What you need to know Ownership of one of Northern Kentucky’s largest shopping centers has changed hands. Newport Pavilion is a 55-acre, 332,309-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center located off Carothers Road in Newport. The shopping complex is among the most heavily trafficked retail areas in Northern Kentucky, serving shoppers from northern Campbell and Kenton counties, as […]
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NKY river city grads earn millions in college scholarships
Graduates of Northern Kentucky’s independent river city school districts have earned more than $3.3 million in scholarships and educational awards at the conclusion of this school year. EducateNKY, a Northern Kentucky-based nonprofit focused on expanding educational access and outcomes for local youth, found that graduates of regional river city school districts completed 3,387 dual-credit hours […]
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Italianfest returning to Newport for 34th year
Newport’s annual Italianfest will return for the 34th time, running from June 11 to 14. Located along Riverboat Row between the Purple People Bridge and the Taylor-Southgate Bridge, the festival celebrates Italian-American heritage in Northern Kentucky and showcases Newport as a destination for community events, entertainment and tourism. Italianfest was founded in 1991 and has […]
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WAVE Foundation’s annual river sweep returns in June
The WAVE Foundation’s 15th annual River Sweep is on June 13. Join hundreds of volunteers and take an active role in conservation by picking up litter along the banks of the Ohio River. The cleanup event will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WAVE Foundation at Newport Aquarium works to inspire and foster […]
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New Riff introduces latest decade-old bourbon, rye duo
New Riff Distilling has announced the dual release of 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. These releases join the distillery’s “High Note” limited edition lineup and will be available exclusively through the New Riff Whiskey Club beginning June 4 for pickup only and by the pour in the distillery’s Aquifer […]
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Newport Independent Schools hire new athletic director
Newport Independent Schools announced the hire of its new athletic director, Zach Rechtin. Rechtin has worked with Newport Independent Schools since 2023, supervising its 21st Century after-school and summer programming. “We are thrilled to have him step into this new leadership role,” said Newport Superintendent Matt Atkins. Rechtin holds a degree in recreation and fitness […]
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Posthumous diplomas awarded to Newport students killed in 2021 accident
The Newport community paused Wednesday night to remember Joseph and Mary Snow, siblings who died in a 2021 car accident, as the district awarded them posthumous diplomas. Joseph Snow would have graduated from Newport High School this year, and Mary Snow was set to graduate in 2027. Newport Schools Director of Pupil Personnel and Student […]
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Monmouth History Bar Crawl coming to Newport in June
The city of Newport along with the Newport Business Council will host the Monmouth History Crawl on Thursday, June 4 starting at 4:30 p.m. The event is run by the city and Newport Business Council volunteers and researchers, with a sponsorship from the East Row Historic Foundation. The city has also worked with the Campbell […]
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From Newport student to superintendent: Matt Atkins leads district into 150th commencement
When Newport Independent Schools celebrates its 150th commencement, the milestone will represent more than a historic anniversary. It will reflect generations of students, families and leaders who have shaped the district, including one who now leads it. Superintendent Matt Atkins, a Newport High School graduate from the class of 2000, has come full circle from […]
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Newport approves financing for 342-unit development at former steel mill site
Newport officials approved up to $100 million in industrial revenue bonds, also known as IRBs, on Monday to help finance the 342-unit housing development at the long-vacant former steel mill site along Route 9. The IRB will help developer PLK Communities in financing acquisition, construction, installation and improvements for the project at 910 Lowell St. […]