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 this year.
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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 city council to consider new restrictions for backyard gazebos, pavilions

The Independence city council is set to meet Tuesday evening to further discuss plans to add new restrictions on certain outdoor builds in neighbor’s backyards.
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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 ...

Motivational speaker inspires Independence youngsters

Students at Independence Middle School were wowed by words of wisdom from motivational speaker Brad Hurtig. Hurtig, from ...

Independence High teacher on leave after encouraging student walkout

An Independence High School teacher is on leave and students were disciplined after the teacher apparently led students in an ...
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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 ...

Opponents of Independence data center double down with second intent to file with city for referendum petition

The city of Independence tells KMBC 9 it took them roughly seven business hours to respond after the initial petition was ...

‘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.