Covington’s 2023 Parks and Recreation program guide includes re-energized activities, new events
If you thought last year’s Covington Parks and Recreation calendar was packed with fun, wait until you see what’s on…
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Corner by corner, volunteers are keeping Covington beautiful through the city’s Adopt-A-Spot program
With black “pins” arrayed like a general’s strategic deployment of resources, the Adopt-A-Spot map showcases one of The Cov’s biggest…
Covington to begin street cleaning April 3; residents asked to check online schedule to avoid interference
Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its annual spring cleaning of residential streets on Monday, April 3. As usual, how…
Covington commission hears Parks and Rec ready to build on momentem, approves fire dept. grant, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Last year, the City of Covington’s Parks and Recreation Department produced 16 events, more than…
Plan would make Covington’s Fourth Street more bike and pedestrian-friendly with dedicated lane
Fourth Street in Covington could be reconfigured from three lanes to two lanes to make way for a dedicated bike…
Covington commission delays final vote on short-term rentals; fire department gets grant
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After the city’s legal department requested a change in language, a much-talked about amendment on…
City of Covington Preservation Excellence awards return to honor projects, people for historic rehabs
The name has changed but the standard for excellence remains the same. After a three-year hiatus, the City of Covington’s…
Covington delays decision on short term rentals, hires auditing firm and City Hall architectural firm
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Exactly 17 people showed up to speak at the city’s regularly scheduled legislative meeting Tuesday…
Covington’s Popular Annual Financial Report helps public understand city’s budget, spending
Year in, year out, the City of Covington’s Finance Department receives an award for its financial reporting, courtesy of the…
Covington, NKY counties do their part for the environment, recycle 3,500 lbs. of holiday lights
Three holidays — well, four if you count the Super Bowl — have come and gone since most people sang…
Covington to award 12 Quality of Place grants for creation of bold design elements throughout city
An alien sculpture on the side of a parking garage, a mural depicting Col. Harlan Sanders (but as a Japanese…
Covington Police Department welcomes Matthew Clements, Corey Zelensky as newest officers
The Covington Police Department’s newest recruits are a Marine studying psychology and Spanish at Northern Kentucky University, and a graduate…
New businesses, facade projects get helping hand from City of Covington
A new business that creates healthy alternatives to sugar-laden popsicles and one that finds software solutions for businesses were among…
Covington officials condemn proposed legislation that would ‘shut down’ city’s PRIDE celebrations
City of Covington officials are strongly condemning legislation being considered by the Kentucky General Assembly that apparently would shut down…
Covington signs deal with KYTC to minimize harm to Goebel Park; short-term rental gets first reading
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When it comes to the Brent Spence Bridge project, Covington’s theme seems to be this:…
Covington seeking ‘right developers doing the right projects’ for new Central Riverfront site
The mostly behind-the-scenes work to prepare the 23-acre former IRS site in downtown Covington for private development is continuing on…
City of Covington begins work resetting and leveling pavers at two Mainstrasse Village intersections
A contractor for the City of Covington started tearing up the brick pavers at two MainStrasse Village intersections today –…
City of Covington seeking public input on use of federal housing and infrastructure grants
Covington is asking the public to weigh in on how the City should invest several million dollars in federal grants…
Annual review: Covington took major steps forward in ’22 with projects that will ‘elevate life’ into future
A construction trades school and its preservation trades complement. A 23-acre development in the urban core. A new City Hall…
City of Covington to begin issuing fines to property owners illegally operating short-term rentals
Covington property owners who illegally operate short-term rentals – also known as vacation rentals or Airbnbs – are about to…
City of Covington moves closer to ending ‘migratory existence,’ picks design team for new city hall
The City of Covington moved one step closer to ending City Hall’s 50-year “migratory existence” and building a permanent facility…
Covington Board of Commissioners vote to partner with Tri-State Trails, Newport on Bike Lanes
Wanting to take a strategic and feasible approach to making Covington more bike friendly, the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday…