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. […]
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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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Newport remembers community champion Robert Ingguls
The legacy of Robert Ingguls, youth advocate, historian and community pillar, was celebrated by the city of Newport in a tribute recognizing his lifelong dedication to service. “Black history lives through the enduring legacy of leaders like Robert Ingguls, who we honor tonight,” said Newport Mayor Tom Guidugli Jr. Ingguls was born on Sept. 11, […]
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Student-created murals now on display at Newport on The Levee
What started as Miami University’s first-ever mural class has ended with towering panels of color on public display at Newport on The Levee. Last fall, 15 students at Miami University participated in the department of art’s first mural class. They created multiple works of art now on display at The Levee in the alley next […]
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Newport reconsiders bar IDs, extended hours licenses in push to modernize rules
Newport is working to modernize areas of the city related to alcohol enforcement. At its meeting on April 21, the city held a lengthy conversation on two topics related to alcohol establishments in Newport. The first concerns a rule from the 1970s requiring employees of any establishment serving alcohol to have a bar ID. The […]
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Newport to advance medical marijuana discussion with split vote
As many municipalities around the region have already passed legislation regarding medical marijuana in their cities, Newport has been meticulous in its process. The Newport Board of Commissioners held the first reading of an ordinance regarding medical marijuana in August 2024; however, now that time has passed and a new board member has joined, they […]
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Newport officials oppose bill limiting short-term rental oversight
Newport is opposing Kentucky Senate Bill 110, which would eliminate the ability for cities to regulate or control short-term rental through its land use processes. The city discussed the bill at its Feb. 24 meeting and its potential impact on Newport if passed. “At one point in time, we were number four in the state […]