River Sweep
The Ohio River Sweep is an annual cleanup that extends the entire length of the Ohio River. Since 1989, ORSANCO has gathered thousands of volunteers across six bordering states that have come together to pick up trash along the river and its tributaries.
The 2025 River Sweep is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, from 10 AM – 12 PM at Frederick’s Landing Park (100 Frederick’s Landing, Wilder, KY 41076). Please register here! Volunteers are provided with all supplies needed to clean up the riverside area, including a FREE t-shirt.
The Campbell County Fiscal Court will accept bids for Video Communication Pods until July 11, 2025 - 10:00 AM.
The Campbell County Clerk has job openings in its real estate and auto departments. Applicants must have a high school degree or its equivalent, be able to work with the public and have basic computer skills. These are full time positions eligible to participate in our generous benefits package.
Campbell County Clerk Employment Application can be found here. Please return completed applications in-person to our office located at Room 101, 1098 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky, via email to jluersen@campbellcountyky.gov or fax to (859)292-3850.
Campbell County Police Department no longer offers background checks.
Individuals seeking to do a Kentucky statewide background check can utilize Kentucky Court of Justice - Kentucky Court of Justice (kycourts.gov) . Please choose the option for “Background Checks”
Individuals seeking to do a nationwide FBI Background Check can utilize: Identity History Summary Checks — FBI . Individuals will need to be fingerprinted first.
Individuals seeking to get fingerprinted for any reason will need to do so at an Identigo LiveScan location, as of December 9, 2020. Campbell County Police does not offer fingerprinting any longer due to changes in processing through the Kentucky State Police. You can find out more about the process at Identogo.com and/or kentuckystatepolice.org.
Individuals needing INK fingerprints (FBI and Firearms usually) may obtain these at the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.
GENERAL NATURE OF WORK
This is a skilled position in the Detention Center. It is a non-sworn position with no arrest powers. This position deals mainly with the operational aspect of the facility.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Communicate with the deputies via radio transmission and personally.
2. Give information to the general public via telephone in a polite and courteous manner.
3. Assure entry to police and other law enforcement agencies having business with this facility.
4. Monitor all cameras for any breach of security.
5. Opening and securing of all doors.
6. Monitor all fire safety/alarm systems.
7. Control operation of cell televisions and telephones.
8. Maintain VCR tapes and equipment in main control area.
9. Control distribution and recovery of all facility keys.
10. Keep main control area clean and squared away.
11. Be familiar with previous shift’s activities and be able to pass-on information to on-coming main control operator.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
2. Must be an American citizen.
3. Must be able to read and write the English language.
4. Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
5. Must successfully complete a criminal, medical history, and employment background check.
6. Must possess good communication skills.
7. Have ability to operate a base controlled radio network.
8. Must be able to function efficiently in a fast paced working environment.
Drop off your tires at the Campbell County Road Department (1175 Racetrack Road, Alexandria) throughout August 10 - 12, 2023. This is a FREE event for Kentucky residents for the following tires:
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Truck/Light |
Truck |
Passenger |
Farm Implement |
ATV |
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Tractor |
Lawn |
Bicycle |
Motorcycle |
Golf Cart |
*Not accepted: foam-filled, calcium-filled, over-the-road, solid tires with/without press-on rim, tires with bead greater than 1.75", tracks, or sheet rubber.
No commercial haulers, contractors, businesses, scrap yards, recycling centers, or tire retailers. If you have questions or have more than 1,000 tires, please contact the Solid Waste Coordinator at 859-547-1866 or SolidWaste@campbellcountyky.gov.
Need a different date? Below is the schedule of Waste Tire Collection Events for Northern Kentucky (subject to change). Please contact their Solid Waste Coordinator with additional questions.
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Dates |
County |
Location |
SWC Information |
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August 10 – 12, 2023 |
Pendleton |
County Property |
Billy Steele 859-654-1000 |
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August 17 – 19, 2023 |
Kenton |
KYTC Maintenance Building |
Melissa Grandstaff 859-392-1919 |
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August 17 – 19, 2023 |
Grant |
Old County Property |
Bryan Miles 859-824-3050 |
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August 24 – 26, 2023 |
Boone |
Boone County Public Works |
Mike Wilson 859-334-3629 |
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August 24 – 26, 2023 |
Owen |
Owen County Fair Grounds |
Dustin Hensley 502-484-2427 |
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September 7 – 9, 2023 |
Gallatin |
County Road Dept. |
Brandon Terrell 859-992-6588 |
In partnership with Cohen Recycling, Campbell County is collecting non-working strands of holiday lights. Drop off barrels can be found at several locations. The program runs December 1st - February 1st.
AJ Jolly Golf Course
Ovation
Bellevue Independent
Northern Kentucky University
Alexandria Brewing Company
Alexandria Brewing Company, LLC, a craft brewery located in Northern Kentucky, just south of Cincinnati.
Neltner's Farm
We’re the Neltners, and we welcome you to the farm that our family has worked for well over a century. While our roots still hold firm to a rich farming heritage that yields fresh fruits and vegetables, and jams and jellies, we also share the rustic beauty of Neltner’s Farm for weddings, group events, our Pumpkin Patch and more. So let us host your special day, and enjoy the warmth of sincerity that has nurtured our farm for six generations.
Newport Aquarium
NKU Art Gallery
Bluegrass Northern Kentucky (Blue North)
Newport Racing & Gaming
MegaCorp Pavilion
2025 Parks & Recreation Special Events
Join us for Jolly Thursdays presented by the Campbell County Public Library and several live concerts, including Festival on the Lake.
AJ Jolly Park
NKU Health Innovation Center
Campbell County
Bellevue
The City of Bellevue is proud to have and maintain several municipal parks, including a few pocket parks, for use by residents and visitors.
Newport Gangster Tour
Newport Historic Walking Tour: Prior to Las Vegas, there was Newport, Kentucky.
BB Riverboats
Truist Arena at NKU
Belterra Park
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Learn More Program Overview
Thomas More University
Licking Valley Century
The Cincinnati Cycle Club, in conjunction with the Kentucky Cycling Challenge, presents the Licking Valley Century.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The B-Line: NKY's Bourbon Trail
Located along the northernmost border of Kentucky Bourbon Country, The B-Line is a bourbon experience with many stops in Campbell County.
HHW Collection Sponsorship Application
Hickory Sticks Golf Course
NKU Town Center Project
Campbell County Log Cabin Museum
Located in historic Grant’s Lick, the Log Cabin Museum showcases Campbell County’s agricultural history, and features 2 log cabins, 40 pieces of horse-drawn farm equipment, antique tractors, windmills, and farm tools.
Queen City Riverboats
Falcon Theatre
Hard Rock Casino
Slots, table games, poker - you'll find so many games of chance at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati.
University of Cincinnati
Yurts
The yurts are located on the hill above the bathhouse.
They are all fully furnished with electric (linens not provided).
No Smoking and No pets allowed.
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)
Barleycorn's Brewhouse
At the heart of Barleycorn's Brewhouse, is passion for independently crafted beer and local food. Located in Wilder's old firehouse, the goal and inspiration was to bring more of the city's history to the forefront.
Morscher Park
Newport on the Levee and Aqua on the Levee
In the City of Newport, a 360,000 sq. ft. mix-use entertainment district, Newport on the Levee was acquired for $100+ million dollars and plans are underway to investment another $100+ million dollars.
Just a few feet to the east is an $80 million expansion of Newport on the Levee-Aqua on the Levee. “Aqua” features 238 luxury apartments, 8,300 square feet of retail, an 800-car parking garage, and the region's first Aloft hotel.
Dayton
From family friendly parks with playsets to running paths alongside the river Dayton has the outdoor activity to keep you entertained!
The Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center
“The Carnegie” is the largest multidisciplinary arts venue in Northern Kentucky, and provides all-age events, educational programs and art exhibitions within five art galleries, a renovated turn-of-the-century theatre and education center.
Camp Springs Vineyard
This vineyard offers a phenomenal setting on more than 50 acres. Visitors can visit the vineyards and enjoy wine in a new tasting room.
Cincinnati Zoo
Voted one of the top zoos in the nation by the Zagat Survey, the zoo features over 500 animals and 3,000 plant species.
Turfway Park
Xavier University
Ft. Thomas
NKU Theatre
Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries
Before Napa Valley became known as America’s wine capital, there was Campbell County.
RV/Horse Campground
Off Flatwoods Road. Large, level gravel sites with water and 20/30/50 amp electric, fire ring; no sewer hookups. Equestrian stables available for horses (horses cannot stay in campground overnight). One picnic table per site on concrete pad. Campground has picnic shelter and playground equipment.
Institute for Health Innovation (IHI)
Pendery Park
New Riff Distilling
In the City of Newport, with views of the Cincinnati skyline we have an award winning bourbon distillery in the urban core, New Riff. “We are a new riff on an old tradition, that tradition or theme being Kentucky Bourbon. New Riff was founded in 2014 by Ken Lewis, a visionary Kentucky liquor retailer and entrepreneur; and in 2018 expanded its roots in the urban core. This expansion features a barrelhouse, used to store 3,600 barrels; along with a new rickhouse to hold around 18,000 barrels. To learn more about this expansion click here and to learn more about their double-gold award winning products click here.
Misty Ridge Farm
Southgate House Revival
City of Bellevue
Learn More
Cincinnati State Community & Technical College
Newport
Family Fun
Looking for things to do with the kids? Check out the fun things to do in Campbell County and the nearby area.
Incubator Kitchen Collective
Manhattan Harbour
In the City of Dayton is another Signature TIF project. Manhattan Harbour will be complemented by the most desirable recreational, cultural and lifestyle amenities. Plans include a marina, unique retail and restaurants, river walk, pedestrian plazas and a full range of housing choices. Offerings will include heritage homes, townhouses, urban lofts and an assisted living development. For more information see an overview video here and drone video here.
Hofbrauhaus
America's First Authentic Hofbräuhaus located in the Greater Cincinnati area across from Newport on the Levee. Brewing the World Famous Biers from the original recipes of the Hofbräuhaus in Munich.Menu includes Bavarian food and American favorites.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Inside the historic Union Terminal building, the Center is an award-winning complex of distinct museums and attractions including the Cincinnati History Museum, the Duke Energy Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science and the Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater.
Saddle Lake Equestrian Center
Events at Newport on the Levee
Stained Glass Theatre
City of Dayton
Learn More
College of Mount St. Joseph
Southgate
Farms & Equestrian Centers
Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV)
Kent Lofts
In the City of Bellevue, a $10 million adaptive reuse project is turning an old urban industrial building into loft-style apartments, Kent Lofts. The redevelopment of the 60,000-square-foot building will be one of the largest-ever adaptive reuse projects in Northern Kentucky’s urban core. To learn more about this project click here and the Orleans Development click here.
Newport
The City of Newport offers a variety of events and recreation opportunities in the many City parks.
New Riff Distilling
New Riff crafts a range of whiskeys—Bourbon, Rye, and eventually Malted Rye and a host of specialty recipes—as well as Kentucky Wild Gin.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Museum
The Reds history museum features changing exhibits, player appearances, interactive exhibits, hall of records, memorabilia & artifacts, salute to Reds radio, and videos.
Stoneridge Stables
Thompson House
City of Fort Thomas
Learn More
Gateway Community & Technical College
Bishop Brossart High
Newport Central Catholic High
Holy Trinity
St. Catherine of Siena
St. Joseph Cold Spring
St. Mary
Sts. Peter and Paul
St. Phillip
St. Therese
St. Thomas
Kentucky Innovation Investment Program (KIIP)
Riverfront Commons
Along the Ohio River, extending from the City of Covington in the west to the City of Fort Thomas in the east the new $50 million Riverfront Commons trail project is a planned 11-mile, uninterrupted walkway/bikeway/ and pathway. The impact will extend to the economy, arts, culture, tourism and health.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
The Freedom Center showcases exhibits, programs, research and interactive experiences promoting collaborative learning and dialogue, and bringing to life the importance – and relevance – of struggles for freedom around the world and throughout history.
Aronoff Center for the Arts
The Center is the state-of-the-art facility that features three performance spaces- Procter & Gamble Hall, Jarson-Kaplan Theater, and Fifth Third Bank Theater.
Lazy K Ranch
City of Newport
Learn More
Music & Theater
Ready for a night out? Campbell County is exploding with options for a good show or live music.
Borderlands
Pensive Distilling Co.
Arcadia by the Drees Co. and Fischer Homes
In the City of Alexandria, a 327 Acre Community Development by Drees Co. and Fischer Homes expected development of Arcadia, a 1,000-unit mixed-use housing development expected to "change the face" of Alexandria.
Cincinnati Music Hall
Built in 1878, Music Hall is home to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Opera, and the May Festival Chorus.
Seven Wells Winery
City of Wilder
Learn More
IMPACT Cowork
World Peace Bell Center
The World Peace Bell, an international commemorative bell that ceremoniously opened the 21st Century with 24 distinctive gongs on January 1, 2000, in its specially designed tower in Newport, has become a local icon — and a popular tourist destination.
Heritage Bank Center
16 Lots Southern Outpost
Stonebrook Winery
One of Kentucky's fastest-growing and most well-known wineries is steeped in years of tradition. It is well known for its superb ability to grow grapes and produce award-winning wine. Visit the vineyards, production facility, and tasting room.
Riverbend Music Center
King's Island
Stonehouse Settlement Winery
12 Mile Creek Winery
Taft Museum of Art
The National Historic Landmark is home to an extensive art collection including European and American master paintings and Chinese porcelains.
West Sixth
West Sixth Brewing's newest taproom experience at Bridgeview Box Park - the waterfront and open-air food and drink destination at Newport on the Levee.
Taft Theatre
Wooden Cask Brewing
With two locations in Newport, Kentucky Wooden Cask has been putting out traditional European styled beer (and more) for over 5 years.
