The city of Southgate was established in 1907, over 100 years ago. As streets and buildings age, the city is looking to start renovations and updates. The city has already begun transforming the tennis courts between Electric Avenue and Evergreen Avenue into a community park. Initial preparations for this project began in 2025 and the […]
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With U.S. Route 27 in mind, Southgate joins Southbank Partners
On Wednesday, Southgate city council voted to join the roster of Northern Kentucky cities working with economic development organization Southbank Partners. The city will be the first city partner that is not a river city and represents an expansion of the organization’s outlook on regional development. After sitting down with Mayor Jim Hamberg to discuss […]
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Purple People Bridge reopens after inspection, repairs
The Purple People Bridge has reopened after passing inspection, but will be closed again on Sunday for the Labor Day fireworks.
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What’s next for the Purple People Bridge?
The Purple People Bridge is still closed after chunks of sandstone fell from the bridge pier on Sunday. Because it is a privately owned bridge, the owners say they don’t have enough money to fix and maintain it. Conversations are happening to determine what needs to be done for the bridge to not only reopen […]
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LISTEN: Embracing Riverfront Development with Will Weber, Southbank Partners
This week on Mind Your Own Business, NKY!, LINK nky CEO Lacy Starling and Business Reporter Kenton Hornbeck discuss new businesses coming to Newport on the Levee, Kenton’s dance skills, sports betting becoming legal in Kentucky…and, of course, Kenton’s tragic, brutal loss in our office NCAA Bracket. Then, Kenton chats with Will Weber, President and CEO […]
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Purple People Bridge Receives Donations to Fund Repairs, Opens for Cancer Society Event
Funding raised for the Purple People Bridge has allowed it to reopen temporarily for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk as well as plan more permanent repairs. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising […]
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Q & A on the Smart Cities Initiative for NKY
On Tuesday morning, Eggs N’ Issues will tackle the Smart Cities Initiative to improve roads in Campbell County and make them safer overall for pedestrians. (Img: US-27 Smart Corridor) By Jessie Eden The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special Zoom edition of its “Eggs N’ Issues event on Tuesday morning from 8 […]