The Covington City Commission is likely to approve a legally mandated traffic impact study and archeological study for the Central Riverfront development, which will be paid for with bond funding, at their meeting on Feb. 27, 2024.
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Austinburg Park upgrades: Covington City Commission to vote next week
The Covington City Commission heard a contract proposal for improvements to the equipment and shelter at Austinburg Park at their meeting Tuesday, with the proposal likely to pass at the legislative meeting on Feb. 27.
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Covington Commission passes on resolution against Port Authority
The Covington City Commission passed over a resolution requesting the Northern Kentucky Riverport Authority abide by the city’s zoning and historical preservation standards, allowing the city and Port Authority to continue discussions.
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Covington faces criticism for firefighter overtime changes
The Covington City Commission listened to public criticism on Tuesday, with complaints focused on the city’s overtime policy for its firefighters and the effects it had on staffing levels.
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Covington City Commission tables municipal actions amid budget challenges
The Covington City Commission has tabled multiple municipal actions due to budgetary challenges, including a proposed increase in the city trash fee, the buying of heavy machinery and the hiring of an administrative assistant.
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Covington considers resolution against NKY Port Authority
The Covington City Commission is considering a resolution requesting the Northern Kentucky Riverport Authority abide by local zoning and historic preservation standards, unless those activities are directly related to its core functions.
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Gaza ceasefire demonstrators march in Covington
Demonstrators held a protest in Covington at Goebel Park on Saturday, calling for a resolution from the Covington City Commission supporting a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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Covington closes alleyway off Greenup Street to combat illegal dumping
The Covington City Commission voted to close an alleyway on Greenup Street to the public at their meeting on Jan. 23. The alleyway abuts properties on the 1500 block of Greenup, as well as some other properties on 15th and Collins Streets. “This has been the location of a lot of illegal dumping, a lot […]
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Kenton County releases final candidate list; Covington commissioners race to primary
The Kenton County Board of Elections released it’s final candidate list today only minutes after the filing deadline. Most notably, the number of candidates for a spot on the Covington Board of Commissioners exceeded the number necessary to trigger a primary. Ballot position drawings for the Covington commissioners’ races will take place on Jan. 11 […]
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Calls for Gaza ceasefire resolution continue in Covington
Crowds demanding the Covington Board of Commissioners pass a resolution supporting a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip filled the commission chambers on Tuesday, reaffirming statements made at the legislative meetings on Nov. 21 and Dec. 5. “There is no symmetry or equivalence to what we’re seeing [in Gaza],” said Mohammad Ahmad, a Covington resident of […]