Newport’s new education task force believes it has found a middle ground between tradition and reform —a lab school model that would bring university expertise into the classroom without compromising local identity. The Newport Education Task Force was established in 2019 to support the Newport Independent School District in improving performance. It created three reports […]
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NKY on Tap: Herb and Thelma’s – a beer and burger institution
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. It’s no mystery why Herb and Thelma’s is a Northern Kentucky institution. A family-run small business, it’s a beautiful amalgamation of unassuming dive and community cornerstone, operating since 1939. […]
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Restaurants embrace trends from brunch to bark parks
Whether you’re brunching in Bellevue, sipping a slushie in Covington, or hanging out with your pup at Alexandria Brewing Co., Northern Kentucky is redefining what a night (or morning) out looks like. Rooftops Looking to elevate your night out? Northern Kentucky’s rooftop bars have you covered – literally. Naturally, the region’s rooftops tend to be […]
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Newport Schools receives check to support family resource center
Newport Independent Schools received a check for $30,800 on Wednesday night. EducateNKY Vice President Tom Haggard presented the check at the school’s Oct. 22 board meeting. The money will support the school’s family resource and youth services centers. EducateNKY is a regional nonprofit focused on improving educational outcomes from prenatal through high school. Check out […]
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Newport schools seek solutions as gifted, talented teacher opening persists
Despite state mandates requiring every district to provide gifted and talented education, Kentucky’s credentialing system is making it harder for schools like Newport’s to hire qualified teachers to lead those programs. The Newport Board of Education and district teachers discussed during the Oct. 23 Newport Board of Education meeting the need for a gifted and […]
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Ghoul times ahead: When to Trick-or-Treat in Northern Kentucky
The Halloween spirit is alive and well in NKY. We’ve got less than a week before the spooky holiday, and kiddos across the country are getting ready to dress up in costumes and walk door-to-door in search of sweets. There are plenty of haunted happenings going on; a Cold Spring man is aiming to break […]
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Statewide media prep football polls: Cooper climbin’, NewCath cracks top 10
The Kentucky High School Football Media Poll is conducted by 16 sports journalists throughout the state, with one representative for each of the 16 basketball regions in order to provide geographical balance. The poll will be released each Wednesday morning throughout the regular season. Here are the polls after nine weeks of action: Class 6A […]
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Free baby essentials, support offered at Newport community baby shower
Northern Kentucky’s newest and soon-to-be parents are receiving a warm welcome this week, complete with free baby essentials, gifts and local support. The Pregnancy Care Network of Northern Kentucky is hosting a community baby shower for new and expectant families on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Holy Spirit Parish Center, 840 Washington Ave., Newport. This event will include free […]
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Roadwork begins on Grand Avenue; expect traffic delays in Campbell County
Road crews are working on a significant project on Grand Avenue in Campbell County that will impact traffic. This project, which started on Monday, will replace concrete pavement with asphalt from east of Pavilion Parkway to Churchill Drive. Additionally, curb box inlets will be repaired, and sidewalks will be improved to be ADA-compliant. There will […]
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Newport approves $5M in IRBs to support Nexigen office expansion
Nexigen is expanding in Newport with new office space with the Newport Commission approval of $5 million in IRBs for the project. Nexigen, based in Newport, Kentucky, is a technology company that provides managed IT services, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and AI-driven innovations to businesses. The Newport commission approved the issuance of up to $5 million […]
