Alexandria Councilmember Shane Collins, sworn into office on Jan. 16, has resigned. Collins was arrested on Jan. 31 on domestic violence assault charges. In his resignation letter, dated March 13, Collins said he was stepping down due to “personal reasons.” “Please know that this decision was not made lightly, and I am incredibly grateful for […]
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Alexandria kindergarten teacher wins Gold Star Teacher of the Year
This year’s Gold Star Teacher of the Year competition saw record support, with a St. Mary’s Saint taking home the win. Tricia Richardson, a Kindergarten teacher at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Alexandria, received 19,834 votes from the 83,000 votes cast, making her this year’s winner. The Gold Star Teacher of the Year […]
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Fort Thomas to review tennis court bid; Campbell County Schools to discuss facilities plan
This week, in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will consider a bid for tennis courts; while Campbell County Schools will discuss its district facilities plan. 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 […]
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Alexandria council member violates no-contact order after domestic violence arrest
Newly elected Alexandria Councilmember Shane Collins, who was arrested on Jan. 31 on domestic violence assault charges, broke the no-contact order with the victim. An affidavit was filed to the court on March 4 for violating his release from custody. According to court records, that was because Collins was involved in another incident with the […]
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Kenton County Schools to discuss Hinsdale circulation project, and more this week in NKY
This week, in NKY government meetings, Kenton County Schools will discuss phase two of the Hinsdale Elementary circulation project and more. 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 meetings? Newport to advance […]
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Alexandria council member arrested on assault charges
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.