Category: Community News
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…
Fourth virus-related death in Mohave County
Latest victim from Kingman area, bringing total of cases to 83 MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 25, 2020) The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified late this morning of the fourth death of COVID-19 in Mohave County. The person was in the 65+ age range and was hospitalized at Kingman Regional Medical Center. This is a new case and is epidemiologically-linked to another case. This is Kingman’s first recorded COVID-19 death. Mohave County Supervisor Jean Bishop said, “This terrible disease has now taken the lives of four in our county. Speaking for our board, I want to convey our…
Mobile home fire claims life
BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City an died from fire-related injuries Friday, Aril 24. Bullhead City firefighters responded to a doublewide mobile home fire in the 1400 block of Verde Dr., where heavy flames were coming out of the windows and roof. According to a fire department spokesperson, one person had safely evacuated the residence before firefighters arrived, who reported that a man was still inside the burning home. The male fire victim was extracted from the home and transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. The cause of the fire is known at…
Wet winter could make for tough fire season during pandemic
Arizonans are urged to take caution to avoid a disastrous wildfire season following a relatively wet winter, largely echoing calls that the governor and fire officials made last year. At a press conference last week, Gov. Ducey and various fire officials discussed how the state would fight wildfires as the world is reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. There was so much precipitation last winter that the reservoirs that supply water to the Phoenix area are nearly full, improving drought conditions. But wet winters mean more vegetation, which can dry out, increasing fire danger. Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Director David Tenney discussed partnerships and programs…
Wet winter could make for tough fire season during pandemic
Arizonans are urged to take caution to avoid a disastrous wildfire season following a relatively wet winter, largely echoing calls that the governor and fire officials made last year. At a press conference last week, Gov. Ducey and various fire officials discussed how the state would fight wildfires as the world is reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. There was so much precipitation last winter that the reservoirs that supply water to the Phoenix area are nearly full, improving drought conditions. But wet winters mean more vegetation, which can dry out, increasing fire danger. Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Director David Tenney discussed partnerships and programs…
