Crown Act ordinance gets Covington Commission’s first reading; city seeks Homeland Security grant
By Ryan Clark Special to NKyTribune In two weeks, Covington Commissioner Michelle Williams said she will be coming to the…
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City of Covington approves new building purchase for Public Works and Barb Cook Park redevelopment
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Last week was National Public Works Week, and Tuesday, the City of Covington came through…
Covington first to approve $7.4M, federally funded riverbank stabilization/restoration project
The City of Covington approved its participation in the Riverfront Ecosystem Restoration Project that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
Covington Commission meets in nearly-empty City Hall; City passes ‘Conversion Therapy’ ordinance
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic created a different scene at the Covington Board of…
Much of Covington City Hall operating from home, public safety employees still on the job
NKyTribune staff Covington City Hall at 20 West Pike St. resembled a “ghost town” Monday as the City ordered all…
Covington City Commission meetings closed to public, but citizens can watch live, submit comments
To help limit the spread of the acute respiratory virus COVID-19, the public will not be able to physically attend…
Covington works to help staff, residents through COVID-19 pandemic; $23.4M in investment moves forward
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune staff In 2016, the Internal Revenue Service announced it was leaving the city, taking with it…
Covington City Commission to support reorganization of Kentucky Retirement Systems
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Commissioners have placed a resolution to support the reorganization of the state’s retirement systems on…
Covington Commission to hear first reading of shelter ordinance: YMCA property is closer to sale
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune staff It’s about balance, City Manager David Johnston says. It’s about showing compassion for your residents…
Covington swears in new police officer, U.S. Air Force veteran has eight years of experience
Covington’s newest police officer is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force who has eight years of experience as a…
New assistant city manager from Oak Ridge, Tennessee hired with former Covington mayor’s help
More than 140 people applied to be Covington’s new assistant city manager. When the process was over, the candidate who…
ROAD iD move will bring $5.5M investment, 50 jobs; makes way for Icon Marketing Communications
Covington is set to gain a vibrant company, about 50 new jobs, almost $5.5 million in investment, and another dose…
Covington Commission set to approve incentives for $5M+ in investment; will hire assistant city manager
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter With apologies to Charles Dickens, Economic Development Director Tom West just couldn’t resist. It was…
More Covington police and fire personnel take retirement, resign; financial ordinance proposed
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s starting to sound a bit like a broken record, as once again, Covington City…
Covington Commission sets priorities for Fiscal Year; storm water management, data security on list
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Noting that “clear, well-written” policies and procedures reflect their values and visions, provide guidance to…
Covington BID has reached half-way point on petition to establish downtown improvement district
The effort led by the Covington Business Council and downtown Covington business owners to create a Business Improvement District (BID)…
Covington freezes property tax rates again but officials say state pension mandates bode ill for future
Covington’s property tax rates for calendar year 2019 will remain the same for the third year in a row. The…
Cov Commission meeting: City Hall Task Force recommendations, packaged liquor sales approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Eight months ago, the city formed a task force to investigate not when or where,…
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…
Christensen resigns from Covington Human Rights Commission; Pointe Benton gets flood help
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A man who was recently arrested on charges related to possession and distribution of child…
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…
Lewisburg RIPPLE Effect project moves forward, public works director, others announce retirement
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The first big wave of Lewisburg’s RIPPLE effect came in Tuesday night. In February, the…