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Newport, Kentucky Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Newport! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which big-name tour is launching right here in Newport?
- Which Newport athletes just made Kentucky’s All-State track teams?
- How could Kentucky’s gas tax freeze affect Newport’s future road repairs?
Also on today's calendar: Newport Aquarium Retro Night and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry set ‘Hive Mind' co-headlining tour (kpua.net) — A major fall music tour featuring Knocked Loose and rapper Denzel Curry will kick off in Newport on September 26 before heading to major cities across North America. The co-headlining Hive Mind Tour follows their recent collaborative single and video, with support acts Superheaven and Boundaries joining every date. Local fans can catch the very first show before the tour goes global. 
• KTCCCA Track and Field All-State teams announced (linknky.com) — Northern Kentucky track and field athletes, including standouts from Newport and Newport Central Catholic, have earned KTCCCA All-State honors across multiple events. The lists highlight sprinters, jumpers, throwers, and relay teams from schools across the region, showcasing strong local performances in Class A through AAA competition.
• Kentucky's freeze on gas tax sparks debate over road funding (wtvq.com) — Kentucky’s temporary 10-cent gas tax cut is saving drivers a few dollars but could strip tens of millions from road repair funds that support city and county streets, including in Newport. Lawmakers clashed in Frankfort over whether the short-term relief outweighs long-term damage to infrastructure, with Newport Rep. Matthew Lehman highlighting how quickly fuel costs have risen for everyday families.
📸 Around Newport
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Upcoming Events in
Newport
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★ Featured events ★
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Ben Walz — Mansion Hill Tavern →
Mansion Hill Tavern, 502 Washington Ave A, Newport
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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Other local events
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Newport Aquarium Retro Night →
Newport Aquarium, 1 Levee Wy, Newport
8:00 pm -
Monthly Board of Education Working Meeting
Fort Thomas School District Central Office, 28 N Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
4:30 pm -
The ANIMAL CRACKERS Presents: Cincinnati's Finest
Madison Theater Madison Live 734 Madison Ave. Covington, Covington 41011
8:00 pm -
Canceled- Bill Fletcher Painting Workshop- Expressive Landscapes: F
Cincinnati Art Club , 1021 Parkside Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45202, U
9:00 am -
Bill Fletcher Painting Workshop
Cincinnati Art Club , 1021 Parkside Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45202, U
9:00 am -
Chapters of Change: Turning New Pages in Life's... →
Campbell County Public Library: Newport Branch, 901 E 6th St, Newport
12:00 pm -
Gangsters of Chicago - Murder Mystery Dinner (June 5) →
Gangsters Speakeasy, 18 E 5th St, Newport
5:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
📣 Newport Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cozy Time (Ages Newborn-2, especially for pre-walkers) →
Campbell County Public Library: Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch, 1000 Highland Ave, Fort Thomas
10:00 am -
Walk in Wednesday
Kenton County KCSD Central Office, 2044 Tuscanyview Dr., Covington KY
11:00 am -
Tree Commission | 4:30pm →
Callahan Community Center, 322 Van Voast Ave, Bellevue
4:30 pm -
Science Thursdays →
Pioneer Park, 3952 Madison Pike, Covington
9:30 am
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Northern Kentucky University posted a job opening for Recreation Student Assistant – Facility Operations in Newport. Apply here.
- The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Newport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Highland Heights
- Gerald Lee Johnson obituary (nkytribune.com)
- Where to find The Peach Truck in Greater Cincinnati this summer (citybeat.com)
Covington
- Covington releases proposed Fiscal Year budget, outlines planned investments, projects for 2027 (nkytribune.com)
- NKY Pride Center: Northern Kentucky Pride Returns Sunday, June 7 (covingtonky.gov)
- VIAVI Launches Postage Stamp-Sized GNSS-Disciplined Oscillator for SWaP-Constrained Platforms (insidegnss.com)
Ok Newport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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