The city of Independence lived up to its name this year with a Fourth of July extravaganza that rivaled those thrown before COVID-19. This year the festival was back to two days, beginning Friday evening, July 1. The famous parade started at Summit View Academy and ended at Simon Kenton High School, traveling the distance […]
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Looking to celebrate the Fourth this weekend? Here are events happening around NKY
Monday, July 4 is Independence Day and cities around Northern Kentucky are holding runs, parades and concerts to celebrate. Here’s a list of what’s happening where. Bellevue: First Friday- “Bellevue is Poppin” When: July 1, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Fairfield Avenue What: Popsicle vendor/Fourth of July Theme Covington: Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association […]
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Crewitts Creek Kitchen & Bar in Independence damaged in early morning fire
Written by Ally Kraemer, WCPO reporter An early morning fire caused heavy damage to Crewitts Creek Kitchen & Bar in Independence, forcing the restaurant to close indefinitely. The fire started shortly after 2 a.m. Monday in a stove in the back kitchen. When firefighters arrived, they said they saw flames shooting out of the roof. […]
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Independence says yes, Taylor Mill no to contributing funds for BLINK
The immersive light and art show known as BLINK is set to return to the Cincinnati area this fall, and organizers and local civic leaders are hoping to see Northern Kentucky included just as it was in 2019. That year, when an estimated 1.3 million people experienced the massive event, BLINK stretched from downtown Cincinnati […]
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Barleycorn’s Brewhouse coming to Wilder
The popular Northern Kentucky restaurant chain Barleycorn’s is expanding into the brewery business, and its owner’s eyes are set on Wilder for the first location. The idea is to have a brewery specializing in traditional beers like lagers, pilsners, and IPAs, said Gary Holland, founder and CEO of One Holland, which owns three Barleycorn’s locations. […]
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Independence Mayor gives state of the city speech at regular council meeting
Independence Mayor Christopher Reinersman gave his annual state of the city report Monday night at the regular council meeting. “As regards the state of the city, I am proud to say that I believe the city is on a positive trajectory overall,” Reinersman said. “Some of the additional highlights that underscore our promising track are […]
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Early voting starts this week. Here’s when and where you can vote
Here is when and where Northern Kentucky residents can cast their ballots before the Tuesday, May 17 Primary Election Day.
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Victims in Florence fire identified
Two Florence residents involved in a house fire on Thursday, April 14, have been identified. As firefighters arrived on scene at 30 Kelley Drive, they saw black smoke coming from every side of the home, according to Florence Fire Chief Rodney Wren. RELATED: Uptick in fatal fires leaves mark on first responders Firefighters saw Jennifer […]
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Road work to close Independence Station Road
Kenton County Public Works will be performing ditch and grade work on Independence Station Road from Monday, April 11 through Friday, April 15 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. It will be closed from the intersection of Independence Station Road at Cody Road (west side) to the intersection of Independence Station Road […]
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Independence votes for text amendment
Independence city council voted Monday night to delete storage units and mini warehouses as conditional uses in the Community Commercial zones throughout the city. Before the vote, John Huffman, a businessman who has been trying to buy the Cherokee Shopping center and establish more storage units on the property, brought his family and his attorney, […]