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…
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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…
Covington’s Spanish-translated documents and forms featured at workshop for Latino community
The successful debut of the City’s Spanish-translated business guide, “Guia Empresarial,” and additional Spanish-translated City documents and forms, happened last…
City of Covington to invest $600K, including $500K federal grant, to install new EV charging stations
Covington is about to make it more feasible for drivers to own electric vehicles with the pending installation of charging…
Covington, NKCAC partnership provides $239,000 in relief to residents with income lost during pandemic
More than 600 Covington families got help paying overdue utility bills during the pandemic, thanks to a City program funded…
City of Covington to begin processing short-term rental licenses with overhauled regulations
The moratorium is over. The City of Covington is set to begin processing applications for new short-term rental licenses with…
Peaselburg neighborhood association’s annual Independence Day parade one of region’s oldest
On Tuesday, the Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association’s Independence Day Parade continues its 50-year tradition as Covington’s only July 4th…
Covington awards funding to seven groups through Neighborhood Grant Program for range of projects
Seven neighborhood groups received funding from the City of Covington for improvements ranging from adopt-a-pot landscaping enhancements to welcoming banners…
OKI awards $2.5m in grants for electric vehicle charging stations across region
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has announced awards of nearly $2.5 million for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations…
Covington’s annual E-Waste Recycling Event set for June 24 at Holmes High School parking lot
A free drop-off recycling event will be held in Covington on Saturday, June 24, to help residents get rid of…
Covington Fire Department cadet training program aims to create pipeline for new firefighters
Fire officials are seeking four recent high school graduates to become the inaugural members of the Covington Fire Department Cadet…
City of Covington seeking second round of public feedback on proposed short-term rental changes
The City of Covington is collecting feedback on proposed new regulations for short-term rentals and changes to how rental licenses…
Covington Urban Forestry, UK to host “Get to Know Your Urban Trees in Peaselburg” event Saturday
It’s hard to quantify our appreciation for trees, but here in The Cov, we value their dense shade on city…
Sidewalk expansion near Roebling Point gateway in Covington to add ‘vibrancy,’ outdoor dining
A mini-streetscape project designed to energize a gateway to Covington off the Suspension Bridge will have a side benefit –…