City commissioner Mike Radwanski has completed 75.5 hours of training through the Kentucky League of Cities City Officials Training Program, putting him on track to achieve the master’s in city governance.
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Newport breaks ground on $16.5M parking garage at former World Peace Bell site
The city of Newport is building a $16.5 million city-owned parking garage on the former site of World Peace Bell, which will provide 405 spaces for the public and support and spur development in the downtown area.
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BE NKY, Port Authority match repair funds for Purple People Bridge
BE NKY, the Northern Kentucky Port Authority, and the City of Newport have pledged $62,500 to repair the Purple People Bridge, which has been closed since May due to a piece of sandstone breaking off on the Cincinnati side.
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Newport approves 2024-2025 budget
The city of Newport has adopted its budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, projecting a total of $28,449,210 in revenues and $28,278,560 in expenses, with a total general fund of $170,650 added to the fund balance carried forward of $16,268,395.
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Newport officials attend Kentucky League of Cities Summer Summit
Newport city officials received praise from city officials throughout the state during the recent KLC Summer Summit for their successful initiatives in code enforcement, business collaboration and alcohol beverage control.
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Inaugural ‘Newport Blast’ to celebrate Independence Day at the Levee
Newport Blast, a new Independence Day celebration featuring carnival-themed events, Rozzi fireworks, drone displays, live music, and more, will take place at Newport on the Levee on July 3.
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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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What’s next for the Purple People Bridge?
The Purple People Bridge is still closed after chunks of sandstone fell from the bridge pier on Sunday. Because it is a privately owned bridge, the owners say they don’t have enough money to fix and maintain it. Conversations are happening to determine what needs to be done for the bridge to not only reopen […]
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Newport, CRG Residential Hosts Ribbon Cutting for ‘Academy on 4th’ Apartment Dedication
The $37 million project was developed on the site of the former 4th Street School in Newport. NEWPORT, KY – Officials from the city of Newport joined representatives of CRG Residential Wednesday in cutting the ribbon and formally dedicating Academy on 4th, the $37 million 202-unit market rate apartment building developed on the site […]
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“New” Newport on the Levee seeks to be Community Hub, Engage Visitors with 18-Hour Experience
A recent panel held at the Newport on the Levee outlined some of the changes planned by North American Properties. By Jessie Eden Since 2018, North American Properties (NAP) has been making changes to improve connectivity and community engagement at Newport on the Levee and a couple weeks ago, some of the major players […]