kenton county news briefs

Trial date set for man accused of killing cyclist in bridge accident

The suspect accused of killing San Miguel fled the scene but later turned himself in on Aug. 25, according to police reports.

Phipps is charged with manslaughter, tampering with physical evidence and leaving the scene of an accident.

Erlanger-based Arlinghaus announces new location

Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating and Air announced Wednesday that it is opening a location in northern Cincinnati.

“Expanding our business in Ohio and making a difference in the lives of our customers is a thrilling opportunity,” said co-owner Brian Arlinghaus.

that former Kenton County Schools superintendent Tim Hanner will be the nonprofit’s president and CEO.

“EDUCATE NKY calls for deliberate strategy development, policy alignment and innovative education strategies that drive the future success of our students and their outcomes,” said EDUCATE NKY chair Greg Fischer. “We are excited to have Tim at the helm to steer this effort.” rience in education, in addition to a background in nonprofits and business.

The board also includes St. Elizabeth CEO Garren Colvin, Tim Fogarty of WCM Holdings, KLH Engineers’ Bob Heil, retired Victory Community Bank President Jack Kenkel, community volunteer Lynn Schaber, Ziegler & Schneider’s Matt Smith and former NKU President James Votruba.

EDUCATE NKY was incubated and launched in 2023 by the OneNKY Alliance to address positive systemic change in education throughout Northern Kentucky, with specific focus on underserved and underperforming school districts.

“The Northern Kentucky Community has successfully addressed complex issues together for many years,” said OneNKY President and CEO Karen Finan. “We must plan for the future NKY – 20 years out – one where education drives the outcomes, and we continue as a thriving community for all. We know that Tim Hanner will create the path forward for this vision.”

Mark Phipps, the man accused of striking and killing biker Gloria San Miguel last year on the 11th Street Bridge, which stretches between Newport and Covington, will face a jury in August.

The trial is scheduled to begin Aug. 7, almost a year after the Aug. 20, 2022, incident. It is expected to last about a week.

The company did not say where the location will be or when it will open.

EDUCATE NKY announces president, CEO

EDUCATE NKY, an organization created to focus on student outcomes in underperforming districts, announced Wednesday