Most people experience county government every day without realizing it. They drive on county roads, call 911 during emergencies, visit county parks, borrow books from the library, recycle household waste or adopt pets from animal services. Few ever have the chance to see what happens behind the scenes or meet the people who make those […]
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Campbell County Middle School to undergo phased overhaul through 2028
From engineering labs to media studios, Campbell County Middle School’s aging campus is being transformed into a modern learning hub, with work expected to wrap up in 2028. Campbell County Schools’ new superintendent, Adam Ritter, updated the Alexandria City Council on July 16 about the ongoing updates at Campbell County Middle School. The Campbell County […]
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Ryle ready to defend high school regional golf crowns and other news from around the links
The Kentucky high school golf season begins next week, and both Ryle squads enter with championship expectations. The boys return as defending Region 7 champions after posting a 293 last fall, finishing 10 shots ahead of runner‑up Covington Catholic. The Ryle girls also return as favorites after winning last year’s 7th Region tournament by 34 […]
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Inside LINK: NKY works to fill in the gaps healthcare leaves behind
Let’s be honest. We’re all feeling it. Gas is more expensive. Groceries are more expensive. And healthcare? Well. A major federal law changed rules around how people access healthcare last year, and Americans are still finding out what the changes mean for them. While uninsured rates are relatively low in Northern Kentucky now, Aaron Broomall […]
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Newport to remove Flock cameras, end pilot program
The city of Newport is ending its Flock pilot program, will remove the cameras from the city and will not move forward in purchasing the technology. Newport announced Tuesday afternoon that it is ending its Flock Safety pilot program and will not purchase the automated license plate reader cameras. The city said the cameras helped […]
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Campbell County Police hosting women’s self-defense class
The Campbell County Police Department is hosting a three-class women’s self-defense course this summer. The classes are being held on Aug. 3, 10 and 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Campbell County Fire Training Center at 10 Fire Training Drive in Highland Heights. Participants must attend all three sessions. To sign up, call […]
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Meet farmers, shop local on Campbell County’s Backroads Farm Tour
Campbell Countians can slow down, take the scenic route and discover the farms that help shape the county’s rural landscape during the county’s backroads farm tour. The Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour is July 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine. See the county as you never have before during the self-guided driving […]
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Art After Hours returns to Campbell County Public Library
Art After Hours returns on July 24 to close out the Campbell County Public Libraries’ summer of stories. Stop by the Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch at 1000 Highland Ave. from 7 to 9 pm on July 24 and enjoy art and spend time with friends and neighbors. Art After Hours is an opportunity to support the […]
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Public invited to weigh in on new KY 536 segment in Campbell County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 is holding a public meeting on July 9 to update residents and gather input on preliminary designs for a new proposed segment of KY 536 in Campbell County. The project will provide an east-west connection between U.S. 27 and the AA Highway (KY 9). Multiple designs are being proposed. […]
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Highland Heights reviews development projects, including community green space
Council members of Highland Heights heard an overview of the city’s ongoing and future development projects at Tuesday night’s meeting. The annual summary included a broad range of infrastructure and planning initiatives developed over the past year, as well as a timeline for future projects. Working in tandem with the engineering consulting firm Verdantas, the […]
