The Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area and the Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste Action Coalition are joining forces to help Northern Kentucky residents properly dispose of unwanted items. Residents of Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties can drop off select items on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at UC Health Stadium, “Home of the Flo...

COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington received a major financial boost to its long-planned riverfront development today. Governor Steve Beshear and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) officials announced the award of $5.4 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds to improve safety and air quality in Northern Kentucky. The largest of three CMAQ awards is $3.9 million t...

COVINGTON, KY – Covington’s most popular park will be busier than usual this weekend. Beginning on September 26, Covington’s Devou Park will host two days full of amazing events that include musical performances, kids’ activities, and bike rides. The DevouGrass Music and Arts Festival will be held from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, at the Devou Park Bandshell. T...

The Board of Commissioners Meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on September 22 has been cancelled. Please see the attached meeting cancellation notice.

Come experience the vibrant and diverse 11th Annual Art Off Pike and enjoy not just the art that hangs on the wall, but art in its many forms. Taking place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 27, Art Off Pike is expected to draw as many as 5,000 people to the city's urban core. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse and shop the works of more than 60 talented artist...

COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington is trying to clean up its curbs and sidewalks. In an effort to reduce piles of trash at curbsides and encourage more recycling participation, the City will be implementing a new sticker program for residents to dispose of large or extra trash items. Beginning October 1, residents will be required to place a green sticker on additional bagged trash and la...

Every year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds create thousands of jobs nationwide that range from construction to professional services. The federal program known as “Section 3” directs jobs and training to low-income workers and connects businesses that hire them with HUD-funded contracts.  Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Developme...

Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes for September 15, 2015

Board of Commissioners' Meeting Agenda for September 15, 2015.

On September 30, 2015, the City of Covington/Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium will submit its 2014-2015 Consolidated Annual Plan Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER evaluates the progress of the City in meeting the objectives outlined in its Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the City of Co...