The Independence Police Department is seeking about $130,000 in grant funding from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to outfit the department with rifles. The Independence City Council voted on the measure at a special meeting Monday night. “Right now we’re looking at outfitting the entire department with new rifles that are fully equipped,” said […]
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Increased police presence at Kenton County school after 1 charged for making online threat
There will be an increased police presence at Summit View Academy on Wednesday after an online threat circulating on social media led to charges filed against one person. According to a message sent by Principal Jason Loreaux to parents, the social media message shared by students advised everyone to stay home from Summit View Academy […]
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NKY man pleads guilty after police say he tried to set home on fire with wife, kids inside
A Kenton County man pleaded guilty on Monday to four counts of attempted murder after officials said he tried to set his house on fire while his wife and three children were inside. Independence police were called to Canberra Drive on Jan. 7 after a woman called 911 and reported that she had been assaulted […]