COVINGTON, Ky. - The City Commission has approved allowing lateral hires for police officers.
Previously, the Covington Code of Ordinances did not allow the lateral hire of police officers and firefighters.
The change in the law was approved Tuesday evening.
Chief of Police Rob Nader states, "I want to thank our Legal Department for completing the updates to the ordinanc...
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.
Upcoming Events
NKY Senior Games: Winter Edition
Tuesday, January 9
9:30 a.m. - Noon
Armory Gymnasium at Tower Park, in Ft. Thomas
Shufflebo...
Tom West. Former Executive Director at Covington Business Council and Kentucky Workforce Investment Board, Returns to Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. - Tom West has been named the new Economic Development Director for the City of Covington.
West is familiar with the City of Covington. He previously served as the executive director of the Covington Business Council, and as the executive dire...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Reconstruction of an iconic Covington structure, the Bradford Building, is underway.
The Catalytic Development Funding Corp. of Northern Kentucky and Orleans Development Company broke ground at the Bradford Building project site November 29.
At the Groundbreaking ceremony, the Bradford Building Project was introduced by Jeanne Schroer representing the Catalytic Fund,...
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 prepare your meal:
Turkey:
If you are roasting your turkey, make sure you set a timer. This ...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Saturday November 25, 2017 is Small Business Saturday. It is a day dedicated to celebrate and support small business throughout our communities.
Here are a few ways to show your support on Small business Saturday:
Grab a cup of coffee at your local coffee shop
Share your love for Small Businesses on social media with a #ShopSmallSaturday
Grab lunch at your ...
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.
Upcoming Events
Night Mountain Bike Rides
Every Tuesday starting November 7 from 6 - 8 pm
The days are shorter, weather is colder and the air is...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Thursday morning, members of the community and Kentucky officials gathered to celebrate the new mural on the Russell Street Pumping Station in Covington.
The new mural, located in the 200 block of West River Center Boulevard, was designed and painted by local Covington resident Tammy Batson Stephens. The mural, located on east side of the pump station, is a photograph...
COVINGTON, Ky. - In an ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability in City government, the City of Covington has launched a new initiative, COVDATA, which allows anyone to browse datasets and reports of information collected by the City to document government operations.
The COVDATA portal enhances transparency and accountability by sharing the City's data with citizen's and the g...
COVINGTON, KY - The City of Covington has issued an update regarding the 501 Main project and the Parking Mitigation plan.
The 501 Main Parking Mitigation plan has officially been in effect Since Monday, October 16, starting with the exterior garage construction (please see maps below).
Beginning on Monday, October 23, a portion of the 501 Main lot behind 410-424 6th Street has ...