
CivicPoint: 2022 KY Primary Election analysis: few voters, no competitive races to draw them, surprises
By Trey Grayson
CivicPoint
Tuesday, Kentucky voters went to the polls for the May primary. Well, some of them did, but not very many.
Statewide, voter turnout was about 19%, according to the State Board of Elections, one of the lowest statewide turnouts in a county election year (what we call the...

The River: It’s true, as they say, that ‘something is always happening on the river’
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with the river — from discovery to a way of love and life. This a part of a long and...

Team plans 250-mile canoe trip, public events to celebrate official launch of Ohio River Way
(Photo from Ohio River Way)
A team of 20 modern-day adventurers will paddle 250 miles on the Ohio River from Portsmouth, OH to Louisville from May 31 through June 9 to officially launch the Ohio River...

Kentucky records lowest monthly jobless rate since 1976 in latest state unemployment report
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary April 2022 unemployment rate was 3.9%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS).
The preliminary April 2022 jobless rate was down 0.1 percentage...
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Memorial Day forecast predicts record number of Americans will travel over holiday weekend
The unofficial start to summer will be a busy one this year as AAA predicts 39.2 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend Mary 28-30, an increase of 8.3% over 2021,... - More »
- Kentucky records lowest monthly jobless rate since 1976 in latest state unemployment report
- River Days Festival at Dayton's Manhattan Harbor returns; see luxury homes, take a discounted cruise
- Building Industry Association earns two awards of excellence from National Assn. of Home Builders
- NKY Chamber's Government Forum with Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval rescheduled to breakfast Friday
- Joe Cotton: Stocks of the Week -- buy quality growth stocks selling at huge discounts
- Ryan Yauger's vision: Peace Love and Little Donuts, 72 tasty selections, made lovingly while you wait
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Newport Central Catholic Class of 2022 earns $4.7 million in scholarships to date
The Newport Central Catholic Class of 2022, 75 percent of the graduates, earned approximately $4.7 million in college scholarships. Of the school’s 57 graduates which includes two foreign exchange students,... - More »
- Gateway Foundation adds three new board members: Shannon Schumacher, Julie McGregor, Will Weber
- CovCath's Nicholas Prospero earns writing award from National Council of Teachers of English
- Get ready to Dive into Summer Reading at Campbell County Public Library; read great books, win prizes
- Four Northern Kentucky educators selected for 2022 CPE Academic Leadership Development Institute
- NKU's Institute of Health Innovation names winners of Idea Challenge: Growing the Healthcare Workforce
- Thomas More University graduates 340 students, honors students, faculty, confers honorary doctorate
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CivicPoint: 2022 KY Primary Election analysis: few voters, no competitive races to draw them, surprises
By Trey Grayson CivicPoint Tuesday, Kentucky voters went to the polls for the May primary. Well, some of them did, but not very many. Statewide, voter turnout was about 19%, according to the State Board... - More »
- Ceremony at Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial to honor seven who died in line of duty in 2021
- City of Erlanger launches incentive program to turn Commonwealth Ave. into office business district
- Second Driver Licensing office in Kenton County to open in Independence; renewals also available online
- Northern Kentucky ousts three Republican state House incumbents -- and a bunch of political clout
- Kenton County local elections results; low voter turnout -- just 12.65% -- decides November choices
- Covington Commission considers spending for APRA 'buckets,' brick pavers replaced at MLK, Madison
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Michael Davidson: Food insecurity isn’t just a health concern, it’s also a matter of national security
The world is an insecure place. Even as we continue — and hopefully finish — a fight against a global pandemic, there’s military conflict overseas. While we have to face those challenges,... - More »
- Solyana Mesfin: Student mental health needs to be a priority in our lives and schools
- Kentuckians reminded to stay alert for scams involving the nationwide shortage of baby formula
- COVID deaths drop significantly in Kentucky but new cases, positivity all increase
- FHK launches campaign to educate women on risk of COVID-19 and pregnancy, promote vaccination
- Here's what you need to know about baby formula shortage; rural families having harder time
- DEA says fentanyl, an addictive synthetic opioid, causes unprecedented overdose deaths; teens at risk
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The River: It’s true, as they say, that ‘something is always happening on the river’
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with the river — from discovery to a way of love and life. This a part of a long and... - More »
- As Memorial Day holiday approaches, NFPA offering grilling tips to keep families safe during cookouts
- Covington's Fishing Derby returns: Young anglers can wet their hooks at Prisoners' Lake in Devou Park
- NKY Restoration Weekend May 20-22 offers seminars, workshops, practical advice for historic homeowners
- Kentucky singer Noah Thompson back home from American Idol for a free concert; finals are May 22
- Kentucky by Heart: Dale Woolum exits rocky path to one of positive fulfillment and concern for others
- Our Rich History: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Sociology, and Criminal Justice at Thomas More
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Roberta Marcotte of Erlanger celebrates her 100th birthday with reception, dinner with friends, family
Roberta (Rhodes) Marcotte of Erlanger and formerly of Tinley Park and Manteno, Illinois, celebrated her 100th birthday with a reception with her friends at The Village in Erlanger followed by a family... - More »
- KYTC plans several projects affecting traffic patterns in Northern Kentucky in the coming week
- Dedicated educator, Raymond C. Finke dies at home at 73; spent 22 years in Covington schools
- Construction has started on Homewood Suites, a 132-room hotel, part of Corporex's Ovation project
- Rand Paul handily wins Republican nomination for third term, will face Democrat Charles Booker in fall
- U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie to face Newport Democrat Matt Lehman, Indpt. Osborne in fall's general election
- Next steps to improve Brent Spence corridor begin as KYTC, ODOT begin initial planning, consultant search
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Point/Arc to celebrate its amazing 50-years, starting with birthday party June 6, events for 4 more months
By Andy Furman The Point/Arc It’s been 50 years. And the party will last five months. The Point/Arc will celebrate its 50th birthday, Monday, June 6 – and Paul Gerwe promises the party will be one... - More »
- Kentucky Symphony Orchestra closes 30th Anniversary season Sat. with Return to Studio 54
- River Sweep: Volunteers invited to scour riverbanks for trash on Saturday -- be prepared to get muddy
- Center for Great Neighborhoods, City get Our Town $100,000 NEA grant for 'reimagining' old hospital
- Local pediatrician Dr. Robert Tagher to run 100 miles to raise money for abused children and NKYCAC
- Behringer-Crawford kicks off Music@BCM concert series with Ramona Blaine & The Company June 9
- NKY Forum offers 'Post-Primary Checkup' on Wed. at Kenton County Public Library-Erlanger
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As people from around region flock to neighboring states open to cannabis, Kentucky remains closed
By Becca Schimmel Ohio Valley ReSource Tourists come from far and wide to see the 15-foot Superman standing with hands on hips in the center of Metropolis, Illinois. The 6,000 person-town got its name... - More »
- Team plans 250-mile canoe trip, public events to celebrate official launch of Ohio River Way
- Art Lander's Outdoors: Kentucky's Salt River flows into the Ohio River south of Louisville
- National average for gasoline hits $4.48 per gallon; Kentucky at $4.24, up 22 cents on the week
- Gex 'Jay' Williams makes comeback; three NKy legislators -- Massey, Koenig, Santoro -- lose seats
- KY ranks sixth in 2022 Prosperity Cup; Amazon Air Hub, REDI Cincinnati/NKY Tri-ED among winners
- Library summer reading participants get chance to win $529 college savings accounts
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Anthony Mazzini building a fast-growing broadcast career and is the voice of Florence Y’alls
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Anthony Mazzini feature/Florence Y’alls He watches games for a living. Not a bad gig if you can get it. Anthony Mazzini watches lots of games – baseball, soccer,... - More »
- Holmes High School names new coaches for both boys and girls basketball: Tony Perkins, Tracy Pope
- Covington Latin tennis player wins girls singles title in 9th Region tournament for second straight year
- 147th Preakness takes place on Saturday, here's a video with Ron Winchell, owner of favorite, Epicenter
- Rain showers disrupt high school region tennis, district baseball tournament schedules
- KY Derby-winning jockey Sonny Leon signing photos at JerZees to raise money for track ministry
- Three athletes, one coach from NKY to participate in 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando
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Joe Heller: A cartoonists look at news events of the week in broad strokes, living color, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013.... - More »
- Letter to Editor: Jan Skavdahl says Frankfort swamp will be drained, and primary election is a start
- Bill Straub: What in tarnation is going on in NKY? Outlier is one thing, but total confrontational?
- Al Cross: As primary voters move GOP farther right, will others follow?
- Michael Gieske: Seeking equity for lung cancer research funding; KY has high morbidity rate
- Constance Alexander: Art, business forge connections through SBDC workshop
- Amye Bensenhaver: As AG, Cameron is danger to public's right to know, would be worse as Governor
