COVINGTON, Ky. – Fans of bourbon and bluegrass are invited to attend the third-annual Bonded Spirit Bluegrass Festival, a five-day celebration of the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act, a bourbon purity law that passed in March of that year and was advocated for by Covington's own John G. Carlisle, and was the first consumer protection act implemented in American History.
The New...
COVINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces a major milestone toward construction of a modern, signature bridge to connect Newport and Covington. A controlled blast to demolish the existing KY 8 Licking River Bridge is scheduled for Monday, March 2, and authorities have worked to safely secure areas around the zone to protect the public.
A controlled bl...
COVINGTON, Ky. — The City of Covington is set to receive $4.5 million in federal funding for infrastructure improvements at the Covington Central Riverfront site following congressional approval of the federal appropriations bill, pending final approval by the President of the United States.
The funding request, sponsored by U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, wil...
COVINGTON, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky Port Authority (NKY Port) announced today it entered into a purchase agreement for a landmark property at the corner of Madison Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the former Duro Bag manufacturing site, marking a pivotal step toward unlocking the next stage of Covington’s revitalization.
This step was made possible through region...
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...
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...
The Covington Business Council (CBC) is inviting businesses across all Covington business districts—including Latonia—to participate in Deck the District, a festive holiday decorating contest designed to energize the community and welcome shoppers into the spirit of the season.
Businesses will be judged by members of the CBC Executive Board on creativity, seasonal expression, a...
COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington and the Covington Business Council (CBC) are teaming up to encourage residents and visitors alike to support Covington’s vibrant network of small businesses on Small Business Saturday, taking place on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Small businesses are the lifeblood of Covington and the engine of the City’s economy. When shoppers choo...
COVINGTON, Ky. — The City of Covington is proud to announce that, for the fourth year in a row, it has earned a perfect score of 100 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Municipal Equality Index (MEI). The national assessment measures how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are for LGBTQ+ residents, workers, and visitors.
The Municipal Equality Index, no...
Covington, KY — Horizon Community Foundation has announced the launch of the NKY Food Support Fund, a new fund created to help neighbors and students in need who have been impacted by the ongoing government shutdown and disruption of federal SNAP benefits.
The Foundation is mobilizing quickly to provide immediate relief by leveraging the strong partnerships and systems develope...