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Covington City Hall cleared after bomb threat Thursday

Sep 4, 2026, 10:42 AM | Updated: 12:43 pm

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A large police presence swarms the Covington City Hall. (Photo courtesy of the City of Covington)

(Photo courtesy of the City of Covington)

Covington City Hall has been cleared after it was evacuated following a bomb threat.

Police were on scene and urged the public to avoid the area around SE 271st Avenue and the Covington Place business complex.

At 10:40 a.m., officials announced the building and surrounding area were cleared.

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