The New Riff MAMMOTH Music Series is back starting this weekend. The music series is a free-to-attend event held every Saturday from July 11 through Oct. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Aquifer Tasting Room at New Riff Distilling, 24 Distillery Way in Newport. Admission is free. This is a 21-plus event. The […]
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Newport Primary School to offer free early learning class for families
Newport Primary School is hosting a free class, “The Power of Early Learning” for parents, babysitters and teachers of young children who are not in kindergarten yet. Join the Newport Primary School at 1102 York St., with your family on July 30 at 2 p.m. The training provides simple, practical strategies that help caregivers and […]
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Newport town hall draws crowd over proposed Flock cameras
“Newport does not need to be a guinea pig for invasive technological surveillance,” said Newport resident Jeff Richardson Wednesday night. “One of the most controversial issues in America.” The Newport Police Department held a town hall meeting on July 8 for residents to ask questions about the city’s consideration of Flock cameras. Members of the […]
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TANK Plus expands with new Newport Kroger pickup and drop-off location
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, also known as TANK, is expanding its TANK Plus service by adding a new drop-off and pick-up-only destination. The west Newport Kroger, located at 20 W. 6th St., is now a TANK Plus “Island,” serving as a designated stop. As part of the launch, riders who travel to or […]
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Where to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in Northern Kentucky
From parades and carnival rides to concerts, fireworks and even a wrestling match, Northern Kentucky cities are celebrating Independence Day with events for all ages as the nation marks its 250th birthday. To help plan your holiday weekend, LINK nky has rounded up some of the largest Fourth of July celebrations taking place throughout the […]
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What to know before watching Cincy Blast fireworks from Newport’s riverfront
While there won’t be any organized festivities at the Newport Festival Park this year, visitors can still enjoy the Cincy Blast fireworks from Newport’s riverfront. To help make the experience both safe and enjoyable, the Newport Police Department gathered information regarding event regulations and public safety within the Festival Park area, Festival, E Park Dr. […]
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Newport’s planned Ann Street development clears final financing hurdle
A long-planned housing development on Newport’s Ann Street cleared its final financing hurdle Monday, bringing 11 new single-family homes one step closer to construction. The Newport City Commission approved up to $7 million in industrial revenue bonds, also known as IRBs, to help finance 11 owner-occupied single-family homes on Ann Street. The project was first […]
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Cooling centers available in Campbell County during extreme heat
Cooling centers are available in Campbell County for residents who need relief from the extreme heat. A cooling center is a safe, air-conditioned public place where residents can go to cool off during extreme heat. Cooling centers are especially important for older adults, people with chronic medical conditions, families without enough air conditioning and others […]
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Is one of Newport’s last ties to its Sin City roots coming to an end?
The Brass Bull and Brass Ass, Adult entertainment clubs, and Huddle’s Cafe, a bar in Newport, have all been marked as permanently closed on Google. Until Monday, the only operational strip bar in Newport was the Brass Ass. Its neon red electric sign featuring a martini glass and cartoon donkey is a remnant of a […]
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Newport Police recognize officers, promote two, welcome new recruit
The Newport Commission meeting on Tuesday was filled with fellow officers and family members applauding achievements in the police department, ranging from peer-selected awards, promotions and the introduction of a new recruit. Awards Sergeant Brian Waldorf, Officer Aaron McNeil, Officer Trevor Ripberger, Officer Connor Bleser, and Officer Patrick Reynolds with the police department were given […]