What you need to know The Covington Board of Commissioners cast a 2 to 1 vote Tuesday night in favor of investigating the financial and safety risks of implementing an outdoor drinking area in the city. The vote was peculiar in that it did not appear on the meeting’s agenda; instead, it occurred after one […]
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City, county approve financing deal for 125-unit residential complex in Covington
A financing deal and tax abatement was approved Tuesday night for Covington’s Bavarian Flats project, a $27 million apartment complex that will sit atop the Kenton County Government Center parking garage. Both the Covington City Commission and the Kenton County Fiscal Court discussed the project in their meetings this week, approving a PILOT program, or […]
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Covington mulls using federal grant to convert 15th Street Bridge
Covington is considering converting the old 15th Street Bridge, which has been closed to foot and vehicle traffic for years, into a mixed-use and pedestrian bike bridge. The conversion would happen thanks to grants from the federally funded Off-System Bridge Program. City Manager Ken Smith discussed the award at the city commission meeting on Tuesday. […]
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Covington seeks $300K in federal funds for Duveneck House rehab
The City of Covington is seeking $300,000 in federal grant money to fund the rehabilitation of the Duveneck House, a historic home belonging to Frank Duveneck, a famous artist, sculptor and teacher, after it was deemed a “blighted building” by the city.
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Former IRS site rezoned to allow single-family homes
The Covington City Commission has approved the rezoning of the Covington Central Riverfront site to allow for single-family detached homes and single-family lot line properties.
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Covington greenlights $8.545M development in Central Riverfront project
Covington City Commission has approved an $8.545 million development with 10 single family homes and two mixed-use buildings, which will be built on the former site of the IRS building, with the first phase of construction set to begin in May 2025.
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Get a sneak peek of the proposed Covington Central Riverfront development
Covington Pointe Joint Venture, an LLC composed of the Funke Real Estate Group and its financial partners, has proposed to build 10 single-family detached homes and two mixed-use buildings on the site of the former IRS building in Covington, with the city expected to receive a return on investment of 6%.
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Covington City Commission: Smith and Downing re-elected, two new commissioners join
In the Covington Board of Commissioners election, incumbents Shannon Smith and Tim Downing were re-elected, while Tim Acri and James Toebbe were elected to the remaining two seats, and Ron Washington was elected mayor.
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Covington authorizes legal action against Duke Energy
The Covington City Commission has voted to allow their lawyers to take legal action against Duke Energy due to ongoing disagreements over a franchise agreement.
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Covington OKs franchise with Owen Electric. But what about Duke?
Covington City Commission has approved Owen Electric’s franchise agreement, which will see the company pay the city $4,000 plus 3% gross receipts on a quarterly basis in exchange for the right to construct, repair, install and maintain utility infrastructure on the city’s public right of ways.