Chance to reshape ‘our identity and economics’ long into the future
COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington will soon own 23 acres of land once described by an East Coast commercial developer as one of “the most exciting land redevelopment opportunities between Baltimore and New Orleans.”
In an emergency meeting held today and called on Wednesday, t...
Volunteers gather one Sunday a month to maintain the biking and hiking trails in Devou Park. (Photo provided by Lee Ransdell.)
Editor's Note - As you know, due to the concerns over COVID-19, all City appointed boards, committees, panels, and task forces are postponed for the time being. This includes the previously advertised public meeting to discuss a proposed application to the Recreati...
Don Wright, a laborer in Covington’s Public Works Department, installs a newly built dog waste bag dispenser on the Sixth Street Promenade, also known as George Steinford Park, in MainStrasse Village.
City adding dog waste bag dispensers - and they’re handmade
COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington is a canine friendly kind of place. Dogs are welcome on many bar patios. Yoga events feature b...
Construction work that started last fall continues on the Sixth Street and Scott Boulevard Restoration Project.
More appealing look will invite economic investment
COVINGTON, Ky. - The ongoing effort to improve the look, “feel” and walkability of Covington’s primary business district to make it more inviting to prospective businesses and talent is continuing.
The Co...
Among other things, Covington used federal funds to help make improvements to Peaselburg Park.
Covington wants public input on spending in neighborhoods
COVINGTON, Ky. - The federal CDBG and HOME programs have brought the City of Covington almost $20 million over the last 10 years to invest directly in neighborhoods - funding things like emergency house repairs, sidewalks, down payments...
Members of Covington’s Public Works Department battle the bitter cold while putting together the spine of the floodgate at the Madison Overlook earlier today.
Public Works team battles brutal cold, wind as river races by
COVINGTON, Ky. - The cold was merciless. The wind whipping off the Ohio River was unforgiving. The metal pieces were heavy and uncooperative.
And the “fi...
Covington’s Public Works Department is looking to hire an array of landscape and maintenance workers for the coming year to do things like cut grass, trim weeds, paint crosswalks, and clean out drainage ditches. Here, two permanent employees -- laborer V James Johnson and driver Bryan Snider – knock back brush on the riverfront.
As weather warms, Public Works, Parks & Rec need t...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear congratulates Covington Mayor Joe Meyer, far left, after presenting him a symbolic check for the ongoing redevelopment of Barb Cook Park. At far right is state Rep. Buddy Wheatley, who represents Covington in the House. Standing next to Wheatley is state Department for Local Government Commissioner Dennis Keene.
$82K grant to fund construction at Barb Cook Park
COV...
This photo taken by Prus Construction in late October shows the massive transformation that got under way in 2019 on the Covington riverfront, the long-awaited “crown jewel” phase of Riverfront Commons.
Year saw economic energy, investments in neighborhoods & infrastructure
COVINGTON, Ky. - Bulldozers on the riverfront. A conceptual plan for the IRS site. A “tease&rdquo...
Devou Drive will be closed at this intersection with Western Avenue beginning Monday for about a month.
SD1 estimates stormwater improvement work could take a month
COVINGTON, Ky. - Devou Drive - one of the roads leading into Devou Park from downtown - will be closed off for about a month beginning Monday for a stormwater improvement project.
The closure affects the part of Devou Dri...