Category: Community News

Mohave Community College joined the nine other Arizona Community College districts for a rally at the State Capitol last week, showcasing their programs, students and the staggering economic benefits they deliver to Arizona. They gathered on the Capitol lawn to thank their legislators and Governor Doug Ducey for the one-time funding from last year and to urge them to continue to invest in Arizona Community Colleges. Nearly 300,000 students attend community colleges throughout the state, and the financial impact statewide is $11 billion in increased wages over their working lives, equating to 5.6% of the total gross state product. “In…

KINGMAN – The timetable for development of a new Highway 93/Interstate 40 traffic interchange in downtown Kingman was updated during separate February 18 meetings of the Mohave County Board of Supervisors and Kingman City Council. Todd Steinberger, an assistant district engineer with the Arizona Department of Transportation said project design is currently 30% complete. Steinberger said the $50 million-plus project should be ready to put out to bid in March, 2023. He said bid award should occur in the summer of 2023 with project completion expected during the summer or fall of 2025. Steinberger said a nighttime construction campaign is…

KINGMAN – Kingman Powerhouse Kiwanis is holding its annual scholarship fundraiser on March 7! Please join them as they raise money to support graduating seniors attending trade schools, community colleges, and universities. Since 2018, Kiwanis has raised nearly $40,000 to help fund post-secondary education. Ticket cost is $20 per ticket and includes an Irish-themed dinner prepared by Chef Gaul. Music will be provided by Bill Burrows & Team. There will be silent and live auctions, a 50/50 raffle, and a pot o’ gold raffle. Event sponsors are Anderson Ford & Toyota, KRMC, Baker Chevron, UniSource Energy, 66 Auto Sales, The…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Two Mohave County Supervisors have vacancies on volunteer boards and commissions that need to be filled. District 4 Supervisor and current Chairman Jean Bishop has an immediate opening on the Board of Adjustment. District 5 Supervisor Ron Gould has two currently open positions on the Board of Adjustment and one open position on the Personnel Commission. The remaining three supervisors have no vacancies or are filling them already. Volunteers who step forward and fill these important positions will be contributing in a positive way to the present and future of Mohave County while fulfilling a personal civic…