Covington's new retirees. From the Fire Department, top row from left: Battalion Chief John Martin, Capt. Todd Wyatt, Engineer Rob Languth, and Firefighter-Paramedic Brian Boyers. From the Police Department, bottom row from left: Capt. William Kelley, Specialist Ron Allen, and Officer Sarah Cruey-Lusardi.
COVINGTON, Ky. – A batch of retirements in Covington’s Fire and Police dep...
Photo 1: From left, Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti, rehired officers John Mairose and David Lillich, and Mayor Joe Meyer.
Photo 2: Mayor Meyer gives Mairose and Lillich the oath of office.
Two veteran officers sworn in under state retire-rehire program
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s Police Department gained nearly 50 years of experience today when two retired officers were...
July 1 is deadline for graduating seniors to apply
COVINGTON, Ky. – It’s not too soon for upcoming high school graduates to compose an essay that could lead to a $500 college scholarship from Covington’s police union.
The deadline is July 1 for the Covington FOP Lodge #1 Fallen Officer Scholarship, which is open to 2024 high school graduates headed to college.
“The...
From left, Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti, Mayor Joe Meyer, and Officer Matt Hugenberg.
Hugenberg the 6th veteran retired officer to return
COVINGTON, Ky. – The swearing-in ceremony for new police officers in the City of Covington typically follows a set pattern:
Right before Covington Mayor Joe Meyer gives the official oath of office, Meyer reiterates the importance of mai...
New Covington Police Officer Jordan Bussell poses with Assistant Chief Justin Wietholter and Mayor Joe Meyer.
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s newest police officer has an engineering degree and engineering experience but – in his words – wanted a new career of service.
“I want to be in the (Covington and law enforcement) community, and I want to help people,”...
Photo 1: From left, Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti, Officers Jeff Young and Marcus Jordan and Mayor Joe Meyer.
Photo 2: Chief Valenti presents the badges.
Photo 3: The swearing in.
Two veteran officers sworn in
COVINGTON, Ky. – Two men were sworn in as Covington Police officers late this morning, but to call them “new” would be misleading.
One has 26 ye...
Familiar restrictions for fireworks display address safety, traffic, parking
COVINGTON, Ky. – Large crowds will again flock to the riverfront and viewing spots around Covington to watch the 47th annual Labor Day weekend fireworks on Sunday, Sept. 3, so the City and its Police Department are putting in place familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow.
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The Covington Police Department's newest recruit, Jackson Sora, poses with Police Chief Brian Valenti and Mayor Joe Meyer, right.
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington Mayor Joe Meyer administered the oath of office today to the Police Department’s newest recruit, Jackson Sora, a Northern Kentucky native and enlisted soldier.
Sora is enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard and is curre...
Photo 1: Police Chief Brian Valenti hands badges to Kenzy Hotaling and Dale Arnold, while ...
Photo 2: Covington Mayor Joe Meyer issues the oath of office.
Two join Covington Police with swearing-in ceremony
COVINGTON, Ky. – A military police officer in the Kentucky National Guard and a security supervisor at Turfway Park received the oath of office this morning as the newest o...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Drivers on Highland Avenue need to pay attention: There’s a new stop sign at the foot of Emery Drive.
The signs (for drivers headed both east and west on Highland) were installed earlier this week by Public Works after numerous traffic complaints.
The signs are permanent. The sign on eastbound Highland will be mounted to a permanent post soon.
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