From federal cases to ‘funky’ stuff, departing Covington city solicitor reflects on career
If there’s one thing that Michael Bartlett learned in almost six years in the City of Covington’s legal office, it…
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Developers say COV Riverfront Commons Plaza ‘98% complete’; city wants to buy Scott Street properties
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Almost — 98 percent — complete. That’s what representatives from the Riverfront Commons Plaza project…
‘No mask, no service’ as Covington bars, restaurants aim to protect staff, keep local economy open
“We don’t want to go backward.” As the number of COVID-19 cases steadily rises across the country and some governors…
Covington focuses on vacant, abandoned houses; lien waivers, foreclosures among strategies
Neighbors know them well. Strung around the city, they’re the houses that have sat vacant for years – essentially abandoned,…
City of Covington clarifies alcohol rules, order gives refunds for event cancelations, 2:30 a.m. licenses
Refunds of temporary alcohol licenses and 2:30 a.m. permits are part of an executive order issued in the City of…
Covington first to approve $7.4M, federally funded riverbank stabilization/restoration project
The City of Covington approved its participation in the Riverfront Ecosystem Restoration Project that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
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…
City of Covington loosens rules for food trucks, pilot program allows more locations, longer hours
Covington has loosened its regulations governing mobile food vendors – aka “food trucks” – to let them operate for longer…
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…
City of Covington will apply for license to expand entertainment destination; separate vote next week
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington’s Entertainment Destination Center is one step closer to expanding. City Commissioners agreed Tuesday to…
Covington’s new ‘Market Garden’ law lets urban farmers sell harvest; Sunday alcohol sales approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Community gardens will now be going to market. In other words, those who are growing…
Covington’s Lewisburg neighborhood wins RIPPLE funds; plan includes $2.8 million private investment
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A physical gateway arch. Streetscape installations. The acquisition and reconstruction of four properties. Then there’s…
Early morning beer in the Cov? Exception would allow alcohol sales at 6 a.m. on St. Paddy’s Day
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The green beer will be flowing pretty early this St. Patrick’s Day if a new…
Covington considering economic development consultant; will vote Dec. 11 on $100,000 project
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It was a busy day, they said. The committee, which included representatives from the Covington…
Covington supports development plan for former Gateway Hilltop Campus site — with conditions
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After listening to a public hearing last week and further discussing the pros and cons…
Commissioners move one step closer to getting police in Holmes High School, Middle School
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After weeks of working with the Department of Justice, city commissioners agreed Tuesday to move…
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 expected to adopt social media policy that disables citizen comment on posts
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter With two options for a new city Social Media Policy placed before them Tuesday night,…