The exit ramp to Fort Thomas and Newport on I-471 southbound is now open. Enough progress has been made on the ongoing Grand Avenue roadway rehabilitation project that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet opened the I-471 southbound exit ramp to Grand Avenue. The project is expected to be completed by Aug. 1.
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Newport Police to send largest group yet to academy
As Newport continues to grow, the city’s police department is growing with it, swearing in five new recruits Monday in what Police Chief Chris Fangman called the largest academy class of his career. ​Gannon Torres, William Stine, Nicholas Baldwin, Caleb Smith and Noah Curry took the oath of office during a packed room of support […]
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Newport Parks & Recreation’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration set for this weekend
The Newport Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be at The Prestant, 720 York St. in Newport. There will be music by DJ Shelby “Shabba Doo” Turney, and it is a free, family-friendly event with activities for kids and […]
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Fort Thomas to approve its budget, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss approval of the 2026/2027 budget and continue discussing a ban on electric bikes on sidewalks. 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 week in NKY government? Boone […]
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Newport Pavilion purchased by unknown buyer
What you need to know Ownership of one of Northern Kentucky’s largest shopping centers has changed hands. Newport Pavilion is a 55-acre, 332,309-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center located off Carothers Road in Newport. The shopping complex is among the most heavily trafficked retail areas in Northern Kentucky, serving shoppers from northern Campbell and Kenton counties, as […]
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NKY river city grads earn millions in college scholarships
Graduates of Northern Kentucky’s independent river city school districts have earned more than $3.3 million in scholarships and educational awards at the conclusion of this school year. EducateNKY, a Northern Kentucky-based nonprofit focused on expanding educational access and outcomes for local youth, found that graduates of regional river city school districts completed 3,387 dual-credit hours […]
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Italianfest returning to Newport for 34th year
Newport’s annual Italianfest will return for the 34th time, running from June 11 to 14. Located along Riverboat Row between the Purple People Bridge and the Taylor-Southgate Bridge, the festival celebrates Italian-American heritage in Northern Kentucky and showcases Newport as a destination for community events, entertainment and tourism. Italianfest was founded in 1991 and has […]
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WAVE Foundation’s annual river sweep returns in June
The WAVE Foundation’s 15th annual River Sweep is on June 13. Join hundreds of volunteers and take an active role in conservation by picking up litter along the banks of the Ohio River. The cleanup event will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WAVE Foundation at Newport Aquarium works to inspire and foster […]
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New Riff introduces latest decade-old bourbon, rye duoÂ
New Riff Distilling has announced the dual release of 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. These releases join the distillery’s “High Note” limited edition lineup and will be available exclusively through the New Riff Whiskey Club beginning June 4 for pickup only and by the pour in the distillery’s Aquifer […]
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Newport Independent Schools hire new athletic director
Newport Independent Schools announced the hire of its new athletic director, Zach Rechtin. Rechtin has worked with Newport Independent Schools since 2023, supervising its 21st Century after-school and summer programming. “We are thrilled to have him step into this new leadership role,” said Newport Superintendent Matt Atkins. Rechtin holds a degree in recreation and fitness […]
