COVINGTON, Ky. - Familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow will be put in place in the northern part of downtown Covington and Devou Park on Sunday as enormous crowds flock to the riverfront to watch the annual Labor Day weekend fireworks.   The rules address issues like road closures, parking, alcohol, skateboards, and glass containers and are similar to those ...

COVINGTON, Ky. - Do you know someone under age 28 who had trouble with the law when they were younger but ever since has made great strides in turning his or her life around?   If so, the Kentucky Juvenile Justice Advisory Board would like to hear about him or her.   The JJAB’s Subcommittee of Kentucky’s Youth is seeking nominations for its Kentucky Spirit of Youth Award. &nb...

Mechanic Mark Ranson of Covington Public Works’ Fleet Management Division applies the CALEA decal to a new cruiser. COVINGTON, Ky. - Nine new police cruisers are hitting Covington’s streets, and among their new features is a tiny and somewhat rare decal that says a lot about the professionalism of Covington’s department.  For the first time, the cruisers are adorned with a s...

Covington Mayor Joe Meyer swore in new Police Officer Alexandra Birkley in a short ceremony at City Hall today as Chief Rob Nader looked on. COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Police Department gained a new officer today.  Alexandra Birkley was sworn in this afternoon by Mayor Joe Meyer during a short ceremony in the Covington City Commission chambers.  Covington Chief Rob Nader said B...

JOIN OUR TEAM! We are currently seeking a Laborer to join our Public Works Department. Job Title: Laborer  Department: Public Works Salary: $1,086.50 Bi-Weekly (Laborer 1)  SUMMARY Under the general supervision and direction of the Public Works Director and/or Right-Of-Way Supervisor, the Laborer will be responsible for a wide variety of task, su...

COVINGTON, Ky. - A Covington police officer will soon be assigned permanently to the campus of Holmes High School and Middle School.   The Covington City Commission voted 5-0 tonight to approve an agreement between the City and Covington Independent Public Schools authorizing the officer’s assignment and defining his role.   An officer will be on campus for the last couple of weeks...

COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Police Department gained a new patrol officer today. Eric Lomax, who has previously served for three years with the Lexington Police Department, was sworn in today by Mayor Joe Meyer during a ceremony at City Hall. Residents will start seeing Lomax almost immediately, Covington Police Chief Rob Nader said. “We are excited that Eric has joined our team,&rd...

JOIN OUR TEAM! The City is currently seeking a Part Time Park Ranger to join our Police Department. Job Title: Part Time Park Ranger Department: Police Department  Salary: $19.89/Hourly SUMMARY: The Part Time Park Ranger is responsible for providing professional law enforcement protection and service. Maintains good public relations and service to park visitors. Pr...

Join Our Team!  The City is currently seeking an Evidence Technician to join our Police Department. Job Title: Evidence Technician  Department: Police Department  Salary: $43,462.90 Summary: Under general supervision, the Evidence Technician duties include but are not limited to; collection, preservation, processing and presentation of physical evidence at...

COVINGTON, Ky. - The City Commission has approved allowing lateral hires for police officers.   Previously, the Covington Code of Ordinances did not allow the lateral hire of police officers and firefighters.   The change in the law was approved Tuesday evening.   Chief of Police Rob Nader states, "I want to thank our Legal Department for completing the updates to the ordinanc...