Independence city council voted in favor of applying for federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act money from the state in order to assist the Independence Fire District. A special meeting was called for Monday night where the issue was passed. It was said at the meeting that fire districts were not permitted […]
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Independence Targets Federal Funds for Small Business Support
Independence city council plans to allocate $400,000 in federal Coronavirus Aid, Recovery and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Letters were to be sent to small businesses alerting them to the opportunity. The funds can be used for personal protective equipment (PPE) or to offset costs related to […]
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Police: Man Shoots Grandson in Independence Domestic Dispute
A man was shot by his grandfather late Saturday night in Independence, Kenton County Police reported. Ezekiel Kemp, 21, of Independence was found by responding officers in a driveway on the 2000 block of Maple Tree Lane. He suffered a gunshot wound to his left leg and was transported by ambulance to the University of […]
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Fire Reignites at Independence Storage Facility
After burning early Monday morning, the Cherokee Storage building in Independence caught fire again Tuesday. According to the Independence Fire District in a social media post, “Fires of this magnitude can be extremely difficult to extinguish as well as very taxing on personnel to the point of complete exhaustion. Please understand that our crews are […]
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Photos: Independence Christmas Parade
The temperature was barely above freezing Saturday night as the City of Independence put on its annual Christmas parade. Crowds turned out for the festive event. The annual Christmas Walk was canceled due to the pandemic, but the parade went on since people were able to engage in social-distancing. The parade was also lengthened to […]
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IT Supply Solutions Expanding, Creating New Jobs in Independence
IT Supply Solutions is planning a nearly $1.9 million expansion and to create 15 full-time jobs in the coming years, following preliminary approval of a 10-year tax incentive agreement from the Kentucky Business Investment program through the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority. The performance-based agreement can provide up to $250,000 in tax incentives based on […]
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Independence Man Indicted, Accused of Raping Teen
An Independence man was indicted Thursday on charges related to allegations that he raped a 15-year old. Shaquil Wynn, 26, is charged with third degree rape and third degree sodomy and is scheduled to be arraigned in Kenton Circuit Court on November 30. He is currently out of jail on a $2,500 bond. Wynn was […]
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NKY Libraries Close Buildings
The libraries of Kenton, Campbell, and Boone counties are closing their physical buildings, but will still offer services: Kenton County The Kenton County Public Library’s physical buildings will be closed to patrons Saturday through Sunday, Dec. 13. The drive-thru at all three locations and online services will still be available. Closing the physical buildings to […]
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New Little Libraries Open in Kenton County
New “little libraries” have popped up across Kenton County. The Kenton County Public Library joined other organizations in providing the tiny book depositories in Covington, Erlanger, and Independence, cities that each have a library branch within them. Library staff have worked with partners to install five libraries at the following locations: Covington: In partnership with […]
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Independence Adopts Tax Rates, Allows Road to Be Widened
Independence city council met virtually Monday night to approve the year’s tax rates. The rate for real estate tax is $0.271 per $100 of assessed value, and the rate for personal tax is now $0.634 per $100 of assessed value. Council also passed an ordinance which allows for a tax incentive from the Kentucky Business […]
