Brian Ferayorni hadn’t always planned on getting into law enforcement. The new Independence new police chief was sworn in at a special meeting of the Independence City Council in September. After graduating from Boone County High School in 2000, he enrolled in Northern Kentucky University to study not criminal justice but pharmaceuticals. However, he took […]
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Kenton County Library in Independence to host LinkedIn classes for job seekers
The Independence branch of the Kenton County Public Library will host two sessions on the basics of LinkedIn: one on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the other on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Designed for “absolute beginners,” according to marketing materials from the library, the workshop […]
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Kenton County’s Fall Cleanup happens this weekend
Kenton County’s Fall Cleanup drop-off events will take place this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 and 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kenton County Public Works building in Independence. The events are free, but people who wish to drop off their waste must present a valid government-issued identification or some other proof […]
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Man who lived in home with dead girlfriend for days sentenced to life in prison
An Independence man was sentenced to life in prison Monday after he pleaded guilty in August to killing his girlfriend in late 2022. Tommy Joe Powell, 55, killed 32-year-old Amberly Harris several days before police discovered her body during a welfare check, according to the Kenton County Prosecutor’s Office. She died of a gunshot wound […]
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Independence keeps tax rates the same amid rising property values
UPDATE: We have added the projected revenues for Independence and additional contextual information related to compensating rates following reader inquiries. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.–LINK nky Editorial, Sept. 21, 2023 The Independence City Council unanimously passed their property tax rates at a special meeting Monday night. The new rates are identical […]
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Independence welcomes new police chief
The City of Independence approved and swore in its new Police Chief, Brian Ferayorni, at a special meeting Monday night. Mayor Chris Reinersman characterized the event as a “very good day in the city of Independence.” The meeting was packed with community members, police officers and staff, as well as members of the media, all […]
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Independence student named to spring 2023 dean’s list at The Citadel
Independence’s Aidan Wiseman was among 900 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the spring 2023 semester at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. The Citadel provides a military college education for men and women focused on leadership and academic distinction, according to a press release. Students and cadets who are registered for […]
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Independence Volunteer Corps to host Community Appreciation Day this Sunday
The Independence Volunteer Corps will host its Community Appreciation Day this Sunday at the Independence Senior Center and Memorial Park from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Raffles, food trucks and vehicles from first responders will be among the attractions. Local nonprofits and community organizations will also attend to engage in community outreach. The event will […]
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Additional arrests made in connection to Independence shooting
Amanda Turner, a 38-year-old Covington resident, was arrested and charged yesterday in connection to a shooting in Independence on Aug. 25. Turner has been charged with unlawful transaction with a minor, riot in the first degree, and accessory to murder. Amanda Turner now joins Xxavion Turner, aged 20, and a minor, whose identity the Independent […]
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Here are Independence’s proposed property tax rates
The City of Independence completed a first reading of its proposed property tax rates for 2023-2024 fiscal year at a special meeting on Aug. 28. The city council has proposed the following property tax rates: Although these rates are identical to the city’s current tax rates, the city is required by law to have two […]