Because the role of auditor of public accounts is a term-limited one, Mike Harmon will be leaving office, and Kentuckians will see two new faces running for the position in November. Though one of those faces may not look new to some residents: Current Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball was nominated as the Republican candidate […]
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What is an auditor of public accounts?
Current Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon, a Republican from Boyle County, is term-limited after serving two consecutive terms. Two candidates – current Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball, a Republican, and Democrat Kim Reeder – are vying for office. The auditor is responsible for conducting financial and performance audits of state agencies, local governments and […]
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Sensors to be placed in Newport to test air quality around River Metals Recycling
Sensors will be placed within the next month near River Metals Recycling, also known as RMR, to test air quality over the next year. The PurpleAir sensors will measure particulate matter, or PM 2.5, which is fine, inhalable particulates in the air such as organic chemicals, heavy metals, dust, etc. The sensors will be placed […]
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Buena Vista clears first hurdle on path to local historic designation
The Buena Vista Neighborhood in Newport is already a National Historic District, but it needs local designation for complete protection—a discussion that’s been ongoing in Newport since around 2007. That was why the neighborhood designation was discussed at the Newport Historic Preservation Commission on Wednesday. After an approximate three-hour discussion between the commission, city staff […]
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Newport Police Officer honored for saving a life
Newport Police Officer Kenneth Little was honored Monday evening with the Newport Police Medal Award for saving a man’s life. Newport Police Chief Chris Fangman said the Medal Award is rarely given out, and something extraordinary has to happen to receive it. “As police officers, we are not trained like our fire department to deal […]
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Newport floats idea of remote meeting option for commissioners
The Newport Commission is considering an ordinance allowing any board member who cannot physically attend a meeting to participate by video teleconference. The ordinance brought up at Monday’s commission meeting was drafted with the idea of allowing board members to still participate in meetings when they are out of town, have an illness, etc., and […]
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Newport Police Lieutenant receives Years of Service award
Newport Police Lieutenant Daniel Delaney received the Years of Service award Monday evening for his tenure as a police officer. The department gave Delaney a shadowbox for his retirement with things he has accomplished in his career, from being a field training officer to his work as a traffic officer. “He was the hardest-working police […]
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Newport visitors, residents can soon sip and stroll on Monmouth
Those visiting Newport’s Monmouth Street will soon be able to sip on an alcoholic beverage while strolling in a designated entertainment district. Newport voted Monday to adopt a pilot program called the Newport Entertainment District, or NED, within defined boundaries along Monmouth Street from the intersection of 3rd Street south to the intersection of […]
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Pendery Park to receive new ADA-accessible playground
Pendery Park is receiving a new ADA-accessible playground to replace the 30-year-old playset. The new playground will offer equipment to challenge and provide play opportunities for children ages 5 to 12 of all abilities. The Campbell County Fiscal Court voted Wednesday to accept a proposal from Midstates Recreation for $190,874. The cost of the playground […]
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Beshear announces funding for noise barriers along Brent Spence corridor
Gov. Andy Beshear visited Northern Kentucky Wednesday to announce the allocation of state funds to five Northern Kentucky counties, including Kenton and Campbell. Kenton County received $4.2 million for a project that coincides with the Brent Spence companion bridge project. The county also received donated land from the state to store emergency vehicles. Four Campbell […]
