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Night work scheduled on Airway Avenue for utility

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is notifying

Mohave Electric announces classroom grant winners

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) awarded eighteen

Full closure of Airway Ave, Flying Fortress Pkwy

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is notifying

National Day of Prayer observed

KINGMAN – A National Day of Prayer event

Two years for possession of a kilogram of

KINGMAN – Transporting illegal drugs into Mohave County

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Mohave County Road Division maintains high level of efficiency

One of the hot topics and/or complaints discussed by many residents Mohave County over a cup of coffee and on the various social media outlets is the current condition of the county’s roadways. However, many don’t understand the county encompasses an extremely large area. Mohave County has 13,461 square miles, is the second largest county in Arizona and the fifth largest in the Contiguous United States. Of the abovementioned square miles, the county has 10,049 miles of roads of which 2,107 miles are maintained by the county’s Road Division. That includes 89.91 miles of tertiary maintained dirt roads, 1,209.33 miles…

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Mental health support available for at-risk first responders, families

MOHAVE COUNTY – The 100 Club of Arizona is introducing two new wellness apps to help first responders and their families with their physical and mental health during this time of crisis. The Kingman Police Department and Mohave County Sheriff’s Office have signed on to participate in the new app. The Bulletproof app is available now free of charge for all sworn officers and professional staff on any Apple or Android device, while the Fireproof app is for all sworn firefighters, fire department staff and family members and will be available soon through App Store and Google Play. These apps…

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Kingman Parks and Recreation closures

KINGMAN – City of Kingman Parks and Recreation Department has closed its doors to the public, following the new guidance from Governor Ducey’s office. Per the Governor, golf courses are to remain open during this time, however, the city is closing park restrooms, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, and ramada areas. Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course team members are sanitizing equipment, carts, and touch points to slow the spread of COVID-19. They are also limiting access to the pro shop and grill, as to adhere to CDC social-distancing guidelines. Take-out food options are still available at the Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course…

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Health officials confirm there are now 18 positive cases in Mohave County, 1 death

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Department of Public Health (MCDPH)-Nursing has been notified this afternoon (4/5/20) of a positive COVID-19 case in the Lake Havasu City service area. The individual is in isolation and recovering at home. Our nurses are currently in the process of the contact investigation. There are now 10 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, six in Kingman, and two in Bullhead City. One of the 18 passed away and became the first COVID-19-related death in the county. This person was over the age of 65 and had other underlying health conditions and had been…

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Health officials confirm there are now 18 positive cases in Mohave County, 1 death

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Department of Public Health (MCDPH)-Nursing has been notified this afternoon (4/5/20) of a positive COVID-19 case in the Lake Havasu City service area. The individual is in isolation and recovering at home. Our nurses are currently in the process of the contact investigation. There are now 10 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, six in Kingman, and two in Bullhead City. One of the 18 passed away and became the first COVID-19-related death in the county. This person was over the age of 65 and had other underlying health conditions and had been…

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Mayor Sheehy urges non-essential businesses to suspend operations

MOHAVE COUNTY – Governor Doug Ducey’s Executive Order 2020-18 “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected,” directs those in Arizona to limit their time away from their place of residence or property, except to conduct or participate in Essential Activities; for employment, to volunteer or participate in Essential Functions; and to utilize any service or products provided by Essential Businesses.  The list of “Essential Services,” is available at https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/03/list-essential-services. Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy said, “If you have to ask, if your business is essential during these trying times, then your business is not essential.  Please suspend your businesses operations, send…

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