COVINGTON, Ky. (August 14, 2017) – On Friday, August 11, the City of Covington and the Kenton County Fiscal Court were notified that the radio tower located at Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky (CHNK) in Covington had been compromised.
A representative of Mobilecomm and employees of the Kenton County Dispatch Center discovered that a tree had fallen, damaging the tower’s...
On Friday, August 4, the City celebrated the grand opening and completion of the Randolph Park Shelter in conjunction with the annual Old Timers event.
Additionally, the City honored community leaders James Brock and David Housley, naming the basketball court at Randolph Park 'James Brock Court' and the shelter at Randolph Park 'David Housley Shelter.'
Located in the Eastside neighborhood, th...
COVINGTON, KY – Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties are collaborating with the Cabinet for Energy & Environment to host three upcoming free residential tire disposal events throughout the month of August.
The free residential tire disposal program occurs once every three years, providing residents in the area the opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted tires.
County residents may br...
The City of Covington has scheduled a Trash Amnesty Week for the week of July 24 through July 28, 2017.
In addition to the trash contained inside the City-issued trash carts, residents can place up to three large items and ten 30-gallon bags of trash at the curb during amnesty week without using their green stickers. This trash will be collected during regularly scheduled trash days.
Reside...
Covington, KY – The Devou Golf & Event Center is open for business.
On Wednesday evening, the City of Covington, Devou Park Advisory Committee (DPAC), Devou Properties, Inc., and Devou Property Management Company, LLC celebrated the grand opening of the Devou Golf & Event Center.
Located at 1201 Park Drive, the opening ceremony was emceed by WCPO Channel 9 News Anchor Katherine Nero...
COVINGTON, KY – The Covington Recreation Division is currently seeking applicants for its Parks Advisory Group.
The effort is to establish a group of interested stakeholders to objectively identify City parks that are priorities for redevelopment.
The Parks Advisory Group will be made up of 11 passionate individuals, each serving a three-year term.
The group will guide the process for...
COVINGTON, KY – On Monday, July 10, a water main break occurred at 36th Street and Church Street in Latonia, causing pavement damage in the intersection and flood damage to several households in the area.
The City has been in contact with the Northern Kentucky Water District and its insurance provider Bilz Insurance to confirm details of the water main break and to provide information t...
Below are Covington Parks & Recreation Department events and programs. For additional information click on "Learn More" or contact the Parks & Recreation Department at recreation@covingtonky.gov or 859-292-2151.
Upcoming Events
Free Swimming Lessons
There is still time to sign up your little ones for free swimming lessons! Children will have the opportunity...
COVINGTON, KY – Mayor Joseph U. Meyer, Interim City Manager Loren Wolff and AFSCME Union members officially executed the signing of the AFSCME working agreement today, Thursday, June 15, 2017.
AFSCME members present at the signing included President Charlie McCain, Dawn Bayless, Lonnie Johnson, Doug Matherly and Brian Watts. Additionally, City Solicitor/Assistant City Manager Frank Warnock a...
Below are Covington Parks & Recreation Department events and programs. For additional information click on "Learn More" or contact the Parks & Recreation Department at recreation@covingtonky.gov or 859-292-2151.
Upcoming Events
Pool Opening Day
Splish, Splash, Play! The Covington Parks & Recreation Department is having a pool party and you're invited! Join us ...