Snow, ice, cold continue to cause problems
COVINGTON, Ky. – “Patience” continues to be the operative word as winter storms and lingering snow and ice affect the collection of trash and recycling from the curbs of Covington homes.
According to Rumpke Waste & Recycling, the one-day-delay plan continues to be in effect both today and Saturday. In other words, today trucks ...
COVINGTON, Ky. – This weekend offers you a cool literary reading that will serve up soup beans and cornbread while you listen to stories … a workshop that shows you how to manifest your perfect life … bingo with cats … live music and more. (Pretty sure we got your attention with “soup beans and cornbread.”)
Big narratives from small towns
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Draft agenda, legislation, and minutes from the previous meetings.
Photo 1: What people thought was a preview of the BLINK light show was actually a pseudo-“topping out” ceremony for public infrastructure at the Covington Central Riverfront neighborhood.
Photo 2: And below, the current state of the historically significant but dilapidated Frank Duveneck home.
Photo 3: Breaking ground on a permanent home for City operations.
Photo 4: Bray...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington families with children ages 3 to 5 years old can explore fun ways to support their child’s development and kindergarten readiness through Play with Purpose, a free program that playfully engages children in the world of words, helping them build vocabulary, speech, and more.
The program, hosted by Covington Parks and Recreation Department and EC LEARN, a N...
2nd Photo: Light equipment operator Lonnie Johnson loads salt into the small truck driven by laborer 4 Donnie Wright (in black sweatshirt).
(For more photos and video, see the City's Facebook page, @covingtonkygov)
Public Works’ battle to keep streets clear enters 2nd day
COVINGTON, Ky. – There’s a cot in Brad Schwenke’s tiny office attached to Public Works&rsq...
Photo 1: Backhoe operator Richard Baucum dumps salt in the truck driven by Prince Baker. Baucum is a technician III in the Parks & Facilities Division, Baker is a specialist in the Stormwater Maintenance Division.
Photo 2: Fleet mechanic Mark Ranson fixes the hydraulics on a plow.
Residents urged to give Public Works room to operate
COVINGTON, Ky. – City Hall will be closed Mond...
COVINGTON, Ky. – If your New Year’s resolutions included a commitment to invest in your peace of mind, creative endeavors, and overall well-being, then this weekend presents you with a good start.
Roll the dice
Hues & Cues … Settlers of Catan … Mysterium … Azul … Smash Up … Zombie Dice … and more. It’s the invasion of the board ...
The 2025-26 Covington Board of Commissioners: from left, Tim Downing, Shannon C. Smith, (Mayor) Ron Washington, James Toebbe, and Tim Acri. Photo by Sam Greenhill.
Ceremonial evening to feature Covington restaurants, singers etc.
COVINGTON, Ky. – The five members of the newly elected Covington Board of Commissioners will be sworn into office Friday evening during a public event a...