“I’ve learned that no matter what, you will always be able to find someone who cares about you and wants you to be here and will support you,” said 13-year-old Rowan from Florence. “And I did learn how to make an omelet, too.” Newport-based non-profit Mentoring Plus works to build relationships with 13 to 21-year-olds. […]
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Winter Nights & River Lights returns to Purple People Bridge this week
The city of Newport will celebrate the start of the holiday season with the official kickoff of Winter Nights & River Lights. The event kicks off on Nov. 14 on the Purple People Bridge and marks the first time Newport will host the holiday display since assuming ownership of the bridge from Southbank Partners in […]
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Newport to pay for Purple People Bridge support towers amid search for permanent fix
Newport is taking another step in its stewardship of the Purple People Bridge, entering into a short-term rental agreement to keep the emergency support system in place as plans for a permanent fix move forward. The city is entering the with LRT Restoration Technologies, LLC, for the ongoing rental and inspection of the emergency shoring […]
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Fort Wright fire/police training facility proposal, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, the Kenton County Planning Commission will consider a new fire and police training facility in Fort Wright, while Newport will discuss a short-term rental agreement for Purple People Bridge repairs. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to […]
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Newport Education Task Force backs university-based learning model for academic improvement
Newport’s new education task force believes it has found a middle ground between tradition and reform —a lab school model that would bring university expertise into the classroom without compromising local identity. The Newport Education Task Force was established in 2019 to support the Newport Independent School District in improving performance. It created three reports […]
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NKY on Tap: Herb and Thelma’s – a beer and burger institution
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. It’s no mystery why Herb and Thelma’s is a Northern Kentucky institution. A family-run small business, it’s a beautiful amalgamation of unassuming dive and community cornerstone, operating since 1939. […]
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Restaurants embrace trends from brunch to bark parks
Whether you’re brunching in Bellevue, sipping a slushie in Covington, or hanging out with your pup at Alexandria Brewing Co., Northern Kentucky is redefining what a night (or morning) out looks like. Rooftops Looking to elevate your night out? Northern Kentucky’s rooftop bars have you covered – literally. Naturally, the region’s rooftops tend to be […]
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Newport Schools receives check to support family resource center
Newport Independent Schools received a check for $30,800 on Wednesday night. EducateNKY Vice President Tom Haggard presented the check at the school’s Oct. 22 board meeting. The money will support the school’s family resource and youth services centers. EducateNKY is a regional nonprofit focused on improving educational outcomes from prenatal through high school. Check out […]
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Newport schools seek solutions as gifted, talented teacher opening persists
Despite state mandates requiring every district to provide gifted and talented education, Kentucky’s credentialing system is making it harder for schools like Newport’s to hire qualified teachers to lead those programs. The Newport Board of Education and district teachers discussed during the Oct. 23 Newport Board of Education meeting the need for a gifted and […]
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Ghoul times ahead: When to Trick-or-Treat in Northern Kentucky
The Halloween spirit is alive and well in NKY. We’ve got less than a week before the spooky holiday, and kiddos across the country are getting ready to dress up in costumes and walk door-to-door in search of sweets. There are plenty of haunted happenings going on; a Cold Spring man is aiming to break […]
