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🌱 Independence’s own 7-foot-5 Gabe Dynes joins Louisville’s revamped roster

Independence, Kentucky Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Independence! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Independence’s own 7-foot-5 Gabe Dynes joins Louisville’s revamped roster

Also on today's calendar: HALF DIZZY: Meat Fest and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What Pat Kelsey said about 9 Louisville basketball 2026-27 newcomers (courier-journal.com) — An Independence native, 7-foot-5 center Gabe Dynes, is among nine newcomers joining the University of Louisville men’s basketball team for the 2026-27 season. Coach Pat Kelsey praised Dynes’ size, mobility, and defensive presence while also breaking down the skills and roles of each transfer and freshman in this highly ranked recruiting class.
   

📸 Around Independence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Independence

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday June 4
  • Taylor Henry →
    LaRosa's Pizza Independence, 2047 Harris Pike, Independence
    6:00 pm

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Other local events

📣 Independence Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • DSV A/S posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor in Independence. Apply here.
  • Cengage posted a job opening for Inventory Control Resolution Associate in Independence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Independence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Erlanger

  • NKY Chamber seeking HR experts to present at annual HR Trifecta Strategic Leaders Conference (nkytribune.com)
  • Kenton County Library kicks off Summer Reading Detectives program (linknky.com)
  • The Flying Farmdog: Meet Diving Dogs Team ‘Atreyu' and Dae Grodin (akc.org)

Florence

  • Northern Kentucky teen entrepreneur turns viral candy hobby into partnership with Disney (wlwt.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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Independence

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Independence

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.