COVINGTON, Ky. – Did you know that raindrops are actually just tears from angels crying over the death of Betty White?
At least that’s our theory.
We’re still in mourning over the death of the beloved actress Dec. 31, just 17 days shy of her 100th birthday.
If you are too, you’ll be interested in knowing that there are two (2!) events in Latonia this weekend...
Landlords who operate outside the law will be fined, maybe shut down
COVINGTON, Ky. – Time is running out for landlords who are refusing to obtain the required rental dwelling license.
The City of Covington has begun issuing citations and $250 fines to property owners who rent out their housing – either on a long-term or short-term basis – and have ignored repeated warnings...
Photo from last night’s TV news broadcast used with permission of WCPO.
A day after chemical plant incident, residents again urged to enroll in county's emergency notification network
COVINGTON, Ky. – Just after 8:15 Monday evening, a ferocious “boom” could be heard throughout West Latonia, rattling windows and raising anxiety levels.
Soon thereafter, the ...
Traffic pattern changes to alleviate backups on city streets
COVINGTON, Ky. – Headed to Covington to get a COVID-19 test?
Note that there’s a new entrance to the Gravity Diagnostics testing site downtown, and it incorporates a new traffic pattern that closes a city block and uses the entire former IRS campus.
The new entrance is on RiverCenter Boulevard near the Northern ...
Editors note: Grant ended in Spring of 20222.
Not every situation has to look this bad to pose a danger from lead-based paint. Sometimes, the risk comes from “dust” produced by friction when an otherwise well-maintained window painted with lead paint is opened and closed.
‘Free money’ available to fix problems in rental or owner-occupied homes
COVINGTON, ...
COVINGTON, Ky. – The holiday tree is dropping needles, the mulled wine is gone, Omicron is exploding, the air is bitter, and a little bit of snow is falling (and not the snowman-building kind, just the pain-in-the-broken-wrist kind) …
Fortunately, we have two things going for us:
One, the Snow and Ice Team out at Public Works is about the best there is when it comes to keeping C...
City asks legislators to preserve urban core-centric House District,
back away from plan that could eliminate representation
COVINGTON, Ky. – Saying an urban area of its size, diversity, and economic energy needs a strong voice in Frankfort, the City of Covington is asking leaders of the state General Assembly to back away from plans that dilute – and could eventually elimi...
Photo 1: Backhoe operator Lonnie Johnson dumped salt into a dump truck driven by Mark Ranson and Doug Meyung late this morning.
Photo 2: From left, Chris Warneford, Steve Hedger, Bill Matteoli, Jason Roberts, James “J.J.” Johnson, John Purnell, and Brad Schwenke go over last-minute preparations.
Photo 3: “Snow commander” Steve Hedger checks driver assig...
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of recycling tips from the City of Covington's Neighborhood Services Department, Solid Waste & Recycling Division.)
COVINGTON, Ky. – New year, new me. Right?
Even if your commitment to those diet and exercise resolutions starts to ebb, we have a vow that’s easy to fall in line with: Commit to less waste in 2022!
Here are ...
COVINGTON, Ky. – As one might imagine, there’s plenty to do this weekend and most of it involves bidding farewell to 2021 and welcoming 2022.
There are a lot of ways to celebrate the New Year in The Cov. In an igloo. In a garage. Nibbling on appetizers. Dining on smoked meats. Watching the ball drop. Donning a bow tie and sequins. Wearing your favorite well-worn jeans.
In all sce...