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Arizona hospitals to receive emergency advance payments from Medicaid

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

To help Arizona’s hospitals weather the impact of COVID-19, Governor Doug Ducey announced today that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) will work with its provider partners to make available more than $50 million in accelerated hospital payments and advances and extend an additional $5 million in new COVID-19 related funding to Critical Access Hospitals throughout the state. A Critical Access Hospital is a rural acute care hospital located more than a 35-mile drive from any other hospital. “Our hospitals represent the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “We need them operating at full…

Local Pizza Hut owners donate $70,000 to charity

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A chain of eateries owned by Kingman resident Krystal Burge and her brother Mark Peterson have been lauded for a generous charitable contribution. The 89 Pizza Huts restaurants owned by the sister-brother business partners worked together to raise more than $70,000. The money is being donated for research, technology and specialists at the Phoenix Children’s hospital. Dave Hawkins

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D-Backs to host 50/50 raffle online during Throwback Thursday Classic Game

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

Proceeds from the 50/50 Raffle will benefit emergency relief efforts The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and FOX Sports Arizona will host a 50/50 Raffle, supported by Arizona Lottery, starting today, April 9, during the D-backs Throwback Thursday Classic game to be broadcast on FOX Sports Arizona. The 50/50 Raffle will be available for all fans in Arizona, who can purchase raffle tickets online at dbacks.com/5050raffle. The proceeds will benefit the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation to immediately assist in helping those most vulnerable during the current coronavirus national emergency. The 50/50 Raffle will launch during tonight’s broadcast of the 2007 NLDS Game 1, featuring…

Opinion

A message from your Sheriff:

Pam Wanner7 years ago4 mins

It is no secret that we are going through a very difficult time with the COVID-19 virus present in our County. Many things have changed over the past few months as non-essential businesses have temporarily closed under order of the Governor. In addition, protocols are in place to drastically reduce the spread of this virus through social distancing and personal health protection. As Sheriff, I have been asked many questions regarding this pandemic and what may occur if these measures remain in place for an extended time. It is my intent to answer these questions and hopefully calm any fears…

Community News

Spring food distribution to be held at Rotary Park on Friday

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City, Dot Foods and Food for Families Food Bank are hosting a Spring Drive-Thru Food Pantry to help Bullhead area residents in need. The Food Pantry will be held on Friday, April 10 starting at 10 a.m. in Rotary Park. Please follow all directional signage. This event is open to all Bullhead City residents and is first come, first serve with each household receiving an assortment of donated items that may include, yogurt, almond milk, cheese, donuts and other assorted items while supplies last. “Dot Foods has been so generous to Bullhead City…

Mohave County COVID-19 update

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County officials reported three more positive coronavirus cases Wednesday, and two Thursday, bringing the county total to 28. The latest two cases are from the Kingman area. County Communications Director Roger Galloway said a second death of an elderly person (65+) with underlying chronic health conditions has occurred in Lake Havasu City. This is the second COVID-19-related death in Mohave County. The first was also an elderly person hospitalized with underlying chronic health conditions in Lake Havasu City. Galloway said the 25th and 26th cases trace to the Kingman service area. He said one is 20-44 years of…

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Arizona hospitals to receive emergency advance payments from Medicaid

Local Pizza Hut owners donate $70,000 to charity

D-Backs to host 50/50 raffle online during Throwback Thursday Classic Game

A message from your Sheriff:

Spring food distribution to be held at Rotary Park on Friday

Mohave County COVID-19 update

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