Covington Commission passes new zoning ordinance, votes to keep property tax rate the same
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It was another first for Covington Commissioners on Tuesday night. Earlier this year, the city…
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Covington commission: ‘Game-changer’ Highland Ave. project advances; IRS site purchase approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After one last round of questions, including — you guessed it — whether or not…
Covington Commission approves agreement for Monarch Building to become home to DBL Law
The recent resurgence in Covington’s urban core continues with another large-scale project, this an $11.3 million expansion of a historic…
Covington ‘Uniform Standards’ shelter ordinance passes; Smith calls for conversion therapy ordinance
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter For Mayor Joseph U. Meyer, 10 months is long enough. That’s how long the city…
City of Covington reports 2Q finances on track, new telecommunications ordinance will get first reading
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter City of Covington Finance Director Muhammed Owusu likes to make things easy to understand. “When…
Covington petitions state for relief on pensions, says shift of burden to cities inflicting ‘severe damage’
Calling the state’s management of public pensions “the biggest threat to the economic revitalization of our cities,” City of Covington…
Covington shelter ordinance gets first reading; mayor-penned pension resolution goes to governor
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s about moving forward, Mayor Joseph U. Meyer says. Yes, there are amendments that have…
Covington Commission meeting: Mayor asks residents to share opinions on TANK changes
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Make your voices heard. That was the message Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer delivered Tuesday…
Consultants make last pitch for Covington IRS site; food trucks legalized on city property
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Connectivity. Job creation. Mixed-use opportunities. Those are the characteristics that are most important to the…
The Primary: Flesch, Covington Commission; Walton, Boone Commissioner; Hall, Congress, 4th District
JOHN FLESCH Covington City Commission In Covington, “what is old, seems new, and what is new, seems comfortably familiar.” Covington…
Holmes High requests police officer, mayors make a pension plea, Renaissance District to get public WiFi
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Holmes High School wants a city police officer to patrol the school during the day,…
Commons project takes another step forward, ‘Entertainment Destination Center’ proposed
By Ryan Clark Special to NKyTribune Week by week, one of the city’s most long-awaited projects is getting closer to…
Covington Commission urged to move forward with needle exchange; vote on social media policy tabled
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A day after celebrating the approval of a needle exchange program in Newport, area residents…
Covington city commission discusses Parking Authority Finance model, approves code positions
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Last year, the city’s parking operations pumped $720,000 into Covington’s general fund. A Parking Authority…
Covington Commission holds off on Licking River Greenway next phase to find ways to stay on budget
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune Reporter Commissioners will wait a bit longer before moving forward on a project to build a…
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer introduces ‘new rules’ for commission meetings, reaffirms vested powers
On Tuesday, the newly elected Board of Commissioners restored the balance of power to Covington’s City Hall during their first…
Public forum to hear from Covington Commission candidates to be held Oct. 24 at Life Learning Center
Four Covington community organizations are partnering to present a moderated forum so citizens can hear from all seven candidates for…
Covington Business Council releases legislative agenda, announces election forums for city races
The Covington Business Council has released its 2016 legislative agenda in advance of two upcoming election forums it will hold…