Category: Community News

KINGMAN – After starting the Kingman Area Literacy Program (KALP) seven years ago, director Chris Meisenheimer is retiring. “I started this program because teaching people to read is one of the best ways to lift them out of poverty,” said Meisenheimer. “Literacy’s value cannot be underestimated.” KALP tutors provide free tutoring to people of all ages, abilities and needs. Tutors have helped students with reading, writing, math, GED, English as a second language, and citizenship tests. Students and tutors identify goals together and meet in public spaces to work on those goals. Meisenheimer is leaving the program in the hands…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu Hospitality Association and Sysco Foods are inviting locals and visitors to take a break by the lake next month by enjoying the first Havasu Restaurant Week, Sept. 18-27. Lake Havasu City’s creative chefs will dazzle patrons with culinary classics and gourmet achievements. For 10 days, people can channel their inner foodie and enjoy meals at over a dozen top restaurants at discounted prices. In fact,prix fixe menus will start, depending on the restaurant, at $35 per person or $35 for two, including a starter, entrée and dessert (excluding tax, gratuity and beverages). Participating…

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman Community Development Division has been working with Lisa Wise consulting for the past year to update the City of Kingman Zoning Code and expand the Downtown Historic Overlay District. The anticipated date of project completion is December 2020 or January 2021 and the city encourages public participation and input. The City of Kingman Zoning Code was initially adopted June 14, 1971. Since then, there has not been a comprehensive review or update of the code. The city is also considering expansion of the Downtown Historic Overlay District as part of the Zoning Code update;…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Gyms, bars and some water business enterprises that have remain shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic could get a reprieve Thursday. Mohave County has already met two of three benchmarks allowing them to reopen under various restrictions and regulations. “What we haven’t been meeting is the percent positivity number put out by the state. Last week it was at 9.5%, which is just under 10%,” city manager Toby Cotter said during Tuesday’s Bullhead City council meeting. “So, the number on Thursday, if it’s under 10%, all the gyms can reopen but they have to follow the rules.” Council…