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wvxu. org > politics > 2026-05-19 > live-election-results-kentucky-primary-thomas-massie-ed-gallrein

See live election results from Kentucky's May 2026 primary

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (45+ words) WVXU For coverage of local races in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, visit this page later Tuesday evening, which will include a link to our coverage of local race results as soon as they become available....

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wvxu. org > show > cincinnati-edition > 2026-05-19 > universal-pre-k-nky-read-ready-network

Kentucky lawmakers said no to universal pre-K. NKY is trying its own approach

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (154+ words) Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has tried for years to get state lawmakers to approve universal preschool in the state. But legislative leaders have refused, with some questioning the governor's cost estimates and others arguing the state shouldn't create new programs…...

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wvxu. org > long-reads > 2026-05-14 > dixie-highway-reconfiguration-backlash

What happened on Dixie Highway? The road maintenance project that led to unexpected backlash

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (1352+ words) On a late April evening, Elsmere resident Danielle Behler joined dozens of others in a room in the basement of the Florence Government Center, seeking answers on a local road change. "It's the fourth meeting I've been to," Behler said....

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wvxu. org > show > cincinnati-edition > 2026-05-13 > thomas-massie-lucy-may-interview

Thomas Massie talks with Cincinnati Edition

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (156+ words) Republican Congressman Thomas Massie was elected to represent Kentucky's 4th District in 2012 after serving as Lewis County judge-executive. He's been re-elected to the office ever since and he has earned a reputation for voting his mind, even when that goes against…...

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wvxu. org > environment > 2026-05-11 > eastern-hellbender-kentucky-state-amphibian-thomas-more-university

Kentucky names Eastern hellbender its state amphibian

2+ week, 10+ hour ago  (508+ words) Kentucky has named the Eastern hellbender its official state amphibian. The legislation was tacked onto a bill naming the Treeing Walker Coonhound as the official state dog of Kentucky, and signed into law by Gov. Andy Beshear on April 27, 2026. While…...

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wvxu. org > local-news > 2026-05-08 > brent-spence-companion-bridge-break-ground-ohio-kentucky

'Proof of what bipartisan legislative work can do.' Officials break ground on Brent Spence companion bridge

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (408+ words) Hang in there, Brent Spence Bridge. Your long, lonely wait for a companion is finally nearing its end. Officials broke ground Friday on construction of a second bridge next to the span that carries I-71 and I-75 between Ohio and Kentucky across…...

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wvxu. org > 2026-05-07 > beshear-announces-universal-pre-k-program-in-two-rural-kentucky-counties

Beshear announces universal pre-K program in two rural Kentucky counties

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (811+ words) Superintendents from two small Kentucky school districts joined Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear Thursday to announce they would take part in a new pilot program to expand access to pre-K to all 4-year-olds in the district. Beshear has called for universal…...

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wvxu. org > local-news > 2026-05-07 > brent-spence-companion-bridge-groundbreaking-may-8

Brent Spence companion bridge groundbreaking set for May 8

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (369+ words) Ohio and Kentucky will finally break ground on a companion span for the Brent Spence Bridge. State and transportation leaders from both sides of the Ohio River will put the ceremonial shovels in the dirt Friday, May 8, at 1 p. m. EDT. The…...

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wvxu. org > 2026-05-04 > how-to-vote-in-boone-county-kentucky

How to vote in Boone County, Kentucky

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (314+ words) On Tuesday, May 19, voters in Boone County will elect a Democrat and Republican to face off in November to represent them in the U. S. Senate and U. S. House of Representatives. But there are also important races, including for seats in the Kentucky…...

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wvxu. org > 2026-05-04 > how-to-vote-in-kenton-county-kentucky

How to vote in Kenton County, Kentucky

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (346+ words) On Tuesday, May 19, voters in Kenton County will elect a Democrat and Republican to face off in November to represent them in the U. S. Senate and U. S. House of Representatives. But there are also important races, including for seats in the Kentucky…...