The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents announced the election of three new leaders ahead of the fall semester. The board of regents, the governing body responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and policies of NKU, recently conducted its annual election to appoint officers for the upcoming term. Regent Kara Williams: NKU class of 2001, […]
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NKU hosts growing camp aimed at boosting college enrollment
More than 100 Northern Kentucky middle school students are spending part of their summer on a college campus through an expanded “College Bound Camp” designed to inspire students to pursue higher education long before they enter high school. Now in its second year, the program will serve 110 students this summer, including 55 incoming sixth […]
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‘Flea in the Fort’ comes to Fort Thomas
Join the city of Fort Thomas outside the historic Fort Thomas Mess Hall for a day of shopping. There will be items from more 70 local makers. Flea in the Fort is Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside of the Fort Thomas Mess Hall, 801 Cochran Ave. Enjoying food, drinks and live […]
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Democratic lawmakers tour Campbell County jail, challenge treatment of ICE detainees
What you need to know Three Democratic members of the United States Congress toured the Campbell County Detention Center in Newport on Monday afternoon as part of what they described as congressional oversight of the facility’s cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Wisconsin Congresswomen Gwen Moore, Illinois Congresswoman Delia Ramirez and Kentucky Congressman Morgan McGarvey […]
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Campbell County Public Library hosting used book sales in Newport
Looking for your next page-turner? Stock up on your next great read without breaking the bank at the Friends of the Campbell County Public Library’s upcoming used book sales. The Friends of the Campbell County Public Library is hosting a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every other month in the Friends […]
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Campbell County invites residents to apply for free citizens’ academy
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 […]
