This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County Schools will consider the construction drawings for White’s Tower Elementary School renovation project, while Newport plans to discuss the Kentucky Route 8 Bridge Replacement Project Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this […]
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Could Monmouth Street become a two-way?
With major changes in the works for U.S. 27 and Carothers Road, Newport leaders have greenlit a new traffic study to determine whether Monmouth Street can go two-way. The Newport Commission approved an order at its July 21 meeting to bring in TEC Engineering to complete a two-way traffic impact study on Monmouth Street. The […]
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‘We’ve got to step up’ Newport launches ‘Read Ready’ effort to boost kindergarten readiness
The city of Newport is taking steps to help improve kindergarten readiness. The Newport City Commission adopted a resolution for a new initiative called Read Ready Newport, aimed at making learning resources more accessible and meeting families where they are. “We have tried many times over the years to recognize that those kiddos are my […]
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Newport renews Southbank partnership, citing funding benefits
The city of Newport is continuing its partnership with Southbank Partners by updating its interlocal agreement and paying its $50,000 dues. Southbank Partners comprises Bellevue, Dayton, Covington, Fort Thomas, Ludlow, Silver Grove, Newport, Wilder and Southgate. Wilder and Southgate were added at the end of 2024. Southbank, a nonprofit regional economic development organization, works directly […]
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Newport no longer receiving $1M federal grant for tree planting
Newport is no longer receiving a $1 million grant for tree planting in its West end. In August 2024, Newport announced it received a grant from the Inflation Reduction Act through the USDA Forest Service. The city was just one of four in Kentucky to receive funding for its project—named the Newport West Side Reforestation Project. […]
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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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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
With busy schedules, not everyone can make it to their local city council or fiscal court meeting. LINK nky has you covered. Every Monday, we are recapping what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government last week? Campbell County Board […]
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Newport Fire Department welcomes new members, promotes one
The Newport Fire Department welcomed two new members and promoted another on Oct. 21,
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Newport police provide update on shootings amid misinformation
Newport Assistant Police Chief Herschel Day updated the Newport Commission on the three shootings the city has experienced this year, stating that all three remain open and the police department is actively investigating each case.
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
With busy schedules, not everyone can make it to their local city council or fiscal court meeting. LINK nky has you covered. Every Monday, we are recapping what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government last week? Campbell County Fiscal […]