Alexandria residents eager for their first Wawa will have to wait a little longer—construction has been pushed to 2026 due to groundwater remediation requirements. Alexandria City Administrator David Plummer said during the Sept. 18 city council meeting that Wawa, slated for the Southwest corner of Main Street and US 27 in the city, won’t start […]
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Park Hills to discuss revisiting Dixie Study; more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Park Hills will talk about revisiting the “Park Hills Dixie Study & Road Diet Concept.” Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Boone County panel rejects […]
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Empress Chili celebrated as Alexandria fixture for 40 years
What you need to know From first jobs to late-night chili stops, Empress Chili has shaped Alexandria residents for four decades. The Alexandria institution will serve its Cincinnati-style chili for 40 years on Sept. 23. In honor of that milestone, the Alexandria City Council recognized Steve Martin, the owner of Empress Chili, for his 40 […]
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Tattoo shops get green light in Alexandria
What you need to know Tattoo studios could be permitted businesses in Alexandria, a decision the planning commission made after the city determined they couldn’t ban them altogether. The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission voted on Sept. 16 to allow tattoo studios in the city’s highway commercial zone as permitted use, from 10 a.m. to […]
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Alexandria approves Kroger traffic plan; sends to KYTC for final review
What you need to know Alexandria is moving closer to getting a 122,912-square-foot Kroger Marketplace with a fuel center and an 8,000-square-foot wine and spirits store. The project represents a $35 million investment on a 31.65-acre site east of US 27. The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission met on Sept. 16 to further discuss the […]
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Newport hits the ground running after taking over Purple People Bridge
The city of Newport has officially owned the Purple People Bridge for about a week. So, what’s next? The city assumed ownership of the bridge after a vote from the Purple People Bridge Company Board of Directors at a special meeting on Sept. 10. At the Newport Board of Commissioners meeting on Sept. 15, the […]
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Public can weigh in on Alexandria Kroger plan; more in NKY government this week
This week in NKY government meetings, Alexandria Planning and Zoning will hear from Kroger, while Newport will approve and accept the transfer of the Purple People Bridge. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in […]
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Newport officially assumes ownership of Purple People Bridge
Newport announced that it has formally assumed ownership of the Purple People Bridge. The announcement follows a unanimous vote by the Purple People Bridge Company Board of Directors at a special meeting on Wednesday. “Nearly 700,000 people cross the bridge each year, making it the most utilized recreational trail in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky,” […]
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Independence considers lower tax rate amid rising property values
What you need to know With home values up nearly 24% this year, Independence leaders are moving to cut the property tax rate in hopes of softening the blow for homeowners. With 2025 being a reassessment year in Independence for property valuations, Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman said the city tried to lower the tax rate […]
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Independence awards contract to begin splash pad site preparation
The city of Independence has awarded the bid for its splash pad project to Ford Development Corporation to kick off site preparation for its new splash pad. The Independence City Council unanimously approved the bid for site preparation for $349,120 at its regular meeting on Sept. 8. “After years of talking about our splash pad, […]