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“Keep going and don’t worry about what’s going

Dear Editor, As of today we’ve never had

Monsoon Madness saw over 100 racers in Kingman

KINGMAN, Ariz. – More than 132 racers competed

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Stroup arraigned for sex offenses involving teen

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A young Lake Havasu City

Republican Andy Biggs campaigned in Kingman Saturday 

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Several Republican and local politicians

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Bud Mickel performs for Summer Concert Series

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Sounds of Kingman will be

Pastor Jerry Dunn
Life’s adverse situations can be praiseworthy

Several years ago, I dropped something on the

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Matthew Wanner

Arizonans encouraged to participate in 30 Days, 30 Ways to prepare for emergencies

PHOENIX— Governor Katie Hobbs proclaimed September Arizona Preparedness Month in conjunction with National Preparedness Month in an effort to encourage people, businesses and communities to prepare for potential emergencies. In honor of Preparedness Month, the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) is asking residents to participate in the “30 Days, 30 Ways to Get Prepared” activities this September. The program emphasizes 30 simple steps to prepare yourself and your community for disasters by taking one action each day of the month. “Being prepared for an emergency is everyone’s job, and it starts at home,,” said Maj. Gen. Kerry Muehlenbeck,…

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MCC expands class offerings to welding, automotive and more 

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Community and Corporate Education is now offering welding, automotive, culinary and carpentry classes. Community Education provides engaging hands-on learning opportunities, services to enrich our students by exploring a new activity, upgrading an existing skill, or by meeting new people. It’s all fun non-credit classes with no grades or exams.  Classes will be offered throughout the southern MCC campuses at various times and days, including Saturdays. The Welding classes offered will include Intro to Welding at Home; Hobby Welding; Aluminum Tig Welding; Welding Basics; Weld a Metal Rose and much more.   “In the past,…

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MCC expands class offerings to welding, automotive and more 

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Community and Corporate Education is now offering welding, automotive, culinary and carpentry classes. Community Education provides engaging hands-on learning opportunities, services to enrich our students by exploring a new activity, upgrading an existing skill, or by meeting new people. It’s all fun non-credit classes with no grades or exams.  Classes will be offered throughout the southern MCC campuses at various times and days, including Saturdays. The Welding classes offered will include Intro to Welding at Home; Hobby Welding; Aluminum Tig Welding; Welding Basics; Weld a Metal Rose and much more.   “In the past,…

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Parkway crash was fatal

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City Police Department (BHCPD) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred at N. Oatman Road and the Bullhead Parkway on Friday, Sept. 1.   According to a BHCPD spokesperson, at about 10:10 a.m., emergency crews responded to the scene of a two-vehicle collision. Both occupants in a blue Dodge Dart were transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center by Bullhead City Fire paramedics. The 88-year-old female passenger was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The 84-year-old female driver is currently listed in stable condition and will be airlifted to a Las Vegas, NV hospital as soon…

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Kingman Area Literacy Program celebrates 10 years

KINGMAN – This September, the Kingman Area Literacy Program (KALP) is celebrating 10 years of providing 100% free tutoring services to adults and children in reading, English language learning, and GED test preparation. Over the past decade, KALP volunteers have donated thousands of hours to people from all walks of life with the goal of improving their lives through literacy. September is also National Literacy Month and KALP will be distributing over $5,000 worth of free children’s books at different Kingman events throughout the month. The celebration kicks off with a party on September 9, 2023 from 1-4 PM in the…

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Boil Water Advisory Lifted For I-40 Water System Customers

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Public Works Director Steve Latoski announced this afternoon “After rigorous flushing and disinfecting through the past week, our latest samples came back negative/clear to which we are lifting the boil water advisory for the I-40 Water System customers this afternoon.” He also mentioned that “our disinfection and system flushing exercises continued through the week without any negative developments.” There had been an extended advisory period due to certain meticulous coordination with the Prison that involved work to isolate the Prison’s stored water while staff flushed the system through pressure from adjacent Well #7.  Latoski said…

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