Publix Super Markets will open a new branch in Independence, according to an official statement on Monday. The store will be located on the Northeast corner of Harris Pike and Madison Pike. The building will span about 48,000 square feet and employ about 140 people, according to the press release. Independence City Council approved a […]
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Residential roads reopened after hours-long investigation at NKY subdivision
Residential roads around Pumpkin Patch Way in Independence have re-opened after a SWAT standoff led to an hours-long police investigation in the subdivision, according to Kenton County police. Kenton County Police Chief Spike Jones said early Thursday morning that officers were contacted at around 8:47 p.m. the night before because someone in the home was […]
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Erlanger City Council discusses future plans amid county ban against medicinal cannabis
Erlanger City Attorney Jack Gatlin discussed with the council what steps are next for medicinal cannabis in the city on Tuesday night. Earlier this month, the Erlanger City Council discussed a resolution for a proposed text amendment in the city’s zoning laws regarding medicinal cannabis which, becomes available in the commonwealth in early 2025. In […]
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Slew of last-minute candidate filings puts some Kenton County positions into question
The final filing deadline for Kenton County’s municipal elections has resulted in 122 candidates running in contested races, including city government seats in Erlanger, Covington, Independence, Bromley, Crescent Springs, Edgewood, Elsmere, Erlanger, Fort Wright, Independence, Lakeside Park, Ludlow, Park Hills, Taylor Mill, and school board seats in Beechwood Independent Public Schools and Covington Independent Public Schools.
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Final phase of Kenton County Courthouse upgrades underway
Construction crews have kicked off work on the final phase of improvements to the Historic Kenton County Courthouse, located at 5272 Madison Pike in Independence. This phase of work is centered on modernizing the historical structure’s entrance, including adding a women’s restroom, rebuilding the men’s restroom, updating the lobby and replacing aged windows. Additionally, improvements […]
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Independence man celebrates $75,000 Kentucky Lottery scratch-off win
An Independence man won $75,000 on a Kentucky lottery scratch-off ticket.
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PD: Motorcyclist hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash in Independence
Story by Molly Schramm, WCPOA motorcyclist was hospitalized Saturday afternoon after a crash in Independence, Independence police said. Police said the crash happened around 2 p.m. along Taylor Mill Road at Cox Road. A motorcyclist and another vehicle collided at the intersection, but police did not say what caused the crash. The motorcyclist, who is […]
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Independence City Council enacts new fencing regulations
The Independence City Council enacted a new ordinance that allows front yard fencing on standard corner lots, but not reverse lots, in response to residents’ concerns and appeals to the Kenton County Planning Commission.
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Junior golf open to be held in Kenton County
The Golf Courses of Kenton County is set to host the American Junior Golf Association Open at The Willows this summer. The event’s arrival to Kenton County comes as meetNKY, Northern Kentucky’stourism bureau, takes over as the AJGA Open’s title sponsor for the next threeyears. The summer event will take place May 24-27 and feature […]
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Independence considers projects for next year’s budget
Independence city staff, Mayor Chris Reinersman and two members of the City Council met this week to discuss the financial situation and possible city projects for the next fiscal year. The proposed projects operated under the assumption of the tax rate remaining the same.
