Event to celebrate grand opening of dramatic riverfront space
COVINGTON, Ky. – The transformation of Covington’s riverfront was no small thing.
Under the careful direction of Prus Construction’s project manager, 500 cement mixers poured 4,000 cubic yards of concrete. Dump trucks unloaded 18 million pounds of riprap. And a vibratory hammer forced 1,400 linear feet o...
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of recycling tips from the City of Covington's Neighborhood Services Department, Solid Waste & Recycling Division.)
COVINGTON, Ky. – Here’s a tip: Don’t eat yellow snow.
Here's another tip: If you picked one area of recycling on which to focus your efforts, one that would have the biggest impact on protecting the envi...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Dozens of volunteers are needed Saturday to clean trash from the banks of the Ohio River as part of the Covington “leg” of the national River Sweep 2021 event.
Expect muddy shoes, sore muscles, a sense of accomplishment – and interesting surprises.
“You just never know what you’ll find on the banks of the river,” said Sheila...
Spray-painted markings show the presence of major utility lines under the affected intersection.
Broken storm sewer line undercutting road surface
COVINGTON, Ky. – Emergency repair of a broken storm sewer lateral at the intersection of Seventh and Philadelphia streets will affect parking and through traffic in the area, but how big of an impact – and how long it lasts &ndas...
Mayor Joe Meyer swears in, from left, Ryan Brown, Nicholas Hancock, and Cody Monson. Watching, from left, is Police Capt. Justin Wietholter, Assistant Chief Patrick Swift, Assistant Chief Brian Valenti, and City Clerk Susan Ellis.
Officers to attend training academy in October
COVINGTON, Ky. – Three more recruits raised their right hands and formally took the oath of office this mornin...
COVINGTON, Ky. – (Cue walk-up music. Maybe “Back in Black,” Gwen Stefani’s “Let Me Reintroduce Myself,” or “Back from the Dead.” … Then barge in doing the Conor McGregor strut … )
Did you miss us?
We grudgingly put the Thursday evening “Weekend in #LoveTheCov” narrative events calendar feature on ice during th...
2-day sealing project to take place Monday, Tuesday
COVINGTON, Ky. – The paved multi-purpose trails in Covington’s Devou Park will be closed to use on Monday and Tuesday for maintenance.
Specifically, Queen City Blacktop will be applying a seal that preserves the pavement and keeps it looking nice and less weathered, said Parks & Rec Manager Ben Oldiges.
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A Covington Human Rights Commission Meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2021.
The front window at City Hall, decorated by Covington Parks & Rec, is on the "walking tour" or "reverse parade" route.
Support for LGBTQ community:
Part of City’s economic development strategy
COVINGTON, Ky. – The 12th annual celebration of NKY Pride begins this week with the City of Covington as a financial sponsor and Covington as the site of an array of festivities ...