GEST, in partnership with meetNKY, is launching a new route between Covington and Newport with the goal of expanding connectivity. GEST cart is an entirely electric, on-demand transportation service connecting people to hotels, restaurants, entertainment districts and other key locations. Currently, the GEST cart operates throughout downtown Cincinnati, in addition to connecting Covington to the […]
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Newport mulls 7% pay increase for police amid contract talks
As Newport works to finalize the last two years of a police union contract, city officials are proposing a 7% pay increase to boost recruitment and retention. Newport City Manager John Hayden said in 2023, former Newport City Manager Tom Fromme negotiated a five-year deal with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #2. At the […]
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$2M lighting upgrade, closure ahead for Purple People Bridge
The city of Newport is moving forward with long-term structural improvements to the Purple People Bridge, starting next week, alongside a $2 million state investment to bring color-changing LED lighting to the iconic landmark. Construction on the Cincinnati approach is scheduled to begin April 27 and continue through August. To safely complete this work, temporary […]
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Gabe Dynes hitting the portal, DeShaun Jackson finds a home, Evan Ipsaro, Andy Johnson stay home
By the time this story is published, things could change. That’s how the ever so changing transfer portal in college sports works these days. Hit the portal, take your name out and stay home, or…what many don’t realize, never find another home. That’s life in the portal. For a handful from Northern Kentucky, they’re learning […]
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Fort Thomas to consider updating bike laws, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas is considering changes to its bike ordinance, while Newport will discuss an agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police regarding salaries. 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 […]
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Northern Kentucky Restoration Weekend returns April 25
Northern Kentucky Restoration Weekend will return on Saturday, April 25 in Newport. The free event will showcase historical preservation materials and techniques for interested homeowners. “Our region’s historic homes and neighborhoods are a vital part of what makes Northern Kentucky special,” Kaitlin Bryan, the City of Covington’s manager of historic preservation, said. “This event helps […]
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Newport’s Mansion Hill Bridal to close
Newport’s Mansion Hill Bridal is closing after seven years in business. The bridal shop announced its closure via Instagram, stating that the decision comes as the owner steps into a new season of life, focusing on growing her family and being home with her kids. “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for seven […]
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Inside Stacy Inc.: A Newport neighborhood’s answer to cancer diagnosis
When Stacy Neurohr was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in June 2025, her neighbors did more than just offer her a meal for dinner or a ride to a doctor’s appointment. They formed a company. Stacy Inc. is equipped with different roles for different people, from vice president of care to […]
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Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria reopens in Newport
Following nearly nine months of suspended operations due to a relocation, Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Newport is open for business at its new location on Monmouth Street. On April 12, Strong’s announced on Facebook that it was officially open for business at 708 Monmouth St., the former JerZee’s sports bar location. The new Strong’s […]
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Former NKY prep standouts hitting transfer portal
One will be headed to his fourth school in four years while the other two are hitting the transfer portal for the first time in their college careers. Holy Cross alum Jacob Meyer, Lloyd Memorial alum EJ Walker and Newport alum DeShaun Jackson have all announced their intentions to hit the transfer portal and potentially […]
