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Call for Arguments for primary election ballot propositions; deadline is May 6

KINGMAN – Due to the City of Kingman remaining closed to the public until May 11, , individuals must call the City of Kingman Clerk’s Office at (928) 753-8102, to schedule an appointment in regard to submitting any arguments on any upcoming ballot propositions. The City of Kingman will have two separate propositions on the August 4, primary election ballot: Proposition 416, “A resolution proposing a permanent adjustment to the state-imposed expenditure base for the City of Kingman,” and Proposition 417, “An ordinance proposing a 4-year mayor term for the City of Kingman.” Individuals may file arguments for or against the proposed…

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MEC extends its temporary suspension of residential disconnects until May 15

BULLHEAD CITY – MEC has extended the time for temporarily suspending disconnects for residential service locations until May 15, due to the COVID-19 situation. “If you are facing financial difficulties and are unable to make your MEC electric bill payment, we encourage members to call MEC,” said Rick Campos, MEC chief operating officer. “Our member services team will work with members to arrange a payment plan that will help get them through this emergency. “Call us first, before coming to the office. We want to promote staying healthy by helping you stay-at-home, and you’ll be helping us limit in-person contact for our…

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Virus ravages Kingman nursing home

KINGMAN – A large number of Kingman coronavirus cases trace to a single nursing home. The enterprise was identified as the Desert Highlands Care Center during a Thursday press conference conducted by Mohave County.   76 COVID-19 cases have been documented in the Kingman service area. Kingman Regional Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Brian Turney said the hospital has had 18 people receive inpatient treament at KRMC whose infections have been traced to the nursing home on Kathleen Avenue.   Turney said Desert Highlands generated most of its current COVID-19 patient load.    “We have 12 patients in our hospital right now…

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Supes at odds over state stay-at-home order; sheriff will not be enforcing it

 MOHAVE COUNTY- A number of elected officials in northwest Arizona are upset with Governor Doug Ducey’s decision to extend his Stay at Home executive directives to mid-May.    “I am disappointed that he essentially pushed this out another two weeks and I’m concerned that our folks will go another two weeks without being able to make a living,” said member Ron Gould during Thursday’s special Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting. “Americans are not going to tolerate a lock down that’s not tight enough to stop the spread of the virus.”    Supervisor Hildy Angius announced that she and the three local…

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Supes at odds over state stay-at-home order; sheriff will not be enforcing it

 MOHAVE COUNTY- A number of elected officials in northwest Arizona are upset with Governor Doug Ducey’s decision to extend his Stay at Home executive directives to mid-May.    “I am disappointed that he essentially pushed this out another two weeks and I’m concerned that our folks will go another two weeks without being able to make a living,” said member Ron Gould during Thursday’s special Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting. “Americans are not going to tolerate a lock down that’s not tight enough to stop the spread of the virus.”    Supervisor Hildy Angius announced that she and the three local…

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May 5 meeting goes “Audience Free”

Kingman City Council formal meeting taking place virtually KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City of Kingman is taking the necessary steps to protect City Council members, its residents, and city team members to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community. As many cities around Arizona have proven successful, the City of Kingman is conducting the Tuesday, May 5, formal City Council meeting virtually. Meeting policy, and public comment guidelines are listed below: ·  Per the ongoing guidelines from the federal government that no more than 10 people should be gathered in a room at the same time, no residents will…

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