Alexandria adopted new rules for e-bikes, electric scooters and other micromobility devices, setting requirements for where they can be ridden and how riders must interact with pedestrians. The city council approved the updated laws on Aug. 20, replacing portions of the city’s older rules with regulations addressing the increasingly popular devices. The ordinance allows bicycles, […]
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Alexandria mayor fulfills decade-old promise to bring skatepark to city
For most teenagers, a request made at city hall is forgotten by the time they graduate high school. For Chris Mardis, it took more than 12 years, but Alexandria finally delivered on a promise for a skatepark. In 2013, two 13-year-olds asked the Alexandria council for a skatepark after being tired of getting kicked out […]
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Schabell wins Campbell County judge/executive primary
Andy Schabell has won the GOP primary for Campbell County judge/executive. Schabell, currently the mayor of Alexandria, defeated incumbent Steve Pendery for Campbell County judge/executive, a position Pendery has held since 1998. The winner of the Republican primary will likely take office, with only write-in candidates able to challenge them in November. There is no […]
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Pendery, Schabell debate ahead of GOP primary for Campbell County judge/executive
Voters got a preview of the possible future of Campbell County leadership Friday as Judge/Executive Steve Pendery and challenger Alexandria Mayor Andy Schabell squared off in a debate ahead of the May 19 Republican primary. The May 8 debate, put on by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, was only open to chamber members, but […]
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Campbell County judge/executive to run for reelection
Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery is seeking reelection in 2026. According to a news release from Pendery’s campaign, during his time in office, Campbell County has seen billions of dollars in economic development, large gains in job creation and expansion of county services, all while the County spends less money per resident than any full-service […]
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Alexandria awarded $240,000 grant for roadway safety
The city of Alexandria has been awarded $240,000 in federal funding to help reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries within its city limits. The funding is part of a nationwide transportation safety initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation and will support Alexandria’s participation in the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The […]
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Alexandria mayor to run for Campbell County judge/executive
Alexandria Mayor Andy Schabell announced Saturday that he intends to run for judge/executive in Campbell County next year. The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office and Kentucky Registry of Election Finance do not yet have record of the necessary paperwork on file for him at the time of this brief’s publication, but the announcement follows the […]
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Alexandria mayor announces he will not seek reelection
Alexandria Mayor Andy Schabell announced during the Nov. 6 city council meeting that he will not be seeking reelection. Schabell first won election in November 2018 and assumed office in 2019. He won his second term in November 2022. “I truly have had the time of my life,” Schabell said. “These last seven years have […]
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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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Alexandria council member resigns amid domestic violence charges
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 […]
