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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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Five new positive virus cases in Kingman, bringing county total to 36

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 11, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of five COVID-19 positive cases out of the Kingman area today. The contact investigations have been initiated regarding with all five cases. None of the cases have been determined to be travel-related nor are they epidemiologically linked to any known cases. Here are the five cases: The first is in the 55-64 year age range; case two is under age 20; case three is in the 55-64 year age range; case four is in the 20-44 year age range; and case five is in…

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31 confirmed virus cases in Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Department of Public Health (MCDPH)-Nursing staff was notified this evening of a positive COVID-19 case in the Lake Havasu City service area. The individual, who is in the 20-44 year-old age range, is in isolation and recovering at home.  It has yet to be determined if the case is travel-related, epidemiologically-linked to another identified case, or the result of community spread. Public Health nurses are currently in the process of conducting the contact investigation. This new case brings to 31 the total positives cases in the county. There are now 16 positive confirmed cases…

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31 confirmed virus cases in Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Department of Public Health (MCDPH)-Nursing staff was notified this evening of a positive COVID-19 case in the Lake Havasu City service area. The individual, who is in the 20-44 year-old age range, is in isolation and recovering at home.  It has yet to be determined if the case is travel-related, epidemiologically-linked to another identified case, or the result of community spread. Public Health nurses are currently in the process of conducting the contact investigation. This new case brings to 31 the total positives cases in the county. There are now 16 positive confirmed cases…

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County to procure masks for hospitals, first responders

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Department of Public Health in conjunction with the Mohave County Department of Procurement is working on procuring at least a half a million 3-ply surgical face masks that will be distributed to local hospitals and first responders.  According to Supervisor Buster Johnson, due to the shortage of personal protection equipment (PPE), having the County secure the order will save money for all parties involved and hopefully guarantee the shipment.  “Our Procurement Department identified a vendor that can provide the surgical masks with the quickest turn around; however, in order to make the purchase we…

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Tisdale charged with theft, drug possession

KINGMAN – Kingman Police recovered a stolen vehicle Thursday, April 8. Officers had responded to a residence in the 4900 block of Scotty Dr. regarding a stolen vehicle being on the property.  Marty Brandon Tisdale, 39, of Kingman was observed fleeing on foot, and a subsequent foot chase ensued. Tisdale was taken into custody in the back yard of a nearby residence. Tisdale was found to be in possession of heroin, methamphetamine and the associated drug paraphernalia. It was confirmed that the vehicle on the property had previously been reported stolen to KPD.  Evidence was found connecting Tisdale to possession…

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Tisdale charged with theft, drug possession

KINGMAN – Kingman Police recovered a stolen vehicle Thursday, April 8. Officers had responded to a residence in the 4900 block of Scotty Dr. regarding a stolen vehicle being on the property.  Marty Brandon Tisdale, 39, of Kingman was observed fleeing on foot, and a subsequent foot chase ensued. Tisdale was taken into custody in the back yard of a nearby residence. Tisdale was found to be in possession of heroin, methamphetamine and the associated drug paraphernalia. It was confirmed that the vehicle on the property had previously been reported stolen to KPD.  Evidence was found connecting Tisdale to possession…

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