Covington ‘pins’ nine firefighters, all with experience; newest police officer served in Afghanistan
Covington has nine new (experienced) firefighters. Having completed eight weeks of in-house training, the nine were officially “pinned” with their…
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Four decades of public safety dedication retires in Covington; big shoes to fill in Fire, Police Depts
In an evening filled with effusive praise and sincere gratitude, the City of Covington said “good-bye” Tuesday to two of…
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…
Registration open for PTS seminar Friday to honor late Cov. Fire Chief; ‘This has become an epidemic’
The family of late Assistant Covington Fire Chief Chip Terry didn’t know what to expect a year ago when they…
Covington community leader Emma Hollis dies at 100, active in the region throughout her life
Emma Martha Hollis, 100, of Covington, passed away August 26, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Hollis was the…
Covington mourns retired firefighter; dedicated to public duty, Lt. Dale Brown served for 25 years
Covington firefighter Dale Brown had one motto, and he quoted it often: “Every day may not be good, but there…
Precautionary shelter in place lifted after pool chemical accident at Goebel Pool in Covington
*UPDATE: The shelter-in-place advisory has been lifted, and emergency vehicles have left the scene, Covington Fire officials say. Residents living…
Covington City Commission honors ambulance crew for fast response; ‘you represent our city very well’
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It started off as a bad day. And it just kept getting worse. It was…
American Heart Association honors Covington ambulance crew’s fast, precise work with award
EDITOR’S NOTE: A three-man ambulance crew with the Covington Fire Department received an award Wednesday from the American Heart Association….
Covington firefighters are stair masters; defend title in 45-floor Fight For Air Climb at Carew Tower
In the end, the training paid off: Covington firefighters not only defended their title in the American Lung Association’s Fight…
Climbing the Carew Tower: Covington firefighter team preps for 45-floor Fight for Air Climb competition
Covington firefighter Stu Johnson slid off his Air-Pak and bent over, sweat literally dripping off his forehead and hitting the…
Covington’s West tells CBC lunch crowd temporary free parking at RiverHaus could start Monday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Covington Economic Development Director Tom West provided an update on city projects at Thursday’s…
Ammonia leak at White Castle facility shuts down KY 17 in Covington Saturday, residents shelter in place
An ammonia link at the White Castle meat processing facility Saturday evening shut down Ky. 17 and forced residents of…
UH-60 Blackhawk lands in Covington, sending debris flying, as fire department gets disaster training
When a UH-60 Blackhawk comes thundering in, the rotor wash sends anything not tied down either in the air or…
Covington to renew City Hall lease, look for options; ‘In another five years we will be out of this building’
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter With the City Hall building’s lease up for renewal this October, City Manager David Johnston…
Update: Police release name of man killed in Covington’s Mainstrasse early Sunday morning
NKyTribune staff Closing time proved deadly in Covington’s Mainstrasse early Sunday morning. Covington Police say an altercation that is believed…
Covington’s Manager of Analytics & Intelligence goes inside the numbers to drive push for better service
In a second-floor office far from the public eye, the City of Covington’s numbers guru, Dr. Todd Sink, is doing…
Pierce fulfills dream, takes oath as Covington fire chief, more residential parking to be discussed
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When he was just 6 years old, Mark Pierce chased after the neighborhood firetrucks in…
Covington promotes Pierce to fire chief, approves police at Holmes, talks more residential parking
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After a five-month tryout, Mark Pierce proved he could do the job. So, in a…
Covington Police officer seriously injured in attempt to apprehend suspect on Madison Avenue overnight
NKyTribune staff A Covington Police officer was seriously injured while attempting to apprehend a man with an outstanding warrant in…
Parking authority, Sunday liquor sales move forward in Covington, parks sidewalk project stalls again
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Two long-talked about projects are moving forward after the Covington City Commission met Tuesday night,…
Community health fair on Monday — free event with cookout, children’s programs at MACC
Madison Avenue Christian Church (MACC) will join Northern Kentucky University’s Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved (NACU), St. Elizabeth Healthcare,…