FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 held its 8th annual Equipment Roadeo Competition on Wednsday, May 22 at the Richwood Flea Market in Florence, Ky.

With all the equipment work that our maintenance crews do, these Olympic style events helps hone the skills of our men and women who help maintain and keep our roads in the best condition possible.

Heavy Equipment Operators from District 6 competed in an obstacle course with a dump truck with an 11’ foot plow blade, as well as other contests using backhoes, graders, tractors and trucks.

Winners will represent District 6 in the Statewide Rodeo that will be held at the Anderson County Community Park in Lawerenceburg, Kentucky on August 20th and 21st.

This year, Kentucky will be hosting the Regional Roadeo at the Kentucky Horse Park on September 9, 10 and 11th.

COVINGTON, KY — Gateway Community and Technical College has begun a new Healthy Happy Hour Series of fun, informative family activities at its Urban Center in downtown Covington at 525 Scott Boulevard. The activities are free of charge and open to the public.

“The activities are designed to help Covington become a healthier, happier community,” said Michael Lee, Gateway director of inclusion and cultural initiatives. “They are part of our outreach to bring the community into Gateway where we make success happen.”

The series began May 7 with Zumba classes that continue for another five weeks on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. “It’s not too late to come and have fun in these Latin-inspired, dance-fitness classes led by licensed instructor Y’Vonne Burkart,” Lee said.

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - The City of Florence will hold its annual Arbor Day Program on Saturday, May 11 from 10am - noon at the Florence Government Center.

The program will include a brief history of Arbor Day, reading of the City’s Arbor Day proclamation, various tree planting activities, and lunch.

The City invites the public, along with groups like the Boy and Girl Scouts, to come and join in this year’s celebration of Arbor Day.

The National Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of Florence “Tree City USA” each year since 1991. To be a named a “Tree City USA” the City must meet four requirements:

(1) Have a tree board or department; (2) Have a tree care ordinance; (3) Have a comprehensive community forestry program; and (4) Have an Arbor Day observance.