The following local residents have earned a degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university held its 70th (Orlando, Florida); 71st (Cincinnati, Ohio); and 72nd (Anaheim, California) commencement ceremonies this year to celebrate the graduation of more than 22,000 students from across the country. Kerry Coleman of Kingman has earned her Bachelor of Arts, Educational Studies and Michael Gaffney of Kingman has earned his Master of Science, Information Technology Management.

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Arizona State University-Lake Havasu campus professor Dr. Cristen Mann was recently recognized as the 2019 the First Things First La Paz/Mohave Region Champion for Young Children.  The Champion for Young Children award is given by the FTF La Paz/Mohave Regional Council each year to a local champion who actively volunteers their time to raise public awareness of the importance of early childhood development and health. Champions spend a significant amount of time building public awareness about the importance of early childhood issues. Mann volunteered her Organizational Leadership Project Management class to organize a foster care appreciation…

Preparedness is a shared responsibility; it takes a whole community. The recent earthquakes that hit in Southern California remind people to be prepared. Emergencies can strike at any time, causing power outages, flooding, fire or evacuations which would rapidly overload first responders. The Bullhead City Fire Department would like to remind citizens to do their part, be prepared, and have an emergency preparedness plan. Emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere, and strongly urge citizens to be prepared. One resource continually relied upon is the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Members train and assist with emergencies and natural disasters. If interested in…