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Stay safe during monsoon season

MOHAVE COUNTY – The monsoon season is here! In recent years parts of Arizona have seen major flooding and damage when rains have occurred on wildfire burn scar areas. With the most recent Bush and Big Horn wildfires, all together burning over 300,000 acres, this trend will continue. The American Red Cross has steps people can take to remain safe from the dangers of flash floods. Monsoon season brings a variety of conditions that can include thunderstorms, heavy rain, severe weather, and an increased risk of flooding. The Red Cross wants everyone to know what steps they can take to…

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COVID-19 update: 65 new cases, one death

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Tuesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 65 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. There is also one death, a 70-79 person in the Bullhead City service area, a previously reported case. Thirty-four of the cases are in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 28 cases in the Bullhead City area. The Kingman service area has a total of 3 new confirmed cases. Of the 34 Lake Havasu City area cases, four are hospitalized and their cases are under investigation. Two of those are 60-69; one is 70-79; one is…

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Missing 81-year-old found safe

KINGMAN – A Kingman missing persons case ended in a positive outcome. Investigation began when it was learned that Maria Emerson, 81, didn’t return to her Kingman residence in the 2600 block of Louise Ave., which she left on foot sometime Saturday, July 18. Concern was heightened because Emerson left her medications at home. Early investigation determined that she was seen exiting a public transportation bus near Walmart about 3:40 Saturday afternoon. Kingman Police Chief Rusty Cooper said police learned Wednesday morning that Emerson was located unharmed in Las Vegas. “Details of her journey to Las Vegas are not being…

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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing Friday & Saturday by appointment only

UPDATED 7/22/2020 4:10 P.M. Due to high demand, Friday’s testing event is full. The City encourages residents who would like to participate in the Drive-Thru COVID-19 testing on Saturday to please sign up with North County HealthCare at (928) 704-1221 as soon as possible. Registration by phone closes at noon tomorrow, 7/23. There are only 53 openings left for Saturday’s testing. BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City and North Country HealthCare will host an outdoor drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Bullhead City on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the…

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Registration underway for free BHC preschool

BULLHEAD CITY – Registration has started for preschool at three campuses in the Bullhead City Elementary School District.  Families must meet certain income eligibility criteria for free preschool, which covers most openings at Coyote Canyon School.   A limited number of scholarships are also available at Diamondback and Sunrise Schools, both of which have self-pay options.  There are a limited number of self-pay spots at Coyote Canyon. Applications for all three pre-K programs are now open at Coyote Canyon School, 1820 Lakeside Drive, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.  Additional information is available at 928-758-4909. The full-day programs will be…

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Original Kingman Farmers Market opens July 25 with free vendor space

KINGMAN – The Original Kingman Farmers Open opens to the public this Saturday, July 25 at the Thunder-Rode Event Center located at 102 E. Beale Street, Kingman, AZ. The Original Kingman Farmers Market is Free to the public and Free to all vendors. Throughout past years, the Kingman Farmers Market has been enjoyed by the Kingman local community at the Thunder-Rode Event Center. The tradition continues at the market this weekend, July 25 to the public and vendors in the Kingmanarea. The Thunder-Rode Event Center offers a wide range of amenities to shoppers and vendors alike, such as: wide open…

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