Independence is looking to lower its property tax rate again this year, but homeowners shouldn’t expect much of a difference in their bill. The city council performed a first reading of its property tax rates Monday night. They will cast a final vote on the rates on Monday, Sept. 14. The proposed real estate property […]
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Erlanger to discuss mayor, council pay raise; more in NKY government
This week at NKY government meetings, Erlanger will discuss mayor and council pay raises, while Independence and Elsmere will discuss 2026-27 tax rates. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government last week? Boone County […]
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Independence to remove Flock cameras
The mayor of Independence announced in a written statement Monday that the city would “immediately begin the process of removing the Flock Safety cameras from the City of Independence.” “Good government requires more than simply making the decision we believe is best,” writes Mayor Chris Reinersman. “It also requires listening to the people we were […]
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Universal opposition to Flock cameras expressed at Independence meeting
What you need to know It was standing room only Monday night in Independence at a special public meeting about the city’s use of Flock Safety automatic license plate readers, or ALPRs. No official action took place at the meeting, but it marked the latest in a series of public outcries against the technology in […]
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Move over, Topgolf: Kenton County’s driving ranges are coming for you
After seeing huge growth in golfers at its driving ranges, Kenton County leaders voted this week to continue the partnership with Indigo Sports, the company that manages its golf courses. The extension of agreement with Indigo, a subsidiary of Scottsdale-based golf management giant Troon, came after a presentation from Troon’s vice president of operations about […]
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Want to work at NKY’s new Publix(es)? There’s a hiring event this weekend
The new Publix locations slated to open in both Florence and Independence will host two in-person interviewing and hiring events for jobseekers this weekend and later this month. The stores are looking to hire roughly 140 positions each. Both part-time and full-time positions are available in all of the stores’ departments. Both events will take […]
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Independence to host town hall on Flock cameras
The Independence City Council will host a public town hall on Monday, Aug. 17 to discuss the city’s use of Flock Safety devices. The meeting will be open to all city residents and is designed to gather public feedback on the use of the technology by Independence PD, which was among the first departments in […]
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Independence enacts new parking regulations
The Independence City Council unanimously voted to enact new parking regulations Monday night, concluding a process of regulation change that began in November. Conversations about parking regulations began last year after a city resident, Dan Burgey, brought his concerns to the city council. Burgey is a volunteer with the Independence Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni Association […]
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Independence strikes down zoning for 336-unit development
What you need to know Independence is not getting a 336-unit mixed-use development. The Independence City Council voted to strike down zoning requests for the project in a 4-to-2 vote Monday night. Council Members Greg Waite and Tom Brinker were the only council members to vote against the denial. “We’re disappointed…,” said Kate Brandy, VP […]
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Independence to vote on 336 apartments, space for 10 businesses, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, a proposed development could bring 336 apartments and 10 businesses to roughly 40 acres in Independence. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government last week? Newport explores new historic […]
