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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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COVID-19 cases rise to 48 for Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 14, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified today of three COVID-19 new positive cases out of the Kingman service area. The contact investigations have been initiated with all three cases and all of them have been determined to be epidemiologically-linked to another case. Case 1 is in the 20-44 year age range; case 2 is in the 55-64 age range; and case 3 is between 20-44.  All three are currently in isolation and recovering at home. These three new cases bring to 48 the total positives in Mohave County. There are…

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Antibody tests for health professionals, first responders

State To Partner With University Of Arizona On 250,000 Tests PHOENIX⁠ — Governor Doug Ducey announced today, April 14, a partnership between the state of Arizona and the University of Arizona to provide antibody tests for 250,000 health care professionals and first responders who are on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19.  The University of Arizona will administer the antibody tests to check for antibodies through an individual’s blood sample to determine if they were exposed to COVID-19, had the virus and recovered. The state and the university are working together to quickly get approval from the federal government to move…

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Lake Havasu agencies partner to provide meal vouchers

LAKE HAVASU CITY – As high unemployment continues due to the current worldwide health crisis, one popular tourist destination in western Arizona is battling food insecurity. In Lake Havasu City, the local convention and visitors bureau, is teaming with the Lake Havasu Hospitality Association (LHAA), representing the city’s hotels, restaurants, RV park and campgrounds, and rental services, to offer meal vouchers to hundreds of unemployed hospitality employees who have been financially affected by COVID-19. Each meal voucher is worth one take-out meal which varies by participating restaurant and is valid for one week. The program will continue for three weeks…

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Havasu teen killed in motorcycle crash

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A teenager was killed early Tuesday in Lake Havasu City when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a trailer. Lake Havasu City police said the incident was reported at 12:15 a.m. in the 2400 block of San Juan Drive. “A 2004 red and white Honda 150F dirt bike was traveling eastbound on San Juan Drive when the single rider failed to maneuver the motorcycle and collided with a properly parked toy hauler trailer,” Detective Chris Angus said in a news release. He said personnel from the Crash Investigation team also responded to the incident. “It…

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National Guard assists with donations

Maj. Gen. Michael T. McGuire, director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, at the press conference at the Fashion And Business Resource Innovation Center April 13, in Tempe. The non-profit received more than 40,000 yards of fabric from the Arizona National Guard being sewn for isolation gowns. Courtesy U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Spc. John Randall

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City of Kingman implements budget cuts

Budget cuts underway for fiscal year 2021 KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is implementing budget cuts for fiscal year 2021, that may include leaving certain positions in city government unfilled. As positions become open, priority and budgeting will be reviewed regarding re-filling those positions. As of now, if positions aren’t filled, or are in the process of being filled through the City’s Human Resources Department, those will only be filled on a case-by-case basis. “We are going to continue to try and provide the same level of service to our community, but we have to plan ahead for what…

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