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Awards recognize 3 for ‘Service Above Self’

The three Covington Rotary Club honorees pose with their plaques and dignitaries. From left: Kenton County Commissioner Jon Draud, Covington Fire Chief Mark Pierce, Firefighter Jeff Sanzere, Fire Capt. Joseph Bowman, Covington Rotary Club President Darren Wurz, Police Officer Brian Powers, Lt. Justin Wietholter, and Chief Rob Nader.   COVINGTON, Ky. - Three First Responders from the City of C...

White Cane Safety Day celebrates independence

Covington Police Chief Rob Nader, second from right, and others with the department get a small taste of what it’s like to be blind while crossing Madison Avenue blindfolded as part of “White Cane Safety Day.” COVINGTON, Ky. - What’s it like to cross the street when you’re blind? Some of Covington’s top police administrators and others found out today durin...

‘Touch a Truck’ draws over 1,000

COVINGTON, Ky. - An estimated 1,100 people converged on the Latonia Shopping Center early Saturday afternoon for the City of Covington’s first “Touch a Truck” event. The star of the show were the trucks - all the vehicles used by public service agencies in the City (and those which respond to the City) to keep Covington residents safe and infrastructure properly maint...

‘Touch a Truck’ showcases safety, service vehicles

COVINGTON, Ky. - There’s an obvious reason that the City of Covington’s “Touch a Truck” open house is being held on the vast parking lot of the Latonia Shopping Center.   Few other places in the City - if any - would be large enough.   The event, to be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, will feature public safety and public service vehicles of all shapes, ...

Covington swears in new police officer

New Covington Police Officer Michelle Fern poses with Chief Rob Nader and Mayor Joe Meyer after being sworn in and gaining her Covington badge today. COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington gained another police officer today, and once again the officer arrives with years of experience.  Michelle Fern, who has worked in law enforcement for 10 years at various agencies in Ohio, was sworn in by ...

Covington swears in new police officer

New Covington Police Officer Jacob McBee poses with Chief Rob Nader and Mayor Joe Meyer after being sworn in and gaining his Covington badge today. COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington gained an experienced police officer today.  Jacob McBee, previously a patrol officer with the Fort Mitchell Police Department, was sworn in by Mayor Joe Meyer today during a short ceremony in the Covington C...

Riverfest rules for downtown, Devou in effect Sunday

COVINGTON, Ky. - Familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow will be put in place in the northern part of downtown Covington and Devou Park on Sunday as enormous crowds flock to the riverfront to watch the annual Labor Day weekend fireworks.   The rules address issues like road closures, parking, alcohol, skateboards, and glass containers and are similar to those ...

Know a young adult turning his/her life around?

COVINGTON, Ky. - Do you know someone under age 28 who had trouble with the law when they were younger but ever since has made great strides in turning his or her life around?   If so, the Kentucky Juvenile Justice Advisory Board would like to hear about him or her.   The JJAB’s Subcommittee of Kentucky’s Youth is seeking nominations for its Kentucky Spirit of Youth Award. &nb...

Decal signals Covington PD’s elite status

Mechanic Mark Ranson of Covington Public Works’ Fleet Management Division applies the CALEA decal to a new cruiser. COVINGTON, Ky. - Nine new police cruisers are hitting Covington’s streets, and among their new features is a tiny and somewhat rare decal that says a lot about the professionalism of Covington’s department.  For the first time, the cruisers are adorned with a s...

Covington swears in new officer

Covington Mayor Joe Meyer swore in new Police Officer Alexandra Birkley in a short ceremony at City Hall today as Chief Rob Nader looked on. COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Police Department gained a new officer today.  Alexandra Birkley was sworn in this afternoon by Mayor Joe Meyer during a short ceremony in the Covington City Commission chambers.  Covington Chief Rob Nader said B...
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