Category: Community News

KINGMAN – No one was injured in a residential structure in north Kingman Wednesday, Oct .16. Personnel from the Northern Arizona Consolidated Fire District responded at 3:00 a.m. to the incident in the 3100 block of Devlin Avenue. “First arriving fire personnel found smoke exiting the unoccupied single family residence,” assistant Fire Chief Keith Eaton said. He said the point of origin was located in the rear of the home and that crews mounted an offensive attack, preventing spread and bringing the fire under control. “Overhaul and salvage operations continued to confirm no spread of the fire,” Eaton said. The…

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – First responders at Lake Mead rescued multiple visitors last week, saving lives. The team of law enforcement rangers, firefighters and paramedics protect nearly 15 million people that visit both Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam annually.  “Visitors’ safety is always a top priority. Rangers are out in the park responding to everything from minor traffic accidents to medical emergencies,” said Deputy Chief Ranger Joe Darling.  The list below is a glimpse of rescues Oct. 1-7. Rangers located a runaway suicidal juvenile who reportedly planned to jump off the Hoover Dam. They were able to rescue him…

Come to the Kingman Airport for an open house, fly-in, warbird gathering and living history event this Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a car show open to hot rods, customs, and classics. AirFest dash plaques given away to the first 200 car entries and the gate will be open to the first 200 cars from 6:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Due to limited space, the car show staff may decide if certain cars do not fit the criteria desired. For more information KingmanAirFest.com or at KingmanAirFest on Facebook or 928-575-0400.

Get ready to stride with pride for the 13th Annual Walk Away from Drugs and 5K run on Wednesday, October 23rd, hosted by the Bullhead City Police & Fire Departments during Red Ribbon Week. “We encourage all participants to wear red and hold signs or banners to show their commitment to a drug-free lifestyle,” said Community Services Officer Lorrie Duggins. The Red Ribbon campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program nationwide. The campaign began in 1985 when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena. This incident started the tradition to display and wear red ribbons as…