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š± Whatās at stake in the Independence ammo plant strike talks today
Independence, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Independence! Weāre back, helping you stay up to date with whatās happening. Let's take on the day together! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Whatās at stake in the Independence ammo plant strike talks today
- How an Independence man almost trashed his $100,000 lottery win
- Independence police investigate deadly high-speed crash on East Truman Road
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
- Sunday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 75, low: 65.
- Monday: Windy with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 44 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Missouri lawmakers demand Olin Corp. negotiate with striking ammo plant workers (kctv5.com) ā Hundreds of workers at Independenceās Lake City Army Ammunition Plant remain on strike as Missouri congressmen urge Olin Corp. to return to the bargaining table before families lose health insurance. With about 1,350 IAM Local 778 members off the job, the dispute is affecting both local household finances and a key defense facility, with negotiations scheduled to resume today. 
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ā¢ Missouri Lottery: Independence player nearly tosses $100K winning ticket (kctv5.com) ā An Independence man nearly tossed a scratch-off ticket that turned out to be worth $100,000, bought at Discount Smokes & Liquor on East Truman Road. Missouri Lottery officials say Jackson County players have already won over $96 million, with millions more sent to local retailers and education programs, and one more $100,000 top prize from this game still unclaimed. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Independence crash into tree leaves 19-year-old dead days later (kmbc.com) ā A 19-year-old passenger has died from injuries suffered when a Jeep Grand Cherokee left East Truman Road near Glenwood Avenue in Independence, vaulted off a grass embankment, and hit a large tree. Independence police say speed contributed to the April 18 crash, which seriously injured both occupants; the passenger, identified as Cazh'mere Green of Kansas City, died on April 22 as the investigation continues. Ā Ā Ā
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- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Chumlee was LOST on April 16, 2026 in Independence, MO 64050 near Across from Christman highschool, Noland side of school. Sharing for a neighborā¦ (Nextdoor Benton) - I need to rehome my cat as soon as possible.
His name is lightning, heās around 8mo old. All shots are up to date and heās neutered. Very playful and loving. I just canāt have him any more dueā¦ (Nextdoor Independence Events Center)
- McKeever Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Front End Manager in Independence. Apply here.
- Cooper's Hawk Winery posted a job opening for Line Cook in Independence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Independence here.
š Nearby News
Blue Springs
- Blue Springs residents to launch a new magazine series to aid community identity problem (kshb.com)
- Join MDC for Springtime Birding at Burr Oak Woods on May 16 (einpresswire.com)
- 6333 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64113 (zillow.com)
Raytown
- How to Extend Roof Life in Raytown, MO (theclintoncourier.net)
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