Independence and Taylor Mill have both been ranked among the top 10 safest cities in Kentucky by Safewise, a home security and research firm. Independence ranked as the fifth safest city, and Taylor Mill ranked as the eighth safest city in 2026. The rankings were created using a combined analysis of FBI statistics and Safewise’s […]
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Independence approves development plan for new Goodwill store
What you need to know A new Goodwill store is likely coming to Independence at the intersection of KY-17 and McCullum Pike. The new store will replace the current store off KY-16 (Taylor Mill Road) when Goodwill’s lease expires in October. The new store is set to open early next year, according Ohio Valley Goodwill […]
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Kenton County to discuss 95-acre industrial project in Independence, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County Planning and Development will discuss an industrial development with three buildings totaling about 1,112,000 square feet of floor area, streets and off-street parking lots in Independence. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for […]
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Piner Elementary 3rd grader wins Spear Ridge Cafe’s Design a Burger contest
A local 3rd grader at Piner Elementary has won the inaugural Spear Ridge Cafe “Design a Burger” contest. The contest, which was launched earlier this month, received thousands of submissions. The contest was specifically for students across Boone and Kenton counties, who were tasked with submitting their own custom burgers. After the final votes were […]
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Independence PD seeks grant from Homeland Security for rifles
The Independence Police Department is seeking about $130,000 in grant funding from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to outfit the department with rifles. The Independence City Council voted on the measure at a special meeting Monday night. “Right now we’re looking at outfitting the entire department with new rifles that are fully equipped,” said […]
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Independence opposes bill to partially abolish property tax
What you need to know Independence has passed a resolution opposing a bill, which is currently moving through the legislative process in Frankfort, that would abolish property taxes on primary residences and vehicles. “While I love the idea of no longer paying property taxes, as somebody who’s been sitting up here (in the mayor’s seat) […]
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Independence honors Simon Kenton swimmers, diver
The City of Independence recognized the achievements of athletes in the Simon Kenton High School swimming and diving teams with special proclamations Monday night. Specifically, swimmers Nathan McCrory, Parker Davis, Evan Iles and Owen Iles, as well as diver Isaiah Reinhart, received proclamations. For example, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, was proclaimed Isaiah Reinhart Day. “The […]
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Independence OKs final contract for Memorial Park Splash Pad
The Independence City Council on March 2 gave the green-light to the final contract bid for the new Memorial Park Splash Pad, which the city hopes to open by Memorial Day weekend. The council agreed to accept a bid of $483,006.50 from Civil Solutions Associates, a Cincinnati-based engineering firm. Mayor Chris Reinersman said Monday’s bid […]
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Fischer Homes proposes 178-unit development in Independence, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County’s planning commission will review a proposed zoning change for a mix of two-family and multi-family housing in Independence. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY […]
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Fort Mitchell to appoint new council member, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Mitchell plans to appoint a new city council member. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Boone County orders demolition of Point Pleasant home deemed […]