Independence is considering adding a full-time police social worker to the force to handle calls involving domestic issues, drugs, and other issues that would be better handled with a service intervention.
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Independence holds steady on proposed property tax rates
The City Council of Independence is expected to maintain its property tax rates for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with the second reading and vote scheduled for Sept. 18.
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Community rallies to find missing Independence girl: ‘We’re very proud of our city’
The Independence community and emergency service agencies came together to locate Persephone “Percy” Ross, a local 3-year-old girl who was reported missing. She was found safe and sound after several hours of searching.
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Update: Missing Independence girl found
A 3-year-old girl that was reported missing in Independence has been found, confirmed the Independence Fire District. The name of the girl was Percy Ross, Kenton County Dispatch confirmed to LINK nky. Prior to her disappearance, Ross was last seen in the front yard of her residence on Wayman Drive wearing a black tank top […]
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Police, fire unions organize school supply drive for Kenton County students
Local police and fire unions are hosting a Cram the Cruiser and Truck school supply drive on August 9 to benefit Kenton County District schools in Independence and southern Kenton County.
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Independence City Council takes steps to ease fencing regulations
The Independence City Council has voted to begin amending regulations on fences, allowing fences in yards over 3 acres in size along collector and arterial roads in certain city zones, with a maximum height of five feet and made of ornamental materials.
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Water main breaks in Independence leave some residents in tough situations
Three water main breaks in Independence left at least two properties with water damage, with the water district suspecting dry soil conditions as a factor, and the effected residents facing costly repairs.
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Kenton County prohibits cannabis businesses across the county
Kenton County is prohibiting cannabis businesses countywide following similar moves from neighboring Campbell and Boone counties. At a meeting on Tuesday, July 9, the Kenton County Fiscal Court conducted the second reading of an ordinance that would prohibit cannabis businesses within the county’s territorial limits. The first reading took place on June 11. “This will […]
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Photos: Summer days in Northern Kentucky
July is off to a blazing start outside with some sizzling summer days. Photographer Charles Bolton captured some moments of people taking on the heat outside all around NKY.
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New Publix set to open in Florence
Publix is set to open a new store in Florence, according to an official statement from the company released on Tuesday. The 55,325-square-foot Publix Super Market will be located at the northeast corner of US 42 and Farmview Drive. It will be a part of the prospective Farmview Commons complex and will feature an adjacent […]