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Ft. Thomas native killed in Afghanistan

Source: Facebook

FORT THOMAS, KY (FOX19)- A civilian contractor from Fort Thomas, Ky. was one of 15 people killed in an explosion that occurred Thursday in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Friends tell FOX19 that Michael R. Bradford was a 2005 graduate of Highlands High School and an Army veteran.

"Michael was a very engaging and enthusiastic personality," recalled Brian Robinson, principal at Highlands High School. "He was a guy who almost everybody really, really seemed to like and would gravitate to. He could make you smile and laugh at times that were difficult times. He just really, really connected with people."

Bradford was one of four employees of DynCorp who were working on the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan (CSTC-A) when the explosion occurred. The explosion killed 15 people, including two U.S. soldiers and all four contractors. At least 35 people were wounded.

Town & Country’s 8th Annual Ladies Spring Tea

Town & Country’s 8th Annual Ladies Spring Tea

WILDER, KY (FOX19) - Town & Country will be hosting the 8th Annual Ladies Spring Tea in celebration of Mom's, Grandmother's, and Daughter's 11:00am-1:00pm.

Come and enjoy this free yearly event which is open to the public.  This year a light lunch will be served and there will be a guest speaker from St. Elizabeth.  The St. Elizabeth Cardio Vascular Mobile Health Unit and the Mobile Mammography Van will also be on site.

Vendors include 31 Gifts, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Handmade Creations, Celebrating Home/Penelope Ann, and more.

This is a free event open to the public.  The nursery will be available for children up to 8 years of age for all attendees at no cost until 1pm.

Gateway Urban Center Kicks Off Healthy Happy Hour Series

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.

Highlands HS junior is finalist for The Goddard School scholarship

Highlands HS junior is finalist for The Goddard School scholarship

FORT THOMAS, KY (FOX19) - Lindsey Franxman, a resident of Crestview Hills and a junior at Highlands High School, is 1 of 3 National Finalists for a $10,000 scholarship from The Goddard Schools.

Lindsey attended The Goddard School of Crestview Hills.

Voting for Lindsey happening on Facebook through Sunday, May 19 at 5pm.

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Radio Disney crew returning to Newport Aquarium

Radio Disney crew returning to Newport Aquarium

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19) - The Radio Disney road crew is set to appear at the Newport Aquarium and they are bringing Monsters University fun with them.

Monsters University is the prequel film to 2001's Monsters, Inc.

Music, jokes and games will all be a part of the Monsters University event on Saturday, May 18 from 2:30pm - 4:30pm.

Kids can play the Monsters University Laugh-o-meter game and tell their best joke to the crowd. The contestant with the loudest response wins a prize. Plus, kids will be able to draw their own life-size Monster creation. One Grand Prize winner will receive a Monsters, Inc. DVD, hoodie, t-shirt and notebook - a $100 value.

One family will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a trip to Hollywood for the full Monsters University red carpet experience.

The Radio Disney experience is included with regular paid admission to the Aquarium.

Performance schedule for Newport Jazz, Arts & Wine festival

Performance schedule for Newport Jazz, Arts & Wine festival

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19)  - A festival for area music, art and wine lovers is being held over the weekend in Newport.

The 2013 Newport Jazz, Arts and Wine Festival will feature local wineries, artist booths, and dynamic jazz performances.

The festival will take plasce at Newport on the Levee on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18. Entrance is free to the public.

Here is the list of scheduled performances:

NKU students to distribute over $18,000 to local nonprofits

NKU students to distribute over $18,000 to local nonprofits

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY (FOX19)  - Northern Kentucky University students have invested $18,550 in 12 nonprofit organizations during the Spring 2013 semester as part of the university’s nationally recognized Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project.

The grants will support a neighborhood gardening and healthy foods project, drug and alcohol treatment, AIDS awareness, displays at a local history museum and other community needs.