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Independence, Missouri is located in Jackson County. Zip codes in Independence, MO include 64058, 64055, and 64052. More Independence information.

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Two killed in Independence crashes

Two people were killed overnight in separate traffic crashes in Independence, and police say alcohol was probably a factor in both.Shortly before midnight a man riding a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle lost control and was thrown from his bike at Truman Road and Glenwood Avenue.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

NBC Action News

Incest Porn Among Items Seized at Mohler Home

Along with the computer, guns and sex toys were cameras, video recording devices and blank tapes, according to the above document filed in Jackson County Court.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

CBS News

Mohler Family Sex Crimes Case: Wife Found Incest Porno, Say Cops

Photo: Burrel E. Mohler, Sr., in court Nov. 17, 2009 in Lexington, Mo. INDEPENDENCE, Mo.

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Palm Beach Post

Warrant in Mo. case: Cops find porn, incest mags

Jared Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

The Mississippi Press

Warrant in Mo. case: Cops find porn, incest mags

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Authorities have seized several items, including pornography, computer equipment and weapons, from the home of one of six men charged in a child sex abuse case in western Missouri.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Missourian

Truman museum to show Pulitzer Prize-winning photos

An upcoming exhibit will collect 66 years worth of photographs that have won journalism's highest honor.

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Netscape

Police arrest sixth member of family accused of child sex abuse

Police arrest sixth member of family accused of child sex abuse >> Posted By Progressive 15 hours, 6 minutes ago in Family > Police arrested a sixth member of a Missouri family under investigation for allegations of child sexual abuse, police said.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

NBC Action News

Suspect Shot At During Traffic Stop Gone Awry

KANSAS CITY, Mo. a ' A man who police say tried to strike them with his car was taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds Monday morning after leading officers on a chase through Kansas City.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

Kansas City Star

Man suspected in several holdups is charged with bank robbery attempt

A suspect in several recent armed business holdups was charged Thursday with attempting to rob an Independence bank.Kansas City police detectives who had been conducting surveillance on Ky Lamont Edwards as part of a robbery investigation recognized him from security photos released after Tuesdays attempted robbery of the U.S. Bank at 110 East U.S.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

Washington Times

Family child sex case expands with arrest

The case against a family accused of child sex abuse expanded with the arrest of a sixth relative - a 72-year-old Florida man who had called the accusations against his kin repulsive and appalling.

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NBC Action News

Fire Forces Cancer Patient Out Of Home

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. a ' A 56-year old cancer patient was forced out of his home after an early morning fire Saturday.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

KCTV5

Pair Of Independence Subway Stores Robbed

Independence police are investigating two armed robberies at Subway stores in the city Thursday night.

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Kansas City InfoZine

Former Missouri Sheriff's Deputy Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing a...

Burgess, 35, of Independence, Mo., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Ortrie D. Smith to the charge contained in an April 7, 2009, federal indictment.

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Missourian

Sixth arrest announced in Missouri child sex case

Authorities say they have identified additional victims and arrested a sixth adult in a child sex abuse case in western Missouri.

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Thu Nov 12, 2009

KMBC

Fire Damages Independence Apartment Complex

Fire gutted an apartment complex fire in the 19000 block of East 37th Terrace early Wednesday morning.

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NBC Action News

Residents Escape Massive Independence Apt. Fire

Crews work Nov. 11, 2009 to put out an apartment fire near Independence Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence INDEPENDENCE, Mo.

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Joplin

5 Missouri Men Busted on Child Rape Charges

Newser ... Share a ' Five members of the same family were arrested in connection with sex crimes against children in a raid on a Missouri farm yesterday.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Kansas City Star

a oeThere was fire everywhere,a residents of burned Independence apartment building recall

Jim Williams was sound asleep early Wednesday when Independence police broke through the door to his apartment.When they say, Fire, you pretty much realize that you need to get out, he said.

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KSHB-TV Kansas City

Armed Man Robs Independence Business

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. a ' Police say a man robbed an Independence business late Wednesday morning.

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NBC Action News

Live Coverage: Apartment Fire Near Independence Center

Click on the Media Player Attached to This Story to Watch LIVE Skytracker Coverage of the Independence Apartment Fire There May be Short Breaks in the Stream.

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