Trending Today ...
Kingman uses opioid settlement funds to support drug

From left to right: City of Kingman Police

Rotary Wishing Well unveiled on Riverwalk

LAUGHLIN, Nev. – Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort and

Provide proper care for pets during heat waves

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Increasing temperatures prompt reminders

Kroll trial begins in Kingman; charged with five

KINGMAN – A Lake Havasu City man charged

Presidential Assassins and National Notoriety 

Dear Editor, Cole Thoms Allen recently tried to

mohave college
Mohave College celebrates Class of 2026 at 55th

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave College will recognize the achievements

Thank you for reading The Standard newspaper online!

Kingman 911 Communications Center accreditation team invites public comment

KINGMAN – The Kingman 911 Communications Center is scheduled for a virtual, site-based assessment as part of a program to achieve initial accreditation by verifying that it meets professional standards. Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the accreditation programs require agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations and support services. As part of the Communications virtual site-based assessment, the Kingman 911 Communications Center invites agency employees and members of the community to participate in a public information session to offer comments by calling (928) 753-8780 on…

Read More

Believe it or not: Havasu, Mohave County has cool and unusual attractions

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City has been in the news recently as throngs of quarantine-frustrated boaters flocked to its shores and Arizona starts opening up for business. Beyond the crowded launch ramps, visitors can discover a fascinating mix of cool, unusual and practically unknown attractions where social distancing is never a problem. “In the first half of the 20th Century, one of the most famous people alive was Robert Ripley, known for creating the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! newspaper panel series, radio show, and television show,” said Terence Concannon, president and CEO of Go Lake Havasu.  “Starting…

Read More

Young Marines looking for recruits

KINGMAN – The Kingman Young Marines are looking for a few good youths for their next recruit training class to begin Saturday, August 15. The Young Marines is a national organization that develops leadership, teamwork and discipline in its members with emphasis on a healthy lifestyle and being drug free. The program is open to both boys and girls ages 8 through 18. Through the National Program Young Marines have a chance to participate in a program called SPACES (Summer Programs of: Adventures, Challenges, Encampments, and Schools). Each year the program changes and includes, various Leadership Schools, the Great American…

Read More

Young Marines looking for recruits

KINGMAN – The Kingman Young Marines are looking for a few good youths for their next recruit training class to begin Saturday, August 15. The Young Marines is a national organization that develops leadership, teamwork and discipline in its members with emphasis on a healthy lifestyle and being drug free. The program is open to both boys and girls ages 8 through 18. Through the National Program Young Marines have a chance to participate in a program called SPACES (Summer Programs of: Adventures, Challenges, Encampments, and Schools). Each year the program changes and includes, various Leadership Schools, the Great American…

Read More

To wear or not to wear? That is the question

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County and the City of Kingman quickly considered Wednesday’s decision by Governor Doug Ducey that local government has the authority to make independent regulatory determinations regarding facial coverings during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The City announced Thursday morning that it will require that masks be worn by those inside city buildings. Mohave County Supervisors took less action after considerable discussion early Thursday afternoon. Board members quickly stated they would not impose any mask requirement for citizens out in the general public. “My personal opinion is that I don’t think we can mandate that our citizens wear…

Read More

To wear or not to wear? That is the question

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County and the City of Kingman quickly considered Wednesday’s decision by Governor Doug Ducey that local government has the authority to make independent regulatory determinations regarding facial coverings during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The City announced Thursday morning that it will require that masks be worn by those inside city buildings. Mohave County Supervisors took less action after considerable discussion early Thursday afternoon. Board members quickly stated they would not impose any mask requirement for citizens out in the general public. “My personal opinion is that I don’t think we can mandate that our citizens wear…

Read More