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Commission commends school security guard for lifesaving action

Dec. 7 declared as ‘Markie Behanan Day’ in Covington COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night officially recognized and commended a Covington Middle School security guard for his swift action that saved the life of a young student last month. On Dec. 7, the Holmes Middle School cafeteria was the setting for the heroic measures of school securit...

Covington Snow & Ice Team ready

A backhoe in the hands of Light Equipment Operator Lonnie Johnson dumps salt into a truck driven by Laborer V James Payne outside the salt dome at Public Works’ headquarters at 1730 Russell St. Earlier in the day, drivers dumped a brine solution on hills, bridges, and other problem areas. Salt trucks loaded, drivers rested for expected storm COVINGTON, Ky. – The “dome&rdquo...

FOP #1 offering $500 college scholarship

July 1 is deadline for graduating seniors to apply COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s not too soon for upcoming high school graduates to compose an essay that could lead to a $500 college scholarship from Covington’s police union. The deadline is July 1 for the Covington FOP Lodge #1 Fallen Officer Scholarship, which is open to 2024 high school graduates headed to college. “The...

Special Meeting Notice – Board of Commissioners 1/6/2024

A Special Meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners will be held in person on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.  at City Hall, 20 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011 for the purpose of discussion related to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and Executive Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(b) and 61.810(1)(g)  property sale and economic development..

Vision boards & resolutions

COVINGTON, Ky. – Whether New Year’s Eve found you resolving to get in better shape, read more books, be more creative, let go of stress, discover cool art, learn a new skill, or just get out there and expose yourself to more fun, you can get started on any and all of it in The Cov this weekend. Of course firm resolutions aren’t for everybody, so if you resolved to not commit y...

Board of Commissioners Legislative Meeting Agenda 1/9/2024

Draft agenda, legislation, and minutes from the previous meeting.

‘The 5-billion-dollar mile’: Bulldozers at the ready for 23 acres

City seeks legislative support, contractor to prepare site for developers COVINGTON, Ky. – With private developers waiting in the wings, the City of Covington hopes to break ground in early spring on installing the public infrastructure that will transform a 23-acre “blank canvas” a block south of the Ohio River into a shovel-ready site. The City has issued a formal re...

Covington’s ‘remembrancer’ (aka City Clerk) wins top honor

Ellis named ‘outstanding municipal clerk’ COVINGTON, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky Municipal Clerks Association (NKMCA) has made official what Covington City leaders have long thought: Covington City Clerk Susan Ellis is indeed “outstanding” in her field. “An unrivaled eye for innovative solutions” … “tireless work ethic” … an...

Meeting Notice – Human Rights Commission 1/4/2024

A Hybrid Meeting of the Covington Human Rights Commission will be held in person on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 20 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011 for the purpose of  of conducting the business of the regularly scheduled meeting.

Covington Police regain 30 years’ experience

From left, Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti, Mayor Joe Meyer, and Officer Matt Hugenberg. Hugenberg the 6th veteran retired officer to return COVINGTON, Ky. – The swearing-in ceremony for new police officers in the City of Covington typically follows a set pattern: Right before Covington Mayor Joe Meyer gives the official oath of office, Meyer reiterates the importance of mai...
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