A second Northern Kentucky superintendent has been permanently barred from renewing their certification to be a superintendent in Kentucky schools, according to a decision from the Education Professional Standards Board. On May 2, the board received notice that then-Newport Superintendent, Tony Watts, failed to report mandatory information about a Newport educator as required by law. […]
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Newport opens new City Center Garage, expanding parking options
Newport’s new “City Center Garage” is officially open to the public, offering 410 parking spaces in the heart of the city’s business district. Located at 11 East 5th St., the facility provides access to Newport’s dining, entertainment, and retail destinations and is designed to support ongoing growth. The garage offers $2 hourly parking, monthly parking […]
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Newport leans into bourbon history with REMUS fundraiser event
Newport has a long memory—and bourbon is a big part of it. On Thursday, the city of Newport will lean into that history with “REMUS Returns to Newport: A Night of Bourbon, Bootlegging, and Big Vision” at Newport Syndicate, 18 East 5th St., from 6 to 10 p.m. The event was facilitated by the city […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for Nov. 30-Dec. 6
With fall sports over, it’s time to open the window the LINK nky Team of Week for winter sports. Thanks to our partnership with OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, we’ve expanded the Team of the Week program to include three Team of the Season winners and one overall winner for Team of the Year. LINK […]
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Get free photos with Santa, The Grinch in Newport this holiday season
Join the city of Newport this holiday season for photos with Santa and the Grinch. Pictures with Santa will take place on Dec. 6, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the 700 block of Monmouth St. in Newport. Photos with The Grinch will take place on Dec. 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. […]
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Annual Holiday Hope Charity Drive Returns for Its 8th Year — Bringing Warmth and Support to Newport Families
As winter arrives once again, the Holiday Hope Charity Drive is preparing to make its return in 2025 — marking the 8th annual edition. Organized by Executive Transportation, this yearly event supports families served by Henry Hosea House in Newport, KY offering a vital opportunity for community members to come together and help neighbors in […]
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NKY gears up for Small Business Saturday with deals, discounts
In an economy dominated by big-box retailers, Small Business Saturday gives small, locally owned retailers and vendors a chance to shine. Small Business Saturday started in 2010 as a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Annually held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to frequent local brick-and-mortar stores. As […]
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Local leaders ask state to accelerate 4th Street Bridge project
What you need to know The mayors of Covington and Newport, as well as the judges/executive of Kenton and Campbell Counties, are asking the state for an infusion of cash that would purportedly accelerate the timeline for completing the construction for a new KY-8 Bridge, known more commonly as the 4th Street Bridge. “An allocation […]
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Cigars International set to open at Newport on the Levee
Cigars International is expanding its footprint in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region with the launch of its fourteenth superstore, opening soon at Newport on the Levee. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Dec. 6. The new 5,700-square-foot location is designed as both a retail hub and social destination for cigar enthusiasts and […]
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Newport, NewCath have seasons end in similar fashion
Getting on the bus and heading East in the region championship round is nothing new for Newport or Newport Central Catholic. The Thoroughbreds were headed to Campbellsville for a third straight year, the Wildcats to Louisville to face Kentucky Country Day for a second straight season. Same places, similar results as both teams from Newport […]
