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Fake Arizona rehab centers scam Native Americans far from home, officials warn during investigations

Ron Martin3 years ago7 mins

PHOENIX (AP) – Autumn Nelson said she was seeking help for alcohol addiction last spring when fellow members of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana suggested a rehabilitation center in Phoenix, far to the south. The 38-year-old said the center even bought her a one-way airline ticket to make the 1,300-mile (2,100-kilometer) journey. But Nelson said after a month, she was kicked out after questioning why there was one therapist for 30 people and no Native American staff despite a focus on Indigenous clients. “All of a sudden I was out in the 108-degree heat in Phoenix, Arizona,” said Nelson. “I…

Arizonans encouraged to participate in 30 Days, 30 Ways to prepare for emergencies

Ron Martin3 years ago2 mins

PHOENIX— Governor Katie Hobbs proclaimed September Arizona Preparedness Month in conjunction with National Preparedness Month in an effort to encourage people, businesses and communities to prepare for potential emergencies. In honor of Preparedness Month, the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) is asking residents to participate in the “30 Days, 30 Ways to Get Prepared” activities this September. The program emphasizes 30 simple steps to prepare yourself and your community for disasters by taking one action each day of the month. “Being prepared for an emergency is everyone’s job, and it starts at home,,” said Maj. Gen. Kerry Muehlenbeck,…

Arizonans encouraged to participate in 30 Days, 30 Ways to prepare for emergencies

Ron Martin3 years ago2 mins

PHOENIX— Governor Katie Hobbs proclaimed September Arizona Preparedness Month in conjunction with National Preparedness Month in an effort to encourage people, businesses and communities to prepare for potential emergencies. In honor of Preparedness Month, the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) is asking residents to participate in the “30 Days, 30 Ways to Get Prepared” activities this September. The program emphasizes 30 simple steps to prepare yourself and your community for disasters by taking one action each day of the month. “Being prepared for an emergency is everyone’s job, and it starts at home,,” said Maj. Gen. Kerry Muehlenbeck,…

MCC expands class offerings to welding, automotive and more

Ron Martin3 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Community and Corporate Education is now offering welding, automotive, culinary and carpentry classes. Community Education provides engaging hands-on learning opportunities, services to enrich our students by exploring a new activity, upgrading an existing skill, or by meeting new people. It’s all fun non-credit classes with no grades or exams. Classes will be offered throughout the southern MCC campuses at various times and days, including Saturdays. The Welding classes offered will include Intro to Welding at Home; Hobby Welding; Aluminum Tig Welding; Welding Basics; Weld a Metal Rose and much more. “In the past,…

MCC expands class offerings to welding, automotive and more

Ron Martin3 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Community and Corporate Education is now offering welding, automotive, culinary and carpentry classes. Community Education provides engaging hands-on learning opportunities, services to enrich our students by exploring a new activity, upgrading an existing skill, or by meeting new people. It’s all fun non-credit classes with no grades or exams. Classes will be offered throughout the southern MCC campuses at various times and days, including Saturdays. The Welding classes offered will include Intro to Welding at Home; Hobby Welding; Aluminum Tig Welding; Welding Basics; Weld a Metal Rose and much more. “In the past,…

Parkway crash was fatal

Ron Martin3 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City Police Department (BHCPD) are investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred at N. Oatman Road and the Bullhead Parkway on Friday, Sept. 1. According to a BHCPD spokesperson, at about 10:10 a.m., emergency crews responded to the scene of a two-vehicle collision. Both occupants in a blue Dodge Dart were transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center by Bullhead City Fire paramedics. The 88-year-old female passenger was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The 84-year-old female driver is currently listed in stable condition and will be airlifted to a Las Vegas, NV hospital as soon…

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Fake Arizona rehab centers scam Native Americans far from home, officials warn during investigations

Arizonans encouraged to participate in 30 Days, 30 Ways to prepare for emergencies

Arizonans encouraged to participate in 30 Days, 30 Ways to prepare for emergencies

MCC expands class offerings to welding, automotive and more

MCC expands class offerings to welding, automotive and more

Parkway crash was fatal

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