COVINGTON, KY – With the massive increase in heroin use and the rise in overdoses hitting Northern Kentucky, the City of Covington is teaming up with Kenton County, The Northern Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, PDS and the Northern Kentucky Health Department to educate citizens on how to protect themselves, their friends and family, and their community.
Working together with cou...
COVINGTON, KY – The Covington Parks & Recreation Department invites the public to attend its free Urban Ecology Workshop to learn about green infrastructure and stormwater management.
The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, at the City Hall Commission Chambers, 20 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011 on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Additionally, the workshop features loca...
COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday, September 12, the Board of Commissioners approved a five year business retention incentive for Blair Technology Group (BTG) to fuel the company’s future growth and further invest in Covington’s existing business community.
BTG is an ecommerce company that specializes in the sales and refurbishment of computing equipment. Located at 4314 Boron Drive, BT...
COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners authorized the issuance of seven rent subsidy and façade improvement incentive grants to new and existing businesses throughout Covington thanks to its Small Business Program.
Throughout fiscal year 2017-2018, the City has budgeted $72,000 for the Covington Small Business Program to provide approximately 12 rent subsidy or...
COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners approved thirteen promotions within the Fire Department and four promotions within the Police Department.
Beginning with the Police Department, Captain Pat Swift was promoted to Assistant Chief of Services. Captain Swift has served with the Covington Police Department for over 26 years. He has a master’s degree...
COVINGTON, KY – On Monday, August 28, the Covington Police Department issued an update confirming 20 year old Damondre Williams had been arrested for the double shootings that occurred in Covington on August 1, 2017.
On August 1, Covington police officers were dispatched to the 300 block of E. 13th Street in reference to a verbal argument that involved a group of people. As officers responde...
COVINGTON, KY - The annual Labor Day weekend fireworks show is just around the corner. This year's Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks at Riverfest is set for Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the riverfront.
The City and the Covington Police Department (CPD) want to provide residents, businesses and visitors with the following information to ensure a safe and orderly Covington, as well a...
COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday, August 22, the City of Covington made an announcement, naming Assistant Chief of Police of Operations Robert Nader to the Chief of Police position. Nader has served 20 years with the Covington Police Department.
Upon Chief Bryan Carter’s retirement, Nader will assume the Chief of Police position on September 1, 2017.
Chief Robert Nader stated, “...
COVINGTON, KY – The Board of Commissioners welcomed David Johnston as the City of Covington’s new City Manager, starting his role on Monday, August 21, 2017. Interim City Manager Loren Wolff serves her last day on August 22, 2017.
City Manager David Johnston stated, “I’m excited to start my new role with the City of Covington.
“Covington is a city on the move with an...
COVINGTON, KY - On Monday, August 21 the moon will completely cover the sun causing a solar eclipse to occur across North America. As a result, the City issues warnings and precautionary measures so as to ensure the safety of its citizens.
According to the website Precision Eclipse, the partial eclipse will begin approximately at 1:01 p.m. in Covington. The eclipse will rea...