Newly elected Alexandria Councilmember Shane Collins was arrested on Jan. 31 on domestic violence assault charges. Collins is also facing a second charge for criminal mischief, which is the intentional damage or destruction of someone else’s property. A pretrial conference is scheduled for March 6 at 9:30 a.m. in room D2 with District Court […]
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Opinion: Rep. Mike Clines’ priorities for the 2025 legislative session
LINK nky invited our local legislators to share their priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which began Jan. 7 and concludes March 29. Mike Clines, a Republican from Alexandria, represents House District 68. With the start of a new year comes the start of a new legislative session. I, along with my colleagues in the […]
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Alexandria considers stricter rules for vape, liquor stores
Alexandria is tightening its liquor, vape and tobacco stores laws. The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission discussed things such as the distance requirements from schools and daycares and the distance between stores to avoid too many locations popping up in one spot. Campbell County Planning and Zoning Administrator Cindy Minter has looked to other cities […]
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Alexandria honors VFW Post 3205
Alexandria named March 16 as VFW Post 3205 day in the city. Veterans of Foreign Wars, more commonly referred to as VFW, post 3205, was chartered by the National Veterans of Foreign Wars organization on Jan. 13, 1935. According to the city’s resolution, 20 World War I and earlier wars veterans of the United States […]
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Alexandria zoning would allow for ‘hybrid’ between large, small developments
The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission discussed implementing a new zone and sign regulations during their first meeting of the new year, with the potential for a neighborhood commercial zone and a content-neutral sign ordinance.
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Alexandria’s Spare-Time Grill to close for winter
Spare-Time Grill in Alexandria is closing for the winter, with plans to reopen in the spring, as announced by owner Jason Copley on Facebook.
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NKY restaurants, bars that closed in 2024
Northern Kentucky’s dining landscape had a lot of changes in 2024. We reported on the closure of 11 this year. In 2024, NKY lost several classic diners plus an axe-throwing bar, a Covington brunch spot and more. Read on for a look at all this year’s dining closures in NKY. Lou Lou’s Cafe Lou Lou’s […]
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What we know about Alexandria’s approved medical marijuana dispensary
Alexandria is working on its medical cannabis regulations in preparation for its approved dispensary, which will be located in the old Truist Bank building and is expected to open in late 2025.
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Verizon retailer opens new store in Alexandria
Victra, the largest Verizon-authorized retailer, is opening a new store in Alexandria, offering the latest in Verizon technology, including 5G wireless and 5G Home Internet, and a wide range of devices and accessories.
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Alexandria medical cannabis dispensary proposed for old bank
Nicole Tirella in Alexandria was selected for a medical cannabis dispensary license in the state’s first lottery round. The expected location of the dispensary is the old Truist Bank.
