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Independence water tower narrowly misses home during demolition
An old water tower in Independence that was in the process of being dismantled fell the wrong way, toward a home during demolition on Tuesday.
Neighbors shocked after Independence water tower falls down wrong way, barely missing homes
A water tower in Independence came crashing down on Tuesday, but not the way it was supposed to. Contractors say it was structurally unsound.
Abandoned Independence water tower torn down, narrowly misses house
An abandoned Independence, Missouri, water tower scheduled for demolition didn't go down without a fight. The old water tower at 318 W. Pacific Ave. was pulled down Tuesday, though it didn't go exactly as planned.
Water tower falls the wrong way during demolition into woman’s yard
Crews say one of the cables snapped, causing the tower to lose stability and fall the wrong way. It toppled power lines and damaged one woman’s yard and car. She says her car ha
Independence water tower built in 1913 demolished, narrowly missing a house as it fell
Local history buffs are working to preserve some of the tower’s steel, which come from manufacturers that got their start in the 1800s.
VIDEO | Independence water tower falls in wrong direction, lands in yard, downs power lines
Work to demolish a water tower in Independence hit a snag Tuesday morning when a cable snapped, leaving the old tower twisting in the wind.
Demolition of old water tower in Independence goes awry, causes damage, electrical outage
The old water tower next to the Missouri Model Railroad Museum in Independence fell across Osage Street instead of the intended grassy area nearby during a scheduled demolition Tuesday. The tower caused damage to a nearby car and pulled down electric lines. Photo credit: Mike Genet/The Examiner
Independence water tower demolition runs into mishap
An old water tower in Independence, Missouri, set to be demolished fell the wrong way as it came down, almost striking nearby homes. But some community members say the history of the tower will remain.
Water Tower Narrowly Misses House During Demolition
A water tower in Independence, Missouri, came crashing down on the front yard of a home during a botched demolition on January 28. According to local news reports, the 200-foot-tall water tower had been standing for more than a century,
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Decaying Independence water tower to be dismantled next week
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - The skyline in Independence will soon look a little different. The city’s abandoned water tower near W. Pacific Avenue and South Osage Street has been falling apart ...
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Independence Towers residents go five days without hot water during frigid weather
WHAT A MESS THROUGH THIS WEEKEND’S BLIZZARD. RENTERS AT THE INDEPENDENCE TOWERS HAVE BEEN WITHOUT HOT WATER. KMBC NINE INVESTIGATES HAS VISITED THE PROPERTY SEVERAL TIMES, REPORTING ON LIVING ...
Independence councilmembers vote to change rental and tenant landlord codes
Indpendence City Council members unanimously approved amendments to an ordinance that hasn't been touched in eight years.
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Independence crews begin process of dismantling old water tower
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - History comes down in Independence following weeks of weather-related delays. Crews started to dismantle the old water tower Monday. The abandoned water tower stood ...