FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - The pinnacle of any student’s academic career is achieved when he or she crosses the stage at graduation and receives a diploma.  More than 150 of Beckfield College’s graduates from the last four academic terms will experience this highlight this Saturday, August 6 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center at 2:00 p.m.  Rod Robinson, CEO of connXus.com, will be  the commencement speaker. 

“Our goal from the minute a student first walks through our doors is to help them identify their dreams and give them every possible tool to achieve program completion and move into their choice career,” described Diane Wolfer, president of Beckfield College.  “Commencement is the start of realizing hopes and dreams.  Students, staff and faculty are all partners in these dreams, so we’re all thrilled to see this day come to fruition for so many!”

Rod Robinson couldn’t be a better fit to inspire these graduates, many of whom are f

(COVINGTON, KY) - The Emergency Management departments of Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky announced a change in the outdoor warning siren systems today.  Under this new policy the sirens will sound when a TORNADO WARNING is issued by the National Weather Serviceor a funnel cloud or tornado has been sighted by a local public safety official.  When a warning is issued the outdoor sirens will sound for five minutes.  This change will go into effect immediately.

Previously, the sirens would also sound when a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued during a Tornado Watch.

William Turner, Emergency Management Director for Campbell County, credits advanced technology at the National Weather Service which gives people more time to take cover when a warning is issued for the change in policy.

Turner says the outdoor sirens were sounding too often under the old policy since the number of storm watch alerts has increase during the

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19) - Newport Central Catholic High School is inviting families onto the school hill to watch the WEBN/Cincinnati Bell Labor Day Fireworks at the 18th Annual NCC Family Fireworks Fest.

Games, live entertainment, and fun family activities will begin on Sunday, September 4 at 4 p.m. and will continue until the Big Blast.  Food and drinks will be available.  No cans, bottles or coolers will be permitted. Games for kids will be set up in the gym.   

A $3 dollar admission will be charged at the gate.  (Age 5 and under free)

Limited parking passes guaranteeing you a parking spot on the hill will cost $10.  Please request handicap space if needed.