After struggling to coordinate veterinary services across a busy network of clinics, Campbell County is turning to Boone County for a one-stop solution. The Boone County Fiscal Court has hired a full-time vet as part of its animal services department. The Campbell County Fiscal Court approved an agreement at a meeting on Aug. 20 to […]
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Campbell County Fiscal Court approves lower tax rate for 2025
The Campbell County Fiscal Court voted on Wednesday to approve a 2025 tax rate of 15.30 cents per $100 of valuation, down from last year’s rate of 16.50 cents per $100. The compensating 2025 real property tax rate is 16.30 cents per $100 of assessed value, and it is the rate estimated to allow the […]
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Campbell County to open Crypto exchange account to assist scam victims
What you need to know To fight back against cryptocurrency scams, Campbell County is opening a Kraken crypto exchange account to help return stolen funds to victims. A Kraken exchange business account is designed for individuals or entities who intend to trade cryptocurrencies on behalf of a business rather than for personal use. Campbell County […]
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Erlanger to consider city administrator appointment; Independence revisits leash laws
This week, in NKY government meetings, Erlanger plans to talk about appointing a city administrator, while Independence will discuss its leash laws. What you need to know Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in […]
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Effort to restrict large trucks on KY Route 547 gains momentum
The effort to ban tractor-trailers on Kentucky Route 547 is progressing in Campbell County. The Campbell County Fiscal Court, the city of Alexandria, and the city of Silver Grove have all recently signed resolutions to help get tractor-trailers banned on KY Route 547. The effort to get those vehicles banned from that road stemmed from […]
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Learn all about local government during the 2025 Campbell County Citizens’ Academy
The Campbell County Fiscal Court announced this year’s session of its citizens’ academy, a program designed to enhance civic education and foster greater citizen engagement in county government. The eight-week educational program meets on Monday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m., from Sept. 8 through Nov. 3, with no session on Oct. 13. Local elected […]
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What you missed in NKY government before 4th of July slowdown
This week, due to the holiday weekend, many Northern Kentucky government meetings have been canceled. Here is what you missed from last week. What happened last week in NKY government? Florence passes budget, approves solar panel ordinance The Florence City Council approved its 2025-2026 budget during a special meeting on June 17, setting general fund […]
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Campbell County Dispatch Center to relocate out of Newport
With Newport’s approval, the Campbell County Consolidated Dispatch Center is moving out of the city and into a public safety complex built by the county. The center is currently housed in the basement of the Newport City Building at 998 Monmouth St. The Newport Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution on June 16 allowing […]
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World Ocean Day makes waves in Campbell County with proclamation
Oceans may seem far from Campbell County, but their health is tied to the water flowing through local rivers. Campbell County is celebrating World Ocean Day on June 8 by proclaiming it WAVE Water Warrior Day in recognition of the WAVE Foundation, a partner of Newport Aquarium. The WAVE Foundation is a non-profit organization that […]
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Campbell County says federal sanctuary jurisdiction listing is a mistake, seeking correction
Campbell County says the county was “incorrectly included” on the list of sanctuary jurisdictions by the Department of Homeland Security. The federal government recently released its list of sanctuary jurisdictions following an executive order from President Donald Trump, which aims to identify cities and states that do not comply with federal immigration laws. Campbell County was on […]