Category: Community News

KINGMAN  – As the state and county have seen a slight downward trend in overall positive tests of COVID-19, the rates of new cases and hospitalizations is still very high. There remains a risk to the well-being of citizens and additional strain on the healthcare facilities and workers in the City of Kingman. Based on this, Mayor Jen Miles will extend the proclamation that requires people to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth whenever they are patrons of businesses within the City of Kingman, through Sunday, August 30. The city asks that residents do not call 911…

On July 26, Sunday evening at approximately 9:20 p.m., several Bullhead City Fire Department (BCFD) units were dispatched to a reported structure fire the 1700 block of Diamond Dr. The first arriving units reported smoke and flames showing from a single-story residence. After receiving some conflicting reports that one person may still be inside of the structure, Engine 761s crew made entry through the front door advancing to a rear bedroom. The home was cleared of any subjects; however, several dogs and cats were found deceased inside of the home after the blaze was contained. Firefighter Mike Villagran was able…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Tuesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 34 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. One of those 34 cases is a death not previously reported  It was an 80-89 year age range person in the Kingman area. There was one other death, a 70-79 individual from a previously reported case in the Bullhead City area. Of the 33 remaining new confirmed cases, 13 are in the Lake Havasu City service area. Ten cases are in the Bullhead City service area. There are 8 new confirmed cases in the Kingman service area. There…