This week in NKY government meetings, Cold Spring will discuss restaurants proposed for the Cold Spring Pointe and Cold Spring Town Center developments. 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 Newport superintendent […]
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Campbell County selects Conger Construction for new public safety building
Campbell County awarded the construction manager-at-risk contract for its new public safety building project to Conger Construction Group. The building is slated for property at 1114 Racetrack Road in Alexandria. The new safety complex will house the Campbell County Police Department, the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management, the Campbell County Consolidated Dispatch Center, and […]
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Alexandria council member announces mayoral candidacy
Alexandria Councilmember Bob Strong has announced his candidacy for mayor of Alexandria. Strong is in his second term on the Alexandria City Council. Current Alexandria Mayor Andy Schabell is not seeking reelection; he previously announced his candidacy for Campbell County judge/executive. In a Facebook post announcing his candidacy, Strong outlined the several positions he has […]
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Fort Thomas to discuss council appointment; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss appointing a new council member after former councilmember Andy Ellison’s appointment as mayor. 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 […]
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Alexandria explores what it would take to bring YMCA to the city
What began as a public comment from an Alexandria mother is now prompting city officials to consider how, or if, the city could bring a YMCA to town. At the Nov. 6 city council meeting, Alexandria resident Olivia Crowder asked the council to consider investigating what it would take to bring a YMCA to the […]
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River Ridge Elementary expansion, 450-unit Covington development, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County Schools will discuss the River Ridge Elementary expansion, while the Kenton Planning Commission reviews a Fisher Homes 450-unit development proposal. 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 […]
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Medical cannabis facility originally slated for Alexandria now approved for Wilder
What you need to know The medical cannabis facility that was slated for an old bank on U.S. 27 in Alexandria will instead be located on a new construction site in Wilder. The Wilder Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the stage one and two plans for the dispensary at its Nov. 24 meeting. The […]
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Alexandria celebrates designers behind old, new city logos
Two generations of designers were honored this week as Alexandria retires its 1999 city logo and embraces a new look for the decades ahead. Alexandria issued a call for ideas in November 2024 for new logo designs. The design ideas were presented at a council meeting in June, and the city approved the new logo […]
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Calling all Alexandria businesses, Allie the Elf wants to visit you
Allie the Elf will be back in Alexandria soon, and the city wants to hear from its businesses about where she should stop next. Local businesses can fill out this form if they want a visit from Allie. Tell the city your funniest, most creative photo idea, something that shows off your business’s personality. Submit […]
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Fort Thomas weighs roundabout for city intersection, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss implementing a roundabout at the intersection of Highland and Grand Avenues. 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? Medical cannabis zoning returns […]