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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.

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Drone practice on Monday was observed from the Clive the Alien installation on Scott Boulevard. The City and its partners in the Covington Central Riverfront (CCR) site and the topping-out ceremony are involved in this event.

COVINGTON, Ky. – Halloween festivities are set to begin at the David Housley Pavilion in Randolph Park next week, with a call for participants of all ages to join in the fun. The Covington Parks and Recreation Department is organizing Pumpkin Carving Nights on October 23 and 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., where parents and children can showcase their pumpkin-carving skills.

The Rental License Hearing Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024, has been cancelled.

Crews from the Public Works Department in Covington, Kentucky, will commence leaf collection on Monday, October 21. The initiative targets residential neighborhoods with significant tree coverage where leaves obstruct gutters and streets.

The City of Covington has welcomed a new addition to its police force. Michelle Fern, who brings with her a decade of law enforcement experience from various agencies in Ohio, was officially sworn in as a Covington Police Officer today.