Category: Community News

KINGMAN – Mohave County Department of Public Health was notified of an incident which involves a bobcat, a wild animal. The animal tested positive for rabies in the Aquarius Mountain area (east of Kingman, off I-40). The county’s Public Health Nurses are working with the humans exposed to the bobcat while Game and Fish and Animal Control are dealing with the animal exposed. The rabies virus causes severe damage to the central nervous system causing erratic behavior and death. Human exposures to rabid animals are usually rare and can be treated through prompt administration of anti-rabies vaccine and rabies immune globulin. If…

KINGMAN – The Kingman Area Literacy Program (KALP) is excited to announce the launch of its summer tutoring session aimed at enhancing the reading skills of children in second to sixth grade. The summer session is set to begin in June 2024 and volunteers will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children by helping them improve their reading abilities and confidence. Teaching or tutoring experience is not required as volunteers will receive training, resources, and support thanks to Cookie Barron, KALP’s new Small Group Tutoring Coordinator. Barron has a Master’s in Special Education and…

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Community College Bullhead Campus held its Student Recognition Awards Ceremony Tuesday, April 30 to celebrate them for their outstanding achievements in the classroom, student clubs and service. Students were celebrated among family, friends and MCC employees. This year, Lisa Wolf received The Anthony Dominguez Student Leader of the Year Award which recognizes a student who embodies an appreciation for diversity and mutual respect. The award is named after MCC student Anthony Dominguez, who was named Vice President of Student Activities Council for the 2022-2023 year. Dominguez engaged fearlessly, lived authentically, and was planning to build and…

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City has launched a new fundraising campaign to support the Adult Activity Center expansion of the Senior Campus. This project aims to create a welcoming and accessible space for active seniors to enjoy various activities, promoting their physical health and well-being, creativity, and socialization. To make this project a reality, the Bullhead City community is being called upon to support it generously. By donating to this cause, anyone can directly impact seniors’ lives and create a vibrant hub for senior activities in the city. Any contribution, no matter the size, will have a…

KINGMAN – The Kingman Route 66 Street Drags are the largest legal street races in the world! This year the street drags will be held Friday through Sunday, May 17 through 19. Rt. 66 and Andy Devine Aves., will be closed for the 1/8 mile drag races, between Airfield Ave. and Fairgrounds Blvd. The races will feature various categories, from muscle cars to motorcycles, ensuring that every gearhead will find something to enjoy. The three-day event will also feature dozens of food and craft and exhibition vendors situated behind the starting line on Route 66. Spectators can expect to see…