YMCA property changes hands after just 91 days; upgrades starts next week on hotel, bourbon project
With a flurry of signing and an aura of celebration, the City of Covington officially sold the historic YMCA building…
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HUFF Realty, non-profit Urban Community Developers to transform Mainstrasse properties
HUFF Realty has partnered with non-profit Urban Community Developers, Inc. (UCDI) to build new market-rate, for-sale homes on vacant lots…
City of Covington 2019 year in review: Part two looks at events, infrastructure, neighborhood investment
The City of Covington has provided a ‘year in review’ assessment of 2019. The second installment of this two-part series…
Covington shelter ordinance gets first reading; mayor-penned pension resolution goes to governor
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s about moving forward, Mayor Joseph U. Meyer says. Yes, there are amendments that have…
City of Covington 2019 year in review: Part 1 focuses on economic development, finance and budget
The City of Covington has provided a ‘year in review’ assessment of 2019. Part one focuses on economic development, which…
Devou Drive to close Monday for drainage project; SD1 estimates work could take a month
Devou Drive – one of the roads leading into Devou Park from downtown – will be closed off for about…
City of Covington loosens rules for food trucks, pilot program allows more locations, longer hours
Covington has loosened its regulations governing mobile food vendors – aka “food trucks” – to let them operate for longer…
City removes interim tag from IT manager Elgusain, will continue system-wide upgrade, improve services
Essam Elgusain’s work as interim IT manager at the City of Covington since Nov. 1 has earned him the job…
City of Covington encourages residents, advocates to pay attention to proposed bus changes, weigh in
City of Covington officials continue to encourage residents, businesses, and advocates for vulnerable populations to pay attention to proposed changes…
Weekday rates at RiverHaus garage in Covington $2 from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday
The owner of the RiverHaus parking garage in MainStrasse Village is reducing rates during weekday business hours to better accommodate…
Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky moving to new home; will offer 24-hour access to care
Kenton County, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY) announced Wednesday ESNKY’s new location in Covington,…
Covington swears in 5 police recruits, ‘largest class in a while’ to fill gaps created by retirements
The City of Covington swore in five police recruits this morning, its largest class in recent memory, police officials said….
Covington swears in new police officer, U.S. Air Force veteran has eight years of experience
Covington’s newest police officer is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force who has eight years of experience as a…
Covington provides rent, facade assistance for four more businesses through City program
Four more small businesses were awarded financial help from the City of Covington on Tuesday night as leaders continue to…
Proposals sought for 3 vacant lots, City of Covington seeks developers to build new single-family housing
The City of Covington is looking for developers interested in building single-family in-fill housing on three small parcels of land…
City of Covington offers two options, three locations, for residents to recycle Christmas trees
If you decorated your house with a natural Christmas tree and you’re already thinking about stripping it of ornaments and…
Former meetNKY finance director sentenced to 15 years for her role in embezzlement of $4 million
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Bridget Johnson, who pleaded guilty to three felony charges in connection with the embezzlement…
City of Covington to recognize MARCC ID cards in support of effort to be a welcoming community
Wanting to further establish itself as a “welcoming” community, the City of Covington has announced its support for a program…
Local Covington business districts compete for City money, services with 2nd RIPPLE effect
The City of Covington is kicking off the second year of The RIPPLE Effect, a public-private partnership in which neighborhood…
Four decades of public safety dedication retires in Covington; big shoes to fill in Fire, Police Depts
In an evening filled with effusive praise and sincere gratitude, the City of Covington said “good-bye” Tuesday to two of…
Covington’s LGBTQ ‘score’ soars; national advocacy group cites ‘welcoming’ talk with policy
The nation’s largest LGBTQ advocacy group has given the City of Covington high marks for how its laws, policies, and…
Covington hires assistant city manager, $5.5M ROAD iD, ICON Marketing investment deal approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Bruce Applegate said he immediately felt the sense of community, and it was one of…