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Step 1 at Barb Cook: Out with the old

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...

Dogs, canoes, movies etc. etc.

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...

Dropping off debris to cost less

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...

Budgeting in an ever-swirling environment

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. &n...

$149MM all-funds budget moves City forward

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 ...

Taking shape on the riverfront

The amphitheater designed as part of the City of Covington's Riverfront Commons continues to take shape on the banks of the Ohio River, courtesy of Prus Construction. This photograph was taken last week. For more information: http://bit.ly/2y6muqv

Leading the ‘army’ of parks volunteers

Volunteers plant the Mayor’s Monarch Coalition butterfly garden at Randolph Park, and … New application to help City be responsive to proposed projects  COVINGTON, Ky. - Over the years, volunteers in Covington have tackled a long list of recreation-related projects: Painting the shelters in Goebel and Randolph parks ... cutting dense thickets of Asian bush honeysuckle on the...

City still fighting bus route reductions

Some changes made, more sought ahead of Wednesday’s TANK vote   COVINGTON, Ky. - A day before the board overseeing public bus service in Northern Kentucky votes on drastic changes to routes, City of Covington officials continue fighting to maintain transportation options for its vulnerable populations.   City Manager David Johnston sent a letter to TANK (Transit Authority of Northe...

Public Works to get new home

City buys Russell Street property in Peaselburg   COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington’s Public Works Department will soon have a new home.   The Covington Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night approved the purchase of 1730 Russell St., a 3.68-acre property that includes a 68,000-square-foot building that used to house Cincinnati Tag & Supply.   The location will replace Pub...

New ‘toy’ = smoother roads

As a dump truck drops fresh asphalt in the hopper, Steven Banfield guides the mini-paver along the alley between 42nd Street and 43rd Street. Mini-paver will help Public Works tackle potholes, bad pavement  COVINGTON, Ky. - The newest “toy” bought by the City of Covington’s Public Works Department will bring noticeable benefits for drivers: Smoother road surfaces, longer-la...
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