ALEXANDRIA — Construction in the Alexandria area continued its strong momentum in 2025 – with total permitted value increasing 11% from the previous year. The total estimated permitted value reached $141,990,002 – up from 2024’s total of $128,053,763. The... See more
ALEXANDRIA — A few surprises popped up during the filing period, May 19 through June 2, for public offices in Douglas County. There will be a primary election for Alexandria School Board after three candidates filed for position 4 — the incumbent, Laura K... See more
ALEXANDRIA — The crowd couldn't stop tapping their feet to the music of the Americana band, Kat Blue. The four-member group kicked off the Red Willow Arts Coalition 's 2026 Summer Concert Series on Thursday, May 28. The free concerts take place on the Dou... See more
ALEXANDRIA — A plan to use a local sales tax to help pay for a third arena at the PrimeWest Health Runestone Community Center is not going to happen this fall. In the final days of the 2026 session, the State Legislature did not approve sales tax referend... See more
ALEXANDRIA — About 100 bicyclists were blessed with bright sunshine, a whisper of a wind and temperatures in the upper 50s Wednesday evening, May 20. They didn't talk about the weather though. They had much heavier thoughts on their minds — bike riders wh... See more
