Florence house gutted by fire Friday afternoon
The house at 121 Raintree was gutted by a fire that started about 1:40 p.m. Friday. Florence fire Department officials say no one was injured in the blaze. We have exclusive footage!
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Kenton County appoints Kurt Greivenkamp as new treasurer
The Kenton County Fiscal Court appointed Kurt Greivenkamp to the position of Kenton County Treasurer at their meeting on Feb. 27. Greivenkamp will take over the position from Roy Cox, who announced his retirement earlier this month, assuming the role on July 1. Greivenkamp has served as assistant treasurer for the county for seven years….
Independence trailer regulations face council vote after year-long process
The Independence City Council completed a first reading of the city’s new trailer ordinance at their meeting Monday night. The new ordinance has been in the works for over a year and has gone through multiple proposals and revisions. In January, the Kenton County Planning Commission voted down the most recent revision; many planning commission…
Kenton County Animal Services receives funds to boost community cat program
Kenton County Animal Services has received grant funding to increase the capacity of the county’s community cat program. The county is partnering with the Joanie Bernard Foundation and its Give Them Ten Movement, which will provide grant funding throughout 2024 to spay or neuter as many as 250 feral cats within Kenton County. The grant is…
Independence Police Department warns residents of scam calls and emails
The City of Independence released a statement on its Facebook page on Tuesday about an increase in scam calls and emails being reported to the city police department. “Current scam examples are tech support, PayPal, and lottery scams,” the statement reads. “Victims are giving personal banking information and purchasing gift cards to make payments. Never…
Campbell County launches free emergency alert system
The Campbell County Office of Emergency Management has partnered with Rave Mobile Safety and Smart911 to provide an emergency alert system capable of delivering messages to Campbell County residents and sending alerts to their email addresses, landlines and cell phones. The office of emergency management encourages all Campbell residents to sign up for the alerts….
Florence Community Band: ‘band people who loved it and never quit playing’
The Florence Community Band allows folks to pursue their passion without auditions, fees, or judgment. The traditional concert band comprises roughly 70 volunteer members who play concerts, parks and various city events. The band has few requirements to join other than supplying your own instrument and preferably being able to play and read music at…
Beshear announces $5.5M in development projects in Boone, Campbell counties
Commercial development projects — one in Boone County and another in Campbell County — have received financial help from a Kentucky Economic Development Financial Authority grant program. Gov. Andy Beshear visited the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on Tuesday to present a combined $5.5 million worth of funding for the North Cargo Village and Southern Campbell…
Elsmere to amend backyard chicken regulations
The city of Elsmere held a first reading of an ordinance Tuesday that would amend the current regulations concerning backyard chickens — with the help of local students. The city council invited local middle and high school students to participate in the eighteenth annual student government meeting with Mayor Marty Lenhof, where students from sixth…
Newport strikes deal to relocate River Metals Recycling out of NKY
Newport City staff and its residents have spent almost three years mired in a court case intended to require River Metals Recycling to comply with noise regulations after neighbors have reported sporadic and sometimes daily explosions for years. It looks like their wish is coming true. In an agreement between the city and River Metals…