Draft CDBG/HOME plans invest in housing, neighborhoods COVINGTON, Ky. – The public has three ways to weigh in on a draft proposal that outlines how to invest a little over $1.4 million in Covington neighborhoods, plus almost $700,000 on affordable housing in Covington and five surrounding cities. The money represents the expected annual allocation from the CDBG and HOME federal grant p...

2022 built on ‘solid foundation’ with new jobs and investments COVINGTON, Ky. – Borrowing from the manifesto that drives its mission, the newly released 2022 Impact Report of Covington’s Economic Development Department lays out how doing things “of The Cov … by The Cov … for The Cov” culminated in a year that saw the city’s trajectory stay...

COVINGTON, Ky. – Obviously this is Easter weekend, which for many people means coloring eggs, buying candy, and going to service. But that’s not the only thing happening in The Cov: What do you say you mellow out with some Moon Water or mandalas this weekend, tidy up those unkempt locks, and treat yourself to a stack of waffles? Spring is here and you’re due some pampering....

COVINGTON, Ky. – City Hall offices at 20 W. Pike St. will close at noon Friday for celebration of the spring holiday. City Hall reopens at 8 a.m. Monday. ####

Comments can also be submitted in writing COVINGTON, Ky. – A public hearing will be held Wednesday, April 12, in Covington to collect opinions related to the City’s regulation of short-term rentals. Anyone interested in speaking at the hearing, which will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., needs to sign a sheet upon arriving. To let the greatest p...

COVINGTON, Ky. – High winds are knocking down branches and trees and causing damage throughout the area, including in Devou Park, where a large tree snapped and dropped on an area that was to be used for the City’s annual Easter Egg hunt early this afternoon. Out of caution, the event was cut short and reduced in scope, Parks & Recreation Manager Ben Oldiges said, although Parks...

  COVINGTON, Ky. – If you looked around the office today and asked, “Where the heck is everyone?” then you must be either new to town or not a fan of Major League Baseball. Reds Opening Day events started early here in The Cov today and will continue well on through the evening whether the hometown team wins or not. (Yeah, technically Great American Ball Park is north ...

With the help of a City incentive, Keller Logistics Group is adding a new look (bottom) to the front of the former big-box retail space in Latonia that used to house Value City and Burlington Coat Factory. (Photo provided) City incentive to help improve façade of old Value City space as new home for Keller Logistics Group COVINGTON, Ky. – The “Value City” and “Bu...

UPDATE: Power has been restored, and City Hall is back open as of Tuesday morning.  --------------------------- COVINGTON. Ky. -- City Hall is closed for the time being today, Monday, because of a power outage. Phones are also not working. However, if anybody needs to drop off payment or paperwork to the City’s Finance Department, there is a drop-off mail slot located to the...

COVINGTON, Ky. – On tap in The Cov this weekend is detailed woodworking, shantyboats, a bookmobile without wheels, and getting fired up by outdated laws intended to keep women out of the wine-making industry. So gear up to learn a new trade, check out the timeless influence of one of Kentucky’s finest artists, celebrate victories for women, and show up to do something impactful for ...