COVINGTON, Ky. – Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Every Thursday, we round up a selection of weekend events happening across Covington, featuring live music, markets, food festivals, art shows, family fun, and more.
THURSDAY 1/8/26
Dan Van Vechten Music performs at Smoke Justis | 7 – 10 p.m.
Trivia Thursdays | Covington Ya...
Motorists will detour using Girl Scout Bridge between Covington and Newport; Pedestrians and bicyclists will have access to free TANK shuttle service
UPDATE from KYTC (Jan. 7, 2026) - The contractor for the KY 8 (Fourth Street) Licking River Bridge Replacement Project will close the bridge to all traffic on Monday, Jan. 12, at 9 a.m. Digital message board signs will be located o...
A meeting of the Human Rights Commission will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 20 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011 for the purpose of conducting the business of the regular meeting. Please see the attached notice.
Proximity Launches in Downtown Covington to Support Tourism and Hospitality Industry During Major Bridge Construction Period
COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority has partnered with Proximity, a Covington-based tech company, to further improve downtown parking operations while creating new opportunities for local commerce. This strategic invest...
By Mayor Ron Washington
One year ago, I took the oath of office as Mayor of Covington, the largest city in Northern Kentucky and the fifth-largest in the Commonwealth. I did so with humility, fully aware of the history of this city and the responsibility that comes with leading it. I am honored to be the first African American mayor of Covington, and of any of Kentucky’s five larges...
Update from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet:
The upcoming closure of the KY 8/Fourth Street Licking River Bridge between Covington and Newport is expected the week of January 12, 2026. KYTC will provide a specific date/time ahead of the closure.
The bridge will be closed to all road users (vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists) through Summer 2028.
Vehicle traffic can detour using the...
COVINGTON, Ky. – As part of the City of Covington’s Bridging the Gap initiative, we're launching a roundup to help promote existing specials and discounts from our restaurants, bars, retailers, and other small businesses. Our goal is simple: help keep customers walking through your doors during the upcoming bridge construction by giving your current promoti...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Every Thursday, we round up a selection of weekend events happening across Covington, featuring live music, markets, food festivals, art shows, family fun, and more.
This week’s email is landing in your inbox one day early, so we can include all the festivities happening around the city to celebrate New Year&r...
Covington City Hall will be closed on Thursday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.
We wish everyone a happy and safe New Year as we ring in 2026!
City Hall will reopen during normal business hours on Friday, January 2.