COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington Solid Waste & Recycling Department, Department of Public Improvements/Urban Forestry Division, Keep Covington Beautiful and Rumpke Waste & Recycling are offering Covington residents two ways to recycle natural Christmas trees this year.
Residents can either have trees picked up curbside or drop trees off at one of three locations.
Curbside pickup...
COVINGTON, KY - The City of Covington trash and recycling collection schedule is as follows this holiday season:
Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017 - Service will be delayed one day this week (Monday will move to Tuesday; Tuesday will move to Wednesday; etc.).
New Year's Day, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 - Service will be delayed one day this week (Monday will move to T...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nancy Wood
859-341-2700 (office)
859-380-4644 (cell)
nancy.wood@ky.gov
KYTC District 6 Snowfighters will report in early Tuesday morning for next snow event
Plan your morning commute accordingly
Covington, KY - (Dec. 11, 2017) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews will be reporting in at 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, December 12...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Full fire and ambulance service was restored to the South Covington Fire Station on October 30, 2017.
Staffing at the South Covington fire station had been reduced by two firefighters per shift in July 2015 due to personnel cuts in the fire department, eliminating ambulance service at Company 5 on Hands Pike.
For the past two years South Covington was served ...
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 ...