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 […]
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How does Campbell County’s budget differ from last year’s?
This week, the Campbell County Fiscal Court conducted the first reading of its proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which begins July 1. About 17% of the operating budget remains for this fiscal year, said County Treasurer Laura Lewis during a presentation to the fiscal court on Wednesday. There were a handful of key […]
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He helped 2,500 inmates earn GEDs. Now he’s retiring
Campbell County recognized Gene Dobbs, a long-time teacher at the Campbell County Detention Center’s GED program, for 25 years of service. Dobbs retired from the Sycamore Community School District as a junior high math teacher in 1998. At that time, the Campbell County Detention Center had just lost its GED instructor, and Dobbs was asked […]
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Kenton County eyes $36M in school upgrades; Fort Wright weighs pay hikes for elected officials
This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Board of education discusses renovations to four of its elementary schools, while Fort Wright considers pay increase for succeeding elected officials. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What […]
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Fort Mitchell eyes Economic Development Authority dissolution; Covington to discuss bonds for housing project
This week, in NKY local government meetings, Fort Mitchell will discuss dissolving the Economic Development Authority, and Covington will look at industrial revenue bonds for the Banklick Street apartment project. 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 […]
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48-home proposal in Kenton County; Covington reviews golf cart laws and more in NKY
This week in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Planning Commission will discuss a Fischer Homes 48 single-family home proposal, and Covington will look at expanding golf cart use. 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 […]
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Fort Thomas to review tennis court bid; Campbell County Schools to discuss facilities plan
This week, in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will consider a bid for tennis courts; while Campbell County Schools will discuss its district facilities plan. 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 NKY government […]
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Wilder to decide on medical cannabis zoning; Independence introduces new police social worker
This week, in government meetings, Wilder will consider zoning for medical cannabis operations, while Independence will introduce its new police social worker. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What’s happening this week in NKY government? Kenton County School […]
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Tesla for Newport, Florence’s Kemba Credit Union Zoning discussion, and more
This week, in government meetings, Newport will consider purchasing a Tesla for its planning and development department and the issuance of over $900,000 grant for home construction and assistance, while Florence will consider a zone change for a Kemba Credit Union. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week […]
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Campbell County Police Department welcomes new officer
Robert Sewell was sworn in as a new police officer for the Campbell County Police Department on Jan. 8.
