COVINGTON, Ky. -- Steady activity along the Ohio River is starting to create the shape for the $6.54 million Phase II of Riverfront Commons.
This picture provided by contractor Prus Construction shows the excavation of what will become a 1,350-seat amphitheater facing the river and Cincinnati in the shadow of the mural-decorated floodwall and RiverCenter office towers.
In addition, P...
Forecast calling for steady downpour pushes events back a week
COVINGTON, Ky. - Two City of Covington events scheduled for Saturday - the massive Touch a Truck showcase and a volunteer tree planting in five neighborhoods - will be pushed back a week because of a forecast calling for torrential rain.
All other details for the events - time, location, and other logistics - will remain ...
COVINGTON, Ky. -- The sun was bright in the sky today, but out at the Covington Public Works garage, Covington crews were thinking about snow. Or, more specifically, preparing for those days when they’re called out in force to treat snow-covered streets so residents can go about their lives safely.
While some crew members got a quick refresher course on the equipment, a few of th...
How to improve the Bill Cappel Sports Complex – which includes the Latonia Water Park & Splash Pad – will be explored at a meeting early Thursday evening.
Public meetings Thursday advance Parks & Rec master plan
COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington’s two biggest recreational assets - Devou Park and the Bill Cappel Sports Complex - will be the topics of discussion Thursday ni...
Five neighborhoods to get shade on Make a Difference Day
COVINGTON, Ky. - If you need a place to make a difference on Make a Difference Day (Saturday, Oct. 26, around the nation), Covington has five areas where the difference you make will be visible for decades to come.
But only if you like to dig in dirt.
The situation is this: In pockets throughout Covington, the stree...
One of the “stars of the show” at the 2018 Touch a Truck event was the MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle used by Covington Police and other law enforcement agencies in Northern Kentucky during hostage situations.
Show-and-tell event showcases safety, service vehicles
COVINGTON, Ky. - Trucks and equipment will fill the Latonia Shopping Center’s parking lot next ...
After the City officially cut the ribbon on the redeveloped Peaselburg Park last week, youth swarmed the park to play basketball and soccer and climb on playground equipment.
Next parks in line? Barb Cook (construction) & Goebel (planning)
COVINGTON, Ky. - It was easy to tell “who” from “whom” at the grand opening last week of the redeveloped Peaselburg Park ...
(UPDATE: All the trees have been claimed. The Forestry Department will be reaching out to people who emailed to let them know whether they made the cut-off.)
The tulip tree – known for its distinctive leaves and large flowers – is the state tree of Kentucky.
ROAD iD donation will grow Covington canopy
COVINGTON, Ky. - Want a free tree for your yard?
The City of Covington h...
The City is asking residents whether it should create new programs or expand existing ones geared toward specific waste streams, such as electronic waste.
As contract expires, City wants feedback on current, new services
COVINGTON, Ky. - Does your garbage get picked up on time? Do you recycle? Would you pay more for special programs like curbside yard waste collection or bulk item drop-off?...
Up-close access to The Roebling Murals – seen here from the Suspension Bridge before construction started -- is temporarily blocked for safety reasons while Riverfront Commons is built.
Fences block access to Riverfront Commons construction site
COVINGTON, Ky. - Visitors who want to get an up-close-and-personal look of The Roebling Murals at the Covington Waterfront will be unable to ...