The Downs of Nicholson development in Independence will receive a massive cupola this Saturday morning, requiring the closure of KY-16.
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Independence welcomes Just Love Coffee Cafe
Just Love Coffee Cafe is opening a new location in Independence, Kentucky on October 15, offering a menu of coffee drinks, artisanal waffles, wraps, omelets, and waffled sandwiches.
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Independence City Council
Nine candidates are running for six open seats on the Independence City Council, with recurring themes including development, public safety, and infrastructure. Most candidates emphasizing the importance of investment in public infrastructure.
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Meet Independence PD’s new K9 team
Independence has welcomed a new K9 team, Belgian Malinois Cairo and Officer Ben Bridges, who are currently undergoing training at Shallow Creek Kennels and are expected to be out on the street in November.
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‘Were you not listening?’ discussions over tax rates in Independence get heated
The Independence City Council voted not to increase their tax rates for the 2025 fiscal year, despite concerns about inflation and increased property values, in order to maintain the same level of services for residents.
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Fort Thomas marching band assistant arrested on child porn charges
Matthew Schnapp was arrested in Independence for possessing and distributing child porn. The Kenton County Police are seeking anyone who may have additional info to aid in the investigation.
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Could social worker help prevent ‘repeat calls’ in Independence?
Independence is considering adding a full-time police social worker to the force to handle calls involving domestic issues, drugs, and other issues that would be better handled with a service intervention.
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Independence holds steady on proposed property tax rates
The City Council of Independence is expected to maintain its property tax rates for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with the second reading and vote scheduled for Sept. 18.
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Community rallies to find missing Independence girl: ‘We’re very proud of our city’
The Independence community and emergency service agencies came together to locate Persephone “Percy” Ross, a local 3-year-old girl who was reported missing. She was found safe and sound after several hours of searching.
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Update: Missing Independence girl found
A 3-year-old girl that was reported missing in Independence has been found, confirmed the Independence Fire District. The name of the girl was Percy Ross, Kenton County Dispatch confirmed to LINK nky. Prior to her disappearance, Ross was last seen in the front yard of her residence on Wayman Drive wearing a black tank top […]
