Covington seeks input on waste, recycling collection, looks for feedback on current, new services
The City of Covington is asking residents whether it should create new programs or expand existing ones geared toward specific…
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Suspension Bridge closures start tonight, as span is prepped for BLINK; roadway blocked, sidewalks open
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic the next few evenings – starting tonight (Monday,…
Fences block access to Riverfront Commons construction site, murals, amid safety concerns
Visitors who want to get an up-close-and-personal look of The Roebling Murals at the Covington Waterfront will be unable to…
Would Covington support a dog park? Meetings seeks input for ongoing Parks & Rec master plan
Does Covington need a dog park? If so, where? How big? What should it look like? How should it be…
Colorful mural a tribute to hoops star, Covington’s Stone Court 1st to be painted in region-wide initiative
George Stone died 26 years ago, but those who saw the Covington native play basketball say this: He could score…
New Covington zoning administrator a good fit; familiar face to lead public works on interim basis
The City of Covington’s new zoning administrator once wrote a 15-page school paper examining a single Bible verse, worked for…
‘Flat Top’ shuts down after 52 years; 1100 miles away, architect who designed IRS center laments closure
More than 52 years after it opened, the federal government’s massive tax processing facility will cease operation this weekend, triggering…
Covington property tax payments due by Oct. 15; city keeps rate the same for 3rd year in row
Property tax bills have been sent to Covington residents and payment is due by midnight Oct. 15. Residents have five…
Licking Greenway years in making; ceremony completes Phases II, III of hiking, biking trails
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The City of Covington ceremonially cut a ribbon on Tuesday to close the books and signify the official…
Fee for parking at RiverHaus begins Sept. 19; special, ‘free’ deal lasted eight months longer than expected
A special, temporary agreement that allowed free parking on evenings and weekends at the RiverHaus construction site in MainStrasse Village…
Seventh Street in Covington blocked for John R. Green utility work, disruption should last a few days
Seventh Street between Bakewell and Main streets will be closed to through traffic for a few days beginning Thursday as…
Round two for Covington neighborhood improvement grants kicks off, meeting to explain tweaks Thursday
The City of Covington is kicking off the second round of its Neighborhood Grant Program with an information meeting Thursday…
Registration open for PTS seminar Friday to honor late Cov. Fire Chief; ‘This has become an epidemic’
The family of late Assistant Covington Fire Chief Chip Terry didn’t know what to expect a year ago when they…
Covington’s grass-roots economic growth continues as 10 small projects are in line for City’s help
A new gourmet burrito restaurant. Two salons. An expanded shop for women’s clothing, paper goods, and gifts. And eight new…
Covington agrees to more small biz incentives, IL zone restaurants, taverns to sell packaged liquor
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The City of Covington rolled out yet another set of incentives for small businesses Tuesday…
Covington looks at the future of Parks & Recreation – master plan seeks input about activities, facilities
The mission of Covington Parks & Recreation is easily identified: Fun. But defining “fun” – and identifying how the City…
Sixth and Scott streetscape project set to start, City says finished look will invite economic investment
Spatial properties … Streetscape appeal … Aesthetic judgments of urban space … The public realm … Visual aesthetic perception. You…
City of Covington puts vacant houses on market, seeks rehab proposals to create single-family homes
Covington is looking for rehabbers to turn three abandoned houses into single-family homes. The City issued three requests for proposals…
Riverfront Commons work begins next week, construction to take lot under Suspension Bridge
The long-awaited construction of the “crown jewel” section of Riverfront Commons begins next Tuesday. Crews from Prus Construction will begin…
Election boycott, ballot burning; as an international observer, Covington mayor saw history in Albania
News accounts in the weeks and days leading up to Election Day detailed the turmoil: Widespread protests … Molotov cocktails…
Covington Public Works director Davis retiring, led numerous high-profile projects over six years
For Covington Public Works Director Rick Davis, the beginning of construction for two high-profile projects – the “crown jewel” phase…
Engineers to draw plans to fix Western Avenue in Covington; transmission lines complicate project
It’s difficult to say exactly when the eastern edge of Western Avenue started dropping. It’s much easier to say when…