Independence News

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.

Susie's narrow-set eyes look out on a world she hasn't seen since she was sold as a 5-month-old baby.

COVINGTON, Ky. a ' Not sure what to do with your lila TM goblin this month? Start with the library.

"I know that you are gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and abundant in loving kindness.

Area police seek to reduce unsafe driving in N. Ky. By Paul McKibben * pmckibben@nky.com * October 7, 2009 The state has awarded grants to several law enforcement agencies in Northern Kentucky to help them reduce unsafe driving.

Police in northern Kentucky and officials of Fifth Third Bank are urging customers to check their bank statements after a bank employee was charged with identity theft.

Suzie the baboon has a new home in a central Kentucky wildlife center after an anonymous tip prompted Kenton County authorities to remove the 31-pound primate from an Independence couple's home.

Roy Scholtes Two Kenton County roommates are under arrest, one charged with identity theft and the other facing child porn charges.

INDEPENDENCE - The students at Simon Kenton High School are pitching in to help a local family, one mug at a time.

INDEPENDENCE - Dave Johnstone is going to play golf this morning, and no matter where the ball drops, he's going to enjoy every swing.

Got junk? Northern Kentucky residents who want to clean out their basements, garages and barns have a number of options for getting rid of unwanted items this fall.

Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory made a guest appearance at a fundraiser this week for Lt.

A car filled with five teens crashed into a utility pole in Independence Monday afternoon.