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County seeking damage reports from homes

Fierce run-off from the June 15-16 storm damaged roads and homes in Covington.  But disaster officials pessimistic about securing aid  COVINGTON, Ky. - Kenton County disaster officials continue to collect information from Covington residents in hopes of securing federal aid for damage to homes from flooding and sewage backups during torrential rains June 15-16.   But - leery of giv...

Zoning rewrite in need of feedback

A slide from a presentation on Covington’s transformation from a Zoning Ordinance to a Neighborhood Development Code.  Website lets the public engage in middle of the process  COVINGTON, Ky. - It’s not too late to help the City of Covington revamp its approach to zoning.   A new project website gives residents numerous opportunities to weigh in on the City’s ongoi...

Recycling event: 10 tons

Over 9,000 pounds of electronic waste alone was collected last Saturday. Residents drop off old electronics, confidential documents  COVINGTON, Ky. - Some 160 vehicles dropped off almost 10 tons of material in a targeted recycling event held last Saturday in Covington.   The weight scales told the story of the success of the annual Recycling Drop-Off Day for Electronic Waste and Paper S...

Batter up!

Today is the last day to register for this Saturday’s Home Run Derby at Bill Cappell Sports Complex. Swing for the fences and give your best shot at hitting 20 machine-thrown softballs. There are even awards at stake, including Most Homers, Best Aim, and Furthest Hit. Kids can get in on the fun, too, as “Ball Kids” who tally points between batters. More info on Covington Parks a...

Ominous pressures provide context for budget

With payroll tax revenue making up half of Covington's General Fund, creating new jobs is the City's priority when it comes to development.   (EDITOR'S NOTE: This is one of two stories on the City of Covington's 2019-20 budget.) COVINGTON, Ky. - It began in January.   Every time administrators at the City of Covington talked about the 2019-20 budget they were putting together, t...

'Cautious, conservative’ budget moves City forward

Almost three-fourths of Covington’s General Fund is used to fund operations in Public Safety and Public Works. (EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one of two stories on the City of Covington’s 2019-20 budget.)  COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington’s 2019-20 budget is balanced. It doesn’t raise taxes. It continues to fund core services like public safety, job creation, b...

Covington mourns retired firefighter

Lt. Dale Allen Brown, a retired Covington firefighter who served for 25 years and a member of a well-known fire-fighting family, died last Friday. (Photo courtesy of Katie Woodring.) Lt. Dale Brown served for 25 years COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington firefighter Dale Brown had one motto, and he quoted it often: "Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day."   It was a motto ...

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 6-24-19

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 6-24-19

Do you have what it takes?

Want to be a Covington Police officer? The deadline for applying to take the first exam is July 26.   Covington Police exam to be held this summer  COVINGTON, Ky. - Are you looking for a rewarding career where you get to solve problems and help people every day?   Do you want to be an ambassador for your community?   Then consider this your call to action.   This summer, C...
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