Tara Johnson-Noem will step down as executive director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District later this year. “I plan to finish out my time fully at the Northern Kentucky Area Development District and make sure there is a smooth transition of leadership,” Johnson-Noem said, adding that it had been “the honor of my career […]
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Immigration detainee in Campbell County sues for release
Beata Siemionkowicz, a Chicago resident, Polish immigrant and green card holder, is suing the jailer of the Campbell County Detention Center and several federal immigration officials after having been detained in the facility for over a year. The suit, which you can read here, alleges the federal government and detention center violated constitutional habeas corpus […]
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O’Charley’s closing its two NKY locations
O’Charley’s, a casual, sit-down dining chain, is closing its two Northern Kentucky restaurants in Cold Spring and Florence. After a turbulent stretch in 2023 that resulted in 51 nationwide closures, O’Charley’s is shutting down its remaining 52 restaurants across the country. The chain operated restaurants in 13 states across the southeastern and midwestern U.S. An […]
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Meet your superintendent: Diocese of Covington
Superintendent Kendra McGuire believes Diocese of Covington schools should serve all students, regardless of additional barriers or needs. McGuire, starting her seventh year as superintendent and 26th year at the Diocese, has made that her mission heading the Diocese’s academic arm. “I don’t care who comes through our doors; I want to be able to […]
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Bishop Brossart rolls to 10-0 start, sweeps Campbell County
The wins keep piling up, and Bishop Brossart’s players keep pointing to the same reason for them. Teamwork. The Lady ’Stangs improved to 10-0 with a 3-0 sweep of Campbell County (25-14, 25-13, 25-9) at the Seither Sports Center in Alexandria, their second sweep over a district opponent. The credit goes back to the team’s […]
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Campbell County Police Records Specialist named Technician of the Year
Campbell County Police Records Specialist Nikki Owen has been named the 2026 Technician of the Year by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety. Owen received the award on Aug. 19 for her work developing, planning and implementing a Campbell County Police Department program that provides Campbell County residents with car seat education and […]
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Bellevue, Southgate apply for family, youth services staff and other school board bulletins
Bellevue and Southgate independent school districts are applying for state grants to fund more staff for their Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, or FRYSCs. FRYSC coordinators support students and families with resources outside the classroom, like assistance with food, clothing or referrals to counseling services. Currently, only one FRYSC coordinator serves both Bellevue’s Grandview […]
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Campbell County piece of KY 536 advances. Why it matters for all of NKY
For roughly three decades, Northern Kentucky leaders have envisioned a second major east-west route across the region that would allow drivers to travel between Campbell, Kenton and Boone counties without heading to Interstate 275. After years of planning, funding requests and gradual construction, officials say one of the most important missing pieces of KY 536 […]
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Campbell County’s tax rate is going down. That doesn’t mean your bill will
Campbell County property owners will see a slightly lower county tax rate this year, marking the sixth consecutive year the fiscal court has reduced the rate. The Campbell County Fiscal Court approved a 2026 real property ad valorem tax rate of 15.2 cents per $100 of assessed property value, down from 15.3 cents last year […]
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Campbell County cooling centers open this week
With extremely high temperatures and heat index values forecast for the area this week, Campbell County is opening cooling centers to provide residents with a safe, air-conditioned place to escape the heat. The following places are open as cooling centers: Campbell County Public Library Branches Library hours: Campbell County Senior Center Monday through Friday: 8:30 […]
