O’Rourke Wrecking continues to demolish the IRS site. This view is taken from RiverCenter Boulevard, looking south.
Grant to help pay for design of roads, sidewalks, utilities
COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington has secured another piece of funding for the redevelopment of the 23-acre site downtown that once housed a sprawling IRS data-processing facility.
The $1.8 million ...
Pay outstanding fines in June to erase extra penalties, head off being towed
COVINGTON, Ky. – If you own one or more of the 21,811 unpaid parking tickets issued in the City of Covington during the last six years, the City has an offer for you:
Pay the original fine, and you can both ignore any penalties accumulated on the ticket AND eliminate the risk that your car will be “boote...
Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 05/10/2022
Photo from 2020 Memorial Day events
COVINGTON, Ky. – Amid the cookouts, the swimming parties, the parades, and the pure pleasure of having an extra day off from work, the impetus for Memorial Day is ever present in the mournful sound of “Taps,” the jarring jolt of a 21-gun salute, and the sobering moments of heads bowed in remembrance of those who died while wearing the cloth ...
COVINGTON, Ky. – There’s good work to do and good times to be had this weekend in The Cov.
As for the “work,” summer is practically upon us, it is high time to tidy up the riverbank, and you can join a bunch of volunteers Saturday morning to make it happen. You’ll likely wind up a muddy mess. No problem. Go home, clean up and head out in The Cov for fun and relaxat...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Volunteers are invited to clean trash from the banks of the Ohio River on Saturday as part of the Covington “leg” of national River Sweep activities held every year.
Expect muddy shoes and clothes, sore muscles, a sense of accomplishment – and interesting surprises.
The most common pieces of debris will be anything that floats: Styrofoam, smokele...
Draft agenda, legislation, and minutes from the previous meeting.
A big catch from the 2018 Fishing Derby
First event since 2018 returns Saturday to Prisoners Lake
COVINGTON, Ky. – After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and road construction, Covington Parks & Recreation’s Fishing Derby returns this weekend.
This Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., young anglers from ages 5 to 15 will take their place on the banks a...
A Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held in person on May 21, 2022 at 9:00 AM at City Hall, 20 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011 for the purpose of conducting the business of the regularly scheduled Budget Preparation Meeting previously scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM.
Event to offer advice and resources for historic homeowners
COVINGTON, Ky. – Ah, the curb appeal. The craftsmanship. The attention to detail. The rich piece of history that comes with owning a historic home.
But, oh, the maintenance (will it be overwhelming?) The plaster repair (the mess!) The replacement materials (are they available?) And the specialized crafts-people necessary to ex...