The Boys Cross Country team has secured the title of 2024 Regional Champion, while the Girls Cross Country team achieved the status of Regional Runners-up.
John Hayden has been appointed as the new City Manager of Newport, following an internal search process. He succeeds Tom Fromme, who has served in the role since 2005. Brian Steffen will join him as Assistant City Manager.
The City of Newport has announced that City Commissioner Mike Radwanski has achieved Level II certification through the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) City Officials Training Program. This accomplishment follows his completion of 75.5 hours of training, bringing him closer to earning a Master's in City Governance, which requires 87 hours.
For the 2022-23 school year, Newport Regional School experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 177 more students being enrolled.
Newport City Manager Tom Fromme will retire at the end of the year after serving the city for 44 years as a police officer, police chief, and finally overseeing the operation of the city. The third-generation Newport resident spent almost every year of his life in Newport.
The City of Newport is calling for volunteers to participate in a tree-planting initiative aimed at fostering a healthier environment. With four days remaining, individuals interested in contributing do not need to register.