City Hall resembled a ghost town today as most employees were told to work from home for the time being because of the coronavirus pandemic.
But public safety employees still on the job, Covington says
COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington City Hall at 20 West Pike St. resembled a “ghost town” today as the City ordered all “non-essential” employees to work from home - b...
Among the exemptions to the state order closing non-essential retail shops are hardware stores like Klingenberg’s Hardware, which has two locations in Covington. They must, however, follow directives on social distancing and hygiene.
Gov. Beshear: Groceries, banks, pharmacies among exceptions
COVINGTON, Ky. - Many retail stores in Covington must close to in-person shopping star...
Some of the beer choices from The Gruff restaurant at Second and Greenup streets. Gov. Beshear authorized the delivery of alcohol with food this week
Gov. Beshear authorizes restaurants to deliver alcohol
COVINGTON, Ky. - You can now get alcohol with that food delivery.
Under an order issued by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear this week, Covington bars and restaurants that are licens...
Signs outside Commonwealth Bistro on Main Street and Herb & Thelma’s Tavern on West Pike Street show the new 15-minute parking.
City creates designated 15-minute spots to help restaurants
COVINGTON, Ky. -Want added incentive to order carryout food from a Covington restaurant while dining rooms are closed by state order ...
But citizens can watch live, submit comments ahead of time
COVINGTON, Ky. - To help limit the spread of the acute respiratory virus COVID-19, the public will not be able to physically attend weekly meetings of the Covington Board of Commissioners starting Tuesday.
However, residents will still be able to watch live from home and submit comments ahead of time.
A day after decl...
TANK announces changes in effect Monday
COVINGTON, Ky. - Starting Monday, TANK buses in Covington will move to their existing Sunday schedules every day of the week, fares are free, many express routes will cease to run altogether, and riders must enter by the rear door only under new changes implemented in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky,...
Spread out to reduce contact, City managers meet this morning for a briefing on COVID-19 and the City's response.
COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington Mayor Joe Meyer appointed a Coronavirus Response Coordinator for the City today to bring urgency and efficiency to efforts to protect residents, businesses, visitors, and staff from the COVID-19 pandemic.
A day after declaring a formal State of Emergency, t...
Local order speeds City response to pandemic
COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington Mayor Joe Meyer declared a formal State of Emergency in the city of Covington this morning, a legal maneuver that speeds the City’s ability to take actions to protect the public and mitigate the impact of the spreading coronavirus pandemic.
“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary steps,” the...
COVINGTON, Ky. -- The City of Covington reminds you to rely on trusted sources of information about COVID-19 and its public impact. These websites are trustworthy and updated often:
The Northern Kentucky Health Department - http://bit.ly/3b8PtLR.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky -- http://bit.ly/2xbxw0o, with a hotline (800) 722-5725.
And the federal Centers for Disease Con...
Bicyclists use the upper trail of the Licking River Greenway & Trail on a prettier day.
Trails, green spaces still open
COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington is refunding shelter reservations, canceling its upcoming Easter Egg Hunt, and making other significant adaptations to programs, activities and facilities run by its Parks and Recreation Division.
The moves are designed to c...