The Independence Volunteer Corps is holding a donation drive to benefit the Kenton County Animal Shelter in Covington throughout April. The drive will collect food and other supplies to aid in the care of the animals at the shelter. The corps is asking for the following items: Donors can drop items in the marked barrel […]
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Independence PD distributing free steering wheel locks to local Hyundai and Kia owners
The Independence Police Department is encouraging residents of Independence who own Kia and Hyundai cars to come to the police station on 5409 Madison Pike to receive a free steering wheel lock, all of which have been provided by manufacturers. The distribution is in response to a spate of car thefts in which car thieves […]
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Independence accepts construction bid aimed at fixing water seepage issues in Falcon Ridge subdivision
Independence City Council unanimously accepted a bid Monday night to perform corrective construction in the streets of the Falcon Ridge subdivision. The bid relates to a corrective construction project addressing water seepage in the subdivision, which has caused damage to road expansion joints and led to unsightly mold blooms along the sidewalks and curbs. The […]
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Independence-based restaurant group purchases 15 local Donatos locations
Independence-based Space Cowboys Restaurant Group has purchased 15 Donatos locations in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area from the Titan Restaurant Group. The ownership titles have been transferred from Titan Restaurant Group, according to a press release. Post-acquisition, Space Cowboys is now the second-largest Donatos franchise ownership group, boasting 17 total locations. Prior to the […]
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‘No connection’ between three recent structure fires, according to Independence Fire District
“There is currently no connection being investigated that links the three incidents,” the Independence Fire District said in a recent press release, referencing three structure fires that occurred within its jurisdiction in March. The press release came as the result of “an increase in social media awareness” about the fires and the department said it […]
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Independence police issue Golden Alert for missing 77-year-old man
Written by WCPO’s Christian LeDuc Independence police have issued a Golden Alert for a missing 77-year-old man. Irvin J. Steffen was last seen at his home in Independence Monday around 6:45 p.m., investigators said in a press release. He was last seen wearing a black hat and brown coat. Police said they believe that he […]
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Plans approved for large mixed-use development in Independence
The city of Independence has officially signed off on a revision to a large, mixed-use development within the city limits. Called the Downs of Nicholson, the development is located at the northeastern intersection of Taylor Mill Road and Madison Pike and is roughly 35 acres. Many city officials, including Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman, have expressed […]
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22-year-old man ejected, killed in rollover crash in Independence
Written by WCPO’s Molly Schramm A 22-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in a rollover crash in Independence, Kenton County police said. Around 2:56 a.m., police responded to the 13000 block of Madison Pike near Moffett Road for a single-vehicle crash. When they arrived, officers found a vehicle off the side of the roadway […]
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On The Street Where You Live – Midnight Run
Midnight Run is the entrance street to Revere’s Crossing subdivision in Independence. Each of the four streets are named in reference to Paul Revere. Midnight Run is half mile long leading from Taylor Mill Road to a dead end. Bev and Terry Dullaghan Seventeen years ago, Taylor Mills residents Bev and Terry Dullaghan were looking […]
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Kenton County Police looking for Independence man
The Kenton County Police Department is asking the public’s help to locate 27-year-old Barry Dishon of Independence. Dishon is considered a missing/endangered person and has not been heard from since Dec. 24. Police described Dishon as 6 feet tall and 160 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing jeans or […]