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Funeral Set For Independence Murder Victims
Investigators say Seaward Padilla fatally shot his wife, Lori and daughter, Jessica Tuesday night inside their house on Freedom Trail.
Police: Father Shot Wife, Daughter Multiple Times
Investigators said after shooting his wife and daughter, Seaward Padilla doused the house with gasoline, started the fire and then shot himself. Video Video  |  Document Autopy Results (pdf) (951.1KB)
Shooting Victim, Jessica Padilla, Was Pregnant
Police say Jessica Padilla died of an apparent gunshot wound. She was also pregnant. Video Video
Neighbors Say Padilla Family Had Many Disputes
Family's tragedy apparently comes as no surprise to some of their neighbors. Video Video
Neighbors Say Police Often Called To Independence Murder Scene
Lori Padilla, Seaward Padilla, and their daughter, Jessica Padilla were discovered inside the home by police and firefighters Tuesday night.
Court Documents Shed Light On Dead Couple
There's new information about a tragic scene where three people were found dead and a 2-year-old wandering amid gunfire. Video Video
Kenton Co. School Bus Hit By Car In Independence
School officials say the school bus was struck by a car at Old Taylor Mill Road and Oak. Video Video
3 Found Dead In Burning House, Shots Fired
Police say the bodies of Seaward Padilla, Lori Padilla, and Jessica Padilla were found inside a burning home in Independence Tuesday night. Video Video
Speed Limit To Decrease On Fowler Creek Road
Many accidents have taken place on the Independence road over the past few years. Video Video
Local Schools Win Top Honors For High Test Scores
An official from the Department of Education paid a congratulatory visit to students at Blue Ash Elementary, Madeira Elementary, and Turpin High School.
Dee Felice Restaurant Offering Free Cooking Class
Dee Felice Restaurant offering cooking class at Remke's.
Former Northern Kentucky Principal Sentenced For Theft
A former principal at Saint Cecilia school in Independence was sentenced to serve 60 days for stealing from church collection plates.
Former Principal Gets 60 Days in Jail
A Kenton County judge sentenced Clint Green to 60 days in jail and 200 hours of community service. Video Video
Former Principal Admits To Stealing From Church
Clint Green admitted he stole more than $300 from St. Cecilia in Independence. Video Video
Independence Firefighters Helping Illinois Flood Victims
Five Independence firefighters will leave Tuesday morning to deliver donated items to flood victims in Illinois. Video Video
Local Fire Department Helping Flood Victims
The Independence Fire Department collected food and cleaning supplies to send to Iowa flood victims. Video Video
Independence Firefighters Collect Items For Iowa Flood Victims
Firefighters are looking for items including cleaning supplies, bottled water, canned food, fans and personal hygiene products.
Catholic School Principal Fired
A letter sent home Tuesday with children from the school to their parents said principal Clint Green's employment had been terminated, effective immediately. Video Video
Local Doctor Indicted On Drug Charges
A U.S. Federal Grand Jury has indicted a Western Hills doctor on a felony charge of conspiring to distribute prescription drugs. Video Video
UPDATE: Fatal I-71/75 Crash In Florence
A crash involving a semi and a car on northbound I-71/75 in Florence Friday evening had deadly consequences – the woman driving the car was killed Video Video
Grand Jury Indicts Teen In Independence Arson
A 13-year-old girl inside the home escaped.
Mechanics' Liens Filed Against NKY Homebuilder
Mechanic's liens filed against SMI New Home Solutions. Suppliers claim they're owed money for material provided to the Northern Kentucky homebuilder Video Video
Independence Leaders Looking At Park Improvements
City leaders will discuss the options at Monday's council meeting.
Independence Leaders Looking At Park Improvements
Those improvements include adding shelters, basketball courts, playground equipment and possibly even a skate park.
Police Searching For Non-Paying Parents
The two non-paying parents being sought by Tri-State police owe nearly $300,000 in child support.
Taylor Mill Man Dies In Independence Accident
It happened in Independence, at Taylor Mill Road and Bear Court around 9:00 p.m.
Rules Temporarily Suspended To Keep Kenton Co. Jail Site Process Moving
The Kenton County Fiscal Court has temporarily suspended county rules to keep the jail site selection process moving Video Video
NKU Student Tried To Save Fatally Injured Construction Worker
A local college student who tried to save the life of a construction worker Thursday afternoon is telling his story Video Video
Proposed Kenton Co. Jail Site Narrowed Down To Two
The proposed new Kenton County jail is now likely to sit on one of two sites. Video Video
Opponents Of Kenton Co. Jail Site Will Make Their Case Tonight
Opponents of the proposed Kenton County Jail site in Independence will make their case on Monday night at a board meeting. Video Video
New Charges Against Proposed Kenton County Jail Site
Although the new jail site will put sex offenders outside the 1,000 foot limit for living around schools, an Independence attorney asks is it still too close for comfort or safety? Video Video
Carlisle Man Accused Of Rape, Kidnapping In Pendleton Co. Now Behind Bars
The Kentucky State Police have arrested a Carlisle man who is accused of kidnapping and raping a woman in Pendleton County.
Police Officer Who Pulled Oprah Over Is Now In Jail
The police officer who received national attention because he pulled Oprah Winfrey over during her road trip is now in jail. Video Video
Timetable Changes, Site Choice Dropped For Kenton Co. Jail
There are several significant developments regarding plans to build a new Kenton County jail near Independence Video Video
Kenton County Jail Site Won't Be Final Until November
County officials considering one site near Independence and another in Covington Video Video
Family of Six Escapes House Fire
A firefighter told 9News the oldest child helped get some of the others to safety after hearing a smoke alarm go off.
Police Release Identity Of Ky. Man Crushed By Van
35-year-old Kenneth Stanford was working with his brother on the van Friday night at a residence on Carrie Way.
Independence Wants to Annex Possible Jail Site
The city of Independence wants to annex a proposed site of the new Kenton County jail.
Hamilton Co. Kicks Off 2007 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
This weekend Hamilton County Environmental Services kicked off its annual household hazardous waste collection program.
Kenton Co. To Have List Of New Jail Sites By May 1
Kenton County officials expect to have a list of three potential sites for a new jail by May 1.
Kenton Co. Jail Opponents Present Alternative Sites
Independence residents upset over plans for a new jail in their backyard crowded into the Kenton County fiscal court meeting Tuesday night armed with a plan of their own.
Family Of Suspect Accused Of Shooting Husband Trying Raise Money For Her
The family of an Independence woman who is accused of shooting her husband is trying to raise money to bond her out of jail.
Independence Woman Accused Of Shooting Husband Claims She Was Abused
Marc Niceley Found Guilty; Sentenced To 14 Years

Google map Independence is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky. The population was 19,065 at the 2005 census. It is one of two county seats of Kenton County. In 1842 the county of Campbell was split to form a new county, Kenton. Independence was incorporated in 1842 to mark its independence from Campbell County.


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