Category: Community News

KINGMAN – Kingman residents are rejoicing now that the community’s badly neglected road network is receiving attention. Long overdue street maintenance activity has improved driving conditions in portions of the city. “It absolutely is very nice to see the progress and all the different areas within our community getting worked on,” said Vice-Mayor Cherish Sammeli. She said citizen road condition critics have been thanking city leaders and crews for filling potholes and improving streets. “It’s so refreshing. We hear the good, the bad and the ugly and sometimes we hear the ugly more often than we hear the good,” Sammeli…

KINGMAN – Kingman residents are rejoicing now that the community’s badly neglected road network is receiving attention. Long overdue street maintenance activity has improved driving conditions in portions of the city. “It absolutely is very nice to see the progress and all the different areas within our community getting worked on,” said Vice-Mayor Cherish Sammeli. She said citizen road condition critics have been thanking city leaders and crews for filling potholes and improving streets. “It’s so refreshing. We hear the good, the bad and the ugly and sometimes we hear the ugly more often than we hear the good,” Sammeli…

There is much to look forward to during the holiday season. Family gatherings, community events and holiday-themed activities can quickly fill your calendar. But if you feel anxious as the holiday season approaches, you are not alone. A survey from BetterHelp reported nearly half of Americans were worried about their mental health during the holiday season last year. While others look forward to festivities with friends and family, some may experience worsened stress, anxiety and depression this winter. While the holiday season is a time to spread cheer, individual circumstances can burden mental health and well-being around the holidays. According…

There is much to look forward to during the holiday season. Family gatherings, community events and holiday-themed activities can quickly fill your calendar. But if you feel anxious as the holiday season approaches, you are not alone. A survey from BetterHelp reported nearly half of Americans were worried about their mental health during the holiday season last year. While others look forward to festivities with friends and family, some may experience worsened stress, anxiety and depression this winter. While the holiday season is a time to spread cheer, individual circumstances can burden mental health and well-being around the holidays. According…

LAKE MEAD NRA – A growingly popular hot springs area in the vicinity of Hoover Dam has been reopened following a public health and safety-related shut down. It was mid-afternoon Thursday when the Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LMNRA) lifted its closure order involving the Arizona Hot Springs, the Arizona Hot Springs Trail and the White Rock Canyon parking lot along U.S. 93. The LMNRA imposed the shutdown on Nov. 2 after routine water quality testing protocol revealed that the hot springs were contaminated by excessive levels of fecal bacteria. Public Information Officer John Haynes said human waste deposits caused…

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s November 10 featured speaker was Jordan Cummins, Mohave County Parks Planner. The 13th annual Hualapai Winter Wonderland at Hualapai Mountain Park  is planned for December 8 and 9 with a drive thru Dec. 8, 6-9pm and a day event December 9 including a craft fair, vendors, kids’ crafts, and photo opportunities with Santa. Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club is a cabin sponsor for the event. For further information, log on to www.mcparks.com or email Cummins at Jordan.Cummins@mohavecounty.us