Newport’s old steel mill site, which has been vacant for roughly 25 years, could be the location of an $80 million development. Developer PLK Communities is proposing 195 apartments, a commercial pickleball facility, funding for tree planting, and collaboration with the city on a bike and pedestrian safety study. The site is 17.23 acres, located […]
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Newport officials oppose bill limiting short-term rental oversight
Newport is opposing Kentucky Senate Bill 110, which would eliminate the ability for cities to regulate or control short-term rental through its land use processes. The city discussed the bill at its Feb. 24 meeting and its potential impact on Newport if passed. “At one point in time, we were number four in the state […]
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Newport Commission implements earlier meeting start time
Newport is testing a new meeting start time of 6:30 p.m. to allow for more public comment time, with the possibility of making the start time even earlier at 6 p.m. if the change is successful.
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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Kroger in Newport’s West End moves forward after appeal withdrawn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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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 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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Rickhouse at the Derby: Newport’s newest bourbon bar set to open in March
A new bourbon bar is set to open in Newport at 844 York Street — the former home of The Boardroom, which abruptly announced its closure last November. Rickhouse at the Derby is the brainchild of Dallas Seagraves, who is no stranger to the hospitality industry. As the owner of Blaze Cigar Lounge and Bar […]
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Newport strikes deal to relocate River Metals Recycling shredding operations out of NKY
Newport City staff and River Metals Recycling have reached an agreement to move its shredding operations to the former Garden Street Iron & Metal facility in Cincinnati, with some stipulations, to reduce noise caused by explosions at the facility.
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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 […]
