Some residents have had to toss possessions soaked by storm water and partially treated and diluted sewage that backed up into their basements.
COVINGTON, Ky. - At the City of Covington’s request, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is publicizing a list of precautions to help people in flood-affected areas “remain safe and avoid illness.”
The steps, which the City is...
High-efficiency lights were installed in Midtown Garage in mid-May.
LED lights in parking garages to save $50K a year
COVINGTON, Ky. - Drivers will appreciate the increased visibility. Conservationists will love their energy efficiency. Taxpayers will appreciate their longevity and cost savings.
There’s something for everyone to love about the addition of 500 high-efficiency LE...
Rumpke delivered more open-top waste containers today to areas hard hit by weekend storms. This is on Euclid Avenue.
COVINGTON, Ky. - Restrictions on how many bulk items of garbage can be set out for pickup are being relaxed this week so residents whose houses suffered flooding can get rid of water-damaged items.
But other safety-related rules governing what can be set out and what ne...
The Suspension Bridge has been closed to vehicular traffic for two months
State plan completes temporary fix by end of July
COVINGTON, Ky. - The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge will reopen by the end of July, according to a temporary repair plan announced by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet this afternoon.
KYTC said the plan would involve installing netting to the north tower to catch any s...
Cement brick mason Gene Koehl of the Covington Public Works Department cleans branches and other debris from a culvert at the end of Wright Street.
COVINGTON, Ky. - A little more than a day after torrential rains sent torrents of water washing down streets in several Covington neighborhoods, the City is assessing the damage and responding in a variety of ways:
Crews from the Publ...
Cement brick mason Steve Banfield of the Covington Public Works Department cleans gravel and torn-up asphalt off the intersection of Montague and Amsterdam roads.
City crews cleaning up damage from overnight storm
COVINGTON, Ky. - Crews from the Covington Public Works Department worked throughout the night and all day today cleaning up damage across the city from torrential rains and heavy wind ov...
Construction equipment was staged at Tenth and Greenup streets earlier this week in preparation for Monday’s closure.
COVINGTON, Ky. - Greenup Street will be closed to traffic between Ninth and 10thstreets starting Monday at 7 a.m., weather depending.
The closure, which is supposed to last a week, is part of a larger and ongoing project by Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern K...
Crews with state contractor Bluegrass Paving were hard at work today on Madison Pike south of “the bend.”
State making long-awaited fix to Madison Pike problem area
COVINGTON, Ky. - The potholes and chewed-up pavement that have been tormenting drivers just south of “the bend” of Madison Pike will soon be a thing of the past.
Bluegrass Paving Inc., a contractor worki...
A quality pour at Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar
Cool spots, festival give City strong 'amber liquid cred'
COVINGTON, Ky. -- Covington may be located 68 miles from the birthplace of bourbon, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have legit amber liquid cred.
Six Covington bars and restaurants are official Sipping Points on The B-Line, this region’s bourbon-themed tour (created aft...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Sunday is Father’s Day, and whether your Dad or Dad-like hero is a handyman, a green thumb, a grill-master, a sports fan, a robot nut, or just your all-around favorite guy, there’s an activity in Covington geared toward him this weekend.
All about Dad
Naturally, you could take Dad to just about any Covington establishment to celebrate with dinner, lunch, a drink...