Once nearly destined for demolition, the Purple People Bridge has instead become one of the region’s most loved connectors, and soon, it will officially belong to the city of Newport. The Purple People Bridge Company is transitioning ownership of the bridge to the city of Newport at a special meeting of the Bridge Company Board […]
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‘Marvelous Mr. Magnus’ joins hundreds of teams in annual Buddy Walk
When the drumline kicks off the Buddy Walk on Sept. 6, the “Marvelous Mr. Magnus” is ready to run and dance, reminding everyone why the mile means so much. The Buddy Walk is the Down Syndrome Association of Cincinnati’s largest annual fundraiser, and it serves as a way for the community to celebrate the lives […]
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Read Ready Newport targets stronger start for city’s youngest learners
With just 34% of river city children entering kindergarten ready to learn, Newport is continuing to work on its new Read Ready Newport effort to give its youngest learners a stronger start. Last month, the city of Newport announced its partnership with Newport Independent Schools on an initiative called Read Ready Newport, aimed at improving […]
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Bellevue riverfront land purchase makes way for park expansion, music venue
Tom Dupont always knew that when he was ready to sell his riverfront property, he wanted it to go to the City of Bellevue. Dupont, who is now in his 60s, was 19 when he purchased the property, located off Frank Benke Way and Van Voast Avenue. The time has come, and Dupont’s land will […]
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Kenton County to review PILOT agreement; Cold Spring considers bond issuance
What you need to know This week in NKY government meetings: Kenton County talks PILOT agreement for apartment project, while Cold Spring will discuss Industrial Revenue Bonds for a CSTC Retail project. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. […]
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Alexandria leaders say flat tax rate needed to fund growth, police pay
What you need to know Alexandria is proposing to keep the city’s property tax rate steady at $0.14 per $100 of assessed value, but the decision will still generate more revenue in 2025. The Alexandria City Council held a first reading on Aug. 21 to set the 2025 property tax rate of $0.14 per $100 […]
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$7.5M in upgrades coming to Newport’s General James Taylor Park
What you need to know Newport is moving forward with $7.5 million in improvements to General James Taylor Park. The park, located at 100 Riverboat Row on Newport’s riverfront, has been a long time coming, following numerous Newport Park Board meetings to aid in design plans. “I don’t think that it’s unreasonable to say that […]
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New timeline set for Bellevue’s $115M riverfront project
What you need to know A long-promised $115 million riverfront redevelopment in Bellevue is once again delayed, with rising interest rates forcing the city and developer back to the drawing board. In August 2022, the Bellevue City Council approved a disposition of property and development agreement with Cincinnati-based Neyer Properties for a project whose investment […]
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Newport eyes General James Taylor Park update, Edgewood talks Kroger alcohol sale hours
This week in NKY government meetings: Newport will discuss improvements to James Taylor Park in partnership with Corporex; while Edgewood is weighing changes to Kroger’s Sunday alcohol sales hours. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last […]
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NKU move-in day marks new chapter for students
What you need to know Cars, carts and cardboard boxes lined the sidewalks on Thursday as more than 1,200 Northern Kentucky University students began moving into their new campus homes. NKU is welcoming just over 15,300 undergraduate, graduate and online students to campus this year. Students officially return to campus on Monday, but move-in day […]