Category: Community News

KINGMAN – As health systems nationwide face a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), local businesses have taken action to aid Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) in preparation for COVID-19 in our community. The following businesses generously donated their supplies, including several cases of N95 masks to KRMC: American Boiler Services Independent Electric Supply Grace Neal Preschool An N95 respirator is a mask designed to fit very close to the face to filter airborne particles. These masks and other articles of PPE are vital to protect healthcare workers as they provide invaluable care to patients.  David Diemer, Branch Manager of…

KINGMAN – As the City of Kingman navigates its way through the new territory of a worldwide pandemic, and how they best communicate important information to their residents, they have created a webpage with information that may be a “one-stop-shop” for community members. The link is available on the www.cityofkingman.gov homepage, by clicking the COVID-19 Information link at the top of the page, highlighted in yellow. Because the city has closed all public access until at least April 6, community members will find information to all city departments and be able to still conduct business. There is also community information regarding school closures, free…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In response to COVID-19 concerns, and based on discussions with and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the office of Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services, and the Mohave County Public Health Department, all City events, programs, and activities are canceled, including the Vetsgiving Brunch scheduled for March 29, and the Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager scheduled Friday, April 3. The City will review options for future meetings and notify the public when the meetings will resume.  For more information, please contact the Mayor’s office at 928-453-4152.

County ramping up for impending contagion Mohave County is minimizing public access to county government buildings to promote public health during the pandemic that saw more than 230 Arizonans test positive for the COVID-19 virus by early Monday afternoon. Communications Director Roger Galloway began Monday’s news conference with an announcement that the county is trying to convert to a virtual campus governance approach as have the cities of Kingman, Lake Havasu and Bullhead City.  “All county offices will now limit face-to-face interaction with the public as much as possible. Members of the general public should conduct business by telephone, email…