The development group, led by area native Zach Molzer, is turning the old hotel into an apartment building with around 120 units, with studios and one-bedrooms, including 14 affordable units set aside for residents with lower incomes. The project will reflect an almost $40 million investment.

The Independence Fire Department confirmed that four people were killed in a large apartment fire Wednesday morning, and two firefighters were injured in the blaze

Two children, ages 3 and 8, were among the family of four killed in the fire that destroyed their apartment building in Independence.

Independence Fire Department fighting a massive fire at Independence Ridge Apartments near 291 Highway and East 39th Street.