Voters got a preview of the possible future of Campbell County leadership Friday as Judge/Executive Steve Pendery and challenger Alexandria Mayor Andy Schabell squared off in a debate ahead of the May 19 Republican primary. The May 8 debate, put on by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, was only open to chamber members, but […]
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Campbell County breaks ground on new public safety facility
For the first time, Campbell County’s police, office of emergency management, dispatch center and coroner’s office will all be under one roof. ​Campbell County held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the new Campbell County Public Safety complex, a 58,000-square-foot facility at 1114 Racetrack Road in Alexandria. The total site is over 17 acres and will […]
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Campbell County brings in jailer to answer ICE detainee concerns
After resident pushback over Campbell County’s ties to ICE, county officials brought the jailer before the fiscal court this week to answer lingering questions about detention contracts and enforcement practices. Northern Kentucky residents have been showing up at their county fiscal courts to ask them to end their agreements with ICE. Several residents attended Kenton […]
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Campbell County judge/executive to run for reelection
Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery is seeking reelection in 2026. According to a news release from Pendery’s campaign, during his time in office, Campbell County has seen billions of dollars in economic development, large gains in job creation and expansion of county services, all while the County spends less money per resident than any full-service […]
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Campbell County residents ask officials to reconsider ICE contract
Campbell County residents filled the Campbell County Fiscal Court meeting on Jan. 21 to speak out about the county’s contract to house ICE detainees. There were eight speakers at Wednesday’s fiscal court meeting, with more folks filling the seats in the fiscal court room who asked questions and voiced concerns regarding the Campbell County Detention […]
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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 […]
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‘We’re big enough to absorb the risk’ Campbell County moves to self-funded health insurance
What you need to know Campbell County is moving to self-fund its health insurance for fiscal court and detention center employees. For an entity to self-fund its benefits and health insurance means the organization takes on the responsibility and financial risk of paying for its employees’ health claims directly, rather than paying a third-party insurance […]
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Campbell County to buy land in Alexandria for new public safety complex
The Campbell County Fiscal Court is purchasing two parcels of land in Alexandria for its new public safety complex. After meeting in a closed session on Sept. 3, the fiscal court voted in a regular session to purchase the property at 1114 Racetrack Road in Alexandria for the appraised value of $1,333,333. The new safety […]
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Campbell County awards over $180K in conservation support
From backyard gardens to family farms, Campbell County residents are taking conservation into their own hands—and getting help to do it. Campbell County Conservation District members presented to the Campbell County Fiscal Court on May 7 during soil and water conservation stewardship week. The district has promoted the sustainability of natural resources in the county […]
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He helped 2,500 inmates earn GEDs. Now he’s retiring
Campbell County recognized Gene Dobbs, a long-time teacher at the Campbell County Detention Center’s GED program, for 25 years of service. Dobbs retired from the Sycamore Community School District as a junior high math teacher in 1998. At that time, the Campbell County Detention Center had just lost its GED instructor, and Dobbs was asked […]