Every person counts: Covington aims for an accurate count in 2020 Census, wants all residents counted
The population of Covington was undercounted by as much as 30 percent in the 2010 Census, federal officials estimate, costing…
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Covington set to move forward with economic development plan; commission to approve next week
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s time to move forward. That’s the message Covington City Commissioners made at their regularly-scheduled…
One week left for IRS site survey, support for 1 of 3 conceptual development plans growing
One of the three concepts proposed for the soon-to-be-vacant 23-acre IRS site has definitely caught the eye of the public…
Covington City Commission to hear five-year economic development proposal next week
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune Reporter It was all about economic development Tuesday night in Covington. While commissioners had much to…
As IRS prepares to vacate Covington site, public is invited to evaluate three conceptual plans Thursday
An event Thursday evening will give the public a first look at three conceptual drawings of what could be built…
City of Covington officials say challenging financial environment provides context for budget
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a two part series submitted by the City of Covington to explain its…
City of Covington officials say ‘cautious and conservative’ budget designed to move city forward
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of two stories submitted by the City of Covington to help explain its 2019-20…
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…
Covington continues cleanup effort; weekend storms dumped almost five inches of rain in 24 hours
A little more than a day after torrential rains sent torrents of water washing down streets in several Covington neighborhoods,…
Covington City Commission hears first reading on Fiscal Year 2020 budget, which includes challenges
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter City Manager David Johnston has said that in his 20-plus years of serving in local…
Covington city officials say new entertainment zone would help festivals, vote expected tonight
The City of Covington is poised to adopt a regulation that – during certain festivals and special events – would…
CVG outlines goals for Covington City Commission; objective is ‘authentic, Midwestern, nice experience’
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Back in the 1940s, when the airport first opened, it was common to look to…
Portion of Seventh Street in Covington to be renamed ‘Battelle Lane’ in honor of Ladies Home founder
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The City of Covington on Friday will unveil a new name for the eastern-most tip of Seventh Street…
Covington Mayor to Interplastic: ‘Be Good Neighbors’ city does not want another shelter-in-place situation
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s about being good neighbors. That’s what Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer said at the…
City of Covington strategic in selling property; new guidelines seek best uses for vacant buildings, land
At last count, the City of Covington owns over 150 parcels of property. They’re of different sizes. They’re spread throughout…
Covington Business Council proposes Improvement District; RFPs to be issued for new fire station
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A year ago, residents in the northern part of Covington took a survey. The results…
City of Covington crafts debt management policy; hires consultant to help collect back taxes
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter In April 2017, the City of Covington received its credit rating from the Moody’s financial…
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…
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…
IRS site open house draws 200 to kick off discussion about plans to develop prime piece of real estate
They came dressed in high heels, hiking boots, and clerical collars, and they had plenty of ideas. “They” were the…
Covington bids farewell to Warnock; assistant city manager to become Bellevue City Administrator
City Hall said “goodbye” to Assistant City Manager Frank Warnock today with a low-key but heartfelt reception that included cookies…
Open house kicks off Covington IRS site study; City seeks public input in development of prime parcel
For established cities, opportunities like this come along maybe once in their existence: 23 undeveloped acres, one block from a…