Point/ARC Block Party celebrates 50th anniversary Aug. 5 with food, games, music and more
By Andy Furman The Point/Arc Fun and Games. Food and Drink. And no traffic. It’s the 50th Anniversary Point/Arc Block…
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City of Covington expands home repair program in effort to help residents complete urgent repairs
A broken water line on Crystal Lake Drive in South Covington. A roof with a major leak on Russell Street…
City of Covington updates noise ordinance to add clarity, increase effectiveness of enforcement
The City of Covington has tweaked its noise ordinance to make it easier to understand and enforce. The changes include…
Covington kids 6-14 invited to hone their hoops skills during Parks and Recreation basketball club
If you’re going to grow up to sink ’em like the NBA’s Jordan Poole or the WNBA’s Elena Delle Donne,…
Cov Commission discusses investigation of Brent Spence Bridge shutdown; passes noise ordinance
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Once again, city officials are asking questions about possibly hazardous materials causing disruptions on the…
CodeRed shelter-in-place order lifted after tractor trailer flips south of Brent Spence Bridge
Emergency authorities this morning lifted the CodeRed shelter-in-place alert that was issued late last night after a tractor trailer carrying…
Grant will expand signage, public use of Covington’s historic Linden Grove Cemetary and Arboretum
Buried beneath the largest patch of green in Covington’s urban core is a good deal of the city’s – and…
Covington to begin annual summer street cleaning program July 18; residents asked to move cars
Covington Public Works crews will begin the annual summer cleaning of residential streets on Monday, July 18. As always, how…
City of Covington increases homebuyer down payment assistance program cap to $10,000
For the second time in three years, the City of Covington is increasing the maximum amount of financial help it’ll…
NKy kids in need of school supplies have until July 31 to apply for NKY Harvest Backpack program
If your children need supplies for the coming school year, Northern Kentucky Harvest can help you out. The non-profit has…
Covington set to unveil new Innovation Alley mural July 7; new art showcases work of NKU Collaborative
Covington’s newest mural doubles — some would say triples — as an outdoor portrait gallery, a history lesson, and an…
KZF Design to lead team designing infrastructure for 23-acre former IRS site in Covington
KZF Design Inc. will lead the team of architects, engineers, urban planners, and consultants whose drawings will lay the foundation…
Covington creates business incentives to merge past, present, promotes restoration of lighted signage
When restauranteur Bill Whitlow opened Rich’s Proper Food and Drink on Madison Avenue in 2018, an old neon sign anchored…
Covington takes ‘huge step,’ agrees on design contract for IRS site; Webb named finance director
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Calling it the “second really huge step” for the IRS site project, Covington Commissioners voted…
City of Covington’s parking ticket amnesty program ends June 30; pay tickets online or in-person
June 30 marks the end of the City of Covington’s Parking Amnesty program, so drivers with multiple unpaid parking tickets…
Covington commission considers another round of ARPA funding, moves to hire new Finance Director
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter In a jam-packed caucus meeting Tuesday night, Covington city Commissioners were asked to not only…
Making Covington’s new marketing messages clear for all to see — on banners surrounding the IRS site
The people at the City of Covington who help attract new jobs and investment to Covington, support entrepreneurs, help existing…
COV reaches deal on bridge project that includes street, storm water upgrades, fewer buildings lost
Intense negotiation over the last year or so between the City of Covington and Kentucky Transportation officials has yielded an…
Covington residents advised to place trash, recycling bins out early as Rumpke adjusts pickup schedule
Covington residents should set trash and recycling carts out the night before collection days as Rumpke Waste & Recycling adjusts…
Police officers help young readers hit the books during ‘Ready to Read with Covington P.D.’ event
Books, kids, and badges proved an exciting mix Thursday evening at the “Ready To Read With Covington P.D.” event at…
COV averts ‘lifeguard crisis’ with last minute hiring blitz; staggered start planned to accomodate training
Covington Parks and Recreation’s “lifeguard crisis” was averted thanks to an 11th-hour marketing and hiring blitz, but training time will…
Covington plans one-stop lifeguard hiring event Thursday at Goebal Pool in effort to keep pools open
The City of Covington’s ongoing push to find enough lifeguards to staff a full-schedule pool season continues with a one-stop…