Trending Today ...
Flooding in Hurricane, Utah

HURRICANE, Utah — The city of Hurricane in

Pastor Jerry Dunn
The steps of a good man

At a recent visit with my doctor, he

american flag
JAVC’s Liberty Commons to break ground

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council

Ghostbusters at Beale Street Theater

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Come to Beale Street Theater

dog halloween
Haunted Hills at Hualapai Mountain Park

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Take a haunting drive through

Thank you for reading The Standard newspaper online!

Pam Wanner

Vietnam Veterans Day outdoor cookout events in Bullhead, Havasu 

BULLHEAD CITY – Join Bullhead City Mayor Steve D’Amico and VFW Post 10005 Commander Angela Kruse in recognizing all Vietnam Veterans during the March 29, Vietnam Veterans Day Barbeque. “Vietnam veterans haven’t always been treated well, and it’s important to remember the sacrifice they made to serve our country and to provide support for those who came back with injuries seen and unseen,” said D’Amico. “I encourage everyone to join me at VFW Post 10005 on Friday, March 29, to honor our Vietnam Veterans.” The event will take place at VFW Post 10005, located at 1611 Marble Canyon Dr, from 11…

Read More

Christine Margret Brackney (Lancaster)

In loving memory of Christine Margret Brackney (Lancaster), born May 11, 1932 in Little Rock, Ark. She died March 17, 2024 in Kingman, Ariz. She was an amazing woman. While she worked two jobs and managed to raise six children, and was there anytime you needed a hug, kiss or an ‘I love you.’ There was always an open plate on her table. After graduating from MCUHS, she settled in Phoenix, where she worked for the school and then retired to Kingman. She is survived by children Dan (Marty), Don (Lil), Denny, David (Sue), Carol Kilroy, Diane (Rick) Smith; siblings…

Read More

Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories Hosts 2nd Annual “Thunder-Rode BikeFest” During Arizona Route 66 Bike Week

KINGMAN — Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories will be hosting the 2nd Annual “Thunder-Rode BikeFest” from April 26 to 28, at 102 E. Beale St. Thunder-Rode BikeFest will feature three days of motorcycle rally activities, including: a motorcycle street market, Miss Thunder-Rode search, motorcycle contest, and live music. Admittance is free for the entire weekend to all guests. Full details can be found on the Thunder-Rode BikeFest website at https://thunderrodebikefest.com. The fun-filled three day event kicks off Friday morning, April 26 at 9:00 a.m. The daily schedule for visitors to Thunder-Rode BikeFest is 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., for all three days of the…

Read More

Ruby Anne Burley

Ruby Anne Burley died peacefully after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, William (Bill) McKinley Burley Jr., and her youngest son Donald B. She is survived by her sons William C. (Lisa, deceased), Robert (Angela), and Richard. She also leaves two grandchildren, Shaina A. (Taylor), of Wasilla, AK, and Eric W. Burley (Kris) of Tucson, AZ and three great-grandchildren Calder, of Wasilla, AK, Mackenzie M., and Ryan W., from Tucson. She was born in San Diego, CA to Violet Bernice and career Navy man Irvin C. Ruff in 1931. She met her husband Bill while…

Read More

Arizona’s health department has named the first statewide heat officer to address extreme heat

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s health department has named a physician to address ways to lessen the effects of extreme heat in the arid Southwestern state as the first statewide heat officer in the nation. Dr. Eugene Livar was appointed to the role under Gov. Katie Hobbs’ extreme heat preparedness plan, the Arizona Department of Health Services said Wednesday. Livar has been with the state health department since 2012, most recently working as assistant director for public health preparedness. In that role, he contributed to the state’s heat plan. Underscoring the dangers of increasingly hot weather, the toll of heat-associated deaths in…

Read More

BHC Middle School, neighboring campuses locked down last Thursday

BULLHEAD CITY – Several Bullhead City School District (BCSD) campuses were placed on lockdown Thursday morning while Bullhead City Police officers investigated an alleged threat targeting a Bullhead City Middle School (BCMS) student based upon an online social media post.  Students and faculty were never endangered, and the lockdowns followed standard procedures for their protection. Because of their proximity to the middle school, Coyote Canyon and Desert Valley Schools, along with the BCSD administrative offices, were also placed on short lockdowns. “When we moved from soft to hard lockdowns, it didn’t mean that the threat intensified,” said BCSD Superintendent Carolyn…

Read More