Independence Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Wife’s Hospital Bed Strangling

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A man in Independence, Missouri, faces charges of second-degree murder following a tragic incident at a local hospital. Jackson County prosecutors have accused him of fatally strangling his wife while she was hospitalized. According to court records filed over the weekend, the man, identified as Ronnie Wiggs, confessed to authorities that he … Read more

Eviction Tragedy: Independence Police Officer and Civil Process Server Fatally Shot

Independence, Missouri – A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday afternoon as an Independence Police Officer and a Civil Process Server were shot and killed while attempting an eviction. The heartbreaking scene took place outside a residence near N. Elsea Smith Road and East Bundschu Road in Independence. The victims have been identified as 35-year-old Cody … Read more

Fatal Shooting by Independence Police Officers Under Investigation

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Police officers in Independence, Missouri, shot and killed a man on Thursday evening in response to reports of an armed disturbance at a residence. Officer Jack Taylor, a department spokesman, stated that the officers were dispatched to the 700 block of North Frandsen Road around 4:40 p.m. after receiving reports of gunshots … Read more

Fatally Shot Man with Firearm Found by Police in Independence Residence

INDEPENDENCE, Missouri – Police officers in Independence, Missouri, shot and killed a man on Thursday evening in response to a report of an armed disturbance at a residence. The incident took place in the 700 block of North Frandsen Road around 4:40 p.m. Officer Jack Taylor, a department spokesman, stated that the initial report indicated … Read more

Iran’s Proxies in the Middle East Demonstrating More Independence Than Ever

WASHINGTON, DC – Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise as Iran’s influence over its proxies becomes more complex and fragmented. The Biden administration’s characterization of Iran’s role as an “enabler” rather than a puppet master reflects this evolving dynamic in the region. Iran’s support for groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in … Read more