Newport /tags/newport Newport en-US Copyright Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:13:00 GMT How Newport is once again turning over a new leaf /environment/2025-11-04/newport-tree-planting The city is currently working on planting 1,000 trees to cool down the west side. Four decades ago, Newport led another tree planting effort as it was worked to get rid of its "Sin City" reputation. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:13:00 GMT /environment/2025-11-04/newport-tree-planting Isabel Nissley Girl Scout Bridge between Covington and Newport to get bike lanes /local-news/2025-10-07/girl-scout-bridge-covington-newport-bike-lanes Work could begin as early as Wednesday on the project. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:43:26 GMT /local-news/2025-10-07/girl-scout-bridge-covington-newport-bike-lanes Nick Swartsell Newport now owns the Purple People Bridge. Here are its plans for the span /local-news/2025-09-16/newport-owns-purple-people-bridge-plans The "park with a purpose" will stay open to pedestrians and cyclists, and will still host special events. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:55:01 GMT /local-news/2025-09-16/newport-owns-purple-people-bridge-plans Bill Rinehart Northern Kentucky hosts two volunteer riverbank cleanups this weekend /local-news/2025-05-16/northern-kentucky-volunteer-riverbank-cleanup The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission's River Sweep is rallying volunteers to clean up the riverbank in Newport and Covington Saturday. Fri, 16 May 2025 07:40:00 GMT /local-news/2025-05-16/northern-kentucky-volunteer-riverbank-cleanup Isabel Nissley Newport lost its $1M federal tree planting grant. City officials say effort will continue /environment/2025-03-04/newport-loses-federal-tree-planting-grant Officials also acknowledge efforts will likely have to happen on a smaller scale. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:53:45 GMT /environment/2025-03-04/newport-loses-federal-tree-planting-grant Isabel Nissley Newport names John Hayden new city manager /local-news/2024-10-23/newport-john-hayden-new-city-manager Pending an official Newport City Commission vote, Assistant City Manager John Hayden will take the role from retiring City Manager Tom Fromme starting Jan. 1 next year. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:39:43 GMT /local-news/2024-10-23/newport-john-hayden-new-city-manager Nick Swartsell Newport City Commission: Meet candidate Ken Rechtin /politics/2024-10-03/newport-city-commission-candidate-ken-rechtin Candidates for Newport City Commission answer our questions about the 2024 election's main issues. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:27:09 GMT /politics/2024-10-03/newport-city-commission-candidate-ken-rechtin Nick Swartsell Newport City Commission: Meet candidate Mike Radwanski /politics/2024-10-03/newport-city-commission-candidate-mike-radwanski Candidates for Newport City Commission answer our questions about the 2024 election's main issues. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:26:49 GMT /politics/2024-10-03/newport-city-commission-candidate-mike-radwanski Nick Swartsell Newport City Commission: Meet candidate Aaron Sutherland /politics/2024-10-03/newport-city-commission-candidate-aaron-sutherland Candidates for Newport City Commission answer our questions about the 2024 election's main issues. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:26:26 GMT /politics/2024-10-03/newport-city-commission-candidate-aaron-sutherland Nick Swartsell Newport City Commission: Meet candidate Julie Smith-Morrow /politics/2024-10-03/newport-city-commission-candidate-julie-smith-morrow Candidates for Newport City Commission answer our questions about the 2024 election's main issues. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:25:58 GMT /politics/2024-10-03/newport-city-commission-candidate-julie-smith-morrow Nick Swartsell