7TH REGION BOYS Player of the Year — Paxton McKelvey, Ryle Coach of the Year — Mark McKelvey, Ryle All-Region First Team Paxton McKelvey, Ryle Jack Woolwine, Dixie Heights Hayden Li, Ryle Thomas Leone, Ryle Parker Isaacs, St. Henry Second Team Chandler James, Ryle Joseph Mangine, Covington Catholic Jake Roscoe, Ryle Brady Pagnotto, Covington Catholic […]
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$5.5M project expands public water access in Campbell County
Campbell County’s public water system has grown by more than six miles, connecting 91 new households and boosting access above the state average. The $5.5 million Subdistrict HB Water Main Extension Project installed over 6.5 miles of new water mains, connecting 91 additional households to the Northern Kentucky Water District’s public water system. Construction […]
County commissioners and what to know about them
Kentucky county governments are extensions of the state government that operate at a more localized level. County governmental operations are carried out by fiscal courts, which, in spite of their names, have no judicial role. Instead, they exercise legislative and executive power, similar to a city council or the general assembly. County governments have several […]
Police identify woman killed in crash with semi on AA Highway in Campbell County
One person is dead after a crash, and the AA Highway is closed north of Alexandria, Campbell County dispatchers told LINK’s media partner WCPO Monday morning. The AA Highway was shut down in both directions for hours while authorities investigated the crash, which happened near KY-709 and Thelma Lee Drive early Monday morning. Alexandria police […]
Fantastic fourth: Cooper’s Van Laningham claims 3A state cross country title
As Paul Van Laningham neared the finish line at the Kentucky Horse Park, the Cooper senior raised four fingers in his left hand. “Fantastic Four” may have inspired the gesture, but for Van Laningham, it meant four state championships and a historic finish on Saturday in Lexington. “It’s not just for four state championships. The […]
Campbell County Courthouse clock tower keep on ticking
The clock that has watched over Newport for more than a century is once again keeping perfect time. Baynum C&I Solutions recently completed a full restoration of the Campbell County Courthouse clock and bell tower, preserving a piece of Northern Kentucky history while modernizing it for decades ahead. The courthouse is located on York Street […]
Campbell County celebrates top statewide elementary rankings
Elementary rankings from U.S. News & World Report were released on Oct. 28, and Campbell County Schools is celebrating all five of its elementary schools placing in the top 25% statewide. Among those results, Cline Elementary ranked highest among elementary schools in Northern Kentucky, earning 6th place out of 1,060 public elementary schools in the […]
Campbell County Republican Party announces new leadership
The Campbell County Republican Party has new leadership. The party’s new leadership was appointed by the Republican Party of Kentucky to advance Republican initiatives across Campbell County, including Rich Hidy as chair, Alyssa Baker as vice chair, Elly Neltner as secretary, Jesse Hockenbury as treasurer and Heather Rauch as youth chair. Paul Kloeker, Kyle Mieczkowski, […]
It was 82 degrees on Saturday. Thursday lows could be 34 degrees
The National Weather Service issued both a frost advisory and a freeze watch Wednesday afternoon for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. The frost advisory goes from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday morning, and the freeze watch begins Thursday night and extends into Friday morning, according to a hazard warning from the National Weather Service. […]
Simon Kenton surges past Campbell County behind dominant ground game
Facing a 21–17 deficit late in the third quarter and reeling after a bad snap led to a blocked punt, Simon Kenton needed a spark. The Pioneers found it on defense. Campbell County took over at the Simon Kenton 35-yard line with a chance to extend its lead, but the Pioneers’ defense responded with a […]

