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Free daytime parking at RiverHaus until May 1

COVINGTON, Ky. - The owner of the RiverHaus parking garage is offering free parking from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day until May 1 to help nearby residents and visitors to MainStrasse Village during the coronavirus pandemic.   But there is no overnight public parking - cars need to be cleared from public areas of the garage overnight - and it can't be used for long-term storage of vehicles. &n...

Having fun, social distancing style

COVINGTON, Ky. - “You can’t be doing that” has become a statewide catchphrase, thanks to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s daily briefings on the coronavirus pandemic, and, as much as we hate to do it, good sense requires we start off this COVID-19 Edition of our weekly narrative events calendar with that quick admonition.   The weather is supposed to be nice for ...

Small businesses should act fast

Quick deadline, fierce competition for new nationwide loan program COVINGTON, Ky. - Small businesses suffering immediate financial pressures during the pandemic can apply for up to $10,000 under a new nationwide loan program - but the deadline is short and the competition is expected to be fierce.   A community development organization called Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) ...

Red Bikes no longer rolling

The Red Bike station at 3rd and Greenup as seen during a prettier, more celebratory time.   COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington is losing an alternative form of transportation while the COVID-19 pandemic plays out. With the Red Bike bike-sharing system directed to shut down in the City of Cincinnati, the non-profit says it's made the "difficult decision" to shut down its Covington stations as wel...

It’s Census time

 A few minutes on form = big $$$$ for services in Covington   COVINGTON, Ky. - Stuck at home?   Fill out your mandatory U.S. Census form. It’s quick, it’s simple, it’s the law, it’s confidential, it can be done online for the first time ever, and - most importantly - millions of dollars in federal help are riding on your action in the City of Covington ...

City fights for better testing, equipment

New protocol for First Responders a ‘step in right direction’   COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington continues to fight hard for quicker access to testing and better personal protective equipment for its First Responders while they respond to potential cases of the highly contagious respiratory disease COVID-19.   “We’ve been vocal to anybody who will listen abo...

City clarifies alcohol rules

Some of the beer choices from The Gruff restaurant at Second and Greenup streets. New order gives refunds for event cancelations, 2:30 a.m. licenses New order gives refunds for event cancelations, 2:30 a.m. licenses COVINGTON, Ky. - Refunds of temporary alcohol licenses and 2:30 a.m. permits are part of an executive order issued in the City of Covington to clarify rules on restaurant alco...

Ambulance dedicated to COVID-19 response

Covington firefighters assigned to the City’s new COVID-19 response ambulance got refresher training in using personal protection equipment today. New procedures will reduce risk of exposure COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington is activating an ambulance it had in reserve and is assigning it to respond to all runs involving patients whose symptoms suggest they might have COVID-19, the highly c...

New Covington officer has unique background

Mayor Joe Meyer administers the Kentucky Constitution's oath of office to newly hired officer Joshua Durairaj.   COVINGTON, Ky. - The background of Covington's newest police officer combines law enforcement, military service, and religious study. Joshua Durairaj - most recently an officer with the Louisville Metro Police Department - was sworn in this morning by Mayor Joe Meyer during a short...
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