A familiar Northern Kentucky pizza chain is expanding its footprint in Alexandria, with Snappy Tomato Pizza set to open a pickup-only shop along U.S. 27. Snappy is relocating to 1 Paul Lane in Alexandria, a former dentist’s office. In April 2024, the location changed to a highway commercial zone. Snappy is doing an adaptive reuse […]
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Tattoo studios now allowed in Alexandria after council approval
It looks like Alexandria is getting a tattoo shop. 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 8 p.m. The item was then discussed at city council meetings on Oct. 16 and Nov. 6, when it […]
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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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Fort Wright fire/police training facility proposal, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, the Kenton County Planning Commission will consider a new fire and police training facility in Fort Wright, while Newport will discuss a short-term rental agreement for Purple People Bridge repairs. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to […]
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Alexandria Walmart unveils reworked layout, community mural
The Walmart on Alexandria Pike in Alexandria unveiled a reworked building layout and a new community-focused mural on Friday morning. The rework features expanded departments and brand selections, updates to the pharmacy and vision center, expanded walking space throughout the store and general quality of life updates to the interior, exterior, signage, parking lot and […]
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Package delivery chaos hits NKY as SpeedX misdelivers hundreds of orders
Residents across Northern Kentucky are dealing with a delivery nightmare as packages from major online retailers are being dropped at wrong addresses, left in random yards or simply going missing entirely. The chaos centers around Alexandria, where Christina Kammerer, owner of Hometown Shipping, has become an unofficial package rescue center after witnessing the scope of […]
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Police crack down on wrong-way drivers during Alexandria road closure
Alexandria officials are warning drivers to stop going the wrong way on State Route 709 after multiple reports and near-collisions on the closed stretch of the road. State Route 709, also known as E Alexandria Pike, is the road behind Walmart that connects the AA Highway to U.S. 27 near the Honey Hole Bar and […]
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Two subdivisions proposed at Boone County zoning meeting, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Arlinghaus Builders is seeking zone changes in Boone County for two subdivision projects totaling over 400 homes. 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? New Hilton, […]
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Alexandria approves bonds for $35M Kroger Marketplace project
The Alexandria Kroger development cleared another hurdle this week after the city council unanimously approved the industrial revenue bonds needed to finance the project. The Kroger project, slated for a 31.65-acre site east of US 27, will feature a 122,912-square-foot Kroger Marketplace, a fuel center, and an 8,000-square-foot wine and spirits store. The project represents […]
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Kenton planning to weigh 450-unit apartment proposal in Erlanger, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Newport will discuss advancing a major Monmouth Street redevelopment as the Kenton County Planning Commission considers rezoning 45 acres for 450 apartments. 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 […]