Community News – The Standard Newspaper

New after-school program coming to Kingman

2 hours ago1 day ago05 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman will soon be getting a new and improved after-school program center for youth through the philanthropy of Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC), in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ).

The Clubs serve families and their children at 32 locations in the greater Phoenix area, as well Yuma. BGCAZ will enjoy a $1-lease arrangement for up to 25 years to operate in the entire east end of the commercial complex located along Airway Avenue at Burbank St.

11th annual golf tourney to benefit Kiwanis

8 hours ago3 days ago03 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Kiwanis of Lake Havasu will be swinging in their charitable ways into September at this year’s Krazy “5 Iron” Golf Tournament. The nonprofit was founded upon creating public events that the community can participate in showing that, “a little help” still goes a long way.

Kiwanis has a solid reputation for building playgrounds, stocking libraries, and raising funds for backpacks to be filled with school supplies. The nonprofit’s last sporty fundraiser took place this past July with their vintage cartoon bowling tournament.

Price recognized as Cobalt All-America Scholar

1 day ago3 days ago01 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Trevor Price, a member of the 2023-24 Linfield University men’s golf team, was recognized for outstanding academic and athletic accomplishment by the Golf Coaches Association of America.
Price is originally from Bullhead City, and previously competed at Mohave Accelerated Learning Center. He graduated from Linfield with a bachelor’s degree in sport management after the spring 2024 semester.

Upcoming Overnight Work on Airway Avenue

1 day ago1 day ago01 mins

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman would like to notify residents that there will be overnight lane closures on Airway Avenue starting on, Friday, September 6th at 9:00 P.M. and will be in place until Saturday, September 7th at 5:00 A.M.

Bighorn fans pack Firebird Field for first home win of inaugural season

1 day ago3 days ago04 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – It was a packed house as Mohave Community College Men’s and Women’s Soccer took to Firebird Field in Bullhead City for the first-ever home games of the inaugural season on Friday, Aug. 30. Athletic Director and Men’s Head Coach Camilo Valencia says the electric atmosphere provided by the crowd Friday night helped to motivate his squad to a 5-0 victory over Colorado Northwestern Community College.

“It was super exciting to see us running at Firebird with a packed house wearing our Bighorn Red,”

Kingman Concert Band opens 2024-25 season with Off Broadway

2 days ago3 days ago03 mins

KINGMAN – The Kingman Concert Band is tuning up for another dynamic season. Celebrating over 25 years of free community band performances, this season’s line is sure to offer something for every musical taste; Broadway shows to music from around the world and festive tunes to ring in Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day.

The group applauds Kingman Unified School District #20 and its Superintendent Dr. Gretchen Dorner for opening up the district’s high school auditoriums at no cost