Editors note: Program ended in spring of 2022.
Covington has a large number of housing units at risk for lead poisoning, based on the age of the paint and the condition of the house.
New $1.66 million program accepting applications
COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington is looking for old homes where lead-based paint is making children sick or has the potential to do ...
‘Story map’ helps market City’s economic momentum
COVINGTON, Ky. - The pieces are diverse: A photo of the taps and a “pour” at Braxton Brewing Co. ... a video clip of the CEO of CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services describing why his firm moved its HQ to Covington ... a collage showing architectural features of historic buildings ... a quote from the regi...
The Roebling Suspension Bridge reopened to cars today for the first time since April. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.)
Weekend events build excitement in Roebling Point District
COVINGTON, Ky. - Discounted beverages and food. Commemorative cups. A symbolic game that stretches across the Ohio River.
Businesses in Covington's Roebling Point District are celebrating t...
COVINGTON, Ky. -- Crews with Riegler Blacktop continue to move through parts of Latonia and South Covington, dropping a fresh layer of asphalt on City streets.
These pictures are from West 32nd Street and Blossom Lane in the Clover subdivision.
In all, over 31,000 linear feet of street - just under 6 miles - will be repaved.
The $695,000 repaving program started near the ...
COVINGTON, Ky. - We usually don’t advertise a lot of live music here - since it seems EVERY bar and venue in Covington has musicians come in these days (and that’s a good thing) - but this weekend seems to have a musical theme.
That and the Suspension Bridge is reopening.
Farm to Table
Ever gone to the Covington Farmers Market and wonder “what’s the ...
COVINGTON, Ky. - The 2017-18 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report put together by the City of Covington’s Finance Department has earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
“(Covington’s) CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of...
A lot in Covington is riding on accurate 2020 Census
COVINGTON, Ky. - The population of Covington was undercounted by as much as 30 percent in the 2010 Census, federal officials estimate, costing the City significant funds that pay for things like affordable housing and infrastructure and negatively affecting its economic growth.
To make sure the 2020 Census is more accurate, Covingt...
Consultant: Support for 1 of 3 conceptual development plans growing
COVINGTON, Ky. - One of the three concepts proposed for the soon-to-be-vacant 23-acre IRS site has definitely caught the eye of the public - so far winning 45 percent of total votes and 57 percent of those through a still-open online survey.
“We’ve been surprised by the number of people who zeroed in on t...
This property at 542 Greenup St. owned by Betsy Goldfarb and Bill Sachs won a Beautification Award from the Friends of Covington in 2018.
Friends of Covington seeking nominations for annual competition
COVINGTON, Ky. - Do the grounds and exterior of your house or business epitomize “beautiful?”
The Friends of Covington want to recognize it.
The organization, which was fou...
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s conceptual rendering for the “Texas Turnaround” at Fourth Street and the interstate.
Proposal creates new route for Fourth Street ramp onto Brent Spence
COVINGTON, Ky. - A plan to reduce accidents on the Brent Spence Bridge by changing where traffic from Fourth Street merges onto northbound Interstates 71/75 in Covington will go before ...