New Covington Police Officer Brad Morris, second from right, poses with, from left, Sgt. Jennifer Rudolph, Chief Rob Nader, Mayor Joe Meyer, and Captain Greg Jones. COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington’s newest police officer is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force who has eight years of experience as a police officer in other Northern Kentucky cities.  Brad Morris was sworn in this morning by ...

Single-family housing is being built at 954 and 956 Philadelphia St. The City sold the empty lots – and a third lot across the street – to Urban Community Developers in May 2019 after issuing a request for proposals. City seeking developers to build new single-family housing  COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington is looking for developers interested in building single-family in-...

COVINGTON, Ky. - We’re going to bend our rules and talk not only about the weekend in #LoveTheCov but also mention next Wednesday because ... well ... for obvious reasons.   But lest you rush forward to the New Year, you should realize that there are indeed interesting things to do this weekend, including some events designed to help you relax after a stressful holiday.   Jake Spee...

COVINGTON, Ky. -- Merry Christmas from the City of Covington. Note that offices at City Hall will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, but will reopen Thursday at 8 a.m.  ###

Economic Development created a replica of the Suspension Bridge – complete with a “barge” underneath and lights on the towers – with some of the cans it collected during the food drive. City Hall 'trash talk' benefits pantry's Christmas Store  COVINGTON, Ky. - The unity and collaboration that Covington's leadership fosters at City Hall devolved last week into a flour...

Both weeks: One-day delay, starting Wednesday   COVINGTON, Ky. - Velvet-voiced crooners on “Christmas Tunes Until Your Eardrums Bleed” stations are singing serenely of roasting chestnuts, corn for popping, pretty paper, and horses drawing sleighs across peaceful landscapes glistening with snow on midnights clear.   In this universe, however, Christmas reality includ...

Amid purchase negotiations, consultant pitches mixed-use development with street grid, green spaces   COVINGTON, Ky. - A consultant’s conceptual plan for the 23-acre IRS site includes a restored street grid, a levee park, a community plaza for festivals, and a mixture of buildings containing offices, retail shops, and places to live.   The goal?   That it &ld...

From left, Covington Fire Chief Mark Pierce poses with newly promoted Capt. Kyle Simpson, Lt. Dennis Hoyle, and Assistant Chief Greg Salmons.  Salmons 'obvious, best' choice for assistant chief   COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington has a new assistant fire chief, and he's a familiar face.   During Greg Salmons' 15 years with Covington's Fire Department, he has helped streamline and strength...

Dixie Chili on Madison Avenue was awarded a forgivable loan to help pay for improvements to its exterior. Program awards $$ for rent, façade work; new round to begin  COVINGTON, Ky. - Four more small businesses were awarded financial help from the City of Covington on Tuesday night as leaders continue to invest in both fledgling businesses and long-standing establishments located acros...

With the snow tapering to soft flurries, mechanic Daniel Chumley, mechanic Doug Meyung, and light equipment operator Lonnie Johnson (from left) maneuver around the yard this morning at Covington’s Public Works garage on Boron Drive. While most of us slept, the Snow & Ice Team hit the road  COVINGTON, Ky. - If you had a safe commute to work, thank the Snow & Ice Team at the Cov...