One of the “stars of the show” at the 2018 Touch a Truck event was the MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle used by Covington Police and other law enforcement agencies in Northern Kentucky during hostage situations.
Show-and-tell event showcases safety, service vehicles
COVINGTON, Ky. - Trucks and equipment will fill the Latonia Shopping Center’s parking lot next ...
After the City officially cut the ribbon on the redeveloped Peaselburg Park last week, youth swarmed the park to play basketball and soccer and climb on playground equipment.
Next parks in line? Barb Cook (construction) & Goebel (planning)
COVINGTON, Ky. - It was easy to tell “who” from “whom” at the grand opening last week of the redeveloped Peaselburg Park ...
(UPDATE: All the trees have been claimed. The Forestry Department will be reaching out to people who emailed to let them know whether they made the cut-off.)
The tulip tree – known for its distinctive leaves and large flowers – is the state tree of Kentucky.
ROAD iD donation will grow Covington canopy
COVINGTON, Ky. - Want a free tree for your yard?
The City of Covington h...
The City is asking residents whether it should create new programs or expand existing ones geared toward specific waste streams, such as electronic waste.
As contract expires, City wants feedback on current, new services
COVINGTON, Ky. - Does your garbage get picked up on time? Do you recycle? Would you pay more for special programs like curbside yard waste collection or bulk item drop-off?...
Up-close access to The Roebling Murals – seen here from the Suspension Bridge before construction started -- is temporarily blocked for safety reasons while Riverfront Commons is built.
Fences block access to Riverfront Commons construction site
COVINGTON, Ky. - Visitors who want to get an up-close-and-personal look of The Roebling Murals at the Covington Waterfront will be unable to ...
From left, Sam Becker, Thad Becker, Alexander Giehl, and Jarrod Becker – all of Covington design firm BLDG Refuge – paint the mural on George Stone Court.
Covington’s Stone Court 1st to be painted in region-wide initiative
COVINGTON, Ky. - George Stone died 26 years ago, but those who saw the Covington native play basketball say this: He could score - a lot and in a ...
On the last day of the swim season each year, Covington Parks & Rec opens Goebel Pool to dogs and their owners. Now the City is asking whether residents would support a dog park.
Meeting tonight seeks input for ongoing Parks & Rec master plan
COVINGTON, Ky. - Does Covington need a dog park?
If so, where? How big? What should it look like? How should it be funded? Would reside...
Chris Warneford will oversee the Public Works Department in Covington on a part-time, temporary basis.
COVINGTON, Ky. - A familiar face will oversee Covington’s Public Works Department on a part-time temporary basis while the City searches for a permanent director.
The City has hired Chris Warneford, who ran Kenton County’s Public Works Department from 1992-2001 and 2010-2015.
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Cutting the ribbon today were, from left, recreation program coordinator Jess Link and Manager Rosie Santos of the Parks & Recreation Division, City Manager David Johnston, Mayor Joe Meyer, Neighborhood Services Department Director Ken Smith, and recreation seasonal Patrick Moore and administration assistant Abbey King, also from Parks & Rec.
Ceremony officially completes Phases II, III of...
An award through the City of Covington Neighborhood Grant Program helped organizers host the Eastside Music & Soul Food Festival on Aug. 31. (Photo courtesy of Chuck Eilerman.)
Information meeting Thursday to explain tweaks to process
COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington is kicking off the second round of its Neighborhood Grant Program with an information meeting Thursday to explain minor tw...