This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas is expected to hold a second reading on an ordinance update that would ban electric bikes and high-speed scooters from city 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 […]
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Newport to add four more Tesla Model Y vehicles to police fleet
The Newport Police Department is adding four more Tesla Model Y vehicles to its fleet. ​The Newport Police Department first added three Tesla Model 3 vehicles in December 2023 and then requested two more in November 2024 after the success of the first three. In January 2025, Newport requested the Tesla Model Y electric vehicle […]
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FC Cincinnati to build mini soccer pitch in Newport
The city of Newport and FC Cincinnati are bringing a mini soccer pitch to Bernadette Watkins Park. ​The soccer pitch, essentially a mini soccer field with turf, will be located at 401 W 6th St. FC Cincinnati will build the pitch, and any future maintenance obligations will be addressed through the park’s operational budgets. ​Newport […]
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Flock camera benefits touted in Newport; some residents express unease
The Newport Board of Commissioners discussed the potential use of Flock license plate reader cameras during a May 11 meeting, where police officials highlighted public safety benefits and residents raised privacy concerns. ​The board heard a presentation by the police department on its technology updates on Monday; Flock cameras drew the most attention. Though the […]
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New June Gardens project in Newport seeks to address housing needs
In response to growing housing needs in the region, Brighton Properties, a subsidiary of Brighton Center, broke ground on a 12-unit development in Newport on May 11 to provide stable, income-aligned housing. The project represents an investment in addressing housing instability in Northern Kentucky. June Gardens was made possible through funding support from the Kentucky […]
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Rally at Ovation to bring Friday night Reds game festivities to Newport riverfront
Cincinnati Reds fans will be able to enjoy Friday night home games throughout the 2026 season thanks to Rally at Ovation, a family-friendly event series that will open the development’s riverfront plaza. Programming will run from 4 to 8 p.m. on select Fridays in May, June, July, August and September at Ovation Plaza, located at […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters program prepares Newport student for life beyond high school
Once unsure of her path after high school, Newport student Patience now has a career direction and a renewed sense of confidence, thanks to a mentorship experience through Big Brothers Big Sisters. ​High school students in the region are stepping beyond the classroom and into the workplace through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati’s […]
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Newport opens applications for commercial facade, home repair grant programs
The city of Newport announced that applications for two new grant programs are officially open. The Business Facade Grant Program and the Newport Home Repair Program are aimed at improving commercial corridors and helping homeowners address critical health and safety issues. Both programs were authorized by the board of commissioners through partnerships with ReNewport and […]
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Another boom at 4th Street Bridge—this time much smaller
The 4th Street Bridge is once again the spot of a demolition explosion, just on a much smaller level this time. The bridge was removed on March 2 via a controlled explosion, which drew Gov. Andy Beshear and the mayors of Newport and Covington, who spoke on the occasion, along with many spectators. Thursday’s blast […]
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Two children dead after Newport house fire
Two children are dead after a house fire in Newport on Tuesday, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s report says a 10-year-old and a 5-year-old died at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center on Tuesday after they were pulled from the burning home. Newport Fire Chief Frank Peluso said the fire happened around […]
