Independence and other towns across Kansas are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Independence, KS community.

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Kansas COVID-19 Cases

Kansas New Coronavirus Cases:
Kansas Total Coronavirus Cases: 946,564
Kansas New Coronavirus Deaths:
Kansas Total Coronavirus Deaths: 10,229
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Independence

One firefighter injured in Independence house fire

The home sustained extensive damage, but the family was not injured. One firefighter was injured while fighting the fire. More info »

KWCH on MSN - 04/21/2024 03:02pm

Independence, Missouri mother loses two children to COVID-19

There remains some concern on the decision to scale back on quarantines as some families struggle through the pandemic they see as clearly not over. There remains some concern on the decision to ... More info »

WDAF-TV - 12/27/2021 08:10pm

Uncertainty surrounds Loews' KC hotel opening as coronavirus restrictions grow

As of now, it's not clear if the New York-based company's plan has changed as Kansas City has enforced stricter limits on gatherings in light of growing concerns over the spread of COVID-19 ... More info »

The Business Journals - 03/16/2020 12:00pm

1 Killed, Kansas Deputy Seriously Injured Following Head-On Crash

One person is dead and a Kansas deputy is injured after a crash near Independence on Sunday. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said the deputy was responding to a call when a truck went left ... More info »

News on 6 - 04/06/2024 12:00pm

Letters: Readers discuss vaccine help from KC VA, American strife and Independence Center

I recently received my first coronavirus vaccination from the Kansas City VA Medical Center ... Here’s an idea: Turn Independence Center into a mixed-use facility. Have shops on the lower ... More info »

Kansas City Star - 01/16/2021 09:26pm

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