The city of Independence is providing cooling stations due to the increased temperatures in the area.

 

Southeast Kansas has seen high temperatures over 100 degrees in the past month, and people are looking for ways to keep cool. Independence Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Wilson says there are two locations in Independence that are available to cool down.

 

Additionally, the heat around the area has caused tonight's performance of the Mid Continent Band to relocate. Wilson says that the band will now be performing indoors.

 

Guest conductor Daniel McDill, an IHS graduate, will be leading the band during the performance tonight. He performs as a drummer in the Back Alley Brass Band, and is the music director and co-founder of the Social Symphony of Kansas.