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No injuries in Kingman garage fire

KINGMAN – Kingman Fire Department (KFD) responded to

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KPD to host Coffee with the Chief and

KINGMAN — Police Chief Rusty Cooper would like

Enjoy Earth Day this weekend at ‘Jack’s Farm’

KINGMAN – The world marked the official 56th anniversary

City of Kingman to Begin Chip Sealing on

The City of Kingman’s Public Works Department will

VFW Post 10386 Open House & Chili Cook

KINGMAN – Come cook your favorite chili for

Carol Ann Staley

Carol Ann Staley was born October 18, 1936,

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Blood drives scheduled throughout March

Every month, it takes about 1,250 blood donors to save the lives of kids in Arizona’s two largest children’s hospitals. Blood donors save kids like 5-year-old Nathan who has required more than 80 blood transfusions. The Arizona toddler was born with a rare disorder that causes his red blood cells to rapidly break apart. Every month, he relies on the generosity of strangers to donate lifesaving blood – a need that is expected to continue the rest of his life. “To all the donors out there, I would like to say that you have gone above and beyond to save my son’s life and the lives…

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Women Making History Awards: Kingman women honored at annual event

KINGMAN – The 36th Annual Women Making History in conjunction with the National Women’s History Month, was held Sunday, March 1 at the Mohave Museum of History and Arts. This year’s theme was “Valiant Women of the Vote”, honoring outstanding women in the Kingman community. “The scope of the project is to honor living women who have made a contribution of major significance or a series of ongoing contributions over a longer period of time. These women must be permanent residents of the Kingman area for at least 10 years. They will have had a positive impact on the community…

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MCC students chosen by national honor society to represent all of northern Arizona

MOHAVE COUNTY – Two Mohave Community College students are now representing all of the northern Arizona Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society chapters. Kyran Benedict Soriano and Elizabeth Najera were elected as Regional Officers for the Northern District of Arizona and hold the title of co-vice president. They both won elections at the 2019 Regional Convention Meeting in Phoenix. Soriano and Najera have held the position now for about a year and have the opportunity to serve as a link between international headquarters and local PTK chapters. Locally, they are part of the PTK Kingman chapter. Soriano is PTK president…

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Windfarm construction underway near Kingman

KINGMAN- Construction of a utility scale wind farm is underway at White Hills, about 40 miles northwest of Kingman. BP Wind Energy began exploring possible development of a renewable energy project there 18 years ago. Orion Energy eventually took over the project before it was passed on to Florida-based Next Era Energy. Spokeswoman Lisa Paul said Next Era plans to begin operating the 350-megawatt wind farm this December. Some 127 turbines will be constructed on more than 24,000-acres of public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The agency approved the project in 2013 and further construction and…

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Expo will help MEC members save

BULLHEAD CITY – The Co-op Connections Expo is back and ready to help Mohave Electric Cooperative members save on everyday needs. The free expo will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 7 at the Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce. The event provides members an opportunity to visit participating Co-op Connections businesses in one location to learn about various discounts available when members show their connections card or the app. “Members don’t even need to carry the card anymore,” said Terry Puryear, public affairs coordinator at MEC. “An app is available on iOS and Android that places savings…

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Coronavirus Update

MOHAVE COUNTY – Recent statements made by Nancy Messonnier, the Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC, were likely intended to heighten the public’s awareness and the next steps to be taken. The Mohave County Department of Public Health wants to assure residents that measures are in place to prepare for a scalable response to suspected or confirmed cases or potential exposures. Public health is working closely with Arizona Department of Health Service (ADHS), CDC, and local hospitals to prepare for potential cases and exposures of concern. Denise Burley, Director of the Mohave County…

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