News published on Covington Courier in October 2024

The Board of Commissioners has released the agenda for its upcoming legislative meeting scheduled for October 22, 2024. The announcement includes draft legislation and minutes from previous meetings.

COVINGTON, Ky. – This weekend, the city will be illuminated as BLINK returns for its fourth year. The event is known as the nation's largest public light and art festival and is expected to draw over 2 million visitors. Attendees can explore more than 80 light, mural, and projection projects throughout Covington.

For the 2022-23 school year, Taylor Mill Elementary School experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with two more students being enrolled.

Former Covington Catholic High School star, Jack Coldiron, sees action in Miami’s win over Ohio on Saturday, October 19.

These former Covington Courier area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21.

African American students comprised 19.7% of the student population within Biggs Early Childhood Education Center in the 2022-23 school year.

If downtown Covington felt particularly crowded during the recent BLINK outdoor light and art event, it was indeed busier than usual. The four-day event saw foot traffic more than double compared to any other evening in 2024.

In Biggs Early Childhood Education Center, 29.9% of students identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2022-23 school year.

The City of Covington has announced the official hours for trick-or-treating, which will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 31. Residents are encouraged to prepare for the event by organizing costumes, purchasing candy, and ensuring that sidewalks and steps are clear of obstacles.

In Covington, Kentucky, the Halloween spirit is alive with numerous events set to captivate residents and visitors alike. The festivities kick off with Covington Parks & Rec’s Pumpkin Carving Night at David Housley Pavilion in Randolph Park. Participants can carve pumpkins provided at the event and display their creations at Saturday's Jack-O’-Lantern Festival, which includes a costume contest, games, and more.

The City of Covington, Kentucky, has taken steps to preserve the childhood home of renowned painter and sculptor Frank Duveneck. The Covington Board of Commissioners has approved hiring SSRG Midwest Operations, a Cincinnati-based contractor with expertise in historic preservation, to stabilize the deteriorating building located at 1226 Greenup Street.

Multiracial students comprised 16.4% of the student population within Biggs Early Childhood Education Center in the 2022-23 school year.

With the election season underway, the City of Covington is issuing a reminder regarding the placement of political signs.

Seven neighborhood groups in Covington, Kentucky, have been awarded funding for various improvement projects as part of the city's Neighborhood Grant Program.

In Biggs Early Childhood Education Center, 34% of students identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

These former Covington Courier area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28.

African American students comprised 25% of the student population within Covington Adult High School in the 2022-23 school year.

A veteran officer has rejoined the Covington Police Department under a retire-rehire program.

Starting this Friday, children in Covington can participate in the annual Mayor's Reading Challenge by reading stories and playing learning games for 75 minutes each week.

Volunteers are being called to participate in a tree-planting event scheduled for Saturday morning in Peaselburg, Covington.