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Boone County teen will attend Experimental Aircraft Association academy

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Saturday, January 14th, 2012, 10:00am
Boone County teen will attend Experimental Aircraft Association academy

OSHKOSH, WI (FOX19) - The Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. has announced that Zarrick Conner of Burlington, KY has been accepted to attend the EAA Basic Air Academy 2012 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

The EAA Air Academy offers young people the opportunity to meet and work with aviation professionals, while living and learning the arts, sciences, and lore of aviation in both classroom and workshop settings.  They join many other young people, ages 14-15, in this aviation program.

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Nine different crashes reported on I-75

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 5:08pm
Nine different crashes reported on I-75

 

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - ARTIMIS is reporting 9 different crashes on I-75 as of 4:00 p.m.  Four are in Northern Kentucky, five in Ohio.

The good news is that an earlier crash on SB 75 at Freeman has been cleared.

Here is the list, with the top five accidents newly reported. 

NB 75 at 74, right center lane blocked
NB 75 north of Mitchell Ave, right shoulder
SB 75 south of Paddock, right shoulder
SB 75 south of Hopple, left side/left shoulder
SB 7175 south end of the Brent Spence Bridge, left lane blocked
SB 7175 before Kyles, right shoulder
NB 75 near Mt Zion, no visual
NB 7175 at Kyles Ln, right shoulder
North 75 at Towne St left lane blocked

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Slick streets make for tough traffic in NKY

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Monday, January 2nd, 2012, 9:42pm
Slick streets make for tough traffic in NKY

COVINGTON, KY (FOX19) - Traffic in Northern Kentucky was a big problem Monday afternoon as highways turned slippery due to snowfall and temperatures.  Here's what the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is saying about the problems and about Tuesday morning's commute:

The KYTC District 6 Office reports that crews in Bracken, Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson Counties will be out treating and patrolling state roads and interstates throughout the night to prepare for the Tuesday morning commute.

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Mexican tourist service from CVG changes to Apple Vacations

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011, 9:40pm
Mexican tourist service from CVG changes to Apple Vacations

SPRINGDALE, OH (FOX19) - The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) will celebrate the first flight by Apple Vacations – operated by Frontier Airlines – to Cancun on Saturday, December 24, 2011. 

Previously operated by USA3000, the service will change to Apple Vacations effective December 24, 2011 – continuing to provide local passengers with a way to get to destinations like Cancun and Punta Cana.  While the service is part of the Apple Vacations program, the aircraft will be operated by Frontier Airlines.  

Grab your suntan lotion, and you’ll be on the beach by mid-afternoon.  Flights leave from Terminal 3 Concourse B, and can be booked now at applevacations.com. 

The weekly Saturday Cancun flight leaves at 10:50 A.M.

The weekly Sunday Punta Cana flight leaves at 6:15 A.M.  

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State of Kentucky says shortest day of year is good day for headlights

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011, 1:15am
State of Kentucky says shortest day of year is good day for headlights

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19)-  The first day of winter is the “shortest” day of the year, meaning daylight is at its minimum. It’s also the season in which motorists find themselves driving more in the dark – and encountering others who are driving without headlights. 

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Kentucky State Police (KSP) remind motorists to make themselves visible. Crashes often occur because drivers don’t see other vehicles.  

“Drivers have been contacting us and expressing their concerns about people not using headlights,” said Bill Bell, director of the Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety. “Even though you may still be able to see the pavement ahead, others on the road may not be able to recognize your darkened vehicle. Partnering with Kentucky State Police in reminding drivers to enhance their vehicle’s visibility by using headlights is a common sense solution in reducing crashes this holiday season.” 

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Christmas concert awaits returning troops and airport customers

Submitted by Richard Todd, Reporter
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011, 2:02am
Christmas concert awaits returning troops and airport customers

HEBRON, KY (FOX19) - The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) will host “Christmas Salute to Our Troops and Their Families” by the In Country band, along with their vocal group, the Donut Dollies this week.

They will perform three shows of Christmas and Holiday favorites on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 pm in the baggage claim area of Terminal 3.

“CVG seemed like the perfect venue to welcome the troops back from their time 'in country,' “said Dick, guitarist for In Country.  “And with everyone coming home from Iraq, and on Christmas leave, we thought right before the holiday would be the perfect time.”

Whether you are coming to CVG to catch a flight or picking up family and friends, the airport invites you to take the time to stop by and listen to this musical event. 

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Taylor Mill Road Widening Starting

Submitted by Roger on Wednesday, December 7th, 11:00 am
Taylor Mill Road Widening Starting

COVINGTON, KY – The northern section of the Taylor Mill Road (KY 16) will soon see construction activity, following the awarding of a contract for the next section of a widening project.  The project area extends from Blackstone Court on Old Taylor Mill Road to I-275.

“This road construction project is the next segment for providing a new and improved Taylor Mill Road.  When the entire project for reconstruction of KY 16 is completed, drivers along the corridor will see improved traffic flow,” said Rob Hans, Chief District Engineer for Department of Highways District 6, in Covington.

Lawrence Construction and Leasing Inc., of Walton, Ky., was awarded the contract on a low bid of $7.8 million.

This is the second of four sections being reconstructed to form a new, 4.2-mile roadway.

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