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A new season

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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Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected order extended to May 15

Governor Ducey announces updated guidance for Arizonans, businesses Governor Doug Ducey today announced an extension of physical distancing measures while laying out a step-by-step approach to continue reenergizing Arizona’s economy. The Governor today issued an Executive Order extending Arizona’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected Order until May 15, 2020.  The order also continues Arizona’s gradual economic reopening, allowing retail businesses to begin partial operations starting next week. Under the order, retail businesses currently not operating can begin curbside pick-up on Monday, May 4, followed by expanded in-person operations on Friday, May 8 as long as they implement social distancing…

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COVID-19: Two deaths, 11 new cases – all in Kingman

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 29 2020) The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified late this afternoon of eleven new COVID-19 positive cases, as well as two COVID-19 related deaths in Mohave County.  Both of the deaths were in previously identified confirmed cases. All of these cases, including the two newly reported deaths are in the Kingman service area. The two deceased are 65+ and linked to another confirmed case.  Besides these two, there are another 8 deaths in the county. Four of the 11 new positive cases are hospitalized. One is in the 20-44 age range and is…

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COVID-19: Two deaths, 11 new cases – all in Kingman

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 29 2020) The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified late this afternoon of eleven new COVID-19 positive cases, as well as two COVID-19 related deaths in Mohave County.  Both of the deaths were in previously identified confirmed cases. All of these cases, including the two newly reported deaths are in the Kingman service area. The two deceased are 65+ and linked to another confirmed case.  Besides these two, there are another 8 deaths in the county. Four of the 11 new positive cases are hospitalized. One is in the 20-44 age range and is…

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KMS band students honored

KINGMAN – Kingman Middle School is very proud to have nine students selected by audition for the 2020 Arizona Music Educators Association’s Northern Arizona Middle School Regional Honor Band. Held on February 29, 2020 in Prescott, auditions assessed the technical accuracy of over 400 sixth, seventh & eighth grade musicians through the performance of musical excerpts, memorized scales and sight reading. The canceled honor music festival was to feature the region’s most talented band, choir and orchestra middle/junior high school students on May 2, 2020 at Prescott High School in Prescott, Arizona. Kingman Middle School 2020 Regional Honor Band Representatives  Front Row…

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Kingman partners create Community Connection to address COVID -19

Navigating the ever changing landscape in the wake of COVID-19 has been challenging. The community has seen vast changes in the way they work, how they support their staff, and how a family functions in daily life. There is still a long road of recovery ahead of us as we recover, and it’s vital to support Kingman citizens and businesses through it. Many of our valued community members have already been adversely affected by the current situation, and action needs to be taken to address these pressing concerns. Local resources serving the Kingman area have formed a Community Connection group…

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