New City of Covington e-blast is designed to be a ‘want ad’ for commercial properties
In one group are businesses looking to move to Covington or expand here. In the other group are owners of…
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UpTech to bring fresh ideas to Covington City Hall; leaders to tap ideas of startups in mentoring program
Covington City Hall has entered a formal partnership with UpTech Inc., a nationally ranked business mentoring program that brings innovative…
Former St. E caregivers plead not guilty to abuse; Covington’s ex finance director Due back in court
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The four former St. Elizabeth Healthcare workers charged with one count of knowingly abusing…
Old Seminary Square basketball court’s new namesake is Covington hoops legend George Stone
Covington has renamed a rebuilt basketball court in the Old Seminary Square neighborhood after George Stone, a former resident of…
Covington Finance walk-in window expands hours to accommodate those paying property taxes
Covington City Hall is temporarily expanding its hours to make it more convenient for residents to pay their property taxes….
It’s Halloween time at Art in the Park; events scheduled at two locations in Covington
Pumpkins, bats and scary cats, Oh my. Covington Parks and Recreation and Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center have teamed…
City of Covington works to replace missing trees on sidewalk areas of Latonia – but no Bradford pears
The City of Covington plans to replace “missing” trees in sidewalk areas along a couple of Latonia streets in October,…
Covington Economic Development Department free workshops link businesses to expertise
Homeowners who need to do anything from fixing a faucet to canning green beans turn to YouTube videos for help….
City of Covington incentives give boost to small businesses with rent subsidy, facade improvements
The City of Covington is giving seven small businesses help with first-year rent and façade improvements. The incentives – representing…
Covington gives $38,000 in incentives to small businesses; lease on City Hall renewed for four years
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter They are the backbone of the city, says Mayor Joseph U. Meyer – and because…
Goatnapping in Covington? Victim’s description: thin, wooden, kinda 2D, city officials distraught
This is an unsettling story of a kid – a missing kid who might well be a kidnapped kid. …
Riverfest rules for downtown Covington, Devou Park Sunday, includes parking restrictions, road closures
Familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow will be put in place in the northern part of…
Covington focused on financial management; audit committee to meet quarterly, provide transparency
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When Muhammed Owusu learned of Covington’s financial issues, he may have had second thoughts about…
Covington offers iWorQ phone app and online tool to allow residents to report infrastructure problems
Covington is encouraging its residents to use an online tool and phone app to report infrastructure problems like potholes and…
Covington needs contractors for home repairs; seeks bids for several small projects totaling $300,000
Covington is looking for contractors to bid on $300,000 worth of small projects to help homeowners do emergency repairs. The…
Covington may rethink incentives for developers to offset loss of IRS payroll taxes, added pension costs
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington officials said Tuesday it may be time to reconsider how the city attracts new…
Covington Outdoors Weekend offers something for everyone today through Sunday
Are you a hard-core exercise enthusiast who aspires to be on American Ninja Warrior, or does your notion of outdoor…
Freking’s passion for his work reaps benefits for duffers at Devou Golf and Event Center
By Benjamin Shipp NKyTribune reporter It is sometimes hard to judge the impact of service to the community, but for…
Covington sues to recover costs of addiction treatment; says companies put profits ahead of safety
The City of Covington filed suit in federal court today, joining local and state governments across the nation in trying…
Covington’s street-sweeping schedule began today, continues for two months, click on links for details
The City of Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its seasonal street-sweeping schedule today, having divided the City into 12…
Covington expands incentives for small businesses; favors businesses that benefit City, neighborhoods
Covington is expanding the boundaries of two incentive programs that help small businesses and has changed criteria to favor businesses…
Covington Commission hears first reading of $97M budget; Gateway Stage I plan may be in limbo
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington Commissioners heard the first reading of the city’s upcoming budget at their regularly scheduled…