Category: Community News

KINGMAN – Kingman Police Chief Rusty Cooper would like to invite you to the Kingman Police Department, 2730 East Andy Devine Avenue for Coffee with the Chief and Drug Take Back Day AZ on Saturday, October 28 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  Join Chief Cooper and staff for light refreshments, to ask questions or just drop off any unused or outdated medications.  This event is in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration AZ.  KPD would also like to remind citizens that in the lobby of the police department there is a drug drop box available year-round for…

KINGMAN – Please join the Kingman Police Department and the Kingman Area Meth Coalition on Wednesday, October 18 for the 17th Annual Walk Away from Drugs and Keep Kingman Safe Expo.  The starting points for the event are: Smith’s, 3490 Stockton Hill Road, Mother Road Harley Davidson, 2501 Beverly Avenue and Fire Fighter’s Memorial Park, 2001 Detroit Avenue.  The walk will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and will all come together at Centennial Park, 3333 Harrison Street.  There will be free food, informational vendors and fun for the whole family.  This is a free event for the entire community.  Come join the…

MOHAVE COUNTY – The MCC Bighorn Booster Club is giving community members a taste of tailgate action in preparation for the 2024 soccer season, marking a historic first for the county. The Inaugural Bighorn Chili Cook-Off not only gives participants the chance for cash prizes and event-goers a day of phenomenal food from throughout the county, it’s set to fundraise for the College’s first season in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Saturday, Nov. 4, marks the date of the inaugural event, set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Havasu Riviera Marina, 2067 Havasu Riviera Pkwy., in…

MOHAVE COUNTY – The MCC Bighorn Booster Club is giving community members a taste of tailgate action in preparation for the 2024 soccer season, marking a historic first for the county. The Inaugural Bighorn Chili Cook-Off not only gives participants the chance for cash prizes and event-goers a day of phenomenal food from throughout the county, it’s set to fundraise for the College’s first season in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Saturday, Nov. 4, marks the date of the inaugural event, set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Havasu Riviera Marina, 2067 Havasu Riviera Pkwy., in…

Rebekah Chmiel was named to Biola University’s Dean’s List for academic excellence. Chmiel, a nursing major from Kingman, was one of approximately 1,500 students who were named to the dean’s list in spring 2023. Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2. “Inclusion in Biola University’s Dean’s List is reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional performance in their academic studies. This honor signifies hard work, engagement, and investment in scholarship,” said Dr. Tamara Anderson, Senior…