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AZGFD dispatches bear that attacked youth in Alpine

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

ALPINE, Ariz. — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) dispatched a black bear last night after it attacked a 15-year-old male in Alpine, Ariz. The victim was sitting inside a cabin when the bear entered through an open door and proceeded to swipe at him from behind. It then left the cabin and approached other family members before entering the cabin a second time and swiping at the victim’s arm. After arriving on scene, AZGFD wildlife officers were able to quickly locate and dispatch the bear. The victim sustained injuries to the face and arm and was treated at…

Honor our military, past and present

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Memorial Day is Monday, May 27 and many who are enjoying the time off from work and school are unaware of exactly why the holiday is so important to our country. Memorial Day honors members of the military who died in service to their country or as a result of battlefield injuries and hostile actions. It has been conservatively estimated that some fell to the enemy, many more fell to disease. Since the Revolutionary War ended, 646,596 American troops have died in battle and more than 539,000 died from other, non-combat related causes. A hostile casualty is a person who…

Utah Tech students receive Dean’s, President’s List honors

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

Students at Utah Tech University showcased exceptional academic performance during the spring 2024 semester, with 1,276 students earning Dean’s List honors. To qualify, students had to attain a 3.5 to 3.89 GPA and complete at least 15 credits. The following local students met these qualifications, earning a spot on the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester: Alexis Rose Burnham of Colorado City; Denise Ruiz-Chavez of Beaver Dam; Donovan Peterson of Beaver Dam; Jorja Zirkle of Mohave Valley; and Rulon Richter of Colorado City. Students at Utah Tech University showcased exceptional academic performance during the Spring 2024 semester, with 1,040 students…

CASA advocates speak at Rotary

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

Madelyn Fernandez with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) ANd Deb Liverence, Coordinator of Mohave County Superior Court’s Dependency Alternative Program (DAP) were the featured speakers at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s May 17 meeting. CASA advocates provide support to Mohave County juvenile court judges responsible for reviewing juvenile dependency cases in order to ensure the best outcome for the assigned child. DAP focuses on child safety and wellbeing, allowing parents to voice their wishes and concerns as to who will care for their child if they are unable to do so. Also pictured is Rotarian Charlie Teagarden.

BRC finalizes environmental impact statement

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

The Bureau of Reclamation has finalized its process to protect the short-term stability and sustainability of the Colorado River System by signing the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for Near-term Colorado River Operations Record of Decision. The Department of the Interior released the final SEIS in March 2024.

Click, Click, Click

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Some days I am on the upside of a rollercoaster. You know the feeling. Click, click, click, upward you go. You cannot yet see the precipice only the height to which you are climbing. And then suddenly, from the front carriage, passenger screams emerge, cascading from front to back, from beginning to end. You are at the point of no return. All you can do now is hold on.

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AZGFD dispatches bear that attacked youth in Alpine

Honor our military, past and present

Utah Tech students receive Dean’s, President’s List honors

CASA advocates speak at Rotary

BRC finalizes environmental impact statement

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