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
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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...
One of the 132 bike rack “staples” installed in Covington so far by Ride the Cov and The Devou Good Project
Ride the Cov, Devou Good Project give update
COVINGTON, Ky. - Over the last seven months, it might have appeared as if a giant with a stapler were shooting shiny black staples into Covington’s sidewalks in front of popular attractions.
The “staples&...
COVINGTON, Ky. - The owner of the RiverHaus parking garage in MainStrasse Village is reducing rates during weekday business hours to better accommodate lunchtime shoppers and diners.
Starting Feb. 1, the cost to park in the garage and/or lot at the corner of Main and Fifth streets will be a flat fee of:
$2 from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
$6 starting at 3 p.m. Monday t...
With the snow tapering to soft flurries, mechanic Daniel Chumley, mechanic Doug Meyung, and light equipment operator Lonnie Johnson (from left) maneuver around the yard this morning at Covington’s Public Works garage on Boron Drive.
While most of us slept, the Snow & Ice Team hit the road
COVINGTON, Ky. - If you had a safe commute to work, thank the Snow & Ice Team at the Cov...