Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

Is Purple People Bridge's future at risk? City runs out of money to maintain it

NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - The city of Newport is grappling with financial challenges as it seeks to maintain the historic Purple People Bridge, a pedestrian and cyclist-only bridge that spans the Ohio ...
WKYT

Vikings’ Purple People Eater Jim Marshall, the ‘all-time iron man,’ dies at 87

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall, one of the four members of the famed Purple People Eaters front that formed the backbone of four Super Bowl teams, died Tuesday ...
Yahoo! Sports

Purple People Eaters legend who played 270 straight games passes away

The Minnesota Vikings know how to dish them out. The Vikings have produced at least 10 of the greatest players in NFL history. Among them include Randy Moss, Cris Carter, and Justin Jefferson. On ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

Newport to take ownership of historic Purple People Bridge; still challenges ahead

NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) — The historic Purple People Bridge, a beloved pedestrian link between Newport and Cincinnati, is set to change hands as the city of Newport prepares to take ownership. The bridge, ...