Covington Mayor Joe Meyer swears in police recruit James Elliott earlier today. COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington continues to fill vacant positions in its Police Department created when changes to the state pension system sparked an array of retirements.  The department’s newest hire is a former firefighter who served a tour of duty in Afghanistan as a member of the U.S. Army/Kentucky Nationa...

First Financial moving to Fabulous Bridal building COVINGTON, Ky. - City of Covington officials were celebrating today with news of another large-scale economic development announcement that will:   Super-charge the energy of a several-block area of Madison Avenue already bustling with change. Add jobs downtown. Bring to Covington a highly respected financial company. Solid...

Covington’s nine new firefighters pose with their trainers after receiving their badges. From left to right: Chase Autry, Peter Doherty, Mike Gullett, trainer Lt. Jimmy Adams, Brandon Padilla, Sara McPherson, Tyler Sipes, Ryan Ruberg, TJ Galliher, Kevin Davis, and trainer Assistant Chief Mike Bloemer. Training complete, (experienced) Covington hires start work COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington has...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear congratulates Covington Mayor Joe Meyer, far left, after presenting him a symbolic check for the ongoing redevelopment of Barb Cook Park. At far right is state Rep. Buddy Wheatley, who represents Covington in the House. Standing next to Wheatley is state Department for Local Government Commissioner Dennis Keene. $82K grant to fund construction at Barb Cook Park  COV...