Newport acquires nine downtown parcels, including former Brass Mule, for future redevelopment
The City of Newport is acquiring nine parcels on and adjacent to the 600 block of Monmouth Street, creating an…
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City of Newport, Southbank partners break ground on General James Taylor Park, Phase 6 of The Riverwalk
Southbank Partners joined community members, elected officials, and project partners on Monday to celebrate the groundbreaking of General James Taylor…
Newport launches floodwall mural project aimed at creating destination celebrating city’s heritage
The City of Newport is launching a floodwall mural project designed to celebrate the city’s history through a series of…
Newport Italianfest return’s to city’s Festival Park June 11-14 with full slate of food, fun and family entertainment
One of Northern Kentucky’s most anticipated summer traditions will return to Newport Festival Park from June 11-14, as Newport Italianfest…
City of Newport hosts ribbon-cutting to reopen Purple People Bridge, five days ahead of schedule
The City of Newport on Wednesday announced that long-term structural repairs to the Purple People Bridge have been completed ahead…
City of Newport, Newport Business Council to host the Monmouth History Bar Crawl June 4
The City of Newport along with the Newport Business Council will host the Monmouth History Crawl on Thursday, June 4…
Newport opens applications for business facade, home repair grant programs; applications available online
The City of Newport announced applications for two new grant programs are officially open. The business facade grant program and…
Kroger, Arbor Day Foundation and Cummins, Inc. join City of Newport for tree planting in West Newport
The City of Newport, in partnership with the Cincinnati/Dayton Division of Kroger, the Arbor Day Foundation and Cummins Inc., recently…
City of Newport launches long-term repairs to Purple People Bridge, making lasting fixes
The City of Newport announced it will soon move forward with long-term structural improvements to the Cincinnati approach of the…
City of Newport accepting nominations for 2026 Excellence in Preservation Awards
The City of Newport is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Preservation Awards, an annual program recognizing outstanding…
City of Newport approves two structural repair contracts for Purple People Bridge
The City of Newport has approved two contracts to advance structural repairs on the Purple People Bridge, the pedestrian span…
Newport to kick off the holiday season with Winter Nights & River Lights on the Purple People Bridge
The City of Newport will celebrate the start of the holiday season with the official kickoff of Winter Nights &…
KYTC closes 12th Street Bridge between Covington, Newport for emergency repairs
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising NKY motorists of an emergency closure of the 12th Street — Girl Scout…
It’s official: City of Newport owns Purple People Bridge following board of directors vote
The City of Newport has formally assumed ownership of the Purple People Bridge following a unanimous vote by the Purple…
City of Newport to assume ownership of Purple People Bridge and keep ‘beloved landmark’ viable
The iconic Purple People Bridge is entering the next phase of its life, as the Purple People Bridge Company plans…
Tri-State Trails to present plans for proposed Saratoga Street Bikeway Aug. 6 in Newport
Imagine riding your bicycle from the Purple People Bridge into the heart of Newport without ever mixing with traffic. In…
Newport calls for nominations for its ’24 Excellence in Preservation Awards
The City of Newport announced the call for nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Preservation Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements in…
Applications are open for Newport’s second Citizens Academy; apply by February 3
Applications are being accepted for Newport’s Second Citizens Academy to be held Thursday evenings February 20–April 10. – Deadline to…
Newport, Covington adopt plan to expand bicycle transportation infrastructure in Northern Kentucky
A recently-approved plan will serve as a roadmap to connect and expand bicycling infrastructure in Northern Kentucky. The two cities…
World Peace Bell makes its way safely to temporary resting site; exciting options await
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The World Peace Bell, an international commemorative bell that ceremoniously opened the 21st Century with…
BE NKY Growth Partnership, NKY Port approve funding for Purple People Bridge repairs
At a joint meeting Friday, the BE NKY Growth Partnership executive committee approved the transfer of $62,500 to the Northern…
City of Newport approves creation of new Buena Vista Neighborhood local historic district
The City of Newport has approved the creation of the Buena Vista local historic district, which sets guidelines that will…