HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY (FOX19) - As part of its ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety of all Northern Kentucky University students, faculty, staff and campus visitors, NKU will participate in the first-ever nationwide test of emergency alert systems on Wednesday, November 9, at 2 p.m.

As part of this national effort, NKU will be testing campus sirens, recorded voice systems and fire alarms. The university’s 24-hour call boxes were tested earlier this fall.

This system test, which will last between 30-45 seconds, will be heard campus-wide and in the communities immediately surrounding NKU’s Highland Heights campus.

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DRY RIDGE, KY (FOX19) - During the month of October 2011 there were 72 motor vehicle collisions investigated by State Police working out of the Dry Ridge Post in the 10 counties of Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Bourbon, Bracken, Grant, Harrison, Nicholas, Pendleton, and Robertson Counties. 

During the month of October there were 3 fatalities in the Dry Ridge area which occurred in Kenton County (1), Boone County (1) and Pendleton County (1). State wide fatalities year to date stand at 597 compared to 646 for the same period in 2010. 

The following is a summary of activity for Post 06 Personnel for the month of October 2011: 

• Citations  --  1844
• Speed  --  378 
• Seatbelt  --  240 
• Child Restraint  --  5
• D.U.I.

FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - The Kentucky State Police Academy presented diplomas to 60 new troopers at ceremonies held Sunday in Frankfort. Their addition to the force brings the agency’s strength to a total of 914 troopers serving the citizens of the Commonwealth.

“Kentuckians can go to bed at night feeling safe and secure because of our KSP, so it’s critical that we maintain staffing levels,” said Gov. Steven Beshear. “This is the fourth year in a row we’ve been able to put a new class of cadets out on our roads. I’m proud of that. Despite a horrible revenue situation, I’ve made it clear we must protect and preserve our highest priorities, and this is one of the highest.”

“It's always an exciting day when we graduate new recruits,” said Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rodney Brewer. “These 60 men and women have worked hard for 23 weeks to earn the rank of trooper. They epitomize our agency values of honor, professionalism and service above self.