Salvadoran Independence Day festival in Maryland canceled over deportation fears
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Organizers of the long-running Salvadoran Independence Day Festival in Gaithersburg have canceled the 2025 event, citing growing concerns about immigration enforcement operations potentially targeting attendees. The decision ends what…
Independence Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearms
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Independence, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and for illegally possessing several firearms. Christopher Dorrell, 36,…
Jury Convicts Independence Man Following Home Invasion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Independence, Mo., man has been convicted by a federal trial jury of illegally possessing the firearm he used in a home invasion robbery. Theodore Watkins Jr., 32,…
Independence Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Stolen Firearm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Independence, Mo., man who was inebriated when he fired a pistol from his apartment patio pleaded guilty in federal court today to possessing a stolen firearm. Reggie…
US To Give $3 Billion To Ukraine On Country’s Independence Day As War Rages
US To Give $3 Billion To Ukraine On Country’s Independence Day As War Rages Micaela Burrow on August 23, 2022 The U.S. will announce a $3 billion aid package for Ukraine as…
US Embassy Advises Citizens To Leave Ukraine Immediately Amid Rumors Of Independence Day Attacks
US Embassy Advises Citizens To Leave Ukraine Immediately Amid Rumors Of Independence Day Attacks Harold Hutchison on August 23, 2022 The United States embassy in Kyiv issued an alert Tuesday urging Americans…
KC Man Used Fake Gun in Foiled Independence Restaurant Robbery
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man who attempted to rob an Independence, Mo., restaurant with a fake gun, but was thwarted when employees fought back, pleaded guilty in federal…
ROBICHAUX: Independence Day: Our Past, Present And Future
ROBICHAUX: Independence Day: Our Past, Present And Future Chad Robichaux on July 4, 2022 On July 4, 1776, the American people revolted against a tyrannical empire that had long oppressed them. Through…
Independence Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Three Bank Robberies
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Independence man was sentenced in federal court today for robbing three banks within a period of about a month in Lee’s Summit, Kansas City, and Odessa. Hubert…
Independence Man Arrested in Home Invasion Indicted for Illegal Firearm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Independence, Mo., man who was arrested when he was engaged in a home invasion robbery was indicted by a federal grand jury today for illegally possessing a…
Independence Blue Cross announces winners and finalists of its 4th Annual Celebrate Caring campaign honoring outstanding nurses
PHILADELPHIA, May 9, 2022 — During National Nurses Week (May 6 – 12), Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is proud to announce the winners and finalists of its fourth annual Celebrate Caring campaign that honors…
Independence Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking, Illegal Firearms, Carjacking
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Independence, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court today for distributing methamphetamine, carjacking, and illegally possessing firearms after leading officers on three high-speed vehicle pursuits. Charles V.…
Independence Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Independence, Missouri, man who was arrested after he drove two victims of an accidental shooting to the hospital emergency room has pleaded guilty to his role in…
‘Holodomor’: The Notorious Man-Made Famine Behind Ukraine’s Desire For Independence
‘Holodomor’: The Notorious Man-Made Famine Behind Ukraine’s Desire For Independence Harold Hutchison on March 14, 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February is not the first time that Moscow has tried to…
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Deal to Acquire 25% Equity Stake in Independence Hydrogen
WHIPPANY, N.J., March 10, 2022 — Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, and other energy sources; including low carbon alternatives, today announced it purchased a 25%…
Democrats, Environmentalists Stay Silent On US Energy Independence Amid Ukraine Crisis
Democrats, Environmentalists Stay Silent On US Energy Independence Amid Ukraine Crisis Thomas Catenacci on February 25, 2022 Democrats and environmental groups were silent when asked about the importance of U.S. energy independence…
KC Man Charged in Foiled Independence Restaurant Robbery
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Missouri, man whose failed attempt to rob an Independence, Missouri, restaurant was thwarted when employees wrestled him and took away his gun was charged in…
Independence Man Indicted for Multi-million Dollar Conspiracy to Sell Stolen Catalytic Converters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Independence, Missouri, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for selling millions of dollars in stolen catalytic converters to companies in Missouri, Texas, and Louisiana.…
Independence Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Conspiracy
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Independence, Missouri, man pleaded guilty in federal court today to his role in a conspiracy to distribute more than 250 kilograms of methamphetamine in the Kansas City…