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Independence, Kentucky Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Independence! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Independence’s new budget funds projects without raising your taxes
  • Have you seen this missing Independence teen? Police need tips now
  • What we know about the child struck on Harris Pike in Independence

Also on today's calendar: F3 -- Free Men's Workout Group and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 70, low: 43.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Government briefs: News from Ft. Mitchell, Independence, Boone County, Edgewood, Ft. Wright (nkytribune.com) — Independence residents get a detailed look at how city leaders are using reserves to fund projects like a new splash pad, playground, added police officer, and flock cameras while keeping property tax rates lower. The mayor’s budget address highlights strong finances, a shift toward payroll tax revenue, updated pay and parking ordinances, and new road-aid funding that will shape services and infrastructure around town.
   

• Independence police ask for help locating missing 15-year-old (wlwt.com) — Independence Police are asking for your help to find 15-year-old Kenneth S. Kirk Jr., last seen within the city around 7:15 a.m. Friday. He’s described as 5'9", 140 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, and may have traveled toward Cincinnati. Anyone with information is urged to call Independence Police at 859-356-2697.
   

• Child hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Independence, police say (wlwt.com) — A child was hospitalized Sunday evening after being struck by a vehicle on the 2600 block of Harris Pike in Independence, according to Northern Kentucky police. The child was taken to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and police say the crash appears accidental with no charges expected for the driver. Authorities are still working to clarify exactly what happened.
   

📸 Around Independence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Independence

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday May 14
  • Taylor Henry →
    LaRosa's Pizza Independence, 2047 Harris Pike, Independence
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My little Chihuahua that’s 4 pounds has not come home.
    She has been gone for two weeks now I live on Fleming Drive and independence if anybody has her or know somebody that has her please contact me. I… (Nextdoor Madison Pike)
  • MISSING CAT
    Our indoor/outdoor cat went missing 5/6/26. He’s only ever been gone a few hours. He’s a great cat—comes when you call him and goes to the back door… (Nextdoor Independence Village)
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - HIRING NOW!!!!! $23-$25/HR!!!! in Independence. Apply here.
  • Sonicjobs posted a job opening for Headquarters Housekeeper Full Time in Erlanger. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Independence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Erlanger

Florence

  • Rick Robinson at Florence Rotary on Monday to talk about behind the scenes at ‘1968' (nkytribune.com)
  • Florence Police issue Golden Alert for critically missing 14-year-old (local12.com)
  • Ideal start to the work week, when the next round of rain moves in (wcpo.com)

Covington

  • City of Covington, UK Kenton County Extension to host Tree Walk in Wallace Woods neighborhood May 23 (nkytribune.com)

Ok Independence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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