Michael Hilton, a tillerman on Truck 1 at the Covington Fire Department, installs a smoke detector.
Covington Fire Department partners with schools to protect families from fires
COVINGTON, Ky. – What with burning candles, space heaters, crackling fireplaces, and drying Christmas tree needles, ‘tis the season for house fires … so Covington fire officials want to make ...
The lavender areas denote neighborhoods where homebuyers can participate in the ARPA Mortgage Assistance Program.
New City program gives mortgage assistance in qualifying areas
COVINGTON, Ky. – The City is setting aside an additional $500,000 in federal funds to help people buy homes in certain neighborhoods where it wants to spur homeownership.
Homebuyers could receive grants of up...
COVINGTON, Ky. – In between the magnificent holiday shopping you’re doing at all the fine local retailers in The Cov this weekend, take a break and enjoy the fun events going on in the city as well.
Put down the shopping bags, rest your aching feet, and eat some totchos, listen to music, hang out with cats, and then … get back up and finish your shopping.
Build a sweet hou...
Virtual ‘fly-through’ video, renderings show proposed ‘look, feel’ of 23-acre’s future in The Cov
COVINGTON, Ky. – The takeaway from a new virtual “fly-through” video is immediately clear: The “look” and “feel” of what’s now a 23-acre blank canvas in downtown Covington will be nothing like the expansive and steri...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Please note that City Hall will be closed between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, for the City’s annual Employee Holiday Luncheon.
If you have business to conduct with the City, please arrange to do so outside those hours.
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Pick-up, drop-off options save landfill space; non-working lights also wanted
COVINGTON, Ky. – An early heads up: When the holidays are over and your once-“live” tree is shedding needles, the City of Covington wants it.
“Rather than take up space in a land-fill, the tree is better off shredded and turned into mulch that can be used to beautify garden spots aroun...
Rehab of former boxing gym showcases City’s use of federal funds for housing
COVINGTON, Ky. – In the middle of Covington’s urban core, on its main business thoroughfare, behind the walls of a three-story brick facade, a 1995 article in The Kentucky Post described an upper floor setting that would have surprised most people:
“… dimly lit, with holes in the ...
COVINGTON, Ky. – We’ve got a spirited weekend ahead.
There’s a whole lotta holiday opportunities to shop and sip in The Cov this week. (Even better, some of the events allow you to do both at the same time).
So, in the event that you emerge from the weekend having purchased more gifts than you intended, we understand and we say, “Cheers to the most ‘spirited&rsq...
Parks & Rec collecting Santa letters, sponsoring fun for local kids
COVINGTON, Ky. – Got a letter you need to get to the North Pole ASAP?
Starting Friday (Dec. 9), Covington kiddos can bring their letters to Santa Claus to City Hall, where the Covington Parks & Recreation Department will have a special mailbox in the lobby for them to drop them into.
Parks & Rec will sen...
KYTC/ODOT seeking feedback on pending issues for Brent Spence Corridor revamp
COVINGTON, Ky. – Are you curious how (and where) a revamped Brent Spence Bridge and its completely new companion span will separate local commuters from pass-through travelers?
Do you have thoughts and/or strong feelings about noise barriers, landscaping, pedestrian walkways, and the “look” o...