Willard Police Department is warning people in the area to be cautious and lock their car doors after it’s seen an increase in vehicle break-ins over the last month.

One man has been charged after he allegedly shot an individual unprovoked in the driveway of an Independence home.

JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Mike Kehoe’s administration is calling remote workers back to the office, despite concerns that some employees may not have a dedicated workspace in state offices.

An investigation has begun after an Independence police officer was involved in a fatal shooting Thursday night.