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The spillover effect: Part two

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900 classic cars filled downtown Kingman for 37th Annual

KINGMAN — If you were anywhere near Beale

Mahjong: Keeping the mind sharp

KINGMAN – Does Mahjong improve memory? Clinical evidence strongly

9th Annual Car and Cycle Show

KINGMAN – Journey Church will be hosting a

Road rage shooting near Kingman Walgreens yields mandatory

KINGMAN — A road rage incident that ended

Bullhead City sting nets another sex predator prison

BULLHEAD CITY — Another man snared in a

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The (school) show must go on – in some form – even when cancelled

BULLHEAD CITY – When the closure of Arizona schools moved traditional classes online, all extracurricular activities ground to a halt.  Much attention was given to the cancellation of athletics.  Little public attention was paid to cancellation of many other programs, including the arts, which exist at all eight schools in the Bullhead City Elementary and Colorado River Union High School Districts.                 The most visible is the cancellation of the stage adaptation of Disney’s Mary Poppins, Mohave High School’s annual spring “Broadway Comes to Bullhead” musical.  Slated for this month, students had been working much of the school year on…

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Bullhead City still has commission, board seats available

BULLHEAD CITY -The City of Bullhead City has various Commission and Board seats available for citizens to serve. The City Clerk’s Office is currently accepting applications from citizens interested in volunteering for the following positions: The Bullhead Area Transit System Commission (BATS) makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the development and maintenance of a public transportation system for the city. Two seats are available with terms expiring on September 30, 2021. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals of actions taken by the Zoning Administrator, and meets on an as-needed basis. There is a residency requirement to serve on the Board of…

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Cooper takes top cop spot in Kingman

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman has a new Police Chief. Rusty Cooper has assumed command of the Kingman Police Department (KPD) where he’s been promoted to the top cop spot after 28 years with the agency. “I’m very excited to be stepping into this role. I’m honored to be able to serve Kingman,” Cooper said. He said he’ll usher in some contemporary change but also carry on the tradition of community commitment and service he inherits from retiring Chief Bob Devries. Cooper said an excellent staff puts him in good position to help steer the community through the COVID-19…

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Eight new virus cases, bringing total to 96 for county

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 26, 2020) The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified late this afternoon eight new COVID-19 positive cases, all in the Kingman service area. The county total is now 96, including 4 deaths. Today (04/26/20) MCDPH-Nursing was notified of seven COVID-19 positive cases in the Kingman service area and one in the Lake Havasu City service area. The Lake Havasu City case is in the 65+ range, is hospitalized, and is epidemiologically linked to another case.  Four of the Kingman cases are hospitalized with one in the 45-54 age and an investigation is in process…

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88 COVID-19 Total With 5 New Kingman Cases

The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified early Saturday evening of five new COVID-19 positive cases, all in the Kingman service area. The county total is now 88, including 4 deaths. The contact investigations have been initiated and all five individuals have been determined to be epidemiologically-linked to other confirmed cases. Three of the five are 65+ and hospitalized. The fourth case is in the 45-54 age range and the fifth case is in the 55-64 age range.  Both of them are currently in isolation and recovering at home. The fourth death of COVID-19 in Mohave County…

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