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Kentucky soldier dies supporting Operation Enduring Freedom

A 101st Airborne Division Soldier died July 14, of wounds suffered from small arms fire while on dismounted patrol July 13 in Paktika province, Afghanistan.

Sergeant Jeremy R. Summers, 27, of Mount Olivet, Ky., was a fire support specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). He joined the Army in March 2005 and arrived at Fort Campbell in August 2009.

His awards and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Korea Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal; and Combat Action Badge.

US 27/275 ramp closing tops Campbell County road work

US 27/275 ramp closing tops Campbell County road work

SOUTHGATE, KY (FOX19)- A ramp from I-275 to US 27 will be closed for the next two weeks, and construction will return to the Cut-in-the Hill on I-75 as the pace of summer construction work picks up this weekend. 

Here is the newest list of what's going on in Campbell and neighboring counties from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

I-275 (MP 77 to MP 72) IN CAMPBELL COUNTY REVIVE THE DRIVE – NKY Interstate Project –
Traffic will be restricted to two lanes on I-275 EB from KY 9 to the Combs Hehl Bridge (77 – 72 mile- marker).  The lane restriction will remain in place until further notice.  In addition, I-275 EB traffic may be further restricted to one lane between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM the following morning until further notice.  Traffic on I-471 SB interchange ramp to I-275 EB will be restricted to the right lane until further notice.  Use caution when entering the work zone and watch for slowed traffic.  Watch

Watch the Women's World Cup at Claddagh Pubs

Watch the Women's World Cup at Claddagh Pubs

Looking for a place to cheer on team USA in the World Cup final? Claddagh Pubs in Newport and Mason is inviting everyone to come out and join the fun.

Join Claddagh Irish Pubs in the Cincinnati region to cheer on the U.S. Women’s National Team as they face Japan in the final game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. In traditional Irish spirit, the Claddagh crew will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate this monumental soccer match.

Before the match, come into the pub for a full Irish breakfast and other brunch specialties beginning at 11 a.m., or have a pint on Claddagh’s beautiful outdoor patio.

Fans head to theaters to watch last Harry Potter movie

Fans head to theaters to watch last Harry Potter movie
By Sara Celi - bio | email

WILDER, KY (FOX19)---Movie theater managers say they packed more than 1500 people into twelve sold out, midnight showings of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows 2 at Wilder's Great Escape movie theater.

They had crowd control down to a science, letting small groups go into the screenings early to get prime seats.

Movie theaters across Greater Cincinnati saw fans of the book and movie series show up to the midnight showings in costumes reflective of their favorite characters.

Fabulous Thunderbirds to fly into Fort Thomas

Fabulous Thunderbirds to fly into Fort Thomas

FORT THOMAS, KY (FOX19) - Fort Thomas Renaissance has announced the National act for the Merchants & Music festival coming up September 24.

It's the Fabulous Thunderbirds.  They are best known for their bluesy "Tuff Enuff", but if that doesn't close the deal for you, they can "Wrap it Up" in some "Powerful Stuff".

Also on the bill are Cincinnati favorites, the Rusty Griswolds, G. Miles & the Hitmen and Tupelo Honey.

This is an annual festival that is about spreading awareness of the local business community with a backdrop of great music.

It will run from 4:00 to 11:00 PM rain or shine. It will again be held in the Midway district of Ft. Thomas at River Road & S. Ft. Thomas Avenue.  Lots of food and drink will be available. The event hotline is 859-572-1278.

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Circus groups from 2 countries join forces in the Tri-State

Circus groups from 2 countries join forces in the Tri-State

LUDLOW, KY (FOX19) -– Cincinnati’s Premier Circus Troupe “Circus Mojo” will fill a week with Circus fun starting July 15.

Circus Pimparello, a Germany based Circus will be performing alongside local favorite Circus Mojo for the entire week.

Crews knock down 2-alarm fire in Bellevue

Firefighters in Campbell County battled a 2-alarm fire in Bellevue Wednesday evening.

The fire started at around 9:30 p.m. in the 400 block of Foote Avenue in a single family house. Firefighters on scene say that six adults and three children escaped the house without injury.

Crews believe the fire started in the basement. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire.

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