Purple People Bridge annual holiday display rescued by North American Properties and other Santas
After it looked like a Grinch called COVID-19 would steal this year’s holiday celebration on the Purple People Bridge, a Christmas…
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Newport, CRG Residential dedicate $37M apartment building on site of former 4th Street School
Officials from the City of Newport joined representatives of CRG Residential Wednesday in cutting the ribbon and formally dedicating Academy on…
‘Dreams do come true’: Riverfront Commons takes big leap forward, as pathway connecting river cities
By Tory McKinley NKyTribune intern “Dreams do come true and we’re seeing that happen today.” — Mayor Jerry Peluso, Newport….
Ribbons cut in Newport for two legs of Riverfront Commons Pathway and on Bridgeview Box Park
Two Newport legs of the Riverfront Commons Pathway – a pair of elevated walkways connecting the urban trail to the…
Churchill Downs to build ‘Florence Extension’ $38.4 million gaming facility in Newport Plaza
As part of its foray into Northern Kentucky, Louisville-based Churchill Downs Inc. has announced plans to build a $38.4 million…
Newport tables decision on turning Thornton Street into one-way road; further study, discussion required
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter If Newport residents speak, their words will definitely be heard by the city’s administration. That…
Rain or shine, trick-or-treaters in Newport can pencil in Oct. 31 as official date for Halloween fun
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Weather forecasts aside, trick-or-treaters in Newport can be assured Oct. 31 is the ironclad date…
Tom Guidugli to run for Mayor of Newport in 2020; City Commissioner now serves as Vice Mayor
Tom Guidugli Jr. — a Newport native who during his nearly nine years on the Newport City Commission has helped…
Law enforcement veteran Chris Fangman sworn in as Newport’s Police Chief on Monday afternoon
NKyTribune staff Chris Fangman, a 15-year veteran of law enforcement with the Newport Police Department, was sworn in as Newport’s…
Permit approved for Newport’s SkyWheel on the riverfront; construction to start ‘as soon as possible’
The U.S. Army of Engineers has approved The City of Newport’s permit for construction of SkyWheel, the riverfront observation wheel…
Duke Energy’s installation of smart meters in Newport ‘ahead of schedule,’ nearly half replaced
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A year ago, Duke Energy launched its smart meter deployment program, bringing the new digital…
New Riff Distilling going for Guinness World Record for ‘Biggest Bourbon Toast’ for launch of its whiskey
New Riff Distilling, a Northern Kentucky distillery offering a new riff on American whiskey, will host the “World’s Biggest Bourbon…
Newport SkyWheel project to become reality in near future; board approves development plan by 4-1 vote
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The Newport SkyWheel project will become a reality in the very near future. At Monday…
Newport to issue Opening Day welcome to former Reds great Tom Browning as new business owner
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A former Cincinnati Reds great will be officially welcomed to Newport as a new business…
Brighton Center to celebrate 20th anniversary of impactful Center for Employment Training on Friday
Brighton Center’s Center for Employment Training (CET) will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Friday, June 9 at Watertower Square from…
smartLINK MyLo formally launched at Newport on the Levee, makes Newport Midwest’s first Smart City
The City of Newport – the Midwest’s first “Smart City” – has formally launched and dedicated MyLo, a high-tech smartLINK…
Southbank, Bellevue and Newport celebrate the completion of Taylor Creek Overlook Park
Southbank Partners and the cities of Bellevue and Newport celebrated the completion of Taylor Creek Overlook Park Wednesday afternoon. An…