Covington considering changes that city leaders say would strengthen Fiscal Stability Ordinance
Three times since Covington created what it called the Fiscal Stability Ordinance in 2015, two different City Commissions have voted…
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Covington’s Lewisburg neighborhood wins RIPPLE funds; plan includes $2.8 million private investment
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A physical gateway arch. Streetscape installations. The acquisition and reconstruction of four properties. Then there’s…
Educator, human rights advocate join Housing Authority of Covington board
A long-time educator and a human rights advocate are the newest members of the Housing Authority of Covington’s board of…
Covington commissioner wants resolution in support of pro-casino HB190 to help solve pension crisis
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It was an otherwise quiet, predictable gathering for Commissioners at their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday…
Covington’s new grant writer on the trail of money; ‘there are some funds we haven’t gotten to yet’
At its core, Meganne Robinson’s mission at the City of Covington is simple: Help the City search under proverbial rocks…
Covington to replace most of city’s concrete public trash receptacles with metal cans this spring
Covington has agreed to accept a Wisconsin company’s bid to replace public trash receptacles on street corners. That may not…
Covington approves new loan program to help small businesses; Arnold Simpson honored for service
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Small businesses can now take advantage of a new $4 million city loan program to…
Inauguration Friday offers a chance to meet new Covington City Commission; public is invited
The public is invited to Friday’s ceremonial swearing-in of the 2019-2020 Covington City Commission. Returning Commissioners Tim Downing and Michelle…
Goal of Covington’s business strategy is action; commission selects Georgia firm to develop plan
The competition was stiff, but Covington has picked a Georgia firm to spend the first seven months of 2019 creating…
Santa’s toy shop at Covington City Hall benefits James E. Biggs Early Childhood Center
The room where the Covington City Commission holds its weekly meetings became a satellite of Santa’s North Pole toy workshop…
Covington considering economic development consultant; will vote Dec. 11 on $100,000 project
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It was a busy day, they said. The committee, which included representatives from the Covington…
Road along Prisoners Lake in Devou Park to be realigned to improve safety, drainage
The road that curves around and almost into Prisoners Lake in Covington’s Devou Park is about to be straightened. The…
City of Covington to spend $122K on upgrades to Randolph, Goebel pools for next season
Covington will spend almost $122,000 in the off-season to make improvements at its two full-size public swimming pools. The Randolph…
City of Covington approves plan to rewrite ‘unworkable,’ one-size-fits-all, zoning code
Navigating the City of Covington’s Zoning Ordinance is not for the faint of heart. Employing a fundamental one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t…
Covington Commission meeting: Mayor demands MainStrasse Association ‘wrap up business affairs’
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Take action. And do it soon. That was the gist of the Mayor’s strong words…
Candidates: Michelle Snodgrass for Commonwealth Attorney, Flesch for Covington Commission
Michelle Snodgrass for Campbell County Commonwealth’s Attorney Why am I running? Because this is my home. I was raised in…
Hilltop Campus project advances in Covington; neighborhoods reminded about RIPPLE Effect
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Tuesday night at its regularly scheduled meeting, the Covington City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance…
City of Covington seeks input, proposals for RIPPLE Effect neighborhood revitalization program
NKyTribune staff The City of Covington is seeking input to help identify the first area where the city will focus…
Covington’s 1Q financial report says city ‘right on track;’ Devou Park gets new website, signage
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter There was a void, said Pete Nerone, director of the Devou Park Advisory Council. “One…
Candidate forums set: Newport, Covington, Park Hills city commissions and two state legislative districts
As the November 6 election approaches, more candidate forums are being scheduled. The NKyTribune is offering a final forum on…
Covington City Commission approves plan to improve downtown’s look, feel and function
The Covington City Commission Tuesday authorized staff to “prepare applicable legislation to effectuate the adoption of the proposed downtown streetscape…
KYTC updates Covington commissioners on county projects; Hands Pike construction set for September
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington City Commissioners were pleased — and a little puzzled — as they heard project…