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Kids to swarm Prisoners Lake for Fishing Derby

COVINGTON, Ky. - Want to see a kid get excited?   Put a fishing pole in her or his hand and watch their face light up when a fish suddenly tugs on the other end. The surprise, the anticipation and the thrill of reeling in the fish ... these emotions all but guarantee a contagious grin that spre...

Pierce to be sworn in as Covington Fire Chief tonight

COVINGTON, Ky. - Just 15 years old when he joined the Bromley Volunteer Fire Department, Mark Pierce felt the firefighter’s call at an early age.   Tonight, after 23 years as a paid firefighter in Covington, he will be officially sworn in as Chief of the City’s Fire Department ...

Phase 2 of Latonia Avenue rebuild under way

Work on a new storm sewer at 33rd Street and Latonia Avenue this morning signaled the beginning of Phase 2 of the reconstruction of Latonia Avenue.   COVINGTON, Ky. - The second half of the long-awaited reconstruction of Latonia Avenue began this morning. Work began at the corner of 33rd S...

Covington Parks & Recreation May Newsletter 2018

Below are Covington Parks & Recreation Department events and programs. For additional information click on "Learn More" or contact the Parks & Recreation Department at recreation@covingtonky.gov or 859-292-2151. News Crews slaying invasive plants along Licking Rive...

Day 5: Covington’s ‘emerging hot spots’

City pursuing opportunities for development outside downtown In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calling attention to its aggressive efforts to work with its business community and other partners to generate jobs, attract investment and create a vibrant commer...

Day 4: Not just home runs

When finished, the Whitney Building at 11 E. 5th St. will house a commercial venture on the ground floor and apartments on the upper floors. With City’s help, small-scale development driving Covington surge   In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calli...

Covington names Business Excellence winners

KW Mechanical Inc. won the City of Covington’s “Spirit of Progress” award. From left, Mayor Joe Meyer, and, from KW, Marvin Wischer, Karen Wischer, Brian Wischer and Jim Eggemeier.   COVINGTON, Ky. - A record crowd gathered Wednesday night to hear the City of Covington name th...

Day 3: #lovetheCov takes over

CAPTION: The fifth annual 199C this spring celebrated the Reds' Opening Day with an art exhibit and block party on Pike Street. Things to do, see make Covington ‘experience’ authentic In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calling attention to its aggress...

New software to help residents interact with City Hall

COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington is installing a new software program that will make it easier for residents to report potholes, crumbling curbs, faulty street lights, fallen tree branches and other public infrastructure problems.   The Covington City Commission voted 5-0 tonight to contract with a c...

Police officer to be assigned to Holmes campus

COVINGTON, Ky. - A Covington police officer will soon be assigned permanently to the campus of Holmes High School and Middle School.   The Covington City Commission voted 5-0 tonight to approve an agreement between the City and Covington Independent Public Schools authorizing the officer’...
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