For four seasons, Newport had been a hurdle Highlands just couldn’t clear. Finally, the Bluebirds soared over it with ease. For the first time since Feb. 25, 2022 — when the two met in the 36th District Championship for what would be Highlands’ last win over the Wildcats — the Bluebirds broke a six-game drought […]
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National grant secured to improve safety, connectivity at Newport’s Saratoga Plaza
A small plaza with big potential is about to get a major boost. Southbank Partners has been awarded a Community Placemaking Grant: Streets as Places & Destinations Stations by Project for Public Spaces to improve safety and connectivity at Saratoga Plaza, a community gathering space located at Newport on the Levee. With support from General […]
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Employee falls into Licking River at River City Metals in Newport
A man has been taken to the hospital after he fell into the Licking River at his place of work, River City Metals in Newport, according to Newport’s fire chief. Newport Fire Chief Frank Peluso, LINK’s media partner, WCPO, said the man was alert and conscious when he was transported; Peluso could not tell us […]
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Newport’s new Kroger opens in West end
Newport’s new Kroger store with a pharmacy and gas station is officially open. The new Kroger is a $14 million investment in the city. The store held its grand opening on Jan. 30. It is located at 20 West 6th St., across from Wooden Cask Brewing Company. A full-service wine and spirits shop is expected […]
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4-for-4, all NKY teams advance to All “A” semifinals
It will have to wait a week, but there’s potential for an All-NKY boys and girls final in the All ” A” state tournament. The Walton-Verona and Newport boys and the Bishop Brossart and Holy Cross girls took care of business in the quarterfinals on Friday to advance to next week’s semifinals, postponed a week […]
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Newport’s Lowe beats buzzer, Walton-Verona overcomes slow start as both advance in All “A”
The Walton-Verona and Newport boys’ basketball teams extended their stays in Owensboro at the All “A” state tournament with first round victories on Thursday. The Bearcats took down Somerset, 47-45, while the Wildcats defeated Lexington Christian Academy at the buzzer, 45-43. They now head to Friday’s quarterfinals with a bit of a change from original […]
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Four NKY teams head to All “A” state tourney looking for hardware
Newport and Walton-Verona on the boys side and Holy Cross and Bishop Brossart on the girls side will make the long drive to Owensboro over the next 24 hours for the All “A” state tournament set to begin on Wednesday. The eight first round girls games will be played on Wednesday, the boys first round […]
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Adversity fades as Newport slips past Holy Cross for 9th Region All “A” Crown
As the scoreboards on both ends of the Thomas B. Finn Center in Covington read all zeroes and the final buzzer echoed through the gym, months of adversity faded away for Newport. From losing players to prep schools in the offseason, to battling injuries and illness, to rarely having a full roster on the floor […]
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9th Region All “A” Semifinals: Newport, Holy Cross to the championship
A new champion will be crowned in the 9th Region All “A” Tournament. In the two semifinal matchups Friday at The Finn, Newport knocked off St. Henry, while host Holy Cross defeated defending champion Beechwood. Newport and Holy Cross will meet in the championship game Saturday night at 7 p.m. Here’s a recap of the […]
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Newport considers changing portion of Central Avenue to ‘Ovation Way’
Newport is considering changing the name on a portion of Central Avenue to Ovation Way. The portion of roadway is about 90-feet long, located between West 3rd St. and the flood wall to the north. The city said the potential name change creates consistency with the existing and future public rights-of-way within the Ovation development. […]
