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Kiwanis scholarship fundraiser slated

KINGMAN – Kingman Powerhouse Kiwanis is holding its annual scholarship fundraiser on March 7! Please join them as they raise money to support graduating seniors attending trade schools, community colleges, and universities. Since 2018, Kiwanis has raised nearly $40,000 to help fund post-secondary education. Ticket cost is $20 per ticket and includes an Irish-themed dinner prepared by Chef Gaul. Music will be provided by Bill Burrows & Team. There will be silent and live auctions, a 50/50 raffle, and a pot o’ gold raffle. Event sponsors are Anderson Ford & Toyota, KRMC, Baker Chevron, UniSource Energy, 66 Auto Sales, The…

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Hotel tax rate hike voted down

BULLHEAD CITY – Any thought of seeking voter approval of an increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) appears dead for now in Bullhead City. There was no support for the initiative when City Manager Toby Cotter floated a trial balloon at the February 18 council meeting. “It was my impression at the workshop that there didn’t seem to be four votes in favor of moving this item forward,” Cotter said. “And, so rather than having our attorney put a lot of work into a potential resolution of adoption, I ask you this evening if you’re in favor of doing…

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Volunteers sought for boards, commissions

MOHAVE COUNTY – Two Mohave County Supervisors have vacancies on volunteer boards and commissions that need to be filled. District 4 Supervisor and current Chairman Jean Bishop has an immediate opening on the Board of Adjustment. District 5 Supervisor Ron Gould has two currently open positions on the Board of Adjustment and one open position on the Personnel Commission. The remaining three supervisors have no vacancies or are filling them already. Volunteers who step forward and fill these important positions will be contributing in a positive way to the present and future of Mohave County while fulfilling a personal civic…

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Mohave County Supervisors vote for mining development

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on Tuesday, Feb. 18 to have the county’s Development Services to amend the general plan and enable policies to support mining development and mining in areas to include the Arizona strip. This decision by the supervisors follows years of disagreements regarding a 2012 decision by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to block uranium mining claims in an area adjacent to the Grand Canyon and Arizona Strip. It was originally a temporary measure and many supporting mining feared it will soon become permanent in an area known for mineral…

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WaterSMART grants selected; 12 states selected for $4.99 million in grants

The Bureau of Reclamation has selected 54 projects to share $40.99 million in WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants to help projects use water more efficiently and effectively in the western United States. “The WaterSMART Program is helping Reclamation address the West’s water challenges,” said Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman. “Water and Energy Efficiency Grants provide water districts and communities the needed assistance to modernize their water delivery infrastructure and increase hydropower generation.” Projects are located in California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The types of projects receiving funding include canal lining, advanced water…

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Bullhead City continues maintenance work

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City Public Works Department has the following projects going on in addition to regular work around our city during the week of February 24: ·            City crews will be performing city wide sewer cleaning in various neighborhoods. ·            City crews will be performing city wide sewer video inspection. ·            City crews will be performing city wide street sweeping in various neighborhoods. ·            City crews will be performing city wide traffic and street light maintenance and repairs in various locations throughout the city. ·            City crews we be performing weed abatement city wide, this will consist of mechanical control…

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