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Dear Editor, Fall has arrived. This is not

International Peace Day observed around the world and

KINGMAN, Ariz. – International Peace Day (IPD) was

Topock School Board meeting calmer than usual Thursday

TOPOCK, Ariz. – For the very first time,

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Kingman police chase ends in RV park

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Kingman Police Department (KPD)

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Colombian charged with 18 child-sex offenses

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Kingman resident from Colombia

Work continues to restore water services at Grand

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park

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Supes at odds over state stay-at-home order; sheriff will not be enforcing it

 MOHAVE COUNTY- A number of elected officials in northwest Arizona are upset with Governor Doug Ducey’s decision to extend his Stay at Home executive directives to mid-May.    “I am disappointed that he essentially pushed this out another two weeks and I’m concerned that our folks will go another two weeks without being able to make a living,” said member Ron Gould during Thursday’s special Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting. “Americans are not going to tolerate a lock down that’s not tight enough to stop the spread of the virus.”    Supervisor Hildy Angius announced that she and the three local…

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May 5 meeting goes “Audience Free”

Kingman City Council formal meeting taking place virtually KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City of Kingman is taking the necessary steps to protect City Council members, its residents, and city team members to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community. As many cities around Arizona have proven successful, the City of Kingman is conducting the Tuesday, May 5, formal City Council meeting virtually. Meeting policy, and public comment guidelines are listed below: ·  Per the ongoing guidelines from the federal government that no more than 10 people should be gathered in a room at the same time, no residents will…

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May 5 meeting goes “Audience Free”

Kingman City Council formal meeting taking place virtually KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City of Kingman is taking the necessary steps to protect City Council members, its residents, and city team members to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community. As many cities around Arizona have proven successful, the City of Kingman is conducting the Tuesday, May 5, formal City Council meeting virtually. Meeting policy, and public comment guidelines are listed below: ·  Per the ongoing guidelines from the federal government that no more than 10 people should be gathered in a room at the same time, no residents will…

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KRMC provider wins award for vaccine administration

KINGMAN  – The Arizona Partnership for Immunization (TAPI) has honored KRMC’s Rauchel Farris, FNP-C with a TAPI Big Shot award for her high rates of immunization and her efforts in vaccine education within the community. Farris, a nurse practitioner at Joshua Tree Pediatrics, received the “Hot Shot” award. This award recognizes special achievement by providers who have “gone ‘above and beyond’ the call of duty to give tremendous amounts of time and effort to increase immunization coverage levels,” according to TAPI. Jessica Coglietti, RN, BSN, nominated Farris for the award, saying, “She always involves her patients and families in their…

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Ring campaign fate still undecided

BULLHEAD CITY – A pair of candidacy challenges has put Bullhead City Council member Tami Ring on a merry-go-round that’s been spinning all week. And the outcome won’t be known until Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen issues a decision sometime today, Thursday, April 30. Ring and fellow council member Kathy Bruck began the week as candidates seeking re-election in the August 4 primary. Both were was bounced from the ballot when the first lawsuit challenges were heard Monday and Judge Jantzen determined they were just short of the 307 valid nominating petition signatures required to qualify their campaigns….

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Ring campaign fate still undecided

BULLHEAD CITY – A pair of candidacy challenges has put Bullhead City Council member Tami Ring on a merry-go-round that’s been spinning all week. And the outcome won’t be known until Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen issues a decision sometime today, Thursday, April 30. Ring and fellow council member Kathy Bruck began the week as candidates seeking re-election in the August 4 primary. Both were was bounced from the ballot when the first lawsuit challenges were heard Monday and Judge Jantzen determined they were just short of the 307 valid nominating petition signatures required to qualify their campaigns….

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