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.

Local history buffs are working to preserve some of the tower’s steel, which come from manufacturers that got their start in the 1800s.

An old water tower ... however, it fell in the wrong direction. Crews say one of the cables snapped, causing the tower to lose stability and fall the wrong way. It toppled power lines and damaged ...