Covington Fire Chief Corey Deye has deep roots in fire service beginning with great-grandfather
When Corey Deye assesses what it means to be named Covington’s new Fire Chief, he points to a historic photograph…
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Covington Fire Chief Mark Pierce announces retirement following 30-year career
After a nearly 30-year career with the Covington Fire Department and almost six years as its chief, Mark Pierce is…
Covington fights for better testing, equipment; new protocol for first responders a ‘step in right direction’
The City of Covington continues to fight hard for quicker access to testing and better personal protective equipment for its…
Covington ambulance dedicated to COVID-19 response, new procedures reduce risk of exposure
Covington is activating an ambulance it had in reserve and is assigning it to respond to all runs involving patients…
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…
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…
Covington is awarded grant to buy space at new Ohio River dock, will be new home for ‘Fire Boat 1’
When a runaway barge demolished the Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club recently, Covington firefighters rushed to the scene – not in…
Mother nature puts a damper on Covington tree planting, Touch a Truck events, moved back a week
Two City of Covington events scheduled for Saturday – the massive Touch a Truck showcase and a volunteer tree planting…
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…
City of Covington searches for new, larger home for Engine Co. 2 now located on Parkway Avenue
The process of building a bigger Engine Co. 2 – and finding a place to build it – has begun….
Fidelity Investments employees receive Citizen Lifesaver Awards for rendering aid to coworker
When a Fidelity Investments employee collapsed and went into cardiac arrest while walking from the parking lot to the building…
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 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…
Commission greenlights RFP for West Covington Fire Station; Fiscal Court meetings may be on tap
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The West Covington Fire Station is one step closer to becoming reality. Commissioners approved an…
Is CodeRED alert system reaching you? Residents urged to add contact info to emergency network
Does CodeRED have your contact information? The high-speed mass-notification system is used during emergencies such as tornadoes and chemical spills…
City of Covington: neighbors of Fort Wright chemical plant told: ‘Shelter in place’
Covington Fire Department officials on Sunday afternoon were advising residents and businesses of West Latonia within 1,000 feet of Interplastic…
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…
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’s emergency fire boat back in the water after firefighters themselves finish extensive repairs
The Covington Fire Department completed repairs to its emergency fire boat. The boat was put back into service this week….