(Editor’s note: CovData Shorts is a series of articles published regularly by the City of Covington to help residents better understand their City government’s operations.)
COVINGTON, Ky. – If downtown Covington seemed crowded last weekend during the four-day BLINK outdoor light and art event, it was. Very crowded. Especially compared to every other evening of 2024.
This ch...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Get out there and enjoy the glow this weekend (and we’re not just talking about the light from that beautiful Full Moon).
BLINK returns for an unforgettable four-day regional outdoor art experience, so be prepared to find all range of spectacular illumination throughout The Cov.
As if a massive light and art event isn’t enough, there are plenty of other coo...
Drone practice on Monday, as seen from the Clive the Alien installation on Scott Boulevard. And the City's partners in both the CCR site and the topping-out ceremony.
Tonight’s ‘Topping Out Ceremony’ at CCR signals ‘galactic new heights’
COVINGTON, Ky. – The salutation read: “Greetings, Earthlings.” The invitation – to an event steepe...
Carving get-togethers lead up to annual Jack-O-Lantern Festival
COVINGTON, Ky. – Calling all superheroes, princesses, villains, Blueys, Ghostbusters, Coralines, Barbies, Kens, Huggy Wuggys, witches, Minecraft Steves, Baby Sharks, and more to make their way to the David Housley Pavilion at Randolph Park next week as Halloween fun in The Cov gets underway.
Parents and kids will put their...
Look here to see when your street is scheduled (and when to move your vehicles)
COVINGTON, Ky. – Crews from the Public Works Department will start collecting leaves from sidewalks and streets in residential neighborhoods on Monday, Oct. 21.
They will follow a formal schedule over the next two months with a focus on neighborhoods with a lot of trees whose leaves clog gutters and st...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Don’t be alarmed if you bump into Mothman, Bigfoot, Chupacabra, or Cicadaman on Pike Street this weekend. They’re just here for the party (and you ought to join in).
The Cov’s got a Cryptid Block Party happening on Saturday, and it’s just one among a lot of good stuff taking place this weekend. You can check out an art exhibit, join in on a walk to...
First Photo: Covington Assistant Police Chief Matthew Winship instructs a roomful of Officers during Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) training. Second Photo: Martie Rhoden Bessler had coins created to honor Derrick. She shares them with first responders, healthcare professionals, legislators, advocates, and caregivers. This coin sits on Assistant Police Chief Matthew Winship's desk.
Officers...
Photo used courtesy of Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service.
Distinctive invader found in Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s here.
The distinctive-looking spotted lanternfly – an invasive planthopper first reported in the United States in 2014 and moving steadily across the nation – has been found at two locations in Covington.
Needing to know more...
COVINGTON, Ky. – There’s a brand-new festival in town this weekend that celebrates two favorite things in The Cov: bourbon and inclusivity. Bourbon & Belonging happens all across Kentucky this weekend, and there will be no shortage of fun to be had here in our backyard.
There’s also a neighborhood pumpkin sale, a cool art class, a 5K, a meteor shower to watch, live music, ...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Devou Drive from Western Avenue to Haven Gillespie Boulevard will be closed Monday through Friday next week for sewer and road repair.
Emergency vehicles will have access if necessary.
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