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A day in the life of a panhandler

KINGMAN – He’s one of Kingman’s more recognizable panhandling regulars. A man named “Dave” frequently works the corner of Airway Avenue and Stockton Hill Road, catching some shade cast by pine trees just west of the fuel island at Smith’s.

So, if Dave has multiple hours to beg, several days a week, why would he not work instead?

“I’m 63. I can’t compete for a job with these kids. I can’t wait three weeks or three months to get a phone call out of 100 applications and then they ask me 100 questions about my career path

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Mohave Community College awarded nearly $3 million federal grant to improve success for Hispanic and low-income students

MOHAVE COUNTY – The U.S. Department of Education just notified Mohave Community College (MCC) that the college will receive a prestigious grant totaling nearly $3 million.

The federal grant will support MCC’s Pathways to Success for Hispanic and Low-Income Students project. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), MCC is committed to empowering students from diverse backgrounds, and this grant will bolster those efforts.

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2024 Andy Awards nominees announced

KINGMAN – Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the top nominees for the 2024 Andy Awards, honoring those who have made exceptional contributions to the betterment of the Kingman community. These awards celebrate the legacy of Andy Devine, a true hometown legend, and recognize outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations across multiple categories.

Below are the top nominees in each category.  

Student of the Year: Emmalynn Faris, Sophia Meredith, Maysen Victory, Joseph Tadlock, and Bella Zietz.

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Rumors of Threat to Kingman Schools

KINGMAN – The Kingman Police Department took reports of rumors of a threat of a school shooting targeting Kingman Middle School. Kingman Police School Resource Officers conducted a thorough investigation to determine the source of the rumors and determined that the threat is not credible. Mohave County Sheriff’s Office also received a report of rumors of a school shooting targeting Kingman High School. Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Investigators investigated the threat to its fullest

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Teacher appreciation night hosted by nonprofit

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In honor of K12 Foundation’s Teacher Appreciation Day, the nonprofit hosted a special casino themed event to give our local teachers some well-deserved recognition. This year’s annual celebration took place on Thursday, September 12 at London Bridge’s Convention Center.  For almost two decades, the nonprofit group has made it their responsibility to develop strong relationships with organizations and businesses to increase funding for school activities and projects. For almost two decades, the nonprofit group has made it their responsibility to develop strong relationships with organizations and businesses to increase funding for school activities and projects. 

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