Category: Community News

BULLHEAD CITY – Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport’s terminal building has been named the John R. Hastings Memorial Terminal in honor of its former board member and president. Hastings was a strong and tireless advocate for the Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, said Airport Director Jeremy Keating. “John spent his own time and money to go to conferences and meet with airlines to try and get scheduled air service for the community,” Keating said. “He was very passionate about getting that for the community and he got us there.” Mohave County Airport Authority Board of Directors approved in July the purchase of a new…

KINGMAN – Eight people have expressed interest in four elected positions in the City of Kingman. Terms of office expire this year for Mayor Jen Miles, Vice-Mayor Travis Lingenfelter and city council members Jamie Scott Stehly and David Wayt. City Clerk Annie Meredith said Miles and Stehly have picked up information packets to pursue re-election. Others who’ve secured the packets include Sarah Ferry, William Arredondo, Timothy Griepp, Joe Newlon, Andrew Armao and Jeff Adams. Prospective candidates for Mayor and Council seats are required to submit nominating petitions between March 9 and April 6. At least 289 valid signatures are required…

MOHAVE COUNTY – If you have ever wondered how Mohave Community College obtains and spends the public funds it’s allocated, then this is for you. The college will be holding the first in a series of Budget Information Sessions for the public starting the week of January 20. MCC Chief Finance Officer Sonni Marbury will go over the “ins and outs” of the college budget process. College President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein is encouraging community members in the MCC District to take part in these public sessions and get their questions answered. “The college is here for benefit our local students…

KINGMAN – Eighteen wheelers will be permitted to park in a portion of the parking lot where the former K-Mart store is located on Andy Devine Avenue in Kingman. A modification of a Conditional Use permit allowing that to happen was approved during the January 7 City Council meeting. City Planner Rich Ruggles said the Pilot Travel Centers project will provide up to 17 parking spaces for big rigs visiting the Flying J Truck stop. All but four of the 61 vehicle spaces lost to truck parking will be newly established for employee use behind the old K-Mart. Signage will…