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A new season

Dear Editor, Fall has arrived. This is not

International Peace Day observed around the world and

KINGMAN, Ariz. – International Peace Day (IPD) was

Topock School Board meeting calmer than usual Thursday

TOPOCK, Ariz. – For the very first time,

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Kingman police chase ends in RV park

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Kingman Police Department (KPD)

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Colombian charged with 18 child-sex offenses

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Kingman resident from Colombia

Work continues to restore water services at Grand

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park

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CRUHSD community forum cancelled

BULLHEAD CITY – Colorado River Union High School District (CRUHSD) Superintendent Todd Flora has cancelled his monthly community forum scheduled for Monday, May 4.  This second consecutive cancellation is due to COVID-19 State-mandated assembly restrictions, including the closure to the public of school district offices.  Flora expects to resume the forums upon guidance from Gov. Doug Ducey’s office, the Arizona Department of Health Services, and the Mohave County Department of Public Health.  In the interim, community stakeholders with questions or concerns may reach Flora at 928-758-3961, x-1003.

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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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