Two people were arrested following an alleged robbery that led the Kenton County Regional SWAT Team to a residence in Independence. Officers responded to the 700 block of Hogrefe Road on Monday evening, just after 6 p.m. Edward Mashburn and Candace Sawyer are accused of being involved in an assault of someone inside that residence […]
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Independence Mayor, Councilman Air Disagreement Over Business Assistance
The mayor of Independence and a city councilman took to Facebook with criticism aimed at one another. It ultimately ended with an apology and a promise to work together. It started last week when Councilman Bill Aseere shared to his Facebook page an article from The River City News about the City of Fort Mitchell’s small […]
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COVID-19: Beshear Lauds Covington Company, Kenton Co. Testing
Governor Andy Beshear thanked Covington-based Gravity Diagnostics for its role in testing for COVID-19 across Kentucky, and also noted a good turnout at the temporary drive-up testing site in Independence during his daily briefing on the global pandemic on Thursday. Beshear also reinforced his work with seven other Midwestern governors about a collaborative approach to […]
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NKY Police Officer, Dispatcher Complete State Training
A Northern Kentucky police officer and a dispatcher graduated from their training programs at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training. Independence Police Officer Douglas M. Wolking was one of thirty-one officers to graduate from the basic training program where major training areas included law offenses and procedures, vehicle operations, firearms, investigations, first aid and […]
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New Independence Dunkin’ to Open with Special Offer to First 100 Customers
A new Dunkin’ is set to open in Independence next Monday, Feb. 17 with a celebration at 11 a.m. The new store is located at 2037 Harris Pike and will be operated by One Holland. The first 100 customers aged 16 and over will be presented with free coffee for a year. Doors open […]
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Kenton Co. Bridge to Be Replaced, Road to Close for Two Months
Part of Independence Road (KY 2045) will close for about 60 days next Monday, Feb. 17. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced on Monday that the bridge over Brushy Creek in Independence is set to be replaced. The bridge, built in 1965, is determined to be structurally deficient. As part of the state’s Bridging Kentucky program, […]
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Covington Man Killed in Harris Pike Crash
A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Independence on Wednesday evening. Aaron Jasso-Perez, 31, of Covington died after his 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo van went off the roadway while headed east on Harris Pike near Oliver Road. Kenton County Police reported Thursday morning that investigators are unsure why the van went off […]
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Independence Man Faces Prison Time for Attempting to Meet Teen for Sex
An Independence man pleaded guilty earlier this month to attempting to lure a minor to meet him for sex. Taeylor L. Enzweiler pleaded guilty on January 9 to one count of unlawful use of an electronic device to procure a minor for sexual offenses. Enzweiler, of Independence, faces one to five years in prison when […]
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Four Kenton Co. Cities Join Together for Dr. King Celebration
The cities of Covington, Independence, Erlanger, and Elsmere will host a joint celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Janaury 20. “The focus is on ’empathetic listening.’ That’s the theme of the celebration,” Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette said. “It’s important that we make sure that everybody who lives here feels welcome.” […]
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Kenton Library Honored for Work with Local Parks and Recreation Departments
The Kenton County Public Library was honored recently by the Kentucky Recreation and Park Society at the organization’s annual state conference and trade show at Lake Barkley Resort Park. The society is a state affiliate of the National Recreation and Park Association. The Special Citation award recognizes individuals, private industry, or agencies that have given […]
