Newport is looking to replace its contracted arborist with a full-time city employee, a move officials say will provide more tree maintenance while expanding oversight of parks and beautification projects. The Newport Board of Commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance creating the new position at its Sept. 14 meeting, which would combine the […]
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Newport eyes General James Taylor Park update, Edgewood talks Kroger alcohol sale hours
This week in NKY government meetings: Newport will discuss improvements to James Taylor Park in partnership with Corporex; while Edgewood is weighing changes to Kroger’s Sunday alcohol sales hours. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last […]
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Newport to advance medical marijuana discussion with split vote
As many municipalities around the region have already passed legislation regarding medical marijuana in their cities, Newport has been meticulous in its process. The Newport Board of Commissioners held the first reading of an ordinance regarding medical marijuana in August 2024; however, now that time has passed and a new board member has joined, they […]
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
Independence City Council has voted to add a police social worker position to the Independence Police Department, Newport is considering implementing composting services, Union City Commission has recognized Union 42 Bourbon & Brew for its new members, and Dayton City Council has approved a 15% lower property tax rate for the next fiscal year.
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
NKY government recaps include Boone County’s consideration of a text amendment to regulate solar panel installations, Southgate City Council’s proposal to allow golf carts on the streets and Covington’s approval of a mortgage for North by Hotel Covington.
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Newport approves spending to help repair, fully reopen Purple People Bridge
Newport Board of Commissioners voted to spend $62,500 towards the repair and full reopening of the Purple People Bridge, while the Northern Kentucky Port Authority is also committing to raising and allocating funding for the bridge’s reopening and long-term operation.
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Incident outside Newport bar leads to complaints at commission meeting
Newport residents addressed the commission about an incident at Jerry’s Jug House on Sunday, Feb. 25, where a group of drunk bikers caused a scene and tried to fight neighbors, leading to an arrest.
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Meet the seven candidates running for Newport City Commission
The Newport Board of Commissioners serves as one of the most important institutions of the city, deciding on matters related to the city budget, infrastructure and policy. November will prove to be an important election for the commission because longtime city leaders Jerry and Frank Peluso chose not to seek reelection. There are two incumbents […]
