Month: May 2024

Volunteers needed to support families affected by continuous disasters Residents of Northern Arizona are facing an above-normal wildfire season as the climate crisis threatens to upend more communities. The best defense during an emergency is to be prepared and the American Red Cross, Northern Arizona Chapter, advises everyone to get ready now. While normal significant fire potential is expected for much of the region from April to July, some areas of above normal significant fire potential are expected across both the southeast and eastern sections of the area during the rest of the spring. “Today, the Red Cross is responding…

KINGMAN – The Kingman Police Department asks the community to assist in celebrating National Police Week. This year, National Police Week will take place from May 12 through the 18.  This week-long observance is an annual event dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the United States. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy issued the first proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week to remember and honor law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifices. Peace Officers Memorial Day, which every year falls on May 15, specifically honors law enforcement officers killed or disabled in…

Volunteer with CASA of Arizona  May is recognized as National Foster Care Awareness Month, and CASA of Arizona and the Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) are seeking volunteers statewide to advocate for children in foster care. These children deserve a voice, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) and FCRB members serve as their voice in court. When a child or siblings can no longer safely stay in their homes they are removed and placed into foster care. Currently in Arizona, there are approximately 8,800 children in foster care. CASA of Arizona and the FCRB train volunteers to help these children navigate what…

Kaitlyn Smith of Hackberry will be graduating Summa with a Bachelor of Science degree during Chadron State Colleges’ Spring Commencement ceremony in the Chicoine Center. The event honoring 274 undergraduates and 80 graduates will be live-streamed.