Category: Community News

Fewer students in the state are advancing their education after high school, according to recent Arizona Education Progress Meter data released by Education Forward Arizona and Center for the Future of Arizona. While the lag is due, in part, to ongoing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, an ongoing decline in enrollment at two-year institutions persists since its peak a decade ago. This trend is even offsetting a steady increase in enrollment in four-year institutions. “As recently as six years ago, Arizona was making steady progress,” said Rich Nickel, president and CEO of Education Forward Arizona. “Now, we have less than half of our state’s graduating…

Fewer students in the state are advancing their education after high school, according to recent Arizona Education Progress Meter data released by Education Forward Arizona and Center for the Future of Arizona. While the lag is due, in part, to ongoing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, an ongoing decline in enrollment at two-year institutions persists since its peak a decade ago. This trend is even offsetting a steady increase in enrollment in four-year institutions. “As recently as six years ago, Arizona was making steady progress,” said Rich Nickel, president and CEO of Education Forward Arizona. “Now, we have less than half of our state’s graduating…

KINGMAN – Are you ready to travel back to the most vibrant era and dance the night away to your favorite 80’s hits? Then, don’t miss Feral Cat Warriors’ first annual gala fundraising dinner, “80’s Glow Night”, happening on August 12, at Beale Celebrations in downtown Kingman. Get ready to shine brighter than a disco ball as we light up the night with neon colors and glowing accessories. This event is not just an opportunity for you to relive the glory days of the 80’s, but it’s also a chance to make a difference in the lives of thousands of…

KINGMAN – Are you ready to travel back to the most vibrant era and dance the night away to your favorite 80’s hits? Then, don’t miss Feral Cat Warriors’ first annual gala fundraising dinner, “80’s Glow Night”, happening on August 12, at Beale Celebrations in downtown Kingman. Get ready to shine brighter than a disco ball as we light up the night with neon colors and glowing accessories. This event is not just an opportunity for you to relive the glory days of the 80’s, but it’s also a chance to make a difference in the lives of thousands of…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 8 a.m., on Saturday, July 29, a fire was reported by multiple 911 calls in the 3800 block of Bluegrass Dr. The callers stated they heard an explosion, and the front of the residence was on fire. The first arriving fire company reported heavy smoke and fire to the front of the residence. Multiple explosions occurred due to venting oxygen tanks in the residence.  Four LHCFD Engine Companies, one Desert Hills (DHFD) Engine Company, one LHCFD Truck Company, one LHCFD Medic Unit, one AMR Ambulance and a Battalion Chief responded to the fire and gained control…