Local police and fire unions are hosting a Cram the Cruiser and Truck school supply drive on August 9 to benefit Kenton County District schools in Independence and southern Kenton County.
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Independence City Council takes steps to ease fencing regulations
The Independence City Council has voted to begin amending regulations on fences, allowing fences in yards over 3 acres in size along collector and arterial roads in certain city zones, with a maximum height of five feet and made of ornamental materials.
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Water main breaks in Independence leave some residents in tough situations
Three water main breaks in Independence left at least two properties with water damage, with the water district suspecting dry soil conditions as a factor, and the effected residents facing costly repairs.
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Kenton County prohibits cannabis businesses across the county
Kenton County is prohibiting cannabis businesses countywide following similar moves from neighboring Campbell and Boone counties. At a meeting on Tuesday, July 9, the Kenton County Fiscal Court conducted the second reading of an ordinance that would prohibit cannabis businesses within the county’s territorial limits. The first reading took place on June 11. “This will […]
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Photos: Summer days in Northern Kentucky
July is off to a blazing start outside with some sizzling summer days. Photographer Charles Bolton captured some moments of people taking on the heat outside all around NKY.
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New Publix set to open in Florence
Publix is set to open a new store in Florence, according to an official statement from the company released on Tuesday. The 55,325-square-foot Publix Super Market will be located at the northeast corner of US 42 and Farmview Drive. It will be a part of the prospective Farmview Commons complex and will feature an adjacent […]
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Independence City Council agrees to move forward on early planning for splash pad
The Independence City Council has agreed to move forward on early planning and engineering design work for a possible splash pad, which would be funded in part by a $250,000 grant. Council members hope the facility will be popular among residents.
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It’s official: Publix is coming to Independence
Publix Super Markets will open a new branch in Independence, according to an official statement on Monday. The store will be located on the Northeast corner of Harris Pike and Madison Pike. The building will span about 48,000 square feet and employ about 140 people, according to the press release. Independence City Council approved a […]
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Residential roads reopened after hours-long investigation at NKY subdivision
Residential roads around Pumpkin Patch Way in Independence have re-opened after a SWAT standoff led to an hours-long police investigation in the subdivision, according to Kenton County police. Kenton County Police Chief Spike Jones said early Thursday morning that officers were contacted at around 8:47 p.m. the night before because someone in the home was […]
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Erlanger City Council discusses future plans amid county ban against medicinal cannabis
Erlanger City Attorney Jack Gatlin discussed with the council what steps are next for medicinal cannabis in the city on Tuesday night. Earlier this month, the Erlanger City Council discussed a resolution for a proposed text amendment in the city’s zoning laws regarding medicinal cannabis which, becomes available in the commonwealth in early 2025. In […]
