One of Northern Kentucky’s longest-serving elected officials, Newport Vice Mayor Beth Fennell, is serving her last year on the Newport Commission. First appointed in 1992, Fennell has spent the last 32 years dedicated to serving Newport’s residents. With a 2024 election on the horizon, Fennell said it seemed like time not to seek reelection. “The […]
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Newport considers re-establishing tree board
After years of going without a tree board, Newport has proposed reconstituting one. The Newport Board of Commissioners held a first reading at its Nov. 20 meeting. If approved, this would allow a board of five city residents to be appointed by the mayor and ratified by the board of commissioners. The ordinance recommends that […]
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Newport updates its historic preservation ordinances; paves way for Buena Vista historic district
Newport has approved the enabling ordinance for all of the historic preservation activities within the city. Newport Planning and Building Director Brian Steffen said conversations began earlier in the year as the city started looking into creating Buena Vista as a local historic district. Steffen said working with Assistant Newport City Manager John Hayden and […]
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Newport proposes establishing entertainment district
As the popularity of Entertainment Development Centers rises in the region, with cities like Bellevue, Dayton, and Covington offering them, Newport is considering a district of its own. If passed, the designated area of the city would be called the Newport Entertainment District or NED within defined boundaries along Monmouth Street from the intersection of […]
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Newport updates its historic preservation ordinances
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 considers amending ordinance to allow outdoor dining at restaurants, bars in residential areas
Newport is considering an amendment to its outdoor dining ordinance to allow bars and restaurants in residential areas to have outdoor dining. Newport City Manager Tom Fromme said what started the conversation was an argument made by those in favor who feel that it puts establishments at a competitive disadvantage if not allowed. The amendment […]
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NKY’s first HOMEARAMA showcases modern architecture in Newport’s Martin’s Gate neighborhood
Since it’s inception, HOMEARAMA has exclusively existed on the north side of the Ohio River. After 60 years, the United States’ oldest luxury home showcase is finally in Northern Kentucky. Along with it comes local attention for its host city, as well as outside intrigue for the neighborhood in which the homes were built. Newport’s […]
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Newport Commissioner is a hobbyist for home brewing
When Newport Commissioner Mike Radwanski isn’t busy with city tasks or his day job, there’s a good chance he’s in his basement brewing a Czech or German-style lager. Radwanski got the idea to start brewing his own beer in 2007 from a Sam Adam commercial, marketing their “Longshot” contest. He said he never participated in […]
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Pelusos bid farewell to Newport City Commission
Peluso is a household name in Newport — one that is synonymous with the city’s government. Jerry and Frank Peluso have served a combined 49 years in public service positions for Newport; 2023 will be the first year since 1988 the Newport City Commission will not have a Peluso in its ranks. Jerry Peluso was […]