Newport held a first reading of an ordinance Thursday to help move forward historic preservation activities in the city. Newport Planning and Building Director Brian Steffen said there had been rumors and speculation surrounding the ordinance, with people thinking it had to do with adopting Buena Vista as a local historic district. While he said […]
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Newport approves new planning and development department
Newport approved separating the functions of code enforcement and planning into two separate departments at its meeting on Thursday evening. The Newport City Commission held a second reading on an ordinance that separates code enforcement operations and creates a new planning and development department. “They were combined functions before with code enforcement and planning; however, […]
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NKY businesses host WEBN fireworks show watch parties
If you’re looking for a place to watch the iconic Western & Southern WEBN fireworks show but want to avoid the crowds, check out this list of local businesses’ watch parties. The show, known as Riverfest, is the largest fireworks display in the Midwest and kicks off at 9 p.m. Buckhead Mountain Grill in Bellevue is […]
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Newport to amend ordinance to allow outdoor dining at restaurants, bars in residential areas
Newport is amending its outdoor dining ordinance to allow bars and restaurants in residential areas to have outdoor dining. Newport City Manager Tom Fromme said the ordinance was two years in the making and arose after an argument made by those in favor who felt the previous ordinance put establishments at a competitive disadvantage if […]
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McConnell, at NKY event, again freezes while speaking
Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell froze while speaking at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, the second such incident in about a month. The first incident was on July 26 at a Washington press conference. McConnell was in the area to accept the Northern Kentucky Community Award and to discuss state and national […]
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Decision over mask requirement violations at county meetings reversed
Campbell County Circuit Court Judge Julie R. Ward ruled last June that the Campbell County Board of Education violated the state’s Open Meetings Law at four board meetings held between August and September 2021 because of a mask requirement. Ward required the board to pay damages and attorney fees to one of the plaintiffs (Kenneth […]
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‘Wade the Warrior’: one of the top fundraising Buddy Walk teams
Team “Wade the Warrior” has been one of the top fundraising teams for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati’s Buddy Walk in the four years they’ve participated. Fort Thomas resident Kelly Metz, her family and friends, and the star of the show, her son, Wade, started attending the walk the year Wade was born, […]
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Local comedians bringing comedy back to Northern Kentucky
Local comedians are bringing comedy back to Northern Kentucky—specifically, the Bellevue/Dayton area. The closing of the Funny Bone on Newport on the Levee in 2016 left a comedy drought in the area. “Nothing ever went back in that spot (where Funny Bone was), and it’s a shame because you would think an improv would come […]
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Cold places to shelter during the ‘hottest week of the year’
Local weather reports are calling this week the hottest week of the year. The hottest day of the week is expected to be Thursday. An excessive heat watch is in effect in the afternoon, according to LINK nky partner WCPO. Temperatures are expected to be 98 degrees with a heat index of 105-110 degrees, making it […]
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Alexandria Police Department seeks SRO; chief talks importance of officer retention
The Alexandria Police Department is hiring a School Resource Officer, also known as an SRO, to work in the Campbell County School District. An SRO is a sworn law enforcement officer who has specialized training to work with children at a school site. The officer is employed through a contract between a local law enforcement […]
