Covington, Kentucky Government

10/16/2026

🚨TRAVEL ADVISORY: Saturday, Oct. 17🚨

On Saturday, Oct. 17, law enforcement officials may have temporary travel restrictions on area highways and state routes to support traffic flow and security associated with President Trump's visit to Truist Arena in Campbell County.

Folks should expect traffic delays between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. with the most significant delays happening between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Plan ahead and check GPS navigation before leaving for your destination to avoid delays.

10/16/2026

♻️ Got household hazardous waste you're not sure how to dispose of safely?

Covington residents can take advantage of a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thomas More Stadium in Florence.

From electronics and household cleaners to automotive fluids, batteries, and oil-based paint, this event provides a safe way to dispose of items that shouldn’t go in your regular trash.

📝 Registration is required in advance! Visit nkyhhw.org to download and complete the registration form.

See the full list of accepted and prohibited items on our website.

10/15/2026

🍂 Covington’s annual Fall Leaf Pickup and Street Sweeping Program starts on Monday, October 19, and runs through December 18.

📍 Know your scheduled dates: Check the interactive map online to find out when crews will be on your street.

🚗 Move your vehicles on scheduled pickup days, so crews have room to work.

🍁 Prep your leaves: Rake or blow leaves to the curb one day before your scheduled pickup. Keep piles clear of parked cars, fire hydrants, mailboxes, and other obstacles.

👉 Learn more here: https://www.covingtonky.gov/news/2026/10/15/city-of-covington-announces-fall-2026-leaf-pickup-and-street-sweeping-schedule

10/15/2026

📣 PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOV. 7

Covington property owners have until Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, to pay their property taxes without penalty.

The City offers multiple convenient ways to pay, including:

💻 Online: covingtonky.taxandrevenue.opengov.com
📬 By mail: P.O. Box 122655, Covington, KY 41012-2665
📞 By phone: 859-292-2180, option 1
🏛️ In person: City Hall, 20 W. Pike St., Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📥 After hours: Use the payment drop box to the left of City Hall's main entrance.

Have questions about your tax bill or payment options? Call 859-292-2180, option 1.

10/15/2026

A look back at last week's ribbon cutting for the new K-9 Ernie Memorial Dog Park at Hands Pike Park!

It was a great day celebrating the opening of this new space for Covington's four-legged friends and their humans, while honoring the legacy of a four-legged hero who served our community.

Have you brought your pup out to enjoy the new park yet?

10/14/2026

🗣️ UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, today's ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new permanent restroom building at Barb Cook Park has been CANCELED.

We will share an update once a new date has been scheduled.

Thank you for your understanding!

🎉 You’re invited! Join us as we celebrate a new permanent restroom building at Barb Cook Park in Latonia!

The new facility is another investment in making Covington’s parks more convenient and enjoyable for the residents and families who use them.

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 14
🕞 3:30 p.m.
📍 Barb Cook Park, 2709 Ashland Ave.

Come celebrate this latest park improvement.

10/14/2026

A major step forward for one of Covington’s most important transportation corridors.

The City of Covington has secured a $4.1 million federal grant to support roadway and pedestrian improvements along Winston Avenue/KY 16 in Latonia to make the corridor safer and more accessible for all.

“This grant is a significant investment in Latonia and an important step toward making Winston Avenue safer for all residents,” Mayor Ron Washington said. “I asked City staff to pursue federal funding grants to address the City’s infrastructure needs while reducing the burden on local taxpayers. Securing more than $4 million is a major breakthrough, but our work is not done; we will continue working with our partners to secure additional funding for the state route and accelerate these much-needed improvements.”

🔗 Read more: https://www.covingtonky.gov/news/2026/10/14/covington-to-receive-41-million-grant-for-winston-avenue-ky-16-improvements-in-latonia

10/14/2026

🚒 You may see Covington Fire Department crews testing fire hydrants over the next 4–6 weeks!

The Department will be conducting flow tests on hydrants across the city to ensure firefighters have accurate information about how much water each hydrant can provide during an emergency.

Testing may temporarily cause water discoloration in nearby homes. This is a temporary side effect of the process.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as our crews complete this important work to help keep Covington safe!

Covington Fire/EMS Department- Covington, KY

10/13/2026

Nearly 90 years after passing away in the line of duty, Covington Firefighter Albert Krohman’s legacy of service is being honored among Kentucky’s fallen firefighters.

Krohman, who died in 1936 while serving the City, was recently added to the Kentucky Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Frankfort. The recognition was made possible thanks to his great-grandson sharing his story and a community determined to preserve his legacy.

Read more here: https://www.covingtonky.gov/news/2026/10/13/covington-firefighter-who-died-in-the-line-of-duty-in-1936-added-to-kentucky-fallen-firefighters-memorial

Covington Fire/EMS Department- Covington, KY

10/13/2026

👣 Something strange is afoot on Pike Street. And you're invited.

The Covington Cryptid Block Party is back October 24, bringing a whole afternoon of weird and wonderful to The Cov.

Think local vendors, art, live music, dancers, clowns, and plenty of creatures you don't see every day.

Come for the cryptids. Stay to explore the neighborhood. You never know what you'll uncover.

🔎 Find more to uncover this fall at UncoverCovington.com