COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington is rolling out exciting changes to its award-winning Small Business Incentive Program designed to better support entrepreneurs and commercial property owners as they invest in the vitality of Covington’s business districts.
The updated incentives, which include increased award amounts and streamlined, user-friendly forms, are part of the ...
The City of Covington welcomed its newest police officer, as Tyler Setter was sworn in during a ceremony at City Hall on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Mayor Ron Washington administered the oath of office, with members of Setter’s family and leadership from the Covington Police Department in attendance.
A native of Independence, Kentucky, Setter is a 2024 graduate of Northern Kentucky Universi...
The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled.
COVINGTON, Ky. – This weekend you can find entertainment beneath the wide night sky in a couple of The Cov's parks … learn about pollinators (birds, bats, butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, and more), and why they’re so darn important … dress like a legendary god or goddess … listen to cool live music … sip some wine … smoke cigars … play ...
Draft agenda, legislation, and minutes from the previous meetings.
COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority is continuing its public outreach and phased approach to improve parking in the historic Mainstrasse Village commercial district.
An Open House will take place on Thursday, July 17, where residents, business owners, and visitors can weigh in on a range of proposed changes and discuss problems and opportunities desi...
Covington, Ky. – Mayor Ron Washington has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Ruth A. Eger Leader of Distinction Award, presented by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The accolade recognizes an individual who has dedicated their life to making meaningful contributions to the Northern Kentucky region.
Nominated by fellow graduates of Leadership Northern Kentucky, M...
COVINGTON, Ky. – After nearly three decades of service, Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti is retiring, with Lt. Col. Justin Wietholter named as his successor.
Valenti, who has served as Chief since 2022, began his career with the Covington Police Department in September 1996. Most of his time as an officer, before being promoted through the ranks, was spent working third shift in...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s new Communications Manager, Dan Wohler, developed a sense for what makes a good story at an early age.
As a child growing up outside Boston, Massachusetts, Wohler’s parents modeled the importance of being well-informed through reading and watching reliable reporting. And, as Wohler noted, good information happened through strong storytelling.
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COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s Independence Day weekend in The Cov, and before you grill the burgers and hotdogs, march or ride in a parade, wave a flag in the air, or sit beneath a burst of fireworks in the night sky, pause and remind yourself what we’re celebrating: when 56 courageous men signed a document making it clear that they, their families, and their neighbors had no inten...