Newport Independent School District has appointed Matt Atkins as its interim superintendent. The Newport Board of Education appointed Atkins at its regular meeting on June 25. Atkins has served as principal of Newport Primary School since 2017 and graduated from Newport High School in 2000. He has worked in the district for 19 years. Atkins […]
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Newport’s Carothers Road, US 27 corridor project (finally) moving forward
After years of delays, a key piece of Newport’s long-awaited Carothers Road and U.S. 27 corridor improvement project is finally moving forward. The Newport Board of Commissioners voted to approve a settlement agreement at a special meeting on June 24 with Gator Newport Partners regarding real property sales and easements along Carothers Road. The sale […]
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Kenton County Police reorg, Covington gov. transition on this week’s agenda
This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Fiscal Court will discuss a Kenton County Police Department reorganization, while the Covington Government Transition Committee will hold a meeting. 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 […]
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Light it up: Newport updates mural guidelines, includes projection art
Newport is introducing updated mural guidelines that welcome light-based art. The Newport Historic Preservation Commission is updating its mural guidelines in the city, including adding a section for projection-style murals. Historic preservation approved them at a special meeting on June 18, but the item still needs to go before the city commission for final approval. […]
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Campbell County Dispatch Center to relocate out of Newport
With Newport’s approval, the Campbell County Consolidated Dispatch Center is moving out of the city and into a public safety complex built by the county. The center is currently housed in the basement of the Newport City Building at 998 Monmouth St. The Newport Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution on June 16 allowing […]
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New 77-unit Drees subdivision moves forward in Alexandria
Plans to build 77 new single-family homes on Riley Road moved forward on Tuesday despite resident concerns over traffic, wildlife and density. Drees Homes is looking to build a subdivision on approximately 37 acres on Riley Road, north of Apple Blossom Lane in Alexandria. At a June 17 meeting, the Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously […]
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Newport expands Tesla police fleet with four more vehicles
The city of Newport continues to add new vehicles to its Tesla pilot program for the police department. The Newport Police Department first added three Tesla Model 3 vehicles in December 2023 and then requested two more in November 2024 after the success of the first three. In January, Newport requested the Tesla Model Y […]
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Alexandria to review Drees subdivision, more in NKY government meetings
This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Alexandria planning and zoning commission will discuss a new Drees subdivision, while Newport will continue conversations on scrapping its decades-old bar ID requirement. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What […]
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Campbell Fire/Rescue trains next generation with real-life scenarios
As many people wind down on a Monday night, the junior firefighters of Campbell County are gearing up—literally—for smoke-filled drills in the dark. At Campbell Fire/Rescue Station 12, located at 1050 Racetrack Road in Alexandria, training starts at 7:30 p.m. and typically runs until 9 p.m., followed by a group dinner. The junior firefighter program […]
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Garden club’s weeklong celebration brightens Boone County
As part of National Garden Week, Boone County Garden Club members gave away more than 100 bouquets, encouraging recipients to pass along the joy by gifting a second bouquet to someone else. National Garden Week was June 1-7. Each day of the week, club members chose different ways to spread joy to people by handing […]