Kenton County Government Center

Welcome to 1840 Simon Kenton Way, the former site of the Bavarian Brewery, and your new home for the Kenton County Government Center!

The new Kenton County Government Center brings together county agencies from multiple locations to better serve our citize...

Campaign Against Dangerous Driving on I-75

On Tuesday, October 1, 2019 beginning at 8:00am, police officers from the Covington, Erlanger, Fort Mitchell, and Kenton County Police Departments will begin their year-long highway safety traffic enforcement campaign in Kenton County. The Kentucky State ...

Road Reporter

Kenton County Fiscal Court is partnering with Planning and Development Services’ (PDS) LINK-GIS to launch “Road Reporter”, a web based survey form that allows residents to report road maintenance issues. Using GIS technology,...

Monthly Clean-Up Events Replaced with Voucher Program

The monthly clean-up events have been replaced with a voucher system. Unwanted waste can be taken direct­ly to Bavarian Landfill (12764 McCoy Fork Rd., Walton), instead of Kenton County Public Works. The voucher system will allow the community to ...

Doe Run Lake (South Trail) CLOSED

Flooding is the biggest cause of damage to these bridges. We had already planned to invest in repairs to the bridges this year and will update you when repairs are complete. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we continue to make enjoying ...

Kenton County Recognizes Heart Health Awareness Month

When you drive by the Kenton County Government Center in Covington, you will notice the Kentucky sign has been illuminated red for Heart Health Awareness Month.  Each month the Kentucky sign will be updated to reflect a different cause.  ...

Keeping You Safe

Here are a few tips from our Kenton County Police Chief, Michael "Spike" Jones, to reduce your risk of being involved in an inclement weather accident. We’re always focused on keeping you safe!

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Shelter House Reservations to Begin Monday, February 3

Kenton County Parks and Recreation will begin accepting Shelter House reservations for the upcoming season beginning Monday, February 3 at 7:30 a.m. for online and in-person reservations.

Kenton County has a new platform for online reservations. Users mus...

Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky Moving to New Home

Kenton County, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY) announced today ESNKY’s new location in Covington, designed to better help the homeless population in the area.

The new facility, located at 436 West ...

Report on Unsheltered Homeless in Northern Kentucky Released

Report on the Unsheltered Homeless in Northern Kentucky Based on Findings from New Data Collection

“Last year, I asked Candace McGraw, CEO of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, to convene a broad-based working group to examin...

Billy Casper Golf selected to manage Kenton County Golf Courses

Billy Casper Golf (BCG) – the highly respected and innovative manager of over 160 golf courses in 26 states – has been selected to manage Kenton County Golf Courses in Independence, Kentucky.

BCG will facilitate clubhouse operations, go...

Kenton County Government Center

Welcome to 1840 Simon Kenton Way, the former site of the Bavarian Brewery, and your new home for the Kenton County Government Center!

Comments from Southern Kenton County Open House Now Available

Over the past two years, staff has been working with numerous jurisdictions throughout Kenton County to update Direction 2030’s recommended land use. The project is now working to review recommended land use for Unincorporated Kenton County.

Report a Sewer Emergency

Sewer emergencies may include issues such as backups, overland flooding, overflows and collapsed infrastructure. It’s important for customers to report all sewer emergencies to SD1 as soon as possible, so SD1 can investigate the cause.