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Bridal fashion show to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Bridal fashion show to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure

COVINGTON, KY (FOX19) - “Your Bridal Show & Sale” will return this Sunday, June 2, to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.  A portion of all proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Greater Cincinnati Affiliate. 

Runway fashion shows, presented by David’s Bridal & Men’s Wearhouse will feature local breast cancer survivors modeling the latest in bridal fashions.  Survivors of all ages will model gowns for mothers, brides, and bridesmaids.

Brides-to-be will be able to plan their weddings and help in the fight against breast cancer all at the same show.

“Your Bridal Show and Sale,” Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Sunday, June the 2nd, 10am-5pm.  Tickets are $9.00 at the door.  Brides who pre-register at  www.yourbridalshow.com can enter for free.

Man indicted for murder of Southgate man

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19)- A Campbell County grand jury indicted a man for the murder of a Southgate resident.

Dean Edward Shepard, 39, was indicted on Wednesday in connection to the murder of David Sellers.

Shepard was already in the Campbell County Jail on charges of Theft over $500 and Fraudulent Use of a Credit card.

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Traffic changes on I-471 begin Friday

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19)- Beginning Friday, May 31,traffic will be significantly impacted along I-471 as traffic control devices are put in place.

Southbound lanes will be restricted to one lane for most of the weekend. Meanwhile, the following road work continues in the area:

 

Northern Kentucky property owners honored for work improving the community

Northern Kentucky property owners honored for work improving the community

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19) - The River Cities Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards ceremony is being held at Trinity Episcopal Church on Thursday, May 30 at 6:30pm

The event is open to the public and hosted by four river cities who are joining forces to give property owners from Covington, Ludlow, Bellevue and Newport awards that honor them for the great rehabilitation and restoration work they have done as stewards of historic homes and commercial buildings.

Newport Winners Include:

Cash deposit taken from Circle K in Newport

Cash deposit taken from Circle K in Newport

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19) - Police in Newport are searching for a young male suspect involved in a recent robbery at Circle K.

The robbery happened in the late afternoon on Saturday, May 25.

The man entered the store and asked to use the phone. The clerk told police that while on the phone, the suspect was yelling at his grandfather to come pick him up.

After making a phone call, the suspect reached across the counter and grabbed a deposit that was sitting next to the register. 

The suspect fled the store on foot with $770 dollars. The suspect is described as being 5'7"-5'10", late teens/early 20's, he has a tattoo on the top of his right hand and was wearing black Van shoes with white laces. 

 

 

Tapping of German Pilsner at Newport Hofbräuhaus

Tapping of German Pilsner at Newport Hofbräuhaus

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19) - A celebration is being held Wednesday evening at the Hofbräuhaus in Newport, this will help set the stage for German Day Weekend.

The celebration begins Wednesday, May 29 at 7:00pm with the tapping of German Pilsner.

Saturday’s kickoff at 10:30am includes opening ceremonies and a parade at the historic Findlay Market with representatives of area German-American societies The program includes performances by the Kinderchor of the Fairview-Clifton German Language School, the Donauschwaben Dancers and the Old St. Mary’s Church Kellerchor, with music provided by the Vereins-Musikanten and the Germania Jagdhorn Group.

Evidentiary hearing held for Cheryl McCafferty

Cheryl McCafferty

NEWPORT, KY (FOX19)- A Fort Thomas woman who is serving time in prison for killing her husband appeared in court Tuesday.

An evidentiary hearing was held for Cheryl McCafferty, convicted of shooting and killing her husband, Bob, in 2007.

In March of 2013, McCafferty asked for a new trial after claiming she received ineffective counsel from her defense team in pleadings filed in Campbell County Circuit Court.

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