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Riverfront Development Moves Forward

COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington is moving forward with riverfront redevelopment plans. At Tuesday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting, Assistant City Manager Larisa Sims presented the Mayor and Commissioners with a draft plan of possible enhancements to the City’s Riverfront Commons Design. The design plan, completed by Woolpert, Human Nature, and Kolar Design, is a lis...

Roadwork & Infrastructure Update

  Below is a list of project updates on Covington roadwork and infrastructure projects. For any additional information or questions please contact the Covington Engineering Department at 859.292.2112. Riverfront Commons   Project: This project will improve the Covington's Riverfront along the Ohio River from the base of Greenup Street, west to Route 8. Status: The City was awarded $...

Public Safety and Economic Development Highlights of Covington Commission Meeting

COVINGTON, Ky. – A major Covington Police Department (CPD) initiative was approved at the Board of Commissioners Meeting Tuesday night. Assistant Police Chief Lt. Col. Robert Nader presented to Commissioners the Northern Kentucky River Cities Unified Police System (NKRCUPS), an agreement between the City of Covington and the City of Newport which allows officers from each police department t...
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Parks & Recreation Update February 2016

  Want to receive City of Covington Parks & Recreation information directly to your inbox? Sign up here!  Randolph Park Meeting Care about Covington Parks? Come weigh in on an important development at Randolph Park. A meeting regarding future improvements will be held at 6 p.m. on February 3 at City Hall . Make your voice heard! Check out our Events Calendar for more information. Ann...
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Covington is Seeking Public Input on Community Development

COVINGTON, Ky. – On Monday, February 8, at 6:00 p.m. the public is invited to City Hall Commission Chambers, 20 West Pike Street, Covington, KY to participate in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Community Needs Public Hearing. During the public hearing, members of the public are encouraged to offer comments and ideas on community issues tha...
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Three Firefighter Promotions and Addition of Police Cadet Complete Goal of Increased Public Safety Staffing

COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington promoted three Firefighters and added a new part-time Police Cadet at the Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday night, completing a goal of increased police and fire staffing levels. In October of this year, Covington passed legislation approving an increase in Police Department staffing levels from 106 to 110 employees and Fire Department le...

Covington Awarded $1 Million State Grant for Downtown Walking & Biking Path

  COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington has been awarded a $1 million Transportation Alternatives (TA) Grant from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.   The funds will go toward the reconstruction of a downtown alley into a safe and easily traversable pathway for pedestrians and bicyclists.   The project involves closing Electric Alley, located between Madison Avenue and Scott Bou...

Covington Presented with $2 Million Budget Carryover

COVINGTON, KY – Covington’s Board of Commissioners were presented with relatively good news during their meeting Tuesday night in the form of a $2.19 million carryover from the previous fiscal year. A presentation on the City’s Annual Financial Report by the accounting firm Clark Schaefer Hackett revealed that the carryover from the previous fiscal year to be approximately $2,190...

Annual Easter Egg Hunt, April 4, 2015

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is a free event for children ages 3 to 12.  The event begins at 1:00 pm; the hunt begins promptly at 2:00 pm.  For additional information or if you have any questions please call the Recreation Department at 859-292-2151 or email us at afroelicher@covingtonky.gov. No registration required. WHERE: Volpenhein Pavilion, Devou Park WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 201...
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