River Metals Recycling, also known as RMR, has officially moved its shredding operations out of Newport and received dismissed charges in court. Newport City staff and residents spent roughly four years in a court case requiring RMR to comply with noise regulations after neighbors reported sporadic and sometimes daily explosions for years. Campbell County District […]
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NKY leaders oppose state-centralized payroll tax collection: ‘A vast overreach’
Newport, along with other Northern Kentucky municipalities, is opposing a newly introduced bill to centralize the collection of local occupational business taxes. If approved, House Bill 253 would require the Office of the State Treasurer to develop a web-based system for the centralized reporting, collection and distribution of occupational license fees. Boone County and cities […]
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Newport to reconstitute parks and recreation division
Newport City Manager John Hayden is proposing the reconstitution of its parks and recreation division, which will allow for more youth activities and the return of popular events, by utilizing two existing employees to fill the new positions.
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Kroger in Newport’s West End moves forward after appeal withdrawn
The West Side Citizens Coalition withdrew their appeal against the planned Kroger development in Newport’s West end, allowing the project to move forward.
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New Kroger in Newport’s west end faces opposition over fuel center
A new Kroger with a pharmacy, Starbucks and gas station is planned for the west side of Newport, but some residents are appealing the proposed fuel center due to concerns about traffic, safety, environmental impact, property values and precedent for future development.
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Newport selects new city manager
John Hayden has been appointed as the new Newport city manager, succeeding Tom Fromme, who served 19 years in the role, with Brian Steffen as assistant city manager.
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Newport rezones central business district
The city of Newport has approved a rezoning of its central business district to allow for a wider range of retail and business services.
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Buena Vista Neighborhood clears Newport Historic Preservation Commission again
Newport’s Buena Vista Neighborhood was approved for a local historic district designation by the Newport Historic Preservation Commission after a nearly three-hour long and, at times, heated discussion. The item now has to pass the planning and zoning and city commissions.
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Newport Commission mulls zoning for tattoo studios
Newport is considering zone text amendments that would allow tattoo shops in certain parts of the city with certain restrictions.
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Buena Vista Historic District sent back to historic preservation commission
The first step in adopting Buena Vista as a Newport historic district passed the Newport Historic Preservation Commission last month but is now being sent back. The Newport Planning and Zoning Commission was supposed to hear the case at its Nov. 7 meeting; instead, Newport Planning and Building Director Brian Steffen recommended sending it back to the […]
