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Food bank hosting back-to-school backpack drive

Dear Editor, Families are preparing for children to

Pin-up dolls crown 2026 Queen at festive Rhythm

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The third annual Rhythm and

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Snakes, kittens confiscated for endangerment

GOLDEN VALLEY, Ariz. – A Hesperia, California man

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Armed school campus intruder takes plea

KINGMAN – The man who possessed an odd

Advisory announced following three heat-related deaths at Grand

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park

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What color is the sun on your planet?

Dear Editor, In response to Lloyd Dickson: “Democratic President Joe Biden thinks anyone making over $400K per year should, perhaps, be asked to pitch in and pay a little more.” Sir, what flavor is the Blue KoolAid? Asking for a friend because they want to be sure and stay away from it. You are aware that part of this $3.5 trillion package “Social Joe” is trying to ram down our throats contains a provision that will allow the federal government to access personal bank accounts for transactions of $600 or more, correct? And you do further realize just how small…

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What color is the sun on your planet?

Dear Editor, In response to Lloyd Dickson: “Democratic President Joe Biden thinks anyone making over $400K per year should, perhaps, be asked to pitch in and pay a little more.” Sir, what flavor is the Blue KoolAid? Asking for a friend because they want to be sure and stay away from it. You are aware that part of this $3.5 trillion package “Social Joe” is trying to ram down our throats contains a provision that will allow the federal government to access personal bank accounts for transactions of $600 or more, correct? And you do further realize just how small…

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County works to fill vacant positions

Mohave County may be on the verge of resolving its Medical Examiner services dilemma, while working to fill other key positions. The County for months has been unable to draw interest in running the operation after coroner Dr. Archiaus Mosley long ago indicated he did not wish to renew his contract that has been extended month to month after it expired in June. County Manager Sam Elters said Mosley may remain on board under a newly proposed partnership that would involve an undisclosed funeral home. Elters explained the funeral home would handle the business and administrative end of the contract,…

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County works to fill vacant positions

Mohave County may be on the verge of resolving its Medical Examiner services dilemma, while working to fill other key positions. The County for months has been unable to draw interest in running the operation after coroner Dr. Archiaus Mosley long ago indicated he did not wish to renew his contract that has been extended month to month after it expired in June. County Manager Sam Elters said Mosley may remain on board under a newly proposed partnership that would involve an undisclosed funeral home. Elters explained the funeral home would handle the business and administrative end of the contract,…

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Public transit report for Kingman

Conversion back to fee and fare collection following a pandemic pause produced a dramatic drop in public transit ridership in Kingman this summer. Superintendent Sheri Furr addressed Kingman Area Regional Transit (KART) Advisory Commission members during their Oct. 4 meeting. “Last June we reached record ridership of 11,631 passengers for the month. This is 68% higher than June 2020 and 18% higher than June 2019, which is pre-pandemic,” Furr said. “When fare collection resumed July 1 ridership dropped significantly as we expected. In fact, there were just 6,449 riders in July.” Furr told Commissioners that two new hires will end…

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