Covington’s investment policy for taxpayer funds is now more detailed; finance director explains why
Special to NKyTribune Covington’s investment policy for taxpayer funds used to be a bare-bones outline largely reliant on state statute….
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Covington supports development plan for former Gateway Hilltop Campus site — with conditions
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After listening to a public hearing last week and further discussing the pros and cons…
In Covington, Rumpke to start hour earlier on brutally hot days in effort to keep crews safe and healthy
On brutally hot days, the garbage trucks may be driving down Covington streets an hour earlier than usual. In an…
No need to leave town to enjoy a wide variety of entertainment options: Covington has plenty to offer
Sunday is Father’s Day, but there’s no need to take a long, expensive trip out of town to celebrate. Covington…
Covington’s Manager of Analytics & Intelligence goes inside the numbers to drive push for better service
In a second-floor office far from the public eye, the City of Covington’s numbers guru, Dr. Todd Sink, is doing…
Public hearing in Covington Monday to discuss proposed residential development on Gateway site
A public hearing on Monday will give city leaders and residents the opportunity to weigh in on a proposal to…
Covington officials embrace inclusivity and diversity, will participate in Sunday’s NKY Pride Parade
Declaring that inclusivity and diversity are hallmarks of Northern Kentucky’s largest city, City of Covington officials are gearing up to…
Gas line break forces two-hour evacuation in Latonia; Code Red procedure utilized, no injuries reported
Residents of a two-square-block area of Latonia were forced out of their homes for about two hours on Friday afternoon…
Wi-Fi to bring ‘new dimension’ to downtown Covington; free high-speed service launches June 8
A free high-speed Wi-Fi network being launched June 8 means that visitors to Covington’s Central Business District will be able…
Do you cycle? Try DevouCycle, a new bike rental service kicking off at Devou Park on May 31
This summer, there is a new way to explore Devou Park thanks to the Devou Good Project and the City…
Covington names Business Excellence winners, KW Mechanical gets ‘Spirit of Progress’ award
A record crowd gathered this week to hear the City of Covington name the winners of its 2018 Business Excellence…
Not just home runs on large projects, with City’s help, small-scale development driving Covington surge
In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calling attention to its aggressive efforts to work with…
Crews killing invasive plants along Licking River Greenway and Trail in Covington
Hikers along the Licking River Greenway & Trail in Covington should be alert for chain saws and chemicals as work…
Roebling Suspension Bridge reopens; downstream walkway closed until the weekend
The wait is over: The newly repaired Roebling Suspension Bridge between Covington and Cincinnati reopened Friday night, four days ahead…
In Covington, Wayman Road project is finished, Latonia Avenue delayed to next month due to rain
Road crews were finishing up the emergency repair of Wayman Branch Road in South Covington on Wednesday with the road…
Long-awaited Latonia Avenue reconstruction to begin week of April 30, scheduled for completion in the fall
The teeth-rattling drive on Latonia Avenue is about to get better. Covington’s Public Works Department announced that weather permitting, the…
Covington seeks help planting trees in Austinburg Saturday, in honor of Arbor Day 2018
Like to dig in the dirt? Think blacktop and concrete are prettier with a touch of green? Then Covington needs…
Covington commission approves hire of finance director with 29 years experience in government
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The City of Covington took another step forward in its possible restructuring when commissioners approved…
Covington City Manager shares restructuring idea; Hassert hired as communication manager
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When Covington City Manager David Johnston was hired last year, he was surprised to find…
Mayor Joseph Meyer: Cities will soon be tested at levels hard to overcome; action needed on pensions
Cities face many financial hurdles every day. We work to provide our citizens essential services, from police officers and firefighters…
Covington seeks Business Recognition Program nominations, entries accepted through March 14
The City of Covington currently seeks nominations for its fourth annual Business Recognition Program through an online form, direct mail…
Father Jack Goeke, founder of HONK, marks 25 years of addressing affordable housing challenges
By Daryl Knauer Special to NKyTribune Twenty-five years ago, Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK), founded by Father John “Jack”…