Category: Community News

Decision seeks to address natural resource and public safety impacts caused by overpopulated herd  KINGMAN – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office will begin gathering and removing approximately 1,000 wild burros in September 2020 to address overpopulation and damage to the range in the Black Mountain Herd Management Area (HMA) near Kingman. The agency signed the decision record this week authorizing removal of the excess animals to protect the health of both the wild burro herd and the landscape. “Animals removed from the Black Mountain HMA will be available for adoption or sale through the BLM Wild…

KINGMAN – Fire heavily damaged a Kingman home Tuesday. Assistant Fire Chief Keith Eaton said personnel responded just before noon to a report of heavy smoke in the 3300 block of Fairfax Street. “Crews found one occupant being helped from the structure by neighbors. She was unharmed and refused treatment,” Eaton said. He said five neighbors were evaluated for smoke inhalation but all declined further treatment. Eaton said firefighters attacked the fire at the rear of the residence. Knockdown and control were quickly achieved. “Smoke, fire and water damage was noted throughout 60% of the structure,” Eaton said. He said…

MOHAVE COUNTY –  Late Tuesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified today of 29 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. There are also two Bullhead City service area deaths from previously reported cases. One is in the 60-69 year age range and the other is 80-89. Of the 29 new confirmed cases, 15 are in the Bullhead City service area. There are 10 cases in the Kingman service area. The Lake Havasu City and North County service areas have two apiece. Of the 15 Bullhead City service area cases, 13 remain under investigation. One is 11-19; one…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Erika Hiestand, a 2020 Mohave Community College graduate, is on the road to continue her education at Arizona State University in Tempe. Hiestand was honored to be the 2020 MCC Student Speaker during the Virtual 2020 MCC Graduate Recognition Ceremony. She was a 2019 All Arizona Academic Team member. Hiestand is a Physical Therapist Assistant student and is continuing her education to earn a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology at Arizona State University. She decided to attend MCC because of the great program, affordable tuition, smaller class sizes, board passing rates and the one-on-one attention between students and…