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Night work scheduled on Airway Avenue for utility

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is notifying

Mohave Electric announces classroom grant winners

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) awarded eighteen

Full closure of Airway Ave, Flying Fortress Pkwy

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is notifying

National Day of Prayer observed

KINGMAN – A National Day of Prayer event

Two years for possession of a kilogram of

KINGMAN – Transporting illegal drugs into Mohave County

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“N” is for Naked.

Many people report having had dreams where they were in a crowd or on a stage naked before others. Psychology probably would say that such a person is hiding something in real life or suffers from an anxiety related to a lack of approval or value. There’s much more, no doubt, but that is close enough. I can say I have never had such a dream—being naked. However, I will say, at this point in life, being naked before another is a bit anxiety provoking. Doctors see it all, but they haven’t seen my all. At least not until they…

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P.A.C.T. Academy now accepting applications 

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2024 P.A.C.T. (Police and Citizens Together) Academy.  “This program is designed to provide community members with a greater understanding of the police department and its operations through class lectures as well as hands-on experiences,” said Community Services Officer Lorrie Duggins. “It is our goal to make this course an informative and enjoyable experience and to create strong partnerships.”  Participants of the Bullhead City Police Department’s Citizens’ Police Academy will do a police ride-along and learn about topics such as forensics, bomb, SWAT, less lethal, taser, criminal investigations,…

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Kingman updating its general plan

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is working to update its general plan as Arizona law requires every 10 years. Kingman’s last general plan was approved by voters in 2014 and the city preparing for a new general plan to be approved at the ballot box next fall. The City council on Oct. 17 authorized award of a $99,000 contract to Upfront Planning & Entitlement, a Mesa-based consulting firm that will guide the city through the process of updating the general plan. “It’s really the hallmark of all municipalities for land use,” Interim City Manager Grady Miller said. “It’s basically…

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Manzanita Elementary prepares to celebrate Diamond Anniversary

KINGMAN – Manzanita Elementary School is planning a community celebration to celebrate 60 years of excellence.     All past and present Manzanita employees, students, and community members are invited.    The reunion and celebration will be on December 1, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., at Manzanita Elementary School. While the building and staff have changed over the years, Manzanita Elementary School has always been regarded as one of Kingman’s premier schools, earning numerous state-level accolades.    Some of those awards have included: Exemplary School 1999-2000, A Plus School 2001-2002, Performing Plus School 2007-2008, Excelling School 2008-2010, and A School 2011-2023. In 2020, Manzanita…

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Lake Mead officials announce area closure  

BOULDER CITY, Nev.– Based on high levels of fecal bacteria in Arizona Hot Springs, the  following park areas and facilities are closed, effective immediately, until further notice: Arizona  Hot Springs Trail, Arizona Hot Springs, and the White Rock Canyon parking lot on Highway 93.    Officials are taking corrective action to improve water quality over the next several days. They  will reopen these areas once water quality meets federal and state safety standards.  To ensure the safety of all guests, park staff routinely monitor water quality in and around Lake  Mead National Recreation Area.   This a reminder to the public to follow leave-no-trace principles, which include packing…

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ADOT prepares snowplows in advance of season’s winter weather

FLAGSTAFF – The Arizona Department of Transportation’s statewide fleet of snowplows is ready to roll wherever and whenever needed now that crews have completed the annual process of equipping the vehicles with what’s needed to clear snow and ice from state highways. Many of ADOT’s 200 snowplow vehicles are used for other important work, primarily as dump trucks, during our warmer weather. By late summer, crews begin to install the large plow blades and other equipment so those trucks are once again prepared as large, powerful snowplows. Systems that measure and spread deicing agents on highways also are installed each…

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