COVINGTON, KY – On Wednesday afternoon, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it will be closing its flat top facility in Covington in 2019, resulting in the elimination of about 1,826 jobs.
A statement from the IRS said: “As part of the continuing efforts to use resources efficiently, the IRS is taking steps to further consolidate submission processing operations across the ...
COVINGTON, KY – The City partnered with Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) to address storm drainage issues on Crystal Lake Drive and Bluffside Drive in South Covington.
The Board recently executed an agreement with SD1 to implement the 50/50 Cost Sharing Program. Upon the program’s application, the City will split the estimated cost of $244,798.00 with SD1 to install new curb inlets and ...
COVINGTON, KY – The Covington Police Department welcomed four new officers to its ranks last Tuesday evening.
Approved unanimously by the Board of Commissioners, the Police Department increased its staffing number to 109 sworn police officers out of the 110 authorized positions.
City Manager Larry Klein stated, “Last October, the Mayor and City Commission increased the number of Police...
COVINGTON, KY – Last night, the Cities of Covington and Bellevue premiered the video “Northern Kentucky Preservation at 50: From Saving Houses to Creating Places” at Darkness Brewing in Bellevue, Kentucky.
The video was a project of both cities and was produced by Spotted Yeti Media. It celebrates the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act.
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COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners approved the City’s 2016 property tax rate, keeping it the same as 2015. City staff recommended maintaining the same property tax rate as last year since increased property values will result in additional revenue.
At the meeting, Assistant Finance Director Dave Mathews presented on the property tax rate explaining th...
COVINGTON, KY – Clinical Trial & Consulting Services will be relocating their global headquarters to Covington, Kentucky.
Earlier this morning, Governor Matt Bevin made the announcement that the pharmaceutical and biotechnology organization confirmed its move into the RiverCenter Towers. This news comes from almost 10 months of collaboration between the following: Corporex Companies, LLC...
COVINGTON, KY – A new sewer lateral repair program was approved by the Board of Commissioners Tuesday evening.
The Mayor and Commissioners authorized a new agreement with Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) that will help the City and owners deal with broken laterals.
The Private Sewer Lateral Program allows SD1 to repair any private sewer lateral break that happens underneath roadways between t...
COVINGTON, KY – The Covington Police Department has a new forensic tool to use to fight crime.
Former Covington police officer Ronald Trenkamp will serve as Computer Forensic Analyst. The Board of Commissioners approved hiring him Tuesday evening.
As the Department’s very first Computer Forensic Analyst, Trenkamp takes on the challenge of conducting investigations, at the direction of ...
COVINGTON, KY – The Covington community spirit is alive and well as the City and the neighborhood are working together to replace Holman Avenue trees damaged by vandals.
On July 7, vandals damaged recently planted trees on Holman Avenue in Covington.
The Department of Public Improvements Urban Forestry Division and the Westside Action Coalition members are addressing the issue of repairing ...
COVINGTON, KY – A transformational restructure of the Development Department was approved Tuesday night by the Board of Commissioners.
Five new police officers were hired, the purchase of 32 new police vehicles and new body cameras was approved.
Proposed zoning changes for the former Gateway Community and Technical College “hilltop” advanced in light of anticipated development of...