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Kentucky holds mandatory meetings for agencies wanting Homeland Security grants

Kentucky holds mandatory meetings for agencies wanting Homeland Security grants

 

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) has scheduled workshops across the state to assist agencies in preparing applications for State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grants.

Two of the workshops are in Northern Kentucky, with a third not terribly far away in Frankfort.

Due to revised SHSP application issues, KOHS says they are requiring attendance at one of eight state-wide application workshops for those local government units who intend to make application for FFY 2012 funds.

Applications from city, county or special districts that do not have at least one representative at one of the workshops will not be accepted. KOHS says this is not to imply that the application process has become more complicated, but with the current funding levels received by the Commonwealth, it is important to be aware of the information provided at these workshops.

There is no registration for these workshops (all times local):

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UPDATE: Victim's named released in fatal stabbing

COVINGTON, KY (FOX19)- Officials in Covington are investigating an overnight homicide.

Police say they were flagged down on West 8th Street.

There they found Jonathan Lowe, 40, had been stabbed.

Lowe was taken to the hospital where he later died.

Anyone with information should call Covington Police at 292-2235.

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Bike and Ride Free on Metro, TANK and CTC on Thursday, May 17

Bike and Ride Free on Metro, TANK and CTC on Thursday, May 17

CINCINNATI –  To celebrate Bike to Work Day, bicycle commuters can ride free on Metro, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) or Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC) on Thursday, May 17, when they transport their bikes on the easy-to-use bus bike racks.

Bike racks are located on the front of all Metro, TANK and CTC buses and can be used at all bus stops including Government Square downtown. Each bike rack can accommodate two bikes. For safety reasons, bikes are not allowed on-board buses unless they can be folded and stowed under a seat.

Metro and TANK will also be at the Bike to Work Day Celebration on Fountain Square on May 17, from noon to 1 p.m., to demonstrate the ease of biking and riding buses. Visit http://www.queencitybike.com/ for information on Cincinnati Bike Month activities.

Electronics recycling fair coming to Covington Latin

Electronics recycling fair coming to Covington Latin

COVINGTON, KY (FOX19) – Computer reseller Tri State Green PC will be accepting drop-offs of PC’s and other electronics free of charge on May 22nd at Covington Latin High School.

They will accept computer gear like monitors, servers, desktops, networking equipment, laptops, scanners, and printers, along with copiers, telephones, TV's and batteries, “anything with a power cord”.

For a full list of acceptable items please visit: www.TriStateGreenPC.com/equipment.html

Covington Latin is at 21 East 11th near the cathedral in Covington.

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Campbell, Kenton, Pendleton County students win history awards

Campbell, Kenton, Pendleton County students win history awards

 

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - Students from around the Commonwealth were rewarded for their talents and research in history at the Kentucky Junior Historical Society (KJHS) 2012 Conference and Kentucky History Day at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort on Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28.

KJHS is part of the National History Day program, a yearlong academic program focused on promoting historical research by students in sixth through 12th grades. Students analyze the historical significance of their personally chosen topics and present conclusions in dramatic performances, imaginative exhibits, multimedia documentaries, websites and research papers. State winners have the opportunity to compete at the national level at the University of Maryland in June. The theme for this year’s contest was “Revolution, Reaction and Reform in History.”

Psychiatrist to discuss mental affects of tornadoes on victims and volunteers

Psychiatrist to discuss mental affects of tornadoes on victims and volunteers

 

UNION TOWNSHIP, CLERMONT COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Tornadoes spun a path across Clermont County, Southeast Indiana and Northern Kentucky in March, leaving destruction in their wake, and not just physical destruction. The Clermont County chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness is holding a discussion about trauma issues related to disasters. 

Dr. Nelson Rodriguez, Staff Psychiatrist Lindner Center of Hope in Mason, specializes in recognizing and treating those that have been part of a natural disaster. He will discuss issues surrounding complex emergencies and how these emergencies affect people and communities.  He will discuss how people and communities react to disaster, signs and symptoms of PTSD, and how to help.

UPDATE: Murder & robbery charges in Aurora, Indiana case

AURORA, IN (FOX19)- The Dearborn County prosecutor has announced charges in the case of an Aurora woman found murdered in her home in March.

Charles "Steve" Stephenson is charged with murder and robbery in the case.

Leigh Jennings, 67, was found dead in her apartment on Aspen drive.

She cut hair at a barber shop in Florence where she met Stephenson. 

Aurora Police Chief Brian Fields says they linked Stephenson to the murder because his DNA was found on a pepper grinder and a frying pan that was used to kill her. "It was very important to us to hold this person responsible for this crime," said Fields. "It was a horrible crime and we're not used to this type of thing in Aurora."