... Central High School, Talmadge Middle School, Ash Creek Elementary School, the Central Health and Wellness Center and the Ash Creek Annex were placed ...

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — It’s not uncommon for students walking to school at Fairmount Elementary School to stray into the street, but it’s not their fault. A few sidewalks have been added in ...

Independence schools achieved "on target" or "exceeding" academic growth and performance in every grade and in every subject, according to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary ...

At a special meeting on Monday night, Superintendent Shawn Ryan updated the board and the public on where the district stands ...