Covington finance director Steve Webb named Finance Officer of the Year, new president of GFOA
Less than 15 months after becoming the City of Covington’s finance director, Steve Webb is earning statewide recognition. Webb was:…
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Covington Urban Forestry Board seeking volunteers for Fall Tree Planting Saturday in Eastside
About 60 trees will take root in Covington’s Eastside neighborhood this Saturday, but they won’t get in the ground by…
Covington (like most NKY cities), announces hours for Trick or Treat — and some safety precautions
Whether you pass out candy or accompany your kids on the annual trek in search of some, here’s the official…
New Latonia branch of Kenton County Public Library receives approval; facility expected to open in 2024
Plans for a new branch of the Kenton County Public Library have been approved by the Kenton County Board of…
Covington’s Vacant Property Incentive to help create office, retail space in historic building at 401 Scott St.
Since its construction in 1865, the year Abraham Lincoln began his second term, the cornerstone building at 401 Scott Blvd….
City of Covington to begin leaf pickup October 25; complete information and schedule available online
“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree,” wrote English poet Emily Bronte some 200 years ago…
Covington Forestry program to offer free tree giveaway in effort to expand city’s shade canopy
If you live in one of 12 neighborhoods listed below and want a free tree to plant in your yard…
City of Covington reminding residents of Monday deadline to pay 2023 annual property taxes
With the Oct. 15 deadline for payment falling on a Sunday this year, Covington property owners will have until the…
Covington to begin citywide repaving project next week; includes 29 streets in 13 neighborhoods
All or part of 29 streets in Covington are about to get a smoother surface. Almost 62,000 square yards of…
Attention Earthlings: Clive, the alien and public art creation, has come to Covington (he’ll be watching)
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Attention Mere Earthlings: meetNKY, AlloyFX, and the City of Covington joined forces to roll out the red carpet for a…
Covington commission discusses renewing current city hall lease, economic development issues, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Once again, it looks as if Covington City Hall’s time in its current home will…
Covington’s Small Business Program awards grants to three businesses; rooftop restaurant gets loan
A seamstress, an AI startup, and a longstanding local supply company located in three different areas of Covington have been…
Covington Urban Forestry, UK Extension to lead Urban Tree Walk: Latonia/Milldale Saturday
Expect to see some unique trees on Saturday when Covington’s Urban Forestry Program partners with the Kenton County Extension Office…
Covington Fire Dept. to dedicate ‘Fire Boat 1’ to one of their own, ‘a fireman’s fireman,’ Lt. Dale A. Brown
Lt. Dale A. Brown was instrumental in the design and implementation of the Covington Fire Department’s Fire Boat 1, the…
Covington Commission considering remote police, fire testing; proposals heard for four economic projects
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter In July, city commissioners listened to a plan to allow police officers to complete their…
Kenton County awarded more than $465k in grants benefiting youth, cybersecurity, waste disposal
Kenton County has collectively been awarded over $456,000 in grant awards benefiting youth, strengthening the City of Covington’s cybersecurity and…
‘Love The Cov’ sculpture, a gift from Southbank Partners, to overlook river at Covington Plaza
Nashville has its winged “What Lifts You” mural. Chicago has “Cloud Gate,” aka “The Bean.” Cincinnati has its “Sing the…
‘Cambridge Square Community Day’ celebrated $16M renovations of affordable apartment homes
Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Ron Washington joined Cambridge Square residents for “Cambridge Square Community Day,” a day that celebrated a $16…
Covington offering new round of Quality of Place Grants for projects that enhance sense of place
You know those beautiful new benches in Covington that resemble open books? They instill a sense of place. The towering…
COV Academy of Heritage Trades to offer historic preservation information sessions Aug. 15 and 19
Want a career in restoring historic buildings? Then you’ll need to learn about the materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques…
Covington’s annual ‘Pups at the Pool’ event set for Sunday, last day of city’s 2023 pool season
Pooches deserve an afternoon to cool in the pool too, so bring your pup to Goebel Pool on Sunday, Aug….
Kenton County tire drop-off event aims to remove breeding ground for mosquitos — and disease
A tire drop-off event held in Kenton County on Aug. 17-18 will help rid the landscape of large pieces of…