City of Independence Kansas

09/14/2026

We appreciate the community's patience and continued reporting of pesky water leaks popping up around town.

This is one of the busiest times of the year for our Water/Sewer crews, as ground movement tends to impact the water delivery system pipes. 14 water leaks have been repaired over the past two weeks, with crews putting in a significant amount of overtime to address issues, and there are a dozen more active leaks to fix.

Crews continue to evaluate each leak and prioritize repairs based on volume of water and property damage or flooding, while also managing the mud, water and dirty curb lines that come with excavations and equipment operation.

We are working hard to restore all water service to its previous level and to check and recheck repaired areas to ensure issues have been resolved. In addition to the leaks, crews have several fire hydrant and meter service projects to address in the near term.

In short, it has been a challenging month for our department. Thank you for your understanding.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞

Independence Fire/EMS and Independence Police Department were dispatched at approximately 6:22 a.m. this morning to a reported structure fire at 201 S. Earl Street.

Law Enforcement and Fire/EMS personnel removed multiple victims from the residence. Some of the victims were transported for medical treatment, and fatalities have been confirmed.

Multiple agencies assisted with the response, including the Kansas Highway Patrol, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Independence Rural Fire Department, CRMC EMS, and Cherryvale Fire/EMS.

The identities of those involved are not being released at this time pending positive identification and notification of next of kin, as appropriate.

The incident remains under investigation. Additional information will be released when it becomes available and can be confirmed.

The City of Independence extends its condolences to the families and loved ones affected by this incident and appreciation to the responding agencies for their assistance.

09/10/2026

⚠️ FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 1:00 P.M. TODAY -SEPTEMBER 10 ⚠️

The City of Independence has received approximately 3 inches of rain this morning, causing flooding on local streets. Additional rainfall is expected throughout the day.

Please use caution:

Never drive through flooded roadways—turn around, don’t drown.
Do not drive around barricades.
Avoid unnecessary travel in areas experiencing flooding.
Remain weather-aware and monitor local alerts.

Please stay safe, Independence!

09/06/2026

City offices will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Sanitation services will shift one day. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00 AM.

09/04/2026

First Friday 9-4-2026

09/03/2026

💧 WATER SERVICE RESTORED 💧

The 16-inch water main break has been repaired, and water service has been restored.

City crews worked through the night to complete the repairs and return the water system to normal operation.

We appreciate our crews for their hard work and thank our residents for their patience and understanding during the repair.

City of Independence, Kansas

09/03/2026

🚨 WATER LINE BREAK – SERVICE IMPACT 🚨

City of Independence Kansas crews are currently working to repair a 16-inch water main break.

💧 Residents may experience low water pressure or a temporary loss of water service while crews make the necessary repairs.

⏱️ Repairs are currently estimated to take approximately 4–6 hours, with water service restored as soon as the work is completed.

Our crews are actively working to make the repair as quickly and safely as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding while this work is underway.

City of Independence, Kansas

08/28/2026

HEADS UP, MOTORISTS!

Crews will begin pavement marking around mid-morning Monday, August 31. The starting point will be North Penn, south of Taylor Road. If any night work (6 p.m.-Midnight) is necessary, it will be concentrated in non-residential areas.

Please be alert and drive cautiously in work zones.