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 […]
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Independence Student Awarded Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship
A student from Independence attending Northern Kentucky University this fall was awarded a scholarship from the Coast Guard Foundation. Juliena Chadwell was among 167 students so honored by the foundation that awarded a total of $503,000 to the recipients. The Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships benefit the children of enlisted men and women who are […]
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Five NKY Places Listed as Most Affordable to Live, According to SmartAsset
A new study from the personal finance company SmartAsset determined the ten most affordable places to live in Kentucky, and five in Northern Kentucky made the list. SmartAsset analyzed local property tax data, homeowners’ insurance and home costs relative to income. Hebron was ranked third, with an average home sale closing cost of $2,281, an […]
