With Arizona’s hottest months right around the corner, how black bears forage for typical food sources will become more challenging. As a result, the chances of them wandering into populated areas in search of an easier meal will be on the rise.     While bears are typically shy and tend to avoid humans, their excellent sense of smell can be problematic for both the animals and humans. Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) officials advise those living or visiting bear country to avoid feeding wildlife and to not leave trash, food or other attractants accessible (such as pet food or bird…

Delivering resources, support to Arizona families Depression, anxiety, ADHD – do any of these resonate with describing your child’s experiences? These are just a few examples of challenges plaguing some of our young people. “Mentally Ill Kids In Distress” (MIKID) is a nonprofit dedicated to improving these and other mental and behavioral health issues in kids and providing parents with resources and support. MIKID is a distinctive mental and behavioral health provider because it is a family-run organization. More than 80 percent of MIKID’s staff and 51 percent of the board have experience with a behavioral health challenge in their…

KINGMAN, Ariz. – On Monday, April 22nd, the City of Kingman will be doing a full closure on Johnson Avenue as part of the Andy Devine ADA Improvement project, which is funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The closure will be on Johnson Avenue from Andy Devine Avenue to Main Street beginning at 5:00 am on Monday, April 22nd. The work is anticipated to take up to two weeks to complete. The City of Kingman urges anyone traveling through work zones to use caution and provide a safe working environment for workers, the motoring public, and pedestrians. For…

Amy Schley, in writing for Ricochet.com in 2019, encapsulated a problem we face quite well. “I think what divides us is a paradigm. It’s not exactly left vs. right, though there’s a lot of overlap. On one side, people think that humans are killing the planet, poisoning the environment with CO2 and pollution. They discourage people to have children and have convinced people to commit suicide to reduce their carbon footprint. On the other is the belief that humans are a force for good in the world. That as we become wealthier, we are better able to care for our…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City Public Works Department, Engineering Division announces details for the upcoming City Core Paving and Water Main Reconstruction Project, scheduled to begin next Monday, April 22, and continue through October 22, 2024. Traffic Control devices and slowed construction zones are in place for the duration of the project at various times within the downtown area, to provide safe routes for motorists and contractors and allow for access to all businesses. During this timeframe, work is conducted on the following streets within the downtown area: The City appreciates everyone’s patience and cooperation as we work…