Category: Community News

KINGMAN – A project to replace water lines on Third Street, from the Beale St. Alley to Pine St. starts next week, and should last two months, barring any weather delays. The first closure is scheduled to start Monday, August 26, from Beale St. through the intersection of Oak St., and should last 14 days. Detours will be in place for street closures. The contractor, Freiday Construction, is working with residents in the area regarding notification, but no water service delays or disruptions are scheduled to take place. This project will result in an overall, water-delivery benefit to city water…

AZGFD launches online request form for free boat decons The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) continues to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS), and it seems the ramifications are being felt throughout some Western U.S. states. During the 2018-19 fiscal year, AZGFD decontaminated  a record 237 boats — up from 159 the previous fiscal year. This increase in decontaminations also has helped some Western states, namely Idaho and Utah, curtail accumulations of AIS. Decontamination (or decons) consists of a specialized hot water wash to kill and remove aquatic invasive species. Even more, AZGFD recently introduced a…

(from left) Mohave County Sheriff Sergeant K. McCool, with his K-9 partner Chase and MCSO Deputy K. Gunnoe, with his K-9 partner Bruno, proudly stand with the treats and dental-chew bones donated by For the Luv Of Paws, the no-kill animal sanctuary and shelter in Golden Valley. For the Luv Of Paws dropped off the treats to MCSO’s the five deputy/K9 teams. “I just love what the K9s and the handlers do for our county in helping keep us a little safer,” said Cherie Dalynn, founder of For the Luv Of Paws. Kingman Police Department Officer Bill Fancher and his…