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KRMC selects new CEO

KINGMAN – A health care facility administrator from Colorado has been hired to succeed Brian Turney who is retiring as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kingman Regional Medical Center. Will McConnell currently serves as CEO at Mercy Hospital in Durango. McConnell said his decision to take the KRMC position was based upon a very favorable impression of hospital staff and governing board members. “Their dedication to the community, their desire for the community to have great health care and their desire to maintain independence in today’s age of health care were all things that were very appealing,” McConnell said….

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MCC moving to online instruction during COVID-19 pandemic

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is taking more steps to keep students, faculty and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by moving most classes online, social  distancing and limiting face-to-face interactions. College President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein sent an email to all students and employees on Tuesday, March 24, letting them know about the changes and that the college has moved to Stage 4 of its Pandemic Plan.   “This proactive step will help protect our students, employees and the communities we serve.  It also follows CDC and State Health Department guidelines, and is in line with the response from community…

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Corwin road construction to impair traffic

BULLHEAD CITY – Starting Thursday, March 26, the northbound right lane on Hwy. 95 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. while permanent signage is being installed for the Corwin/ Hwy. 95 signal. On the evening of March 31, the traffic signal will be activated. There will be extra traffic control and detours posted during final construction. The city would also like to remind motorists to obey all speed limit and construction zone signs in the area. If you have any questions, please call Bullhead City Public Works at (928) 763-9400.

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First positive case of COVID-19 in Mohave County

Commercial laboratory confirms MOHAVE COUNTY (March 24, 2020) – The Mohave County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19, in the Lake Havasu City service area.  The individual, an adult, is not hospitalized at this time and is recovering at home. At this time, the MCDPH cannot be more specific regarding gender or age. “With new cases increasing daily around the country and throughout Arizona, it is not surprising to see our first case here in Mohave County,” said Denise Burley, Director for MCDPH. Upon receiving a report of a positive result, MCDPH staff…

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Jail continues to take steps to keep inmates virus free

MOHAVE COUNTY –  Mohave County Adult Detention Facility has been preparing and responding to issues involving the COVID-19 virus and is working to keep jail inmates and staff safe. Captain Don Bischoff, said that he and his staff have been working with the Mohave County Department of Public Health as well as the jail medical staff from Wellpath, the health care provider contracted for inmate health services inside the jail. The jail began sharing information with the entire inmate population on March 6 as an effort to keep the population well informed with accurate information. Those communications have continued in…

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Great-horned owls, nestlings putting on show

Live-streaming camera provides unedited glimpse of nature A great-horned owl’s nest, tucked high in the wooden rafters of a pole barn at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, just got a little more crowded. After patiently sitting on the nest since early February, an adult female has been joined by a pair of nestlings that hatched sometime this week, according to Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) officials. As the female owl begins to raise her young brood, her mate has been diligent in delivering prey to the nest.  “It’s an exciting time for the department’s wildlife-viewing program,” said Jeff Meyers,…

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