Gov. Beshear presents nearly $500,000 in grants to cities of Bromley, Covington, Dayton, and Wilder
Gov. Andy Beshear met with local officials Monday to present some $500,000 in Land & Water fund grants to the…
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Fabulous Furs, Hotel Covington mark anniversaries at 30 & 3; Salyers make ‘Covington a special place’
More than 250 people gathered at Hotel Covington for the 30 & Three Celebration honoring the 30th anniversary of Donna…
Covington freezes property tax rates again but officials say state pension mandates bode ill for future
Covington’s property tax rates for calendar year 2019 will remain the same for the third year in a row. The…
County’s move to former Bavarian Brewery means big changes at two Covington sites
If you see a convoy of moving trucks driving west through downtown Covington the first two weekends of September, here’s…
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…
Mayor Joe Meyer: It is my role to protect and advance the City of Covington’s reputation and vitality
EDITOR’S NOTE: Covington Mayor Joe Meyer made these comments at a meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners; they follow…
Income disparity: Unemployment rates are low, but NKY has some of lowest income rates in the state
First of two parts By Hannah Carter NKyTribune reporter “I had my daughter at 16. Even though she changed my…
Former Kenton Judge-Executive Arlinghaus named Housing Authority of Covington interim director
The Housing Authority of Covington (HAC) has a new executive director – former Kenton County Judge-Executive Steve Arlinghaus. Arlinghaus was…
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 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…
Jobs, ethics, parking and the IRS discussion at Covington City Commission meeting
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter There’s the parking authority, the Ethics Committee and the IRS site. Oh my. It’s true…
Report on Covington’s Code Enforcement cites mismanagement, lack of policy manual and more
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The first phase of an independent investigation of the City of Covington’s Code Enforcement Department…
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’s chief of police, Bryan Carter, is retiring; replacement to be announced on Aug. 22
The City of Covington has announced the retirement of Chief of Police Bryan Carter after 27 years of service with…
Old Timers gather at Covington’s Randolph Park for 31st year; name shelter ‘David Housley Pavilion’
Staff Report The new Shelter House at Randolph Park will now be called the David Housley Pavilion. Vice Mayor Michelle Williams and…
Joseph Meyer: Why Covington needs to change the fiscal stability ordinance; it’s prudent management
On Tuesday evening the Covington Board of Commissioners will vote to amend the city’s Fiscal Stability Ordinance. Some have expressed…
Covington asks consulting firm for organizational analysis — to increase efficiency, best use resources
The Board of Commissioners authorized the consulting firm Municipal Solutions, LLC to conduct an organizational analysis, providing the City with…
Covington approves multi-year agreement with firefighters extending through ’18 with pay increases
The Covington Board of Commissioners has approved a multi-year working agreement with the Covington Professional Firefighters, Local Union No. 38…
Bill Moller appointed interim finance director for City of Covington, to guide the upcoming budget period
On the heels of recent departures within the City of Covington’s finance department, Covington City Commission voted Tuesday to appoint…