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Independence, Kentucky · IndependenceOn March 11, the Kenton County Fiscal Court approved a partnership with the City of Independence for the first project funded by its new Community Redevelopment Fund. This fund is designed to support redevelopment projects in Kenton County cities that will positively impact businesses and create jobs.The fund has $5 million allocated by the Kentucky General Assembly as part of the 2024 budget. The City of Independence will receive $900,000 from …See the Story
Kenton County launches redevelopment initiative with $5 million fund
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Independence, Kentucky · IndependenceChayse Lambert stood at the free throw line in the Kentucky Christian Athletic Association boys basketball state tournament final. Community Christian Academy’s only senior was waiting to receive the ball from an official in the waning seconds. The Crusaders’ lead over Galilean Christian Academy was growing with each made free throw. Lambert was given the basketball.The veteran shooting guard took a deep breath and exhaled while fighting back te…See the Story
Miracle on Taylor Mill Road
Independence, Kentucky · IndependenceCoach Trent Steiner and his five senior captains crowd into the coach’s office next to the Simon Kenton gymnasium. It’s an imposing bunch of basketball players, topped by 6-foot-9 center Bode Stone and 6-4 forward Marty Taylor. They are joined by three others 6 feet and taller.The fantastic five gather mere moments after a 90-minute practice at the high school. The players talk about their favorite sport and what it’s like to be them this season…See the Story
Senior-led Simon Kenton does it with depth, defense
Independence, Kentucky · IndependenceSt. Henry knew they had one shot to upset Notre Dame.Slow it down. However, the Pandas withstood the Crusaders’ gameplan, securing a 40-25 victory in the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Ninth Region tournament quarterfinals Sunday at Truist Arena.Trying to avoid a repeat of a 54-21 loss to the Pandas on Feb. 10, St. Henry slowed things down to a snails pace with a score of 10-8 at halftime in favor of Notre Dame.“We had an attitude practice yesterday,”…See the Story
Notre Dame withstands slow tempo, takes down St. Henry
Independence, Kentucky · IndependenceIndependence Bank of Kentucky boosted its position in NVIDIA Co. (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 8.6% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 95,682 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after buying an additional 7,551 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA comprises approximately 2.0% of Independence Bank of Kentucky’s investment portfolio, making […]See the Story
Independence Bank of Kentucky Grows Stake in NVIDIA Co. (NASDAQ:NVDA)
Basketball · IndependenceBy Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter It was an unusual victory for the Simon Kenton girls basketball team. After holding most of their opponents to 45 points or less this season, the Pioneers won a high-scoring battle against perennial state power Louisville Sacred Heart, 75-70, in overtime on Friday in Independence. The outcome stunned the state. Sacred Heart won the last four girls state tournaments and had a 92-game winning streak aga…See the Story
Prep Sports Report: Simon Kenton girls upset state's top-ranked basketball team in unusual fashion - NKyTribune
Drones · IndependenceBy Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The City of Independence just approved an interlocal agreement with the Kenton County Sheriff and the Kenton County jail at its last meeting to initiate a drone program in the area. The agreement indicates that the three agencies will be able to work together on acquiring a drone, and then use it to locate people. “Other agencies in Northern Kentucky have drones, but drones are very necessary for search…See the Story
Drones increasingly in demand by local governments to allow more efficient service; training required - NKyTribune
Independence, Kentucky · IndependenceThere was a lot of buildup leading into Wednesday’s girls basketball matchup featuring No. 1 Sacred Heart and No. 2 George Rogers Clark in their showdown in Winchester. The Valkyries had won 91 straight games against in-state opponents and the matchup had the potential to be a streak-stopper. Sacred Heart squashed any upset bids with a 80-68 victory. Thing is, a pesky Simon Kenton team was waiting for them in Independence on Friday night. The La…See the Story