News about Newport, Kentucky

Follow

News about Newport, Kentucky

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Newport, Kentucky, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 52stories have been published about Newport, Kentucky which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

Follow

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Newport, Kentucky, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 52stories have been published about Newport, Kentucky which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

Weather

70°F

Tuesday67° | 83°F

Wednesday67° | 87°F

Thursday68° | 79°F

Friday64° | 85°F

Saturday68° | 90°F

Sunday76° | 94°F

Local News Publishers

Suggest a source

Looking for a source we don't already have? Suggest one here.

---

Top Newport, Kentucky News

Newport, Kentucky · Newport

Multiple Homes on Fire in Newport, Fire Department Says

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Firefighters are on scene near 12th Street and Putnam in Newport and ask that people avoid that area.See the Story

Newport, Kentucky · Newport

Woman jumps from burning Newport home, fire official says

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Large smoke clouds could be seen from various points of the Northern Kentucky area and even from across the Ohio River.Read Article

Pickleball · Newport

New dog park, pickleball, kayak launch: Newport plans for riverfront parks overhaul

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A multimillion-dollar overhaul of two riverfront parks in Northern Kentucky include plans for a new dog park, pickleball courts, and multiuse trails.Read Article

---

A farewell to Streetscapes as we search for new food writer

Generating Everlit Embed Maria Hehman has been a food writer with LINK from basically the beginning. At first, she wrote feature stories like who were the best dressed coaches left in the NCAA tournament that year and places to go for a summer cocktail on a patio. And then, we came up with a great idea: What if, every week, Maria goes to a different street in NKY and tells us about some of the cool book shops, coffee shops, bars and restaurants …Newport, Kentucky · NewportRead Article

Why Newport is having to take down some veterans’ banners along city streets

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The problem surrounding the program is rooted in success, Newport leaders tell FOX19 NOW.Newport, Kentucky · NewportRead Article

50 NKY sports icons in 50 days: Day 1, Dave Cowens

The history of sports in Northern Kentucky goes back a long way. A very long way. Decades. Centuries.  We know you’ve seen these lists before, but this is a different and unique way of presenting our “50 sports icons in Northern Kentucky” as we’ll provide you one per day over the next 50 days.  Hall of Fames are everywhere in NKY, the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame, High School Athletic Directors Hall of Fame, NKU, Thomas More and local h…Newport, Kentucky · NewportRead Article

A Newport summer tradition, Italianfest set to return to city's Festival Park June 12-15 - NKyTribune

Italianfest, one of Northern Kentucky’s most beloved summer traditions, is returning to Newport Festival Park from June 12-15. Set along the Ohio River between the Purple People and Taylor-Southgate Bridges, the festival offers free admission and is expected to welcome over 120,000 attendees. “Newport Italianfest is a cherished tradition that brings our community together to celebrate the vibrant Italian heritage that has enriched our city for g…Newport, Kentucky · NewportRead Article

Local pizza place relocating from original location for larger space, convenient parking

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The original location will close after service on Saturday, June 15.Newport, Kentucky · NewportRead Article

'Get It Together' | Newport Community Calls for Forensic Audit Amid School District's Financial Crisis

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Parents and former teachers in Newport are demanding a forensic audit of Newport Independent School District as the district faces a $3.9 million deficit and cuts teaching positions.Education · NewportSee the Story

Iconic Newport restaurant suddenly closes its doors

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

It is not immediately clear how many other locations in the Tri-State will be affected by this restructuring.Newport, Kentucky · NewportRead Article

Press release: Cities of Newport and Covington, Kenton and Boone Counties Proclaim June 8 as “WAVE Water Warrior Day”

NEWPORT, KY – On June 8, 2025, the cities of Newport and Covington, along with Boone and Campbell Counties, will officially observe WAVE Water Warrior Day, a celebration co-timed with World Oceans Day (June 8) and National Week of the Ocean (first week of June). This day is dedicated to rallying our community around the protection of our rivers, lakes, and oceans and inspiring everyone to take concrete steps toward aquatic conservation. Key Acti…Newport, Kentucky · NewportRead Article

More stories

Breaking News Topics Related to Newport, Kentucky

Education