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Newport Italianfest return’s to city’s Festival Park June 11-14 with full slate of food, fun and family entertainment

June 7, 2026June 6, 20260

One of Northern Kentucky’s most anticipated summer traditions will return to Newport Festival Park from June 11-14, as Newport Italianfest…

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City of Newport hosts ribbon-cutting to reopen Purple People Bridge, five days ahead of schedule

June 4, 2026June 3, 20260

The City of Newport on Wednesday announced that long-term structural repairs to the Purple People Bridge have been completed ahead…

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City of Newport, Newport Business Council to host the Monmouth History Bar Crawl June 4

May 25, 2026May 25, 20260

The City of Newport along with the Newport Business Council will host the Monmouth History Crawl on Thursday, June 4…

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Newport opens applications for business facade, home repair grant programs; applications available online

May 7, 2026May 6, 20260

The City of Newport announced applications for two new grant programs are officially open. The business facade grant program and…

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Kroger, Arbor Day Foundation and Cummins, Inc. join City of Newport for tree planting in West Newport

April 30, 2026April 29, 20260

The City of Newport, in partnership with the Cincinnati/Dayton Division of Kroger, the Arbor Day Foundation and Cummins Inc., recently…

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City of Newport launches long-term repairs to Purple People Bridge, making lasting fixes

April 22, 2026April 22, 20260

The City of Newport announced it will soon move forward with long-term structural improvements to the Cincinnati approach of the…

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City of Newport accepting nominations for 2026 Excellence in Preservation Awards

March 24, 2026March 23, 20260

The City of Newport is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Preservation Awards, an annual program recognizing outstanding…

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City of Newport approves two structural repair contracts for Purple People Bridge

March 11, 2026March 11, 20260

The City of Newport has approved two contracts to advance structural repairs on the Purple People Bridge, the pedestrian span…

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Newport to kick off the holiday season with Winter Nights & River Lights on the Purple People Bridge

November 11, 2025November 10, 20250

The City of Newport will celebrate the start of the holiday season with the official kickoff of Winter Nights &…

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KYTC closes 12th Street Bridge between Covington, Newport for emergency repairs

October 21, 2025October 20, 20250

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising NKY motorists of an emergency closure of the 12th Street — Girl Scout…

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It’s official: City of Newport owns Purple People Bridge following board of directors vote

September 12, 2025September 11, 20250

The City of Newport has formally assumed ownership of the Purple People Bridge following a unanimous vote by the Purple…

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City of Newport to assume ownership of Purple People Bridge and keep ‘beloved landmark’ viable

August 30, 2025August 29, 20250

The iconic Purple People Bridge is entering the next phase of its life, as the Purple People Bridge Company plans…

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Tri-State Trails to present plans for proposed Saratoga Street Bikeway Aug. 6 in Newport

August 5, 2025August 4, 20250

Imagine riding your bicycle from the Purple People Bridge into the heart of Newport without ever mixing with traffic. In…

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Newport calls for nominations for its ’24 Excellence in Preservation Awards

February 1, 2025January 31, 20250

The City of Newport announced the call for nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Preservation Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements in…

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Applications are open for Newport’s second Citizens Academy; apply by February 3

January 28, 2025January 28, 20250

Applications are being accepted for Newport’s Second Citizens Academy to be held Thursday evenings February 20–April 10. – Deadline to…

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Newport, Covington adopt plan to expand bicycle transportation infrastructure in Northern Kentucky

August 29, 2024August 28, 20240

A recently-approved plan will serve as a roadmap to connect and expand bicycling infrastructure in Northern Kentucky. The two cities…

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World Peace Bell makes its way safely to temporary resting site; exciting options await

August 3, 2024August 2, 20240

By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The World Peace Bell, an international commemorative bell that ceremoniously opened the 21st Century with…

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BE NKY Growth Partnership, NKY Port approve funding for Purple People Bridge repairs

August 3, 2024August 2, 20240

At a joint meeting Friday, the BE NKY Growth Partnership executive committee approved the transfer of $62,500 to the Northern…

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City of Newport approves creation of new Buena Vista Neighborhood local historic district

June 18, 2024June 17, 20240

The City of Newport has approved the creation of the Buena Vista local historic district, which sets guidelines that will…

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Judge approves settlement between the City of Newport and River Metals Recycling

February 21, 2024February 21, 20240

Staff report Campbell District Judge Cameron Blau has approved the agreed settlement between the City and River Metals Recycling, RMR….

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Newport Excellence in Preservation Awards presented to fourteen projects, individuals

November 22, 2023November 21, 20230

The Excellence in Preservation Awards ceremony acknowledged outstanding preservation projects and the efforts of citizens working to rehabilitate, restore and…

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City of Newport to receive nearly $1 million from U.S. Forest Service for westside reforestation project

September 26, 2023September 25, 20230

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is awarding more than $14 million dollars in competitive grants to four Kentucky…

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