Laborer III Ryan Tuemler of Covington’s Public Works Department wraps a chain around a play-set post so technician III Harold “Hector” Klette – in the backhoe – can yank it out of the ground.
Demolition begins work on Latonia park’s massive rebuild
COVINGTON, Ky. - Playground equipment in Barb Cook Park is being removed today as Phase I of the Latonia park...
Wi-Fi hotspots, free computers to help families access internet
COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington and six partners are investing over $2.5 million in an aggressive push to demolish one of the biggest obstacles to economic opportunity for its families - the lack of ready and reliable internet access.
The Covington Connect initiative will expand wireless infrastructure to create c...
Public can weigh in as Parks & Rec master plan nears completion
COVINGTON, Ky. - A proposed 10-year master plan for parks and recreation investments that is nearing completion in Covington is jammed full of exciting ideas to expand how residents and visitors interact with the outdoors and have fun.
Among the ideas?
A dog park or parks. ... Better canoe and kayak launc...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Fireworks, cookouts, and lots of red, white, and blue (tho no parades in Covington).
Judging by the “booms” and “bangs” we hear outside our house every night, Americans plan to celebrate the nation’s independence this weekend in style, pandemic be danged.
But don’t let the fireworks and charcoal fumes rattle your brains: Show some ...
Green lamps in the windows of Covington City Hall continue to honor Kentuckians who have died of complications from COVID-19, as requested by Gov. Andy Beshear as a sign of statewide unity and compassion.
COVINGTON, Ky. - The lobby of City Hall will reopen to walk-in visitors with restrictions on Monday after being closed since March 16.
Among the restrictions:
All visitors must w...
City Hall will be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day. The City of Covington wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend!
Starting July 1, it will cost less for Covington residents to drop off debris at the Covington Transfer Station.
City residents benefit from Rumpke’s takeover of transfer station
COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington residents dropping off debris from, say, a kitchen rehab project could pay less than $20 at the Covington Transfer Station starting Wednesday, July 1.
Under the City’s n...
COVINGTON, Ky. - It’s the calm before the boom (although the way the fireworks have been going, you’d think it already was the 4th of July).
With the pandemic, civil unrest, and pending election results continuing to provide the backdrop for daily life, nevertheless here are a few things going on in LoveTheCov this weekend (in addition to going out to eat and sitting o...
The closing of the massive IRS data-processing center late last year created both a financial hit and an opportunity.
Pandemic, other pressures made complex task even more so
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of two releases on the City of Covington’s 2020-21 budget. This release focuses on context for the budget.)
COVINGTON, Ky. - It made one’s head whirl.
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Why do City of Covington officials emphasize the creation of jobs? Partly because payroll tax revenue provides almost half of General Fund revenue.
Dog park, new home for Public Works, IRS site among investments
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of two releases on the City of Covington’s 2020-21 budget. This release focuses on the numbers in the budget.)
COVINGTON, Ky. - Design ...