The annual Raider Rumble Wrestling Tournament braved the elements Saturday at Ryle High School. While nearly five inches of snow dropped on the area, breaking an 80-year-old daily record, nearly 300 wrestlers upped their games in Union. “Saturday was a success,” said Ryle coach and event organizer Tim Ruschell. “The varsity boys wrestled hard.” The […]
Tag: Campbell County
Posted inNews
Campbell County Farm Bureau recognized for 2025 membership, program achievement
Campbell County Farm Bureau was officially recognized for outstanding membership and program accomplishments in 2025. The bureau was recognized at the 106th Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting in Louisville for meeting the organization’s 2025 membership and program benchmarks. The award is given to county offices that meet or exceed the Kentucky Farm Bureau’s profitability and […]
Posted inNews
Campbell County expands animal control hours
Campbell County has expanded its animal control service to participating cities at no cost. The change “strengthens the response to animal-related safety calls across much of the county, including Alexandria, Bellevue, California, Cold Spring, Crestview, Fort Thomas, Highland Heights, Melbourne, Silver Grove, Wilder and the unincorporated county area,” per a release from the shelter. Animal […]
Posted inBasketball
Camels get a gauge of where they need to be with loss to GRC
It’s an early season test the two have scheduled for many years. It’s also a gauge of where the two are, knowing a matchup in March is inevitable. When Campbell County and George Rogers Clark meet, it’s typically the top two teams in the 10th Region, evidenced by a combined nine region titles between the […]
Posted inNews
Assistant Campbell County Attorney retires, honored by county
Assistant Campbell County Attorney Bob List is retiring and was recognized by the fiscal court for his role held since 1990. Several Campbell County officials spoke at Wednesday’s Campbell County Fiscal Court meeting on List’s behalf. Campbell County Attorney Steve Franzen said that, in their position, they sometimes deal with tens of thousands of people […]
Posted inNews
Here’s how you can help first responders, keep your car safe during snow emergencies
Campbell County is asking residents not to park on county-maintained roads during snow emergencies. When cars are parked on the street during a snow emergency, plows cannot safely clear the road. Cars can end up buried in heavy, frozen snow after plows pass. This applies only when a snow emergency is officially declared (one has […]
Posted inSports
Prep roundup: Coaching changes, watching Kentucky football player of the year races
A promising young coach and a veteran coach are heading in opposite directions on the Northern Kentucky high school sports sidelines. Elsewhere, a big-time player recently won a major award plus the latest in local college football commitments. Campbell County seeking new coach The Campbell County High School girls volleyball team is seeking a new […]
Posted inNews
Local leaders ask state to accelerate 4th Street Bridge project
What you need to know The mayors of Covington and Newport, as well as the judges/executive of Kenton and Campbell Counties, are asking the state for an infusion of cash that would purportedly accelerate the timeline for completing the construction for a new KY-8 Bridge, known more commonly as the 4th Street Bridge. “An allocation […]
Posted inBasketball
Girls 37th District: Veteran cores and young stars set up tight district race
Last season, the combined point differential between the three teams in the 37th District was just 20 points. The closest game was decided by a single point, while the largest margin was seven, a testament to how competitive the district has become, no matter the roster. This season, that trend isn’t expected to change. Bishop […]
Posted inBasketball
Boys 37th District: Campbell County a tall task once again
Until further notice, the 37th District still runs through Claryville. Campbell County has won 12 straight district titles and returns the talent to make another run. Bishop Brossart lost some key scoring but has improved each season, Scott brings back a seasoned core, and Calvary Christian has high expectations of making history. Here’s a preview […]