COVINGTON, Ky. -- Ahead of the federal Martin Luther King Day holiday this past Monday, an out-of-town splinter group of the KKK snuck into towns and cities across Greater Cincinnati – including Covington – and posted hateful and racist flyers. To be clear, Covington wasn’t the only area targeted, and this wasn’t the first time. In fact, this group does this several ti...

Members from 9 neighborhoods have different experiences, perspectives COVINGTON, Ky. – The newly proposed committee that will help guide the City’s move to a new governing structure over the next two years includes members from nine neighborhoods with a wide range of experiences and voices. The Committee on Form of Government Transition will hold its first meeting Jan. 29 and com...

COVINGTON, Ky. – Offices at Covington City Hall will be closed Monday to honor the federal holiday marking the birth anniversary of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday. *** Meanwhile, a free event to honor King’s legacy will be held Saturday morning in Covington. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Discussion Breakfast begins at 9...

COVINGTON, Ky. – Welcome, long weekend. If you’re looking for things to do, we have a few ideas. There’s a creepy Spider-man flick, a literary event, lots of cool live music, art to make, a food tour, a program for kiddos, and more. We’ve included Monday in this weekend’s newsletter because Jan. 20 is a national holiday to honor the legacy of civil rights ico...

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A Special Meeting of the Urban Forestry Board will be held in person on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Pivot Realty Group, 702 Main Street, Covington, KY 41011 for the purpose of conducting the business of the regularly scheduled meeting..

The new parking meters accept credit cards (as well as coins) and feature larger, more visible screens. Covington parking authority updating devices to increase convenience COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s a common sight in business districts almost anywhere you go: Drivers and passengers standing for long periods in front of on-street parking meters, trying to figure out how to pay, what t...

Snow, ice, cold continue to cause problems COVINGTON, Ky. – “Patience” continues to be the operative word as winter storms and lingering snow and ice affect the collection of trash and recycling from the curbs of Covington homes. According to Rumpke Waste & Recycling, the one-day-delay plan continues to be in effect both today and Saturday. In other words, today trucks ...