Independence News

Repairs to Marshall Road in Independence could cost over half a million dollars, said City Administrator Dan Groth.

An 84-year-old woman died Thursday after she was injured in an early morning fire at her home.

Independence residents can win some cash, and prestige, for creative holiday displays in December.

BOONE COUNTY - A fifth person in Northern Kentucky has died of the H1N1 virus, health officials said Thursday.

INDEPENDENCE, KY. - Two firefighters and an elderly woman were injured in a house fire early today, according to Kenton County emergency communication reports.

FORT MITCHELL, Ky. a ' The Northern Kentucky Health Department will be holding a swine flu vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.

A full report? Nah, Baby, Nah! But Bill Cunningham's fans won't mind that the new 'Willie: Radio's Great American' book is a glowing tribute to WLW-AM's self-appointed 'Voice of the Common Man.' 'It's obviously written in a favorable light,' says author Eric Deters, a Northern Kentucky lawyer and weekend WLW-AM talk host.

The Independence Business Association and the City of Independence are teaming up to sponsor the first annual a oeBrighten Up The Holidaysa Home Decorating Contest for the best displays of lights and holiday spirit.

COVINGTON, Ky. a ' The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today announced that the City of Independence will receive $100,000 in Municipal Aid emergency funds for slide repairs on Marshall Road .

Longtime Kenton County Jailer Terry Carl has drawn an opponent in the May Republican primary.

People waiting in line for the flu shot at the Bank of Kentucky Center on November 11, 2009.

Thousands of nearly new and used books will be sold as the Friends of the Kenton County Public Library conduct a used book sale at the William E. Durr Branch Library located at 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road in Independence.

INDEPENDENCE - Beavers have been living up to their busy reputation in Kenton County and wreaking some havoc on water flow in the process.

RICHWOOD, Ky. a ' A southbound Norfolk Southern railroad train collided with a tractor-trailer on Wednesday just after 3 p.m. The Zis Transport truck out of Independence, which was hauling muffin batter, was hit on Shoreland Drive near intersection at U.S. 25 in Richwood.

Dogs will no longer get a "free bite'' in Independence, Kentucky. Officials in the northern Kentucky city put more teeth into the animal control ordinance this week by removing a provision that a dog couldn't be declared vicious until after it bit someone.

INDEPENDENCE, Ky. a ' If you like the carnival, candy and hayrides and youa TMre in the Halloween spirit, then bring the family to the Harvest Festival this weekend.

This weekend Northern Kentucky churches are celebrating fall and faith in song, in festivals and in front yards.

LUDLOW - Cassie L. Shawan, 47, of Cincinnati, formerly of Ludlow, died Monday, Oct.

INDEPENDENCE - A 28-year-old man was severely injured Sunday when he crashed a motorcycle he was test driving.

Two separate accidents in the same location on Interstate 275 in Boone County left two people dead and one person seriously injured Sunday.