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LHC Council meeting open to the public

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Members of the public have the option to attend in person or watch or listen to the July 28, City Council meeting virtually. Lake Havasu City is taking the necessary steps to protect residents, City staff and City Councilmembers to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Pursuant to Proclamation 2020-03 Lake Havasu City requires those in attendance to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth in an effort to slow the spread. For those who choose to watch or listen to the meeting virtually, you still have the ability to submit public comment via…

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COVID-19 update: 70 new cases, five deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Monday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 70 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. There are also five deaths from previously reported cases. Three are from the Lake Havasu City service area. One was in the 50-59 year age range; one was 60-69; one was 80-89. The other two deaths are both in the Kingman service area.  One was 40-49 and the other was 80-89. Of the 70 new cases, 45 are in the Bullhead City service area. There are 15 cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 6…

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COVID-19 update: 70 new cases, five deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Monday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 70 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. There are also five deaths from previously reported cases. Three are from the Lake Havasu City service area. One was in the 50-59 year age range; one was 60-69; one was 80-89. The other two deaths are both in the Kingman service area.  One was 40-49 and the other was 80-89. Of the 70 new cases, 45 are in the Bullhead City service area. There are 15 cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 6…

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County sees slight slowdown in COVID-19 cases; face masks continue to be recommended

MOHAVE COUNTY – Recent weeks of sharp increases in COVID-19 cases in Mohave County slightly subsided last week. Department of Public Health Director Denise Burley told the Board of Supervisors Monday that she hopes the downward trend continues. “We can be happy to say that we’ve seen a decrease from previous weeks for the first time in months. That’s not cause for celebration, but it is progress for sure,” Burley said. “We still had 377 cases reported out last week, which is still among the highest four weeks since the pandemic started.” Burley reported that 962 people have recovered from…

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City of Kingman launches recovery grant programs

KINGMAN – With the City of Kingman’s Council approved new fiscal year budget underway, exciting initiatives were approved to help our local business community recover during the recent economic downturn. Among the budgeted items are three fast-tracked programs launched in July of 2020; the Façade Improvement Program, the Parklet/Pedlet Incentive Program with $90,000 in combined funds, and $10,000 for a Kingman Tourism Facebook Marketing Grant. Kingman Mayor Jen Miles said, “These three programs are among the city’s many efforts to work with our local businesses who have been hard-hit from the pandemic. We are dedicated to help stimulate recovery and…

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Two teens killed in quad crash

DOLAN SPRINGS – Two teenagers were killed when the quad they were riding was struck by a vehicle in Dolan Springs. The Mohave County Sheriff’s office responded at 8:30 p.m. Saturday to the incident at milepost 5 on Pierce Ferry Road. Acting sheriff’s office spokeswoman Sandy Edwards said the reporting party had advised that a white pickup truck crashed into a quad occupied by three riders. Edwards said medical personnel had already declared two 13-year-old girls dead at the scene before deputies arrived. A 19-year-old female who suffered life-threatening injuries was flown to a Las Vegas hospital for treatment. “The…

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