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COVINGTON, KY – The Mayor and City Commission recently approved the issuance of requests for bids (RFB) for the construction of new storm pipes, underdrains, catch basins and street pavement on Crystal Lake Drive to address flooding issues. South Covington resident Diane Davis-Cain has experienced the drainage problems firsthand. She looks forward to the improvements and believes it is a foo...

COVINGTON, KY – The Mayor and City Commission recently authorized the occupational tax rebate incentive agreement with Clinical Trial & Consulting Services (CTI), providing benefits for both CTI and the City; including the creation of approximately 500 new job opportunities. Included within the incentive agreement, the City approved the occupational tax rebate beginning in 2021, maximizi...

COVINGTON, KY – Tuesday afternoon, the City of Covington issued the first of 31 new Police vehicles to its fleet. The new vehicles will help to increase safety throughout the City and ensure the Police Department is provided reliable transportation to effectively respond to the needs of citizens. (See below for photographs). Assistant Chief of Police Robert Nader stated, "We are very apprec...

COVINGTON, KY – Yesterday morning, the demolition of buildings along Washington Street began, marking the first step in physically redeveloping the site for the mixed use residential and commercial Duveneck Square project. Located along Washington Street between 7th and 8th Streets, the NorthPointe Group will develop the four-story, high-end multi-family development in Covington. The demolit...