Covington, Kentucky Government

09/08/2026

The best stuff isn't always obvious. 👀

Here are three more Covington spots to add to your list:

Maverick Chocolate Co.
Hail Records & Oddities
SoHza Sister Boutique

Different vibes. Different reasons to stop. Same city worth exploring.

Find something you didn't know was here at UncoverCovington.com

09/07/2026

🚶‍♀️ Lace up your walking shoes and explore Covington’s history!

Covington Parks & Recreation is hosting a free Historical Walking Series tour of the Historic Licking Riverside Neighborhood on Saturday, Sept. 12.

The tour will explore the history, architecture, and stories of Covington’s oldest neighborhood, with a walk covering approximately 1.5 to 2 miles.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 12
⏰ 10:30 a.m.
📍 Meet in front of City Hall, 20 W. Pike St.

Whether you’ve lived here for decades or are new to Covington, come learn more about the places and stories that have shaped our city.

09/04/2026

🔑 Help us welcome Legacy Key Property Management & Real Estate to The Cov!

The City of Covington’s Economic Development Division and Director John Sadosky celebrated the opening of Legacy Key Property Management & Real Estate at 140 W. Pike St. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday.

Led by broker Vicky McIntosh, a former teacher, Legacy Key offers services in real estate, property management, tenant placement, and maintenance coordination.

We’re excited to welcome Legacy Key and wish Vicky and her team continued success in Covington!

09/04/2026

🗣 Reminder: Covington City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

City Hall will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday weekend.

09/03/2026

🍻 PROST! To a Covington tradition.

Oktoberfest is coming back to the Cov, and if you've never made a day (or night) of it, consider this your sign.

Come for the lederhosen, live music, b**r, and all the Oktoberfest energy. Stay a little longer and see what else you can uncover around town.

Find Oktoberfest details and more things happening around town at UncoverCovington.com

09/03/2026

🎆 Check out how to get to Covington for Riverfest this Labor Day weekend!

09/03/2026

🎉 Help us welcome Ethan McCauley as the newest member of the Covington Police Department!

Vice Mayor Shannon Smith administered McCauley’s oath of office, with his family and members of the department’s leadership there to celebrate the occasion.

McCauley brings seven years of experience serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Military Police.

We wish him the best as he begins this next chapter of his public service career!

09/02/2026

📣 Extended Public Comment on Proposed Axon Contract

The public will have an extended opportunity to share comments with the Covington Board of Commissioners regarding the Covington Police Department’s proposed contract with Axon.

Those who wish to address the Board during its Legislative Meeting regarding the contract are encouraged to attend. Public comment will be extended to five minutes per person to allow additional time for people to share their thoughts.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 8
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 Covington City Hall, 20 W. Pike St.

The City wants to ensure residents’ voices are heard and that the public has an additional opportunity to share feedback.

Those who are unable to attend the meeting in person or who would prefer to submit their comments in writing may do so in advance using this comment form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/iRhi3xZmRj

Written comments submitted through the form will be provided to the Board of Commissioners for consideration.

09/01/2026

🚧 Some important traffic changes are coming to Covington as construction continues on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.

Beginning on or after Monday, Sept. 14:

➡️ Third Street is expected to reopen after months of utility work.

➡️ The I-71/75 southbound off-ramp to W. Fifth Street will permanently close. Drivers will still be able to use Exit 192, but traffic will exit onto Crescent Avenue.

➡️ The portion of W. Fifth Street between Crescent Avenue and the I-71/75 northbound ramp to W. Fifth Street will also close long-term.

To reach W. Fifth Street, southbound I-71/75 drivers can use Exit 192, turn right onto Crescent Avenue, right onto Third Street, then right onto Philadelphia Street.

Please use the map to familiarize yourself with the upcoming changes, and allow extra time when traveling through the area. KYTC District 6 will provide updates if the schedule changes.

09/01/2026

🌡️ With temperatures in the 90s this week, the Emergency Shelter of NKY is opening its doors as a cooling center for those who need a safe place to escape the heat.

Please share this information with anyone who may need it, and check in on neighbors who may be especially vulnerable to high temperatures.

See the Emergency Shelter of NKY’s post below for details on cooling center hours and availability.

The heat is back, and our Cooling Center is open. ☀️

For just $10, you can give someone experiencing homelessness a cool shower and a safe, air-conditioned place to get out of the extreme heat.

Give $10 today: https://bit.ly/CoolingCntr

Sometimes relief is as simple as getting inside.

Help someone cool down. Help keep someone safe.