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COVID-19 cases rise to 48 for Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 14, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified today of three COVID-19 new positive cases out of the Kingman service area. The contact investigations have been initiated with all three cases and all of them have been determined to be epidemiologically-linked to another case. Case 1 is in the 20-44 year age range; case 2 is in the 55-64 age range; and case 3 is between 20-44.  All three are currently in isolation and recovering at home. These three new cases bring to 48 the total positives in Mohave County. There are…

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Lake Havasu agencies partner to provide meal vouchers

LAKE HAVASU CITY – As high unemployment continues due to the current worldwide health crisis, one popular tourist destination in western Arizona is battling food insecurity. In Lake Havasu City, the local convention and visitors bureau, is teaming with the Lake Havasu Hospitality Association (LHAA), representing the city’s hotels, restaurants, RV park and campgrounds, and rental services, to offer meal vouchers to hundreds of unemployed hospitality employees who have been financially affected by COVID-19. Each meal voucher is worth one take-out meal which varies by participating restaurant and is valid for one week. The program will continue for three weeks…

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City of Kingman implements budget cuts

Budget cuts underway for fiscal year 2021 KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is implementing budget cuts for fiscal year 2021, that may include leaving certain positions in city government unfilled. As positions become open, priority and budgeting will be reviewed regarding re-filling those positions. As of now, if positions aren’t filled, or are in the process of being filled through the City’s Human Resources Department, those will only be filled on a case-by-case basis. “We are going to continue to try and provide the same level of service to our community, but we have to plan ahead for what…

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MEC suggests “call first” to help members stay-at-home, limit office visits

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is suggesting members call first, before making a trip to MEC’s office. “Doing business over the phone is not new for us, but it’s more important now with members being asked to stay at home,” said Ardie Lauxman, chief financial officer of MEC. “Our member services team can handle most of your MEC needs by phone, which helps MEC limit in-person contact. For the occasional exception when an office visit is needed, a member services representative will set up an appointment during MEC’s normal business hours,” said Lauxman. MEC’s member services phone number…

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MEC suggests “call first” to help members stay-at-home, limit office visits

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is suggesting members call first, before making a trip to MEC’s office. “Doing business over the phone is not new for us, but it’s more important now with members being asked to stay at home,” said Ardie Lauxman, chief financial officer of MEC. “Our member services team can handle most of your MEC needs by phone, which helps MEC limit in-person contact. For the occasional exception when an office visit is needed, a member services representative will set up an appointment during MEC’s normal business hours,” said Lauxman. MEC’s member services phone number…

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County virus cases rise to 45

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 13, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified today of nine positive COVID cases in Mohave County, the most confirmed in the county in any one day. Eight of the cases are in the Kingman service area and one is in the Lake Havasu City area. The contact investigations have been initiated with each case. Here is the information on each. The first eight are all in the Kingman service area: Case 1 is in 65 and older range and Case 2 is in the 20-44 age range. Both are in…

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