As the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project reshapes Covington’s riverfront, city leaders are planning for the future of one of its most recognizable parks. Goebel Park, located in Covington’s Mainstrasse neighborhood, is one of the city’s key landmarks, but its proximity to the impending work on the Brent Spence Bridge means the future of the […]
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Union to provide Union Town Plan update, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Union will give a Union Town Plan update. 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 in NKY government last week? Here’s what’s next for Brass Ass, Brass Bull properties The Newport Board […]
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Here’s what’s next for Brass Ass, Brass Bull properties
Newport now owns the Brass Ass, Brass Bull and seven other vacant parcels on Monmouth Street. Now what? The Newport Commission voted on July 23 to approve a $3.8 million purchase of nine properties on and adjacent to the 600 block of Monmouth Street. The approval comes after the city announced on Wednesday that it […]
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Newport to buy Brass Ass, Brass Bull properties in $3.8M redevelopment deal
Adult entertainment clubs the Brass Bull and Brass Ass, along with Huddle’s Cafe in Newport, are permanently closing as the city moves forward with a $3.8 million purchase of the properties. The deal is part of a downtown redevelopment effort. Newport announced on July 22 that it would be purchasing the Brass Ass, Brass Bull, […]
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Workout with a river view: Newport plans fitness equipment for Festival Park
A new outdoor fitness area is one step closer to becoming part of Newport’s reimagined Festival Park. The board of commissioners held a first reading on July 20, approving $154,000 worth of fitness equipment for Festival Park. The equipment is part of the $8.5 million Festival Park project that the Newport Commission approved in February. […]
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Union to weigh rezoning for 135-home development, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Union is considering changing the zoning of about 22 acres at 9944 Old Union Road that would allow a suburban housing development. 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 in NKY […]
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Newport breaks ground on $7.5M General James Taylor Park project
Improvements to General James Taylor Park are now underway. Newport broke ground Monday on the $7.5 million project. The city announced last August that it was moving forward with the improvements to the park, located at 100 Riverboat Row. The city said at the July 20 groundbreaking that the project represents one of the most […]
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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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Newport takes first step to preserve iconic Southgate-Thompson House
One of Newport’s oldest and most recognizable landmarks is one step closer to becoming a historic designation. The Newport Historic Preservation Commission unanimously took the first step in approving the local historic designation of the “Southgate-Thompson House” at a special meeting on July 15. Final approval will require two readings by the Newport Board of […]
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NKY’s first free clinic celebrates grand opening in Newport
A long-standing effort to make healthcare more accessible took a major step forward Wednesday with the grand opening of Northern Kentucky’s first free full-time health clinic. The clinic is an extension of Faith Community Health Network’s free pharmacy. It is located in the same building as the pharmacy at 601 Washington Ave. in Newport, making […]