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Inspectors’ training on a whole ’nother level

Covington Code Inspector Rick Dames eyes gutters and drainpipes on one of the city’s older buildings. Overhaul of Code Enforcement has included higher certifications COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington division that works to protect residents’ health and safety while also preserving property values has elevated its training and expertise to the next level. Over the la...

Needed: Volunteers to plant 80 trees

Volunteers donating their time and sweat at planting events over the years have played a big part in creating Covington’s urban canopy. Saturday event targets shade-poor streets in West Latonia COVINGTON, Ky. – Looking to do something worthwhile this weekend? How about helping to establish a verdant canopy of trees along City streets? The Covington Urban Forestry Board will pl...

‘Trick or Treat’ hours set in The Cov

Use common sense, caution to keep kids safe from accidents, COVID-19 COVINGTON, Ky. – Whether you pass out candy or make the annual trek in search of some, here’s the official news: Trick or treat hours in the City of Covington will take place 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31. So … start putting those costumes together, buying that candy, clearing your sidewalk and/or s...

Special Meeting Notice - Human Rights Commission 10-23-21

A Special Meeting of the Human Rights Commission wil be held in person on October 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall, 20 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011 for the purpose of brainstorming long and short range priorities and specific legislation or programs to alleviate problems of human relations including programs administered by the City to promote better human relations.

Ghosts, pollinators & pinots

COVINGTON, Ky. – Consider Wednesday’s stunning Full Moon (the Hunter’s Moon) a celestial welcome to the weekend. And it’s a good one. We’ve got ghost stories down by the river, a new “spooky” walking tour (2 miles of scary stuff), free perennials to attract a bounty of butterflies to your garden next spring, a bike tune up while you shop for veggies, au...

Save lives, get rid of unused RX

People can drop off unused medication 24/7 in the lobby of Covington Police headquarters at 20th and Madison.   24/7 drop-off box, Saturday event offer safe disposal methods COVINGTON, Ky. – Avoid being the dealer. That’s the premise behind National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, which offers people the chance to safely and anonymously get rid of unu...

Board of Commissioners Legislative Meeting Agenda 10-26-21

Draft agenda, legislation, and minutes from the previous meeting.

Hands Pike realignment on schedule

Photo one: The realignment of Hands Pike remains on schedule to be completed by Nov. 1, 2022. Photo two: An aerial view shows the challenge of overcoming the steep grade. (Photo provided by Nancy Wood, KYTC) Rebuilt road to create safer route to, from South Covington COVINGTON, Ky. – From high in the air, the hills near Hands Pike must resemble a giant’s sandbox crawling ...

Free plants for your pollinator garden

Saturday event in Goebel part of butterfly initiative in The Cov COVINGTON, Ky. – If you want to attract butterflies to your yard, here’s your chance to get some free perennial plants to start or add to a pollinator garden. The people who manage the Goebel Park Pollinator Garden in the Covington park just east of Interstate 75 will be digging up and “dividing” an arra...

Special Meeting Notice - Board of Commissioners 10-23-21

A Special Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and possible uses of funds and a quorum of the Board of Commissioners may be in attendance. 
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