COVINGTON, KY – Last week, the City of Covington took proactive measures to improve the safety of its citizens and began replacing deteriorated sidewalk sections along streets north of 26th Street. This is the second phase in the City’s overall sidewalk replacement program. In late 201...

COVINGTON, KY – The Mayor and City Commission recently approved the issuance of requests for proposals (RFP) to qualified contractors for the construction of Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Licking River Greenway Trail (LRG) project. Phases 2 and 3 of the trail project will connect the trail from...

COVINGTON, KY – Tuesday evening, the Mayor and City Commission unanimously authorized the City’s 2017 Residential Waste Fee Rate and some changes within its Rumpke, Inc. Waste & Recycling Management Program. Specific changes include the transition from annual billing of waste removal...

COVINGTON, KY – This afternoon, the City of Covington celebrated the official groundbreaking of the Duveneck Square project and welcomed Governor Matt Bevin to Covington for the momentous occasion. Hosted by The Catalytic Fund, City of Covington, NorthPointe Group and Bellwether Enterprise, th...

As you plan your Thanksgiving menu, the City urges you to think about fire safety. Did you know Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires? The number of home fires double on Thanksgiving. Remember to keep these safety tips provided by the United States Fire Administration in mind as you p...

COVINGTON, KY – Tuesday evening, the Mayor and City Commission accepted the Fiscal Year 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (FY 16 CAFR) and were presented with the allocation matrix for the $4.7 million in carryover funds as authorized by the Fiscal Stability Ordinance. Director of Fin...

Tuesday, November 15 celebrates "America Recycles Day!" The City of Covington and Keep Covington Beautiful encourage its residents and businesses to do their part in promoting recycling initiatives and in taking the pledge to recycle today. Take the Pledge! Download the social media sticker a...

  The City's Department of Public Improvements (DPI) will begin their annual collection of loose and fallen leaves starting on November 14. The Leaf Collection Schedule and associated map shows the zoned sections where DPI crews will organize efforts. A more detailed li...

COVINGTON, KY – The Mayor and City Commission recently approved the issuance of requests for bids (RFB) for the construction of new storm pipes, underdrains, catch basins and street pavement on Crystal Lake Drive to address flooding issues. South Covington resident Diane Davis-Cain has experie...

COVINGTON, KY – The Mayor and City Commission recently authorized the occupational tax rebate incentive agreement with Clinical Trial & Consulting Services (CTI), providing benefits for both CTI and the City; including the creation of approximately 500 new job opportunities. Included withi...