Covington Mayor Joe Meyer, left, converses with state Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Taylor Mill, on the floor of the state Senate this week. Rising pension rates causing pain, top legislators told  COVINGTON, Ky. - Mayor Joe Meyer took Covington’s case against rising pension costs to Frankfort this week.   Having already grabbed the ear of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on several occasions, ...

COVINGTON, Ky. - If you don’t instantly recognize the significance of Feb. 14, there’s no need to read on.   Because whether you look to Robert Herrick (“How love came in I do not know ...”), the Bible (“Set me as a seal upon your heart ...”), Shakespeare “Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps ...”), or AC/DC (“She was a ...”...

One project that came out of last year’s Covington Leads program was a wood-working workshop for youth. Deadline for 13-week leadership program next Tuesday  COVINGTON, Ky. - A program whose goal is to identify, train, nurture, and energize a new set of civic leaders in Covington is taking applications through next Tuesday for a new 13-week session, its second.   Last year, five p...

COVINGTON, Ky. - This weekend has a performed/performing/performance theme.   It also features a decidedly feminine touch, what with Galentine’s Day (when did that become such a thing?), belly dancing, an exhibit of Cher’s fabulous beaded dresses, and a night at the cabaret - (not to be confused with Cabernet, which could also make its appearance at several events in #LoveTheCov t...

State grant to begin project to protect, organize files   COVINGTON, Ky. - The Kentucky Department of Library and Archives is awarding the City of Covington $137,000 to begin digitizing records now stuffed in file cabinets and boxes stacked on rows and rows of metal shelves throughout the basement of City Hall.   The goal?   To not only protect and preserve the records but also...

Covington’s Public Works Department is looking to hire an array of landscape and maintenance workers for the coming year to do things like cut grass, trim weeds, paint crosswalks, and clean out drainage ditches. Here, two permanent employees -- laborer V James Johnson and driver Bryan Snider – knock back brush on the riverfront. As weather warms, Public Works, Parks & Rec need t...

COVINGTON, Ky. - Here’s a reminder: The City of Covington wants feedback on interactions you’ve had with employees of City Hall.   The City’s website has a link to a short Customer Satisfaction Survey that includes a couple of questions, a numerical rating, and a place for comments.   Well more than 100 people have used the survey so far to rate the City’s respons...

Covington Mayor Joe Meyer swears in police recruit James Elliott earlier today. COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington continues to fill vacant positions in its Police Department created when changes to the state pension system sparked an array of retirements.  The department’s newest hire is a former firefighter who served a tour of duty in Afghanistan as a member of the U.S. Army/Kentucky Nationa...

First Financial moving to Fabulous Bridal building COVINGTON, Ky. - City of Covington officials were celebrating today with news of another large-scale economic development announcement that will:   Super-charge the energy of a several-block area of Madison Avenue already bustling with change. Add jobs downtown. Bring to Covington a highly respected financial company. Solid...

Covington’s nine new firefighters pose with their trainers after receiving their badges. From left to right: Chase Autry, Peter Doherty, Mike Gullett, trainer Lt. Jimmy Adams, Brandon Padilla, Sara McPherson, Tyler Sipes, Ryan Ruberg, TJ Galliher, Kevin Davis, and trainer Assistant Chief Mike Bloemer. Training complete, (experienced) Covington hires start work COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington has...